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anwesha_rc's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
junoja's review
3.0
2.5
Writing style was good. Didn't realize this was the second book in the series until after I started reading. Thought the beginning was very abrupt and maybe that was because I hadn't read the first book.
I like feel good, "love is all around" books - which is why I picked this one up. But in this case, I was not sympathetic to Neve and it ruined this one for me.
Writing style was good. Didn't realize this was the second book in the series until after I started reading. Thought the beginning was very abrupt and maybe that was because I hadn't read the first book.
I like feel good, "love is all around" books - which is why I picked this one up. But in this case, I was not sympathetic to Neve and it ruined this one for me.
readerforlife95's review
4.0
I do love Holly Martins books this one I had a bit of an issue finishing maybe it was me but I just couldn’t fully immerse into the story unsure why.
But overcoming that little hump the ending was fantastic
But overcoming that little hump the ending was fantastic
sairs_21's review
5.0
I loved this story, especially as it was connected to under a Cranberry sky. I loved being able to read the back story of other characters and see how their story worked out.
I couldn’t put the book down. It made me fizz with festiveness. I wasn’t sure if it would turn out how I thought and I liked that it may not be predictable.
I was torn between not wanting it to finish and wanting to get to the end so I could see how things worked out.
This book will definitely get you in the festive mood.
I couldn’t put the book down. It made me fizz with festiveness. I wasn’t sure if it would turn out how I thought and I liked that it may not be predictable.
I was torn between not wanting it to finish and wanting to get to the end so I could see how things worked out.
This book will definitely get you in the festive mood.
laurapatriciarose's review
4.0
Originally posted on:> http://lauraslittlebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/blog-tour-christmas-under-starlit-sky.html
Christmas Under a Starlit Sky is book two in the duology A Town Called Christmas and whereas the first book Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky focused on Gabe and Pip's story, we get to know more about what is going on with Neve and a couple of other side characters. Book One left us with a brilliant cliffhanger that had me eager to read book two to find out more about Neve's story and I was far from disappointed.
Neve is manager of the gorgeous Stardust Lake hotel and while everyone else has been able to get into the Christmas spirit, Neve's heart is very heavy and it's thought to do with finishing with superstar actor Oakley Ray. She convinced herself that she holding him back from his career, but now Oakley has surprised her by coming to Juniper island to win her back. The question is will he still want her when she tells him her secret?
Although I adored Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky, Christmas Under a Starlit Sky just kept my interest that little bit more. There seemed to be so much going on and it wasn't just focused on Neve and Oakley's story, but a couple of other side characters too, so it really kept the pace of the story going.
My god there is a lot of heartache in this! I felt desperately sorry for Neve, there is so much drama to behold and just when you think things might be ok, wham something else happens! But it's not all heartache, there are also some truly heartwarming moments, but I won't give those away, you will have to read for yourself.
As Shakespeare once said and specifically in A Midsummer's Nights Dream, "The course of true love never did run smooth" and I really do think there was never a truer statement and it is greatly reflected in Holly's book, it is just finding out if Neve and Oakley can reconcile, which I so desperately wanted to happen.
Another brilliant book from Holly, this time with even more added drama and steamy scenes and of course still with that wonderful festive vibe.
Christmas Under a Starlit Sky is book two in the duology A Town Called Christmas and whereas the first book Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky focused on Gabe and Pip's story, we get to know more about what is going on with Neve and a couple of other side characters. Book One left us with a brilliant cliffhanger that had me eager to read book two to find out more about Neve's story and I was far from disappointed.
Neve is manager of the gorgeous Stardust Lake hotel and while everyone else has been able to get into the Christmas spirit, Neve's heart is very heavy and it's thought to do with finishing with superstar actor Oakley Ray. She convinced herself that she holding him back from his career, but now Oakley has surprised her by coming to Juniper island to win her back. The question is will he still want her when she tells him her secret?
Although I adored Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky, Christmas Under a Starlit Sky just kept my interest that little bit more. There seemed to be so much going on and it wasn't just focused on Neve and Oakley's story, but a couple of other side characters too, so it really kept the pace of the story going.
My god there is a lot of heartache in this! I felt desperately sorry for Neve, there is so much drama to behold and just when you think things might be ok, wham something else happens! But it's not all heartache, there are also some truly heartwarming moments, but I won't give those away, you will have to read for yourself.
As Shakespeare once said and specifically in A Midsummer's Nights Dream, "The course of true love never did run smooth" and I really do think there was never a truer statement and it is greatly reflected in Holly's book, it is just finding out if Neve and Oakley can reconcile, which I so desperately wanted to happen.
Another brilliant book from Holly, this time with even more added drama and steamy scenes and of course still with that wonderful festive vibe.
jennlrichardson's review
3.0
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I had a hard time rating this book. I struggled with the beginning of the book, it took me weeks to read it. Once I got about halfway through, I started to enjoy it a bit more and read the second half in an afternoon. My first struggle was that it seemed to center around babies and pregnancy which just isn't my thing because I don't want kids, so I can really relate to people who want them badly. It was a little hard to connect with the characters because of this. My other struggle was all of the drama. I can't say much without ruining the book, but it was just a bit too much for me and not the light Christmas read I expected. I did enjoy the setting and the Christmas town, I had no trouble imagining it in my head. After viewing some reviews on GoodReads my opinion seems to be the minority, most people really loved it. I was just looking for and in the mood for something lighter. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good romance.
I had a hard time rating this book. I struggled with the beginning of the book, it took me weeks to read it. Once I got about halfway through, I started to enjoy it a bit more and read the second half in an afternoon. My first struggle was that it seemed to center around babies and pregnancy which just isn't my thing because I don't want kids, so I can really relate to people who want them badly. It was a little hard to connect with the characters because of this. My other struggle was all of the drama. I can't say much without ruining the book, but it was just a bit too much for me and not the light Christmas read I expected. I did enjoy the setting and the Christmas town, I had no trouble imagining it in my head. After viewing some reviews on GoodReads my opinion seems to be the minority, most people really loved it. I was just looking for and in the mood for something lighter. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good romance.
thejoyfulbookblogger's review
4.0
Christmas under a Starlit Sky is a charming story filled with lots of love, laughs, drama and chaos. Although quite entertaining, it’s sad that Neve continued to let her head get in her way of being happy in the present and letting the past scare her into not enjoying the potential future. On top of getting stuck in her head, Neve has quite a secret that she’s been keeping under wraps. Although it’s always a bad idea to lie (especially to those you care about), it’s somewhat understandable that she’s trying her best to keep this secret to herself, but it ends up creating so much chaos and havoc. Another charming read from Holly Martin.
leahmichelle_13's review
3.0
Christmas Under A Starlit Sky is Holly Martin’s second novel set on the FANTASTIC island of Christmas, where I want to go and live immediately. It picks up right where Christmas Under A Cranberry Sky ends, with Oakley Rey finally making his appearance, and this story is all about Oakley and Neve. Unfortunately for me, it’s vastly different to the first book where, in the first book, truth was the watchword. Everyone was honest, there was no pandering, no lies, no frustrating break ups for break ups sake. In book two? That’s ALL there is, and it just made me sigh, because what Neve says to Oakley is unforgivable.
All things considered, I liked this book, but this book will be tainted for me, just a little bit, because Neve’s confession to Oakley. There’s no reason in the world to ever say that, and what made it worse was her absolute inability to put things right. There was always an excuse, and it tainted my like of Neve. Maybe I’m being harsh, but that’s just my opinion.
What I did love about the book was the story between Adam and Ivy. That was the kind of romance I wanted for Oakley and Neve, and it was lovely. I loved how they simply clicked, right from the off, when Adam found her stuck under a pony, and from there it just escalated and it was lovely to see two people who were clearly scared of love give love a chance. I loved them both and they were just so cute.
It was a shame that I wasn’t a fan of the way Neve and Oakley’s romance went, it was all a bit calamitous and could have been avoided so, so easily. Funnily enough, it Neve had just been honest (properly honest) in the beginning, absolutely none of the following issues would have occurred, and it’s strange to me that someone so feisty and capable suddenly become a wobbly mess, unable to own her truths. However, Adam and Ivy saved the book. It’s not even that I didn’t like Neve or Oakley, Oakley was fantastic, going above and beyond to win Neve back, I just can’t get past what Neve said and did. Otherwise this was another warm, delightful read.
All things considered, I liked this book, but this book will be tainted for me, just a little bit, because Neve’s confession to Oakley. There’s no reason in the world to ever say that, and what made it worse was her absolute inability to put things right. There was always an excuse, and it tainted my like of Neve. Maybe I’m being harsh, but that’s just my opinion.
What I did love about the book was the story between Adam and Ivy. That was the kind of romance I wanted for Oakley and Neve, and it was lovely. I loved how they simply clicked, right from the off, when Adam found her stuck under a pony, and from there it just escalated and it was lovely to see two people who were clearly scared of love give love a chance. I loved them both and they were just so cute.
It was a shame that I wasn’t a fan of the way Neve and Oakley’s romance went, it was all a bit calamitous and could have been avoided so, so easily. Funnily enough, it Neve had just been honest (properly honest) in the beginning, absolutely none of the following issues would have occurred, and it’s strange to me that someone so feisty and capable suddenly become a wobbly mess, unable to own her truths. However, Adam and Ivy saved the book. It’s not even that I didn’t like Neve or Oakley, Oakley was fantastic, going above and beyond to win Neve back, I just can’t get past what Neve said and did. Otherwise this was another warm, delightful read.
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