Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
✔️serendipity
✔️ heartwarming
✔️ emotional
✔️ set in England
✔️ epistolary
✔️ Christmas
This story was everything I didn't know I needed. This book felt like a warm hug, perfect for the holiday season. It's about love, serendipity, healing, grief, loneliness, dreams, family, and so much more. It was utterly wholesome, heartwarming, and a bit heartwrenching at times. I even shed a few tears at the end. It was emotional and poignant. Even though this book is about love and it's quite romantic, it doesn't focus solely on romantic love. And I loved every second of it.
I can't eloquently express how much I loved Holly and Emma's relationship. Maybe an unconventional friendship between a girl in her 20s and a woman in her 80s. But it was so wholesome, honest, and not cheesy at all. They were the support and love each of them needed at the time so they could heal. And I loved it.
Holly, our FMC, is this beautifully chaotic woman with the warmest soul and fire in her heart. She's struggling with loneliness, guilt and pain and trying to move on with a broken heart. Ans still has so much love to give. I just loved Holly so much. I especially loved the journey she experienced to be able to heal.
Jack, our MMC, was such a marvellous character. I felt his pain and hurt. And I love how brave he was to take a step to love and heal. He has such a tender heart. And I loved the way he loved Holly.
Make sure to check the TW warning before reading. This book does talk about serious issues that might be sensitive for many. However, they might spoil a bit.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
TW:
✔️ heartwarming
✔️ emotional
✔️ set in England
✔️ epistolary
✔️ Christmas
This story was everything I didn't know I needed. This book felt like a warm hug, perfect for the holiday season. It's about love, serendipity, healing, grief, loneliness, dreams, family, and so much more. It was utterly wholesome, heartwarming, and a bit heartwrenching at times. I even shed a few tears at the end. It was emotional and poignant. Even though this book is about love and it's quite romantic, it doesn't focus solely on romantic love. And I loved every second of it.
I can't eloquently express how much I loved Holly and Emma's relationship. Maybe an unconventional friendship between a girl in her 20s and a woman in her 80s. But it was so wholesome, honest, and not cheesy at all. They were the support and love each of them needed at the time so they could heal. And I loved it.
Holly, our FMC, is this beautifully chaotic woman with the warmest soul and fire in her heart. She's struggling with loneliness, guilt and pain and trying to move on with a broken heart. Ans still has so much love to give. I just loved Holly so much. I especially loved the journey she experienced to be able to heal.
Jack, our MMC, was such a marvellous character. I felt his pain and hurt. And I love how brave he was to take a step to love and heal. He has such a tender heart. And I loved the way he loved Holly.
Make sure to check the TW warning before reading. This book does talk about serious issues that might be sensitive for many. However, they might spoil a bit.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
TW:
Spoiler
.death of parents (off-page), terminal illness (not MCs), miscarriage, car accident
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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: Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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 one didn't work out as well for me as I hoped it would. Love, Holly deals with some serious topics from the get-go: car accident, miscarriage, cancer, death, and abandonment. The book comes back to these subjects several times over the course of the story, which takes place over the span of a year. While these are very real topics, I really didn't enjoy being constantly reminded of them in a "holiday romance". When I open a holiday book, I want those warm and fuzzy feelings. The book was pretty long as well and I felt it dragged in places. I don't doubt that this book will work out well for others, so I still gave it three stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
The universe works in mysterious ways in this newest emotionally charged holiday romance that sees two strangers connecting through their relationship to a dying old woman and a fateful car accident that changed both their lives forever.
Perfect for fans of authors like Lia Louis, this book tackled some tough subjects and has Holly and Jack meeting one night at a random café only to find themselves reconnecting later on when Holly tries to help Jack's estranged grandmother.
A beautifully moving story that is sure to have you reaching for the tissues as each character learns to forgive and love again after great loss. Great on audio narrated by Heather Long. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
Steam level: mostly closed door/fade to black, some mild details
CW: terminal cancer, miscarriage, fatal car accidents
Perfect for fans of authors like Lia Louis, this book tackled some tough subjects and has Holly and Jack meeting one night at a random café only to find themselves reconnecting later on when Holly tries to help Jack's estranged grandmother.
A beautifully moving story that is sure to have you reaching for the tissues as each character learns to forgive and love again after great loss. Great on audio narrated by Heather Long. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
Steam level: mostly closed door/fade to black, some mild details
CW: terminal cancer, miscarriage, fatal car accidents
This book was so, so beautiful.
Short Synopsis:
After having an adorable meet-cute with a guy in a coffee shop, Holly and her sister get into a car accident that tears her family apart. And ever since then Holly has been apart of a Dear Stranger letter campaign to bring lonely people letters to make them feel not so lonely. But one Christmas she receives a letter that she eerily connects to and tracks down the sender.
My Thoughts:
I’m to the point where I will read Emily Stone’s grocery list. I’m a big fan girl here. (Hence why I read this holiday book when I got my hands on it …. In May.
Short Synopsis:
After having an adorable meet-cute with a guy in a coffee shop, Holly and her sister get into a car accident that tears her family apart. And ever since then Holly has been apart of a Dear Stranger letter campaign to bring lonely people letters to make them feel not so lonely. But one Christmas she receives a letter that she eerily connects to and tracks down the sender.
My Thoughts:
I’m to the point where I will read Emily Stone’s grocery list. I’m a big fan girl here. (Hence why I read this holiday book when I got my hands on it …. In May.
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated