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emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
This story combined personal growth, familial relationships, and romance so well. There were depictions of love in so many different ways.
I listened to this as an audiobook and the three narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life.
I listened to this as an audiobook and the three narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Abandonment
Minor: Vomit, Grief
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
Complicated
This is the perfect holiday romance that will warm your heart. This book follows the Belvedere siblings, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, through the Christmas holiday as they navigate budding romances with an actress, an artist, and childhood best friend. It is a beautiful blend of humor, emotional depth, and family dynamics. Throughout the book, the siblings are finding themselves, and finding reminders that love is all around, which I thought was beautifully written. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
This was one of the best queer holiday romance books I’ve had the privilege of reading. I loved that it included 3 different stories of each sibling but they were easy to follow and woven perfectly together.
This book was full of heart and seeing how each sibling grew and learned new things about themselves. Having 2 siblings and being a similar age, I related to the aspect of having to change & looking at your family as who they are now and not who they were growing up.
I definitely will reread on a snowy winter night this holiday season.
***thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review***
This book was full of heart and seeing how each sibling grew and learned new things about themselves. Having 2 siblings and being a similar age, I related to the aspect of having to change & looking at your family as who they are now and not who they were growing up.
I definitely will reread on a snowy winter night this holiday season.
***thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review***
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
I related to Birdie and Rafi a lot in this book, with the sense of "what am I doing with my life and why does everyone around me seem to be doing it right?" Very happy I'm not alone lol. And I sincerely loved Babs. During her more dramatic moments, I envisioned Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek lol! But she was a very good mother figure despite it all. Super tropey, but if that's your thing, then go for it lol. A Halmark Movie... but make it gay!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief
Moderate: Miscarriage, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia
Family Emergency, divorce, break-ups