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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Random House, Dial Press Trade Paperback and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in return for my honest opinion!
One of the best romances that I have read this year, possibly in the last few years. This is my first [a:Georgia Clark|3344476|Georgia Clark|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1435411854p2/3344476.jpg] book and definitely not my first. Liz, Birdie and Rafi are loveable, slightly zany and absolutely relatable. This book captured the magic of the holiday season and wintertime while also portraying the trials and tribulations of adult dating, love and heartbreak. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance and was enchanted by the unique characters. I cried, I laughed and I was sad to say goodbye to the characters at the end. Highly recommend to read any season!
One of the best romances that I have read this year, possibly in the last few years. This is my first [a:Georgia Clark|3344476|Georgia Clark|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1435411854p2/3344476.jpg] book and definitely not my first. Liz, Birdie and Rafi are loveable, slightly zany and absolutely relatable. This book captured the magic of the holiday season and wintertime while also portraying the trials and tribulations of adult dating, love and heartbreak. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance and was enchanted by the unique characters. I cried, I laughed and I was sad to say goodbye to the characters at the end. Highly recommend to read any season!
I simply couldn’t keep reading about an MC standup comedian who wasn’t funny. Please please consult with some comedy writers if your MC’s voice depends on her making people laugh because yikes. This was not it.
This was a heartwarming story about finding out who you are, family values, and holiday spirit.
Liz, Birdie, and Rafi Belvedere are siblings, and the children of Babs Belvedere, a world renowned actress.
As the three siblings are trying to figure out who they are in life, and what they want to be, they all wind up at their Mom's home, Belvedere Inn, in Woodstock, New York. The book explores the three siblings stories, with their relationships, professional, and personal lives,
I enjoyed the book and that it shined a light on many different topics including LGBTQ+ representation, depression, anxiety, and health issues. It was a very cute book and a great way to kick off the holiday season!
Liz, Birdie, and Rafi Belvedere are siblings, and the children of Babs Belvedere, a world renowned actress.
As the three siblings are trying to figure out who they are in life, and what they want to be, they all wind up at their Mom's home, Belvedere Inn, in Woodstock, New York. The book explores the three siblings stories, with their relationships, professional, and personal lives,
I enjoyed the book and that it shined a light on many different topics including LGBTQ+ representation, depression, anxiety, and health issues. It was a very cute book and a great way to kick off the holiday season!
Delightful holiday romance with three siblings who all have queer storylines and a mom who is a famous actress with a larger than life personality. They are all struggling with something and come back home for the month of December to spend time with family as well as to escape. I liked all the storylines and enjoyed the family dynamic quite a bit. There was less Christmas than I would have liked, but the season was still there adding some ambience and festiveness. All in all an adorable holiday read that tackles some more serious topics along with the romance plotlines.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-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 laughed. I cried. I got full body goose bumps. What a way to get in the Christmas spirit. (Maybe read closer to Christmas, as it’s still a little early for that, even for me.)
This book was so good! I loved the way the chapters switched focus between the three adult siblings in the family. At times this book did feel quite long, BUT we essentially got three full storylines. Each sibling got a complete story that did them justice! The relationships between siblings and other characters were all fully formed and totally believable. We learned about their parents and lovers and friends, but the amount of characters never became confusing.
This was just a really beautiful book about family and relationships set at the holiday. Oh, and it’s super queer, which is obviously a plus!
This book was so good! I loved the way the chapters switched focus between the three adult siblings in the family. At times this book did feel quite long, BUT we essentially got three full storylines. Each sibling got a complete story that did them justice! The relationships between siblings and other characters were all fully formed and totally believable. We learned about their parents and lovers and friends, but the amount of characters never became confusing.
This was just a really beautiful book about family and relationships set at the holiday. Oh, and it’s super queer, which is obviously a plus!
Thank you NetGalley, Dial Press Trade Paperback and Georgia Clark for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It’s the beginning of December and all 3 of the Belvedere siblings are at a crossroads and wanted to get away from some reality so they go to their eccentric mother’s house, the Belvedere Inn, to wait out the holiday.
The book is told in third person and rotates covering each sibling’s experiences leading up to escaping to their mom’s place and throughout their time at the Inn.
Each sibling has some personal growth to achieve which is nice to watch them evolve. Liv, Birdie and Rafi all are on their own relationship journey as well, Liv is afraid to love again - even after realizing she has feelings for an important woman in her life, Birdie is a lover and leaver of all woman - until she comes across the one to challenge her, and Rafi loves hard and fast - which burns him every time until he sees someone differently for the first time.
Overall a nice story but with 3 different stories it was hard for me to really get invested, 3.25⭐️
TW: mentions of heavy drinking and alcoholism.
It’s the beginning of December and all 3 of the Belvedere siblings are at a crossroads and wanted to get away from some reality so they go to their eccentric mother’s house, the Belvedere Inn, to wait out the holiday.
The book is told in third person and rotates covering each sibling’s experiences leading up to escaping to their mom’s place and throughout their time at the Inn.
Each sibling has some personal growth to achieve which is nice to watch them evolve. Liv, Birdie and Rafi all are on their own relationship journey as well, Liv is afraid to love again - even after realizing she has feelings for an important woman in her life, Birdie is a lover and leaver of all woman - until she comes across the one to challenge her, and Rafi loves hard and fast - which burns him every time until he sees someone differently for the first time.
Overall a nice story but with 3 different stories it was hard for me to really get invested, 3.25⭐️
TW: mentions of heavy drinking and alcoholism.
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol
Queer joy, perfectly executed. This Christmas romance takes place in the Catskills, following siblings Liz, Birdie, and Rafi as they navigate love, family, mental health, and self-realizations. I absolutely *adored* this story. Seeing all the siblings discover themselves while also falling in love was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Clark has a way of making every character- the siblings, the love interests, the memorable mother- feel like they’re a new friend that you met while on a winter vacation. They will stay with me for a long time.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.