Reviews

Love, Holly by Emily Stone

frafrin's review against another edition

4.0

This is a lovely story about fate, family, and forgiveness. If you like your holiday romances with a bit of an emotionally heavy side, this is for you. After a chance meeting in a coffee shop, Holly and Jack don’t meet up again for much longer than planned. Happenstance brings them together again and pushes Holly to work harder on her own journey with her immediate family and her found family. Overall I enjoyed this book, I struggled with a bit of the pacing from time to time but aside from that, this was a a charming read

Tw: infertility, pregnancy loss, car accidents,

saycheeze37's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

slicciardi's review against another edition

4.0

I look forward to Emily Stone’s newest book each holiday season. This one did not disappoint

blondierocket's review against another edition

4.0

I am so glad that NetGalley gave me the chance to read this book early. I have loved every Emily Stone book and this one was the perfect travel read.

When boy meets girl in a random coffee shop, they have no idea how intertwined their lives truly are until the very end.

There are so many heart wrenching moments, mistaken agendas, laughable flubs, and butterflies. I was turning pages as fast as possible to find out what happens next.

I also loved how Stone transitions and shows passage of time to make sure the whole story is told in the most effective manner.

knod78's review against another edition

5.0

I haven’t had a book make me tear up in a long time. And this book is a tear jerker. Yes, it’s predictable, but that good kind of predictable. This book could trigger you if you lost a baby, been in a bad car accident, and/or had someone die in a car accident. I loved the characters and the story, and I really love the Dear Stranger letters idea. I will say that I was angry with Lilly, and especially the parents.y heart hurt for how they made Holly feel for something that was going to happen regardless. Their parents immediately said to give space and created a boundary where Holly didn’t feel welcome. So, I honestly didn’t like that she felt at fault for the loss of a relationship. And it brought up a lot of feelings that I have with my own sister and our lack of relationship.

I don’t like sad books, but this one hit me differently and I’m so glad I read it.

emoser_9's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 - this was really sweet. And sad. But heartwarming

robynjhip's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

kcmanley's review against another edition

3.0

I thought this was a cute, but also a bit heartbreaking, read. I really enjoyed some aspects of it, but also thought it was a bit repetitive and unrealistic at times. Overall, I liked the characters, especially Emma, and the premise.

lolovesbooks3's review against another edition

5.0

Well that was unexpected and beautiful and heartbreaking and wonderful.

*immediately goes to read 1 and 2 ⭐️ reviews to see what people could possibly dislike.

enticingtitles's review

4.0

Thank you to the author, publisher and @NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is an emotional, poignant read but somehow still made me feel all warm and cozy inside. It covers some heavy HEAVY topics. So prepare for bittersweet.