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Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey

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whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I'm not entirely sure why this was marketed as a Christmas book. The story takes place at Christmas but that's about it.

I keep reading Tessa Bailey's books hoping to find that same magic she conjured with 'It Happened One Summer', but there's just something missing. I don't by any means think that this was bad, I enjoyed it and I got through it quite quickly - it was a cute rom-com, and the spice was decent. Give it a whirl if you're looking for something easy to pass the time.

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meganpbell's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

This was my first time reading a holiday romance, and it was a jolly af good time! Melody and Beat must get their estranged moms to reunite their beloved rock duo for a million dollar payout—all on live TV that ends up being as obsessed with the romance between Melody and Beat as they are with any rhythm or rhyme. Much steamier than it is Christmasy, I’d recommend for any rom-com fan looking for just a little festivity with all their smut ☺️🎄❄️

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thebookwormkatie's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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hanmitche11's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Second chance holiday romance that has nothing to do with Christmas. The spicy plot was different…I’ll leave at that. Their names being Melody and Beat 🤢 Overall it was decent, cheesy read.

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orangesyellows's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

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techtess's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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macykey's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

For the span of this book taking place in a month, things moved pretty quickly. But typically when that’s the case, it’s not believable to me. However, the shared life that Beat and Melody have makes it make more sense why they’re so drawn together.

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jaynovara's review

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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? No

4.5

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kyleethecatlady's review against another edition

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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

5.0

I love this book. I love Melody and Octavia. Beat & Trina are good too. I feel like I’ve been reading a lot of books with similar characters, tropes, and storylines, and this one is definitely unique! Very feel good & funny.

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meredith_williams_'s review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This whole book was just next level bonkers! I’ve read one of Tessa Bailey’s books before and knew that I would be reading a steamy romcom with pretty stereotypical gender roles and formulaic plot points. However, where her previous book had some redeeming qualities (charming setting, fun banter, good character arcs, etc.) this one was severely lacking in every possible way! Firstly, the names. Melody and Beat?! Beat!!???!!? Outrageous. Secondly, the insane plot. Two nepo babies go viral whilst trying to reunite their rockstar moms?

And one of them is being blackmailed?!??! By his secret biological father??!?!?!?!?

Absolutely crazy. Thirdly, the MMC. I have never wanted a character to seek professional help more in my life!! I did not like his character, his weirdly obsessive and possessive behavior, or the way in which his arc depended a lot on the emotional work the FMC had already done. Lastly, the romance in general. It was very insta-lovey and very cringe.

I find it so hard to believe that two 30 year olds would have met one time at the age of 16, and then never felt a single ounce of desire for another human being until they reunited 14 years later. Also, the fact that the MMC PROPOSED at the end after they had been hanging out for approximately 4-6 weeks was batshit crazy!

All in all, this book was bananas and I do not recommend!

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