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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I didn't want to rate this book... I don't think it is a bad book... but man was it continuously sad. Sure it is written in an uplifting tone that is suppose to leave you feeling a certain way but at Christmas I want more whimsy and love and feel good. If you are looking to be in your feelings this one is for you.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
very cute slow burn, closed door. def got a little teary a few times.
not overly Christmasy, it starts and ends at Christmas but goes thru the year during it.
not overly Christmasy, it starts and ends at Christmas but goes thru the year during it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Car accident
Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy!
Holly meets Jack at a coffee shop while traveling with her sister, Lily for the holidays. Almost immediately after, tragedy strikes. 3years later and Holly is still trying to put her life back together and still thinks of Jack often. Fate or the universe has many more cards to play though.
Not my typical review but it's hard to give a synopsis without spoiling what makes this book great! I was all in with this story and the characters right away. It's not your typical Christmas romance. There's definitely some of that, but there's more family drama than I expected, which was great in this case. I found myself drawn to read to see how the conflicts where going to be resolved and even feeling anxious for Holly that everything works out for her. I also wanted to see if any of the connections I guessed where correct.
Holly meets Jack at a coffee shop while traveling with her sister, Lily for the holidays. Almost immediately after, tragedy strikes. 3years later and Holly is still trying to put her life back together and still thinks of Jack often. Fate or the universe has many more cards to play though.
Not my typical review but it's hard to give a synopsis without spoiling what makes this book great! I was all in with this story and the characters right away. It's not your typical Christmas romance. There's definitely some of that, but there's more family drama than I expected, which was great in this case. I found myself drawn to read to see how the conflicts where going to be resolved and even feeling anxious for Holly that everything works out for her. I also wanted to see if any of the connections I guessed where correct.
Slow paced, too much detail, just couldn’t get into it.
4.5/5 stars
This is my third Stone book, and I have thoroughly loved each one.
Holly is recovering from a tragedy three years ago and becomes involved in a lonely-hearts letter-writing club. Each December she writes one letter and receives one from an anonymous person sharing deeply personal thoughts about their loneliness. This year the letter she receives is different…it’s signed and mentions a café that Holly has visited. She decides to return to this small town and track down Emma, a woman suffering from a long-standing family heartbreak, in the hopes of providing some aid/comfort. As she’s trying to convince the crotchety, reclusive Emma to let her walls down, she meets her estranged grandson Jack, another re-acquaintance from her initial visit to the café. As she works to help her new friend through grief and regret, Holly also begins to heal and start the journey toward forgiving herself and reconciliation.
This one is both heartwarming and heartbreaking filled equally with laughter and tears, and while the issue of Fate and serendipity is prominent, there are still some surprises along the way. I loved ALL of the characters, but the Holly/Jack/Emma threesome were especially poignant and real.
Beautiful writing, and definitely recommended.
My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Dell for providing the free early arc of Love, Holly for review. The opinions are strictly my own.
This is my third Stone book, and I have thoroughly loved each one.
Holly is recovering from a tragedy three years ago and becomes involved in a lonely-hearts letter-writing club. Each December she writes one letter and receives one from an anonymous person sharing deeply personal thoughts about their loneliness. This year the letter she receives is different…it’s signed and mentions a café that Holly has visited. She decides to return to this small town and track down Emma, a woman suffering from a long-standing family heartbreak, in the hopes of providing some aid/comfort. As she’s trying to convince the crotchety, reclusive Emma to let her walls down, she meets her estranged grandson Jack, another re-acquaintance from her initial visit to the café. As she works to help her new friend through grief and regret, Holly also begins to heal and start the journey toward forgiving herself and reconciliation.
This one is both heartwarming and heartbreaking filled equally with laughter and tears, and while the issue of Fate and serendipity is prominent, there are still some surprises along the way. I loved ALL of the characters, but the Holly/Jack/Emma threesome were especially poignant and real.
Beautiful writing, and definitely recommended.
My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Dell for providing the free early arc of Love, Holly for review. The opinions are strictly my own.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book has each person’s apology written perfectly. “To be known is to be loved” is a quote that sums this book up.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No