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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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
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
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked it, but I felt like there were too many characters to truly give each individual character strong development. I liked the three love stories that intertwined but I felt like I was left wanting more time spent on each relationship individually.
2SLGBTQIA+ Holiday Romance in which three siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, reunite at their larger-than-life mother’s Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas.
4/5 stars: This is Clark's 2SLGBTQIA+ Holiday Romance stand-alone that's set in Catskills, New York and follows three adult siblings, born to three different fathers, who are each at a personal and romantic crossroads reunite at their larger-than-life famed actress and singer mother’s manor determined to swear off love and focus on themselves and their work. But the spirit of the season seems to have different plans for them, and their best intentions are quickly derailed in the most delightful and festive of ways. Written in mulptiple POVs, Clark's writing and character work are excellent; the characters are well-rounded, complex and yet remain likable. Each sibling (Liz – a TV writer and showrunner who's got writer's block and is crushing on her lead actress, Birdie – a stand-up comic who's career's floundering and Rafi – a non-profit community manager who's girlfriend rejected his proposal at his work Christmas party) is uniquely voiced and it's fun to get to know them. It's great to see the three of them come together to help each other figure out their lives and accepting and finding love. Plus their mother, Babs, is absolutely great! The sex scenes are fade-to-black but they're plenty hot with lots of swoony banter. While there are plenty of heartfelt and humorous moments, Clark does takes on some sensitive subjects; so take care and check the CWs. Filled with great holiday fun, this is a great yuletide read that will tug on your heartstrings.
I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.
4/5 stars: This is Clark's 2SLGBTQIA+ Holiday Romance stand-alone that's set in Catskills, New York and follows three adult siblings, born to three different fathers, who are each at a personal and romantic crossroads reunite at their larger-than-life famed actress and singer mother’s manor determined to swear off love and focus on themselves and their work. But the spirit of the season seems to have different plans for them, and their best intentions are quickly derailed in the most delightful and festive of ways. Written in mulptiple POVs, Clark's writing and character work are excellent; the characters are well-rounded, complex and yet remain likable. Each sibling (Liz – a TV writer and showrunner who's got writer's block and is crushing on her lead actress, Birdie – a stand-up comic who's career's floundering and Rafi – a non-profit community manager who's girlfriend rejected his proposal at his work Christmas party) is uniquely voiced and it's fun to get to know them. It's great to see the three of them come together to help each other figure out their lives and accepting and finding love. Plus their mother, Babs, is absolutely great! The sex scenes are fade-to-black but they're plenty hot with lots of swoony banter. While there are plenty of heartfelt and humorous moments, Clark does takes on some sensitive subjects; so take care and check the CWs. Filled with great holiday fun, this is a great yuletide read that will tug on your heartstrings.
I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute, fun, fast read. The alcoholic storyline has less weight than it deserved but still handled well.