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jencolumb0's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
A lovely final novel in Jenny Holiday’s Christmas/Eldovia trilogy. I love the strong women, the emotional intelligence of the men, the nerdy gloss, and updates regarding characters previously introduced. I love the balance Holiday finds between the intended, OTT Hallmarkness and building authentic characters. A really solid seasonal read and a rare enemies-to-lovers that I actually like!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual assault
purplepenning's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Chronic illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexism
tostita's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The first half of this book was so slow and dull that I nearly DNFed it. Plus, Matteo was so hostile and rude to Cara that I had trouble liking him at all. I certainly didn’t want to see him matched up with her at that point. I kept going with the book only because I loved Duke Actually so much and wanted to believe this book would improve at some point. And in the second half, it did, especially after the two main characters started to have sex. By the end I was rooting for the couple and invested in their HEA. I’m not sure I can recommend this book, though, because the good stuff comes so late and the first half was such a chore to get through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Sexual assault
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