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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
When Holly receives a letter that reminds her about a day in her past, she takes matters into her own hands and at the same time ends up changing her life and her future.
Love, Holly, takes the reader on a journey through grief, love, and redemption and makes one wonder if they shouldn't be more forgiving when accidents happen and mistakes are made.
Overall, this read was okay. I did find it took me a very long time to finish and there was a lot of extra in the book that didn't drive the story forward. It was a likable story and had a satisfying, if not predictable conclusion.
Love, Holly, takes the reader on a journey through grief, love, and redemption and makes one wonder if they shouldn't be more forgiving when accidents happen and mistakes are made.
Overall, this read was okay. I did find it took me a very long time to finish and there was a lot of extra in the book that didn't drive the story forward. It was a likable story and had a satisfying, if not predictable conclusion.
medium-paced
fast-paced
This is a novel that incorporates second chances at important relationships with a dose of holiday time settings.
I found myself wanting to cheer at times and other times wishing I could talk sense into a character when they were being obstinant.
Overall, a fun read.
I found myself wanting to cheer at times and other times wishing I could talk sense into a character when they were being obstinant.
Overall, a fun read.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A touching story with a touch of Christmas, but not at all cheesy or gimmicky. Just some flawed and broken humans whose lives become more and more connected as they try to heal and find hope.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was such a sweet, emotional holiday read. It had more depth than your typical Christmas rom-com, but also ended in a happy, hopeful way.
After a car accident on Christmas Eve several years ago rips her family apart, Holly is once again spending Christmas alone. When she receives a Dear Stranger letter with some revealing facts, she tracks down the writer and attempts to help her solve her issues. Thus begins a tangled web of stories and people who all intertwine. Can they all come together to bring wholeness and happiness to everyone involved?
This author is known for her bittersweet Christmas stories, but this book is the first I've read. I enjoyed the depth of issues that were explored here. I also liked the slow building of the story. It takes place over the course of a few years, and I think the use of time lapse were well done here. I also liked how the author explored grief and loss, but also hope and fate. There were a few things that kept this book from being a 5 star read for me. A lot of the stories were quickly wrapped up in a neat, tidy bow and I would have appreciated a little more messiness to work through those issues. I also could have gone for a slower burn for the relationship. It felt like they were repeating themselves on the will-they-won't-they story line.
Overall, this was a poignant holiday read that is perfect for this Christmas season. Thank you to Net Galley and Dell for the free e-book in exchange for my honest review.
After a car accident on Christmas Eve several years ago rips her family apart, Holly is once again spending Christmas alone. When she receives a Dear Stranger letter with some revealing facts, she tracks down the writer and attempts to help her solve her issues. Thus begins a tangled web of stories and people who all intertwine. Can they all come together to bring wholeness and happiness to everyone involved?
This author is known for her bittersweet Christmas stories, but this book is the first I've read. I enjoyed the depth of issues that were explored here. I also liked the slow building of the story. It takes place over the course of a few years, and I think the use of time lapse were well done here. I also liked how the author explored grief and loss, but also hope and fate. There were a few things that kept this book from being a 5 star read for me. A lot of the stories were quickly wrapped up in a neat, tidy bow and I would have appreciated a little more messiness to work through those issues. I also could have gone for a slower burn for the relationship. It felt like they were repeating themselves on the will-they-won't-they story line.
Overall, this was a poignant holiday read that is perfect for this Christmas season. Thank you to Net Galley and Dell for the free e-book in exchange for my honest review.