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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Like a hallmark movie but book version & gay
DNF: This book was sadly way too long for a Christmas romance story. I got to a couple of chapters and not much was happening but too much was happening if that makes since. There are three couples which means three stories. It was hard to keep tract and connect with each character because of this and as I knew I woudn’t end up liking it anyways, why keep reading. I know many will enjoy this book because of the uniqueness to three stories or for the holidays but it just wasn’t for me.
*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark is a queer holiday romance featuring 3 distinctive siblings finding love during Christmas. The family drama features the Belvedere siblings Liz, Birdie and Rafi as they reunite for the holidays at their famous actor mother’s home in upstate New York. They are each at a crossroads emotionally and professionally, and exploring new relationships. This is the gayest book I’ve ever read, and it’s funny at times, but also extremely ambitious. There is so much going on, including miscarriage, alcoholism, depression, bisexuality and chronic illness, that I think each topic isn’t given quite enough focus. Overall an entertaining, generally well paced, ambitious holiday family romcom. 3.5/5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
too much explicit spice for my tastes but yay for a legit queer holiday romcom
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
3.75 probably. It was cute, kept moving, and I enjoyed it but I would’ve liked more Christmas and the 3 sibling’s stories all in one book made it hard to get invested in most of them.
A ‘most wonderful’ celebration of queer love, indeed!
This story follows three siblings: Liz – reticent, responsible, and afraid to get her heart broken again. Rafi, who throws himself headlong into relationships without asking himself what he really wants. And Birdie, an absolute mess who uses one night stands and alcohol as coping mechanisms. To see each of these siblings find the love (and self-love) they needed was such a treat.
Not going to lie – I initially had a hard time getting into this book. I’m not sure if it was where I was at mentally or a pacing issue. I do know that setting up three different romantic storylines is a tall order, and it wasn’t until around the 25% mark that I really hit my rhythm with this book. I’m so glad that I did! Once I hit that sweet spot, I couldn’t put it down. There is so much wisdom in this book. So many things I ended up highlighting. And so much humor and warmth.
This would have been a five star read, save for two things – the pacing at the beginning and Birdie at the beginning. It’s so hard to write funny people well, and early Birdie (no pun intended!) comes off forced and try-hard with her humor. I know that part of this is the character using humor to deflect, but it’s a bit much. Thankfully she mellows out as the book progresses.
Very much looking forward to reading more from this new-to-me author. Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the advanced reader copy of this book, provided in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
This story follows three siblings: Liz – reticent, responsible, and afraid to get her heart broken again. Rafi, who throws himself headlong into relationships without asking himself what he really wants. And Birdie, an absolute mess who uses one night stands and alcohol as coping mechanisms. To see each of these siblings find the love (and self-love) they needed was such a treat.
Not going to lie – I initially had a hard time getting into this book. I’m not sure if it was where I was at mentally or a pacing issue. I do know that setting up three different romantic storylines is a tall order, and it wasn’t until around the 25% mark that I really hit my rhythm with this book. I’m so glad that I did! Once I hit that sweet spot, I couldn’t put it down. There is so much wisdom in this book. So many things I ended up highlighting. And so much humor and warmth.
This would have been a five star read, save for two things – the pacing at the beginning and Birdie at the beginning. It’s so hard to write funny people well, and early Birdie (no pun intended!) comes off forced and try-hard with her humor. I know that part of this is the character using humor to deflect, but it’s a bit much. Thankfully she mellows out as the book progresses.
Very much looking forward to reading more from this new-to-me author. Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the advanced reader copy of this book, provided in exchange for my unbiased opinion.