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yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
Finished reading: December 26th 2023
“People get too caught up in how things look instead of how things feel.”
Jonetta first brought this Christmas read to my attention with her review, and after I kept hearing great things I decided to give in and read Lovelight Farms during the holiday season. I can definitely understand the love for this series now! True, the sexy scenes were a bit too long and steamy for me, so I skimread those... But the rest of the story more than made up for that. The main star of this story is without doubt the Christmas tree farm setting, which I absolutely adored. It made for such a great backdrop, and the mysterious incidents happening added a little suspense to the plot. I also liked the fake dating trope and how it was incorporated, although it was pretty obvious both sides were hopelessly in love with each other from the start. The story is mainly told through Stella's POV, although we get a glimpse at Luka's POV at the very end. I would have loved to see more of the story through his eyes! I did like the side characters even better than the main couple, but I enjoyed spending time with all of them. The kittens were a bonus! All in all I had a brilliant time reading this Christmas romance, and I can't wait to continue the series next year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
colorwriter's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
A cute and light hearted story about best friends fake dating. Not as holiday-esque as I anticipated but the themes are present. There was a small subplot about sabotage at the farm the got wrapped up really quickly, it almost wasn't needed. Overall very cute and a cozy read to jump start the holiday season.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.0
On paper, this book should’ve been everything that I love, but sadly didn’t really work for me.
Firstly, it didn’t really feel all that Christmassy to me. The book ended in early December! The premise was ridiculous (what sane adult buys a Christmas tree farm when they don’t do any research or have a clue how to run a Christmas tree farm??), the writing was clunky and meandering, the characters frequently behaved goofily — and not in a fun way. Some of their behaviour felt forced and out of character in order to serve the plot. I felt like I needed more from the hero, especially since this is single POV until the very last chapter. And why was everybody huffing and shuffling? These words were used so repetitively that it was annoyingly conspicuous.
Also, writing a cop (who is meant to be a positive, father-like character) threatening the hero with a gun as though it's cute and endearingly protective is... a Choice.
Firstly, it didn’t really feel all that Christmassy to me. The book ended in early December! The premise was ridiculous (what sane adult buys a Christmas tree farm when they don’t do any research or have a clue how to run a Christmas tree farm??), the writing was clunky and meandering, the characters frequently behaved goofily — and not in a fun way. Some of their behaviour felt forced and out of character in order to serve the plot. I felt like I needed more from the hero, especially since this is single POV until the very last chapter. And why was everybody huffing and shuffling? These words were used so repetitively that it was annoyingly conspicuous.
Also, writing a cop (who is meant to be a positive, father-like character) threatening the hero with a gun as though it's cute and endearingly protective is... a Choice.
On the plus side, the vibes were quite cosy (but also quite sad at times?) and the UST was excellently portrayed in the first half. That was my favourite part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Gun violence, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Violence, Police brutality, and Classism
aoifeprettypurplepolkadots's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Death of parent
annahamburger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Stalking, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Violence, and Xenophobia
kaitrates's review against another edition
I swear this book was written to my personal distaste.
👎🏻Surprise alcoholic dad. (NOPE)
👎🏻A heroine who’s too stupid to live.
👎🏻She’s also lying to her employees and jeopardizing their livelihood.
👎🏻And she refuses to as for help.
👎🏻The most obvious friends who actually love each other *like that.*
I was bored outta my mind. Every other note was a 🙄 or a 🤢 and by the quarter mark i was done.
I did go and skim the last chapter and like fine it was cute enough. Love a good POV switch. I tried to read *just* the smut for funnies but was so disinterested in the characters and their journey that i couldn’t bring myself to.
I’d consider trying this author again but I’m not sure she’s for me.
👎🏻Surprise alcoholic dad. (NOPE)
👎🏻A heroine who’s too stupid to live.
👎🏻She’s also lying to her employees and jeopardizing their livelihood.
👎🏻And she refuses to as for help.
👎🏻The most obvious friends who actually love each other *like that.*
I was bored outta my mind. Every other note was a 🙄 or a 🤢 and by the quarter mark i was done.
I did go and skim the last chapter and like fine it was cute enough. Love a good POV switch. I tried to read *just* the smut for funnies but was so disinterested in the characters and their journey that i couldn’t bring myself to.
I’d consider trying this author again but I’m not sure she’s for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
3readingcircus's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity, and Terminal illness
aliteraryescape's review
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
lauramparis's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
sarahmae531's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thought it was a nice book. I enjoyed the overall story line and the best friends to lovers + fake dating tropes. The writing at times seemed kind of juvenile, but nothing too unbearable.
I had some people recommend this as a steamy Christmas read, and while the few scenes that were steamy were steamy, I wouldn’t classify the whole book as being very spicy..
On the fence on whether I’ll pick up the other two books in the series.
I had some people recommend this as a steamy Christmas read, and while the few scenes that were steamy were steamy, I wouldn’t classify the whole book as being very spicy..
On the fence on whether I’ll pick up the other two books in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism