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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Alcohol
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book delivered everything I could possibly want in a holiday read—and then some. From the very first page, it felt like stepping into a warm hug - with all the charm, heart, and humor you could want out of a story. Honestly, I wish this book were a movie because I would watch it every year. ♥️
The characters were so vivid and dynamic that I couldn’t help but become completely invested in their journeys. I cried, I cackled, I yearned—this book took me through every emotion in the best possible way.
The characters were so vivid and dynamic that I couldn’t help but become completely invested in their journeys. I cried, I cackled, I yearned—this book took me through every emotion in the best possible way.
Normally I wouldn’t give a romance novel 5 stars but this book absolutely deserves it. I meant to read this during the Christmas season since it’s a Christmas book but didn’t have time. But reading it in February allowed me to see that this book isn’t heavily focused on the holiday. It is focused on queer love, joy, growth, and figuring out how we belong by getting to know ourselves. This will be in my rotation to read every year. Highly recommend!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
A gay Christmas book? Give me all of it.
I will admit, it was definitely difficult to follow the three different story lines going on in this book (especially since the chapters aren't labeled with each character's name when speaking in their POV) but eventually it kind of blends together and you get the hang of it.
The story centers around three siblings, Liz, Birdie and Rafi who are each dealing with their own romantic issues who travel home for the holiday season. The banter and the writing between the siblings and their mom was some of the best writing I have read and absolutely ate it up.
Liz's romance was my favorite and it felt like the most emphasis was put on her story while Birdie and Rafi's felt like they were supporting characters in the overarching plot (which might have been what Clark was going for?)
Overall, I feel like this was the book equivalent of Happiest Season (IYKYK) and will definitely be something I go back to year after year. I definitely recommend it if you love a good Christmas romance!
Thank you to Dial Press Trade and Netgalley for this eARC. This is my honest review.
I will admit, it was definitely difficult to follow the three different story lines going on in this book (especially since the chapters aren't labeled with each character's name when speaking in their POV) but eventually it kind of blends together and you get the hang of it.
The story centers around three siblings, Liz, Birdie and Rafi who are each dealing with their own romantic issues who travel home for the holiday season. The banter and the writing between the siblings and their mom was some of the best writing I have read and absolutely ate it up.
Liz's romance was my favorite and it felt like the most emphasis was put on her story while Birdie and Rafi's felt like they were supporting characters in the overarching plot (which might have been what Clark was going for?)
Overall, I feel like this was the book equivalent of Happiest Season (IYKYK) and will definitely be something I go back to year after year. I definitely recommend it if you love a good Christmas romance!
Thank you to Dial Press Trade and Netgalley for this eARC. This is my honest review.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes