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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
I grabbed this off NetGalley because I was: a) looking for Xmas stories, and b) wanting to read a new-to-me author. Y'all. 🥹 This was SO good! I swooned, wept, and saw bits of myself and those I love. If you are looking for an emotional ode to queer joy: ta da! Here ya go. 💖
It’s no secret I love and adore holiday romances and most of the time the ones I read tend to be light and fluffy with not much depth. That’s not a dig, it’s part of what I enjoy about them but this one was a nice change because while yes, it has light and fluffy moments it also deals with many serious issues and has a complexity that was a pleasant surprise for me.
This follows three siblings and their mother in the weeks leading up to the holiday and then shortly after so you get all the cheerful vibes and wintertime charm. Each sibling has a romantic subplot and I so enjoyed all of their stories. I’ve seen some complaints that there was too much going on and it was hard to keep track of but I didn’t have any issues. The secondary characters were just as wonderful as the main ones and I was charmed by how quirky and likable they all were. If you like family dramas set around the holidays this was so much fun!
emotional
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
This is the Gay Christmas novel you’ve been waiting for. It follows three queer half-siblings, children of a famous movie star who all come home for Christmas early because of problems in their professional and private lives. All of their crushes show up too and pining ensues.
I loved the characters in this one. They were all distinct and despite the large cast, I never had a hard time keeping track of them. I loved the relationship between the siblings and with their mother. And the traditional holiday activities were fun to read about. I thought each sibling had a satisfying end as they worked through some serious issues and found love. It wasn’t just light and fluffy. There were issues like alcoholism, abandonment, chronic illness, and abuse dealt with. But through it all the siblings grew closer and found their joy.
This was a great holiday read and a great way to start the season.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Oooo, this book is QUEER! It's a delightfully queer Christmas romcom and I loved it!
Told from the alternating PoVs of Babs Belvedere's three children, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, it will have you laughing, crying, cringing with secondhand embarrassment, gasping in shock, and smiling quietly with happiness.
I adored watching everyone grow and learn and find themselves. The chaotic warmth of the Belvedere family, particularly as the holidays bring them together under the same roof, was a delight to watch. I want to visit Belvedere Inn!
It's not all lighthearted laughter, though. The book handles some serious topics and does so with grace and understanding. All the stories were great but Birdie's really packed a punch. The whole thing will leave you with some introspective warm and fuzzies.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Dial Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Told from the alternating PoVs of Babs Belvedere's three children, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, it will have you laughing, crying, cringing with secondhand embarrassment, gasping in shock, and smiling quietly with happiness.
I adored watching everyone grow and learn and find themselves. The chaotic warmth of the Belvedere family, particularly as the holidays bring them together under the same roof, was a delight to watch. I want to visit Belvedere Inn!
It's not all lighthearted laughter, though. The book handles some serious topics and does so with grace and understanding. All the stories were great but Birdie's really packed a punch. The whole thing will leave you with some introspective warm and fuzzies.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Dial Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Get ready for one of the warmest, kindest and life-affirming novels of this holiday season! Georgia Clark knocked it out of the park on this one, full of holiday cheer & beauty. For fans of “The Guncle,” this queer romance novel goes through the ups and downs of the holiday season with the Belvedere family, a mother and three half-siblings all trying to figure it out in their own way.
The tri-POV novel really hit home for me, with each character being so rich and vulnerable on the page that I loved and connected with each of them more and more as the book went on. The holiday feelings just add to the magic as the siblings reunite in a beautiful Inn and work through the ups and downs of their love lives in November and December. I was absolutely entranced by this book, and barely could put it down, even though it’s 80 degrees outside. Highly recommend for those looking for a feel good story, with warm characters, a bit of spice, and happy endings abound. Can’t wait to read another book by this author!
Thank you to the publisher for a free copy in exchange for my honest review!
The tri-POV novel really hit home for me, with each character being so rich and vulnerable on the page that I loved and connected with each of them more and more as the book went on. The holiday feelings just add to the magic as the siblings reunite in a beautiful Inn and work through the ups and downs of their love lives in November and December. I was absolutely entranced by this book, and barely could put it down, even though it’s 80 degrees outside. Highly recommend for those looking for a feel good story, with warm characters, a bit of spice, and happy endings abound. Can’t wait to read another book by this author!
Thank you to the publisher for a free copy in exchange for my honest review!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
Every time I read a Georgia Clark book, I am stunned by her ability to weave together so many storylines at once. This book felt like three queer Christmas rom-coms in one.
Liz, Birdie, and Rafi Belvedere return to their famous mother's house for the holidays, each tending their own wounds in life and love. Enter the love interests in the forms of a co-worker, an artist, and childhood best friend.
I loved how queer this cast is and how homophobia is almost non-existent. The emphasis on mental health and creativity is so lovely to see. I think Liz's relationship arc was a little abrupt at the end, and I wish there'd been an epilogue because, after 400+ pages with them, I wanted to see how they were doing a few months or maybe a year down the road. Definitely recommend if you want a funny, cute, holiday romance with a pinch of spice.
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.
Liz, Birdie, and Rafi Belvedere return to their famous mother's house for the holidays, each tending their own wounds in life and love. Enter the love interests in the forms of a co-worker, an artist, and childhood best friend.
I loved how queer this cast is and how homophobia is almost non-existent. The emphasis on mental health and creativity is so lovely to see. I think Liz's relationship arc was a little abrupt at the end, and I wish there'd been an epilogue because, after 400+ pages with them, I wanted to see how they were doing a few months or maybe a year down the road. Definitely recommend if you want a funny, cute, holiday romance with a pinch of spice.
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
emotional
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes