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ajb24's review against another edition
3.0
It was fine for a cheesy romance. Pretty forgettable characters, everything was low-stakes. The Christmas theme was sweet and added some nice charm.
laurawhitley's review against another edition
3.0
It was a fun book, exactly the kind of sapphic christmas fluff i was looking for! i'd happily reread this again next christmas
elvang's review
3.0
Some laugh out loud moments in the early chapters but not enough to keep me cheering for Tori and her quest to find a girlfriend before Christmas. An okay read.
verumsolum's review
5.0
This was definitely a fun read, as the start of the book invokes a couple of tropes so that I wasn't completely sure what direction this book was going to go: who would fall in love with whom?
Even though the details were quite different, I could see myself and my wife and our history together in Tori and, especially in their .
I always think that the best lovers come from, so this was fun for me!
Even though the details were quite different, I could see myself and my wife and our history together in Tori and
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long-time friendship turning into loveI always think that the best lovers come from
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those who were already friendslucyhargrave's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Biphobia
abenteuerlichesoul's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
tranzkafka's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
this book was pretty meh for me. i'm normally a massive romance reader but it kind of fell flat as i hated most of the characters (until near the end when tori had her revelation and completely changed). also it did have a bit of a biphobic undertone - like i as a gay person understand how bad compulsory heterosexuality can be, but the references to "switching sides" and no reference to bisexuality in wlw dating it just felt a bit off. i did like the british setting though!
vixdag's review
5.0
***No Synopsis, But Probably Spoilers***
I do not give out five star reviews very often. There are a lot of books that I like, but not very many that I love; that will stay with me long after the first reading. All I Want For Christmas has profoundly changed my attitude as I am not a Christmas-y sort of person, but this book has put me in a festive state quite appropriate for the season. Having just finished it, I am considering getting the Christmas decorations out of the loft a few weeks early.
Now, I read the one star and two star reviews for this book and it's funny how subjective book tastes are for each reader. I can see their point. You either love Tori Hammond or you hate her. I happen to love her. Yes, she is flighty and prone to rash choices and drama, but she is like the Lucille Ball of this romantic comedy. She LOVES Christmas. She loves the sights, sounds, tastes and the overall feeling of the holiday so it makes sense that it is going to amp up her quirkiness to a level 10.
The book itself is like an advent calendar, with each chapter a countdown until Christmas day. Ms. Lydon's knack for witty banter and situational comedy is on steroids for this book. There were a few occasions where I had to set the book aside due to fits of laughing. Part of her humor is how she uses references to pop culture to point out the silliness of a situation. When Tori is preparing for one of her blind dates she says, "...tonight I was turning my attention to Jenny, who was not from the block, but rather from West London." There are little gems like these throughout the book that made me smile to myself. I am not going to spoil some of the book's grander comedic moments.
Ms. Lydon also has a penchant for using imagery in the most wonderful ways. She takes everyday things and turns them into the most delightful metaphors. Here is a stellar example: "It was as if my mind had just installed a photo editor and was trying out every happy filter possible. Right now, my whole world was set to Sunshine and Yellow Glow." Her novels always include these types of surprises.
Yes, this is a five star book for me. I am not comparing it to the great tomes of the twenty-first century, but for me, at this moment, it was perfect.
I do not give out five star reviews very often. There are a lot of books that I like, but not very many that I love; that will stay with me long after the first reading. All I Want For Christmas has profoundly changed my attitude as I am not a Christmas-y sort of person, but this book has put me in a festive state quite appropriate for the season. Having just finished it, I am considering getting the Christmas decorations out of the loft a few weeks early.
Now, I read the one star and two star reviews for this book and it's funny how subjective book tastes are for each reader. I can see their point. You either love Tori Hammond or you hate her. I happen to love her. Yes, she is flighty and prone to rash choices and drama, but she is like the Lucille Ball of this romantic comedy. She LOVES Christmas. She loves the sights, sounds, tastes and the overall feeling of the holiday so it makes sense that it is going to amp up her quirkiness to a level 10.
The book itself is like an advent calendar, with each chapter a countdown until Christmas day. Ms. Lydon's knack for witty banter and situational comedy is on steroids for this book. There were a few occasions where I had to set the book aside due to fits of laughing. Part of her humor is how she uses references to pop culture to point out the silliness of a situation. When Tori is preparing for one of her blind dates she says, "...tonight I was turning my attention to Jenny, who was not from the block, but rather from West London." There are little gems like these throughout the book that made me smile to myself. I am not going to spoil some of the book's grander comedic moments.
Ms. Lydon also has a penchant for using imagery in the most wonderful ways. She takes everyday things and turns them into the most delightful metaphors. Here is a stellar example: "It was as if my mind had just installed a photo editor and was trying out every happy filter possible. Right now, my whole world was set to Sunshine and Yellow Glow." Her novels always include these types of surprises.
Yes, this is a five star book for me. I am not comparing it to the great tomes of the twenty-first century, but for me, at this moment, it was perfect.