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a_libra_library's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Margot's story was amazing and I loved it so much. Elli's story...no yuck I couldn't stand her or her POV for the first 50%
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
greentea1's review against another edition
3.75
Decided to do a Christmas read
Listened to the audiobook throughout the day
A fun little read although it has some heavy topic
Cheesy/typical hallmark vibe but still really enjoyable
Listened to the audiobook throughout the day
A fun little read although it has some heavy topic
Cheesy/typical hallmark vibe but still really enjoyable
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
lizzy_reads_4_4's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
the_lesbrarian's review
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
cassie7e's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
An actual cozy christmas romance with emotionally mature adults who (mostly) communicate! Charming and cute; spent most of the book waiting for the characters to realize my (obvious) predictions from the (obvious to me) foreshadowing. The middle is slow and I found the epilogue unnecessary, but would LOVE to watch if this was a movie! CW for character recovering from emotionally abusive relationship
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
peach_haze's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
bambooboy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Light, enjoyable. My main issue is that--and I know I'm in the minority here--I cannot take British accents seriously. They're very goofy to me, especially whatever regions these narrators are from.
I saw some complaints about the shallow way the author touched on verbal abuse but I am glad they did not have a huge subplot about it. It would have made what was a fun, light, enjoyable read very depressing.
I did enjoy the inclusion of it, however, as it's a good sign for LGBT lit. For so long we have been trying to be treated as human, and as such any signs of abuse etc. wouldn't be given the spotlight, so cis/het readers wouldn't have anything to use as evidence of our unworthiness; it's also depressing to read about sad LGBT relationships after all the bury your gay tropes and doomed trans cautionary tales we've been given historically. For me, the inclusion of this dimension to Margo shows we are on our way to wholly human portrayals of LGBT characters. Not doomed, not perfect.
Also, the "Margo is my straight girlfriend" plot point was kind of weird. Why couldn't Margo have said she was bi? Bisexuals listen to girl in red, too!
I can't believe I welcomed in spooky season with a Christmas-themed romance! Very enjoyable. Would have read it even faster if I had had a text copy, such was my desire to devour.
I saw some complaints about the shallow way the author touched on verbal abuse but I am glad they did not have a huge subplot about it. It would have made what was a fun, light, enjoyable read very depressing.
I did enjoy the inclusion of it, however, as it's a good sign for LGBT lit. For so long we have been trying to be treated as human, and as such any signs of abuse etc. wouldn't be given the spotlight, so cis/het readers wouldn't have anything to use as evidence of our unworthiness; it's also depressing to read about sad LGBT relationships after all the bury your gay tropes and doomed trans cautionary tales we've been given historically. For me, the inclusion of this dimension to Margo shows we are on our way to wholly human portrayals of LGBT characters. Not doomed, not perfect.
Also, the "Margo is my straight girlfriend" plot point was kind of weird. Why couldn't Margo have said she was bi? Bisexuals listen to girl in red, too!
I can't believe I welcomed in spooky season with a Christmas-themed romance! Very enjoyable. Would have read it even faster if I had had a text copy, such was my desire to devour.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Dementia, Pregnancy, Outing, and Sexual content
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