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mehsi's review
2.0
Yes, yes, I should have read the first book first. I was planning on that, but I just wanted to have a book fitting for a winter afternoon, and this book seemed just perfect for that purpose.
I can honestly say that I am not looking forward to reading the first book. The relationship in this book felt awkward and fake, I didn't once feel a spark between these characters and I had the feeling that they were friends. How they act towards each other, the huge differences between them, the conflicts (just in a few days they had various conflicts about stuff) and a few other things. I just didn't believe in the romance. And when the romance happened I didn't care for it any more.
Our main character was interesting, but I didn't like her that much. I felt she was spoiled. Too spoiled. I mean seriously, 3/4 boxes of presents? Hold on, what? How rich is your family. Why didn't you even think of your boyfriend? Why did you even think he would also have a bunch of presents. Why (if you are so rich) did you only give him some dvd. Come on girl, give him some more presents, maybe something better than some dvd. Yes, I know he wanted that dvd and he was happy, but it just felt disproportional.
I didn't like the guy at all. I am not sure what he did in his life, or what happened in his life. But I found him a dick. He was grouchy a lot of time, angry at his girlfriend and a lot more other things. I just kept waiting for him to go away or break it up.
All in all, I am very disappointed with this book. It had some good parts, but mainly bad and bleh parts. Maybe I should have read the first book first, but really, if the relationship in this book is an indicator of how it will be in in the first book, then I am not willing to invest my time in it. I would rather read about relationships about people that MATCH and that have a spark.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I can honestly say that I am not looking forward to reading the first book. The relationship in this book felt awkward and fake, I didn't once feel a spark between these characters and I had the feeling that they were friends. How they act towards each other, the huge differences between them, the conflicts (just in a few days they had various conflicts about stuff) and a few other things. I just didn't believe in the romance. And when the romance happened I didn't care for it any more.
Our main character was interesting, but I didn't like her that much. I felt she was spoiled. Too spoiled. I mean seriously, 3/4 boxes of presents? Hold on, what? How rich is your family. Why didn't you even think of your boyfriend? Why did you even think he would also have a bunch of presents. Why (if you are so rich) did you only give him some dvd. Come on girl, give him some more presents, maybe something better than some dvd. Yes, I know he wanted that dvd and he was happy, but it just felt disproportional.
I didn't like the guy at all. I am not sure what he did in his life, or what happened in his life. But I found him a dick. He was grouchy a lot of time, angry at his girlfriend and a lot more other things. I just kept waiting for him to go away or break it up.
All in all, I am very disappointed with this book. It had some good parts, but mainly bad and bleh parts. Maybe I should have read the first book first, but really, if the relationship in this book is an indicator of how it will be in in the first book, then I am not willing to invest my time in it. I would rather read about relationships about people that MATCH and that have a spark.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
emmascr's review
3.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I received this book via Netgalley last year but I have only just had a chance to read it.
I didn't know this book was a sequel when I decided to read it. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the first book.
This book follows Hadley and Will as they take a trip to a snowy rustic cabin for Christmas. It's a lovely festive read with a real feel good factor. Definitely perfect for this time of year.
I didn't know this book was a sequel when I decided to read it. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the first book.
This book follows Hadley and Will as they take a trip to a snowy rustic cabin for Christmas. It's a lovely festive read with a real feel good factor. Definitely perfect for this time of year.
lcmarie19's review
4.0
**This novella was sent to me in exchange for my honest review**
I really enjoyed this story, and I haven't read this first book THIS SUMMER. This book is a novella that comes after the first book in the series, but I found that out after the fact. But in spite of that knowledge, I still found myself enjoying the cute story that this was.
The lead characters, Hadley and Will, go away for the holidays to a little cabin in the woods to rekindle their relationship. I think because this is a holiday story, I tend to enjoy a lot of cheesy love fests, and while this story didn't really overdo the romance, I think I would have excused it even if that was the case.
Hadley is trying to figure out whatever is wrong with Will and I think that having no context to their relationship DID hurt a little bit, so I do recommend reading THIS SUMMER before this novella, but I was still about to infer a lot of what was going on. I'm glad that Duncan gave a bit of back story to these two.
I don't have much to say in terms of the structure of the story, mainly because it just made me feel good. That's what I think this story was meant to do. There's nothing really too deep about it, which isn't a bad thing at all. In fact, I've come to really love and appreciate stories that can become something without having too much. Granted, Will does have a bit of issue to deal with, but it's nothing that's unpredictable or too dramatic.
Neither of the characters annoyed me or felt unbelievable. Will did make me cringe every now and then, mainly because I thought he was unnecessarily acting like a jerk, but it didn't last long. I thought the relationship between Hadley and Will was adorable. And I definitely enjoyed how flawed Hadley appeared to be. She gets herself into a few situations in this story that make you chuckle.
Overall, I thought this story was a fun read. It's a nice extension to what I assume is an equally adorable first book.
I really enjoyed this story, and I haven't read this first book THIS SUMMER. This book is a novella that comes after the first book in the series, but I found that out after the fact. But in spite of that knowledge, I still found myself enjoying the cute story that this was.
The lead characters, Hadley and Will, go away for the holidays to a little cabin in the woods to rekindle their relationship. I think because this is a holiday story, I tend to enjoy a lot of cheesy love fests, and while this story didn't really overdo the romance, I think I would have excused it even if that was the case.
Hadley is trying to figure out whatever is wrong with Will and I think that having no context to their relationship DID hurt a little bit, so I do recommend reading THIS SUMMER before this novella, but I was still about to infer a lot of what was going on. I'm glad that Duncan gave a bit of back story to these two.
I don't have much to say in terms of the structure of the story, mainly because it just made me feel good. That's what I think this story was meant to do. There's nothing really too deep about it, which isn't a bad thing at all. In fact, I've come to really love and appreciate stories that can become something without having too much. Granted, Will does have a bit of issue to deal with, but it's nothing that's unpredictable or too dramatic.
Neither of the characters annoyed me or felt unbelievable. Will did make me cringe every now and then, mainly because I thought he was unnecessarily acting like a jerk, but it didn't last long. I thought the relationship between Hadley and Will was adorable. And I definitely enjoyed how flawed Hadley appeared to be. She gets herself into a few situations in this story that make you chuckle.
Overall, I thought this story was a fun read. It's a nice extension to what I assume is an equally adorable first book.
storieswithsoul's review
5.0
Hadley and Will are having rough time in their relationship. They thought it was a good idea to head out for a secluded cabin to spend holiday. Things didn't go as expected at first but then everything fell into place...
A beautifully written novella. Best for holiday reading. It was a sweet and adorable story. I loved both Hadley and Will. I think it is must read on "This Christmas"...
P.S. I recieved a copy for an honest review.
A beautifully written novella. Best for holiday reading. It was a sweet and adorable story. I loved both Hadley and Will. I think it is must read on "This Christmas"...
P.S. I recieved a copy for an honest review.
losetimereading's review
3.0
This Summer was one of my favorite books I read this summer (haha, no pun intended!) so I was thrilled to see This Christmas up on NetGalley – I had no idea there was a novella, let alone a CHRISTMAS novella!
I was really excited to see how Hadley and Will were making out in New York. While I loved, LOVED the ending of This Summer I really wanted to know what happened with their romance and future.
Well… it wasn’t the delightful romance I was expecting. Hadley and Will haven’t been spending a lot of time together because of Hadley’s schoolwork and Will’s work so they decide to go away to a cabin in the woods for Christmas, just the two of them.
There is a lot of conflict that takes place between the two of them. I couldn’t stand it and just wanted to shake the two of them! I loved seeing more of Will and Hadley, but I wasn’t swept away by this continuation.
It did end nicely, but AHH… so not where I thought the story was going. I can’t say too much because it would defeat the purpose of reading the story, but I totally thought we were building up to a different ending. Ah well.
I hope I get to see more of these two in the future, but with the lovely, sweet romance I was expecting from This Summer!
I was really excited to see how Hadley and Will were making out in New York. While I loved, LOVED the ending of This Summer I really wanted to know what happened with their romance and future.
Well… it wasn’t the delightful romance I was expecting. Hadley and Will haven’t been spending a lot of time together because of Hadley’s schoolwork and Will’s work so they decide to go away to a cabin in the woods for Christmas, just the two of them.
There is a lot of conflict that takes place between the two of them. I couldn’t stand it and just wanted to shake the two of them! I loved seeing more of Will and Hadley, but I wasn’t swept away by this continuation.
It did end nicely, but AHH… so not where I thought the story was going. I can’t say too much because it would defeat the purpose of reading the story, but I totally thought we were building up to a different ending. Ah well.
I hope I get to see more of these two in the future, but with the lovely, sweet romance I was expecting from This Summer!
bookbriefs's review
4.0
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3.5/5
This Christmas is a follow up novella to the first book in the This Summer series, This Summer. I really enjoyed this summer, and I love holiday themed novellas, so I was super excited to get to check in with Hadley and Will for some holiday fun. This Christmas is a super quick read, and it surprised me because it didn't start out the way I expected. At all. I am not going to spoil anything, but I will say that I expected it to be some cute Christmas fluff, but it was a little heavier than that. I ended up loving this more realistic feeling tone. This Christmas wavers between Young Adult and New Adult. I think it ended up on more of the New Adult side.
Hadley and Will have been a couple for a couple of months now and something is up with them. I really liked what Katlyn Duncan did because it is something that I have seen couples do a million times. Girl notices something is up with boy. Girl thinks it has to do with thing "A" (which most of the time is something about Girl). When in actuality boy is upset about thing "B". Or "C", or "D". But you would have no idea at all, because he doesn't say anything. So when This Christmas started, I just kept thinking "What the heck is up with Will??" And that is all you are getting. Read the book and find out for yourself.
I loved how into all things Christmas Hadley was. And I don't blame her at all. If I was in New York City around the holidays, I would be at the Rockefeller center tree all the time too! She was beyond adorable in this book. Her excitement about Christmas was totally infectious and got me in the mood for the holidays.
This Christmas is a perfect follow up to This Summer. I love that it lets you peek back in on Will and Hadley, and I am super excited to see that the This Summer series will continue. I think I can see what the next book will center around. We got a little peak into some of the things coming up for Will and Hadley, and we met a new character so maybe she will make an appearance in the next book as well. If you like holiday novellas and you have read This Summer, This Christmas is a fun follow up read. You should read this one after reading This Summer though for context on the characters.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
3.5/5
This Christmas is a follow up novella to the first book in the This Summer series, This Summer. I really enjoyed this summer, and I love holiday themed novellas, so I was super excited to get to check in with Hadley and Will for some holiday fun. This Christmas is a super quick read, and it surprised me because it didn't start out the way I expected. At all. I am not going to spoil anything, but I will say that I expected it to be some cute Christmas fluff, but it was a little heavier than that. I ended up loving this more realistic feeling tone. This Christmas wavers between Young Adult and New Adult. I think it ended up on more of the New Adult side.
Hadley and Will have been a couple for a couple of months now and something is up with them. I really liked what Katlyn Duncan did because it is something that I have seen couples do a million times. Girl notices something is up with boy. Girl thinks it has to do with thing "A" (which most of the time is something about Girl). When in actuality boy is upset about thing "B". Or "C", or "D". But you would have no idea at all, because he doesn't say anything. So when This Christmas started, I just kept thinking "What the heck is up with Will??" And that is all you are getting. Read the book and find out for yourself.
I loved how into all things Christmas Hadley was. And I don't blame her at all. If I was in New York City around the holidays, I would be at the Rockefeller center tree all the time too! She was beyond adorable in this book. Her excitement about Christmas was totally infectious and got me in the mood for the holidays.
This Christmas is a perfect follow up to This Summer. I love that it lets you peek back in on Will and Hadley, and I am super excited to see that the This Summer series will continue. I think I can see what the next book will center around. We got a little peak into some of the things coming up for Will and Hadley, and we met a new character so maybe she will make an appearance in the next book as well. If you like holiday novellas and you have read This Summer, This Christmas is a fun follow up read. You should read this one after reading This Summer though for context on the characters.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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