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cozycritiques's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
”No, I’ve just secured the world’s best revenge if I can make it happen.
”I’m gonna fuck his boss.””
- Tis the Season for Revenge
Tropes: Age Gap, Lawyer, Legally Blonde inspired, Opposites Attract, Possessive Hero, “Good Girl”
Representation: POC (Latino)
Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (Praise, Degradation, Breath Play)
CW: Toxic Relationship, Parental Abandonment, Emotional Abuse, Cheating, Mentions of Physical Abuse
I’m not entirely sure what Morgan Elizabeth put in this book, but I’m pretty sure it’s crack because I was HOOKED. I picked it up intending to read a few chapters before bed. Fast forward to 1:30 am when I was 53% of the way through.
I adored the Legally Blonde-esque start, but the twist on it. Abbie’s plan being for revenge instead of for trying to get Richard back was the update to that story I didn’t know I needed. Also, the pranks she pulled on him gave Mean Girls vibes, which was hysterical.
This book maintained a perfect balance of heartbreak, healing, and falling in love again. I loved how Morgan tackled the complexity of abusive relationships while still keeping an overall lighthearted tone. Damien was the perfect hero for this story, allowing Abbie the space to heal from the toxicity of her relationship with Richard. He says everything that any woman who’s been told they’re “too much” wants to hear, and it was kind of cathartic. The chemistry between him and Abbie was also off the charts, and the spice was incredible.
There was some drama, but the way the conflict resolved was so mature and healthy. I’d braced myself for a third-act breakup, but blessedly, there wasn’t one. The only kind oof warning that I have is that despite the book being set around Christmas, there weren’t too many Christmas vibes. However, I actually enjoyed that. It makes it so this a read that you can enjoy any time of year, even if you’re typically a person who doesn’t enjoy Christmas books outside of the holiday season.
This was my first book by Elizabeth, but it definitely won’t be my last.
”I’m gonna fuck his boss.””
- Tis the Season for Revenge
Tropes: Age Gap, Lawyer, Legally Blonde inspired, Opposites Attract, Possessive Hero, “Good Girl”
Representation: POC (Latino)
Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (Praise, Degradation, Breath Play)
CW: Toxic Relationship, Parental Abandonment, Emotional Abuse, Cheating, Mentions of Physical Abuse
I’m not entirely sure what Morgan Elizabeth put in this book, but I’m pretty sure it’s crack because I was HOOKED. I picked it up intending to read a few chapters before bed. Fast forward to 1:30 am when I was 53% of the way through.
I adored the Legally Blonde-esque start, but the twist on it. Abbie’s plan being for revenge instead of for trying to get Richard back was the update to that story I didn’t know I needed. Also, the pranks she pulled on him gave Mean Girls vibes, which was hysterical.
This book maintained a perfect balance of heartbreak, healing, and falling in love again. I loved how Morgan tackled the complexity of abusive relationships while still keeping an overall lighthearted tone. Damien was the perfect hero for this story, allowing Abbie the space to heal from the toxicity of her relationship with Richard. He says everything that any woman who’s been told they’re “too much” wants to hear, and it was kind of cathartic. The chemistry between him and Abbie was also off the charts, and the spice was incredible.
There was some drama, but the way the conflict resolved was so mature and healthy. I’d braced myself for a third-act breakup, but blessedly, there wasn’t one. The only kind oof warning that I have is that despite the book being set around Christmas, there weren’t too many Christmas vibes. However, I actually enjoyed that. It makes it so this a read that you can enjoy any time of year, even if you’re typically a person who doesn’t enjoy Christmas books outside of the holiday season.
This was my first book by Elizabeth, but it definitely won’t be my last.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity and Abandonment
Minor: Physical abuse
dogoodwithbooks's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Closed Door Mods: Chapter 10, Chapter 15 (some parts), Chapter 20 (some parts), Chapter 22 (some parts), Chapter 27 (some parts), Chapter 32 (some parts)
I know I may be a bit late to the holiday romance reviews, but boy do I need to tell you about this book.
I haven’t had this much fun with a book in a long time. This book is the perfect amount of heart, fluff, and holiday antics. Really loved Elizabeth’s writing style and the pacing worked just right for this book. I also loved how Elizabeth took time developing the relationship between Abbie and Damien as well as Abbie’s plans on getting revenge on her ex.
Even when it’s not the holidays, you need to read this book.
I know I may be a bit late to the holiday romance reviews, but boy do I need to tell you about this book.
I haven’t had this much fun with a book in a long time. This book is the perfect amount of heart, fluff, and holiday antics. Really loved Elizabeth’s writing style and the pacing worked just right for this book. I also loved how Elizabeth took time developing the relationship between Abbie and Damien as well as Abbie’s plans on getting revenge on her ex.
Even when it’s not the holidays, you need to read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual harassment
beckyyreadss's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.0
This was my book’s club pick of the month for December as well as Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey. I read Wreck the Halls in November and was excited to pick this up after how much it hype it got last year. It was a cute and fast-paced read.
This book has two points of view. The first is Abbie Keller. She thought that Richard Bartholemew Benson the Third would be her life partner and together forever. In their four years of dating, she never doubted that she wouldn’t end up with his grandmother’s engagement ring on her finger. Sure, she’s been told to change a few things about herself to fit the mold, like dying her hair, dressing more conservatively and finding golf enjoyable, but she was sure that it would be worth it in the end. But that all changes on Halloween, when he leaves her crying outside her apartment wearing a bunny costume. He has broken it off with her because she’s just not serious enough. She was just fun, according to Richard. Richard tells her he has his sights on becoming a partner at his law firm so he needs to focus on work. Abbie does what every girl does once her heart has been broken, she calls her best friends, gets super drunk, dyes her hair and formulates a plan for revenge. She has been acting like Richard’s personal assistant for too long and now it’s time for payback – she is going to glitter his car vents, mess up his coffee order and lunch order, leak his phone number online and then the perfect match pops up to prove to Richard that he has made a huge mistake – his boss. Abbie starts dating the founding partner of Richard’s law firm, Damien Martinez, with one thing in her mind – to be invited to the Christmas party as his date. Will she be able to date him without feeling romantically involved? Will she want Richard back by the end? The second point of view is Damien Martinez, he hates going to work function where his colleagues either want to kiss his ass or gossip, he is getting sick of it. To avoid talking to people at the function, he went on a dating app to look for a bit of fun and matched with Abigail Keller, they both agree for a no-strings attached arrangement, but it’s turns into something pretty serious pretty quickly. Damien doesn’t want to let her go and wants everyone to see her sparkle. He can tell she has been screwed over by an ex and he is determined to heal her in more ways than one. Abigail continues to surprise him and wonders how anyone can let her go. Damien is thinking about the future, and he wants it to include Abigail but can tell something is holding her back.
I don’t know what the hell was in this book to make it so addicting, but I didn’t want it to end. The writing wasn’t the best, but the storyline and the characters were adorable and fluffy but also damn right sexy. I wanted to hug Abbie so damn hard throughout this whole book. The way that Richard made her feel makes me want to cry. I’m so glad that Damien was a sweetheart from the beginning and not some hard-ass on a character arc. Both of these characters had a personality and both had a storyline with their own issues of their own and helped each other as they grew together. I was squealing when both of them punched Richard in the space of five minutes, like go on guys! Yes this book was a bit cliche, but I didn’t care, it was adorable and christmassey and just uhhhhh.
I just wanted it longer and to go on for longer than over a year. I wanted to see them exploring and being the funcle and funtie to the kids and them working together and just being a basic couple.
As I'm writing this review, I’ve noticed it says book 1, I’m intrigued to see what book 2 is about and definitely will be checking it out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Abandonment
grace33's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse
aamaanddaa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Fast-paced, fun read! This book had me giggling and kicking my feet. I adore Abbie and Damien’s relationship. Great banter! It was a cheesy-read, but it was expected and enjoyable.
Abbie’s character was surprisingly very likeable. She’s an real-life Barbie in her all pink lifestyle, who wishes for an all encompassing love and marriage. I loved watching her rediscover rather than reinvent herself! Also, Damien’s character *chef’s kiss.*
I appreciate how Morgan Elizabeth addressed deeper topics, such as Abbie’s experience and the effects of her previous relationship on her self-worth.
It wasn’t a complete 5 Star read, as I wished we would’ve gotten more conflict resolution (e.g., more grovelling) from Abbie and Damien. I expected a larger argument or discussion after the reveal. I also felt there were plot holes that weren’t entirely addressed, such as Abbie’s friendship with her two friends. There was a disagreement between the girls before the Christmas Party, and while some of it was loosely discussed, I would’ve wanted to see more between the girls after the Christmas Party.
Overall, a great, one-sitting read!
Abbie’s character was surprisingly very likeable. She’s an real-life Barbie in her all pink lifestyle, who wishes for an all encompassing love and marriage. I loved watching her rediscover rather than reinvent herself! Also, Damien’s character *chef’s kiss.*
I appreciate how Morgan Elizabeth addressed deeper topics, such as Abbie’s experience and the effects of her previous relationship on her self-worth.
Overall, a great, one-sitting read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse
brittanydelaurentis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? Yes
3.0
Overall I wanted to give this book a better rating because it did keep my attention and I read it so fast to see what happens. But I just feel like the ending was corny in kind of like the worst way. I’m all for cheesy holiday reads but this one barely took place during Christmas and the ending just felt kinda messy. I also didn’t like how she barely did a POV of Damien at the end of the book?
Getting to the smut scenes, I’m one for smut but these were just cringey I'm sorry. I also did not get a proper notice they would be that intense haha. Just the dirty talk was way too much but I don’t know maybe I’m just a prude.
Getting to the smut scenes, I’m one for smut but these were just cringey I'm sorry. I also did not get a proper notice they would be that intense haha. Just the dirty talk was way too much but I don’t know maybe I’m just a prude.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
laurencesheedy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Very cute “Christmas” book! It was my second holiday spirit romance book and I really enjoyed it. Definitely for somebody that loved Legally Blonde. Not too much spice which I liked. Would love to read more of Abigail!
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny
midnightrose_reads's review
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Tis The Season For Revenge had good messaging about knowing your worth and not allowing a romantic partner to stifle your personality, those were some of the things I liked about the story. What I didn’t like was some of the dialogue choices, particularly during the spicy scenes. Some of that dialogue was downright cringey and cheesy. Like so bad…..
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse
danivm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Bullying
colorcrystals's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Cursing
Minor: Body shaming and Abandonment