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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I used to dislike Christmas. As a child we had to visit the entire family and therefore Christmas were three days filled with obligations, being nice and behaving. After those three days of eating and being around dogs and trees (hi allergies) I always got sick. So, Christmas wasn't the most joyful time of the year. Slowly that's changing. Christmas is a lot calmer now and is a lot more about spending time with family. And therefore I now really enjoy reading Christmas books too.
I first watched the tv series on Netflix, then I read the first book and now it was time to dive into the second book. The book takes place one year later, around Christmas again, and a lot has happened. That means that in the beginning we mostly have to catch up with everything we missed. And we mostly have to understand why Lily has lost her Christmas cheer. And even though the book isn't too long, that totally works.
However, the story becomes more fun when Dash understands that he has to do something to remind Lily of her Christmas cheer. Once more Dash is taking Lily on a trip through town and this time all of the spots and tasks are connected to the challenges in the first book. And, in return, Lily surprises Dash with some memories and a trip down memory lane and through New York. I do think the story misses a point and yet it's quite entertaining.
That's mostly because it's nice to see Dash and Lily being in this phase of their relationship. Usually we only read until the happily ever after and then we leave our characters alone with their perfect love. In this case we reconnect and we see that love is not easy, that it takes time, energy and communication. Lily and Dash have lost each other a little and therefore, even though the true point misses, it feels like we're witnessing them falling in love all over again.
I first watched the tv series on Netflix, then I read the first book and now it was time to dive into the second book. The book takes place one year later, around Christmas again, and a lot has happened. That means that in the beginning we mostly have to catch up with everything we missed. And we mostly have to understand why Lily has lost her Christmas cheer. And even though the book isn't too long, that totally works.
However, the story becomes more fun when Dash understands that he has to do something to remind Lily of her Christmas cheer. Once more Dash is taking Lily on a trip through town and this time all of the spots and tasks are connected to the challenges in the first book. And, in return, Lily surprises Dash with some memories and a trip down memory lane and through New York. I do think the story misses a point and yet it's quite entertaining.
That's mostly because it's nice to see Dash and Lily being in this phase of their relationship. Usually we only read until the happily ever after and then we leave our characters alone with their perfect love. In this case we reconnect and we see that love is not easy, that it takes time, energy and communication. Lily and Dash have lost each other a little and therefore, even though the true point misses, it feels like we're witnessing them falling in love all over again.
faeinthegardens's review against another edition
3.0
enjoyable read but somehow not as cozy and fun as the first
eesti23's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
“I have always found peace among books.”
“Sometimes you make plans. Sometimes plans make themselves.”
While I enjoyed this second book in the Dash & Lily series more than the first, it still wasn't a favourite. The lack of communication between Dash and Lily, in addition to her overall sour mood (even if semi-understandable) was a tad on the exhausting side.
jwashing1998's review against another edition
2.0
This book made me get annoyed with Lily. While life can be complicated, and it's hard to grapple with emotions, I wish she would've handled situations in a better way. Did not give me to holiday feels that I wanted it to.
fairiesdust's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
1.0
aimee_amina's review against another edition
4.0
Hmmm i actually liked this more than the first!
The quotes were beautiful and I loved how filled with love it was.
I'm in a similar position to Lily this Christmas so related a lot and the book touched my heart.
Slightly full at points hence it lost one star, but all in all a good book.
The quotes were beautiful and I loved how filled with love it was.
I'm in a similar position to Lily this Christmas so related a lot and the book touched my heart.
Slightly full at points hence it lost one star, but all in all a good book.
bexduck's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this more of a 3.5
I liked it far better than the first book and I think it's because Lily matures a little bit. Can't wait to see if they also adapt this on Netflix.
I liked it far better than the first book and I think it's because Lily matures a little bit. Can't wait to see if they also adapt this on Netflix.
jackie9_82's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
aklev13's review against another edition
4.0
Another second read. I do agree its not as good as the first but its still amazing and i love the take of addressing how to cope with sadness and grief at a time of joy and magic.