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rickireadss's review against another edition
3.25
i wanted to love this so much, but i just didn’t believe the MCs had *any* emotional connection. if it had been a tad longer of a story & timeline, i feel like that connection could have been cultivated but the on-page chemistry just wasn’t there for me. all we got was them saying in their inner monologue “omg i like her” but then not seeing much interaction between them that backed that up?? i don’t know. it wasn’t my fave but i didn’t absolutely hate it.
⚠️: lesbophobia, homophobia, racism, domestic abuse
⚠️: lesbophobia, homophobia, racism, domestic abuse
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia
shaipanda's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Honestly I really didn’t read much in January and I remember when I did read this I wasn’t really in the mood for smut so I kinda skipped those scenes lol which is obviously not ideal for this book. I think that’s probably why I didn’t love it or connect with the characters as much as I expected but I still definitely want to read more of Adriana Hererra’s books cause I’ve heard really good things
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Racism and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
thereaderfriend's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't like the very little chemistry between the characters. Sexual chemistry was great. Also not a fan of insta love. Wish that the conflict was stronger and that the author had placed confrontation between the mc's and the Becca's. And that tiny emotional moment needed more time bc it was so short lived. 😢
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Racism
emily_mh's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
This was cosy and Christmassy, and a wonderful sapphic romance. I am in awe of Herrera’s ability to create fleshed out main characters with believable connection and chemistry in under 150 pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Minor: Xenophobia, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Alcohol, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, and Domestic abuse
ladysadiereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I think this really didn't land 'cause I wanted more! There was a lot to unpack in a novella and it was an oddly slow burn for such a short Herrera story. BUT I still adored it. There is such a sweet atmosphere not to say this is lighthearted - this is definitely heavier than say Her Night with Santa - but the food, the soft sapphic sweetness? Loved it! Also made me very hungry...
TL/DR Review
Stars: three and three quarters
Steam: a few steamy scenes, some dirty talk
Tropes: enemies to lovers, reluctant teammates, only one bed, holiday
For Fans Of: Great British Bake Off
Theme Song: Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves
Subgenre: contemporary romance/ holiday/ sapphic romance
CW/ TW: microaggressions, whitewashing, references to homophobia and mentions of toxic masculinity
TL/DR Review
Stars: three and three quarters
Steam: a few steamy scenes, some dirty talk
Tropes: enemies to lovers, reluctant teammates, only one bed, holiday
For Fans Of: Great British Bake Off
Theme Song: Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves
Subgenre: contemporary romance/ holiday/ sapphic romance
CW/ TW: microaggressions, whitewashing, references to homophobia and mentions of toxic masculinity
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
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