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aimeexquick's review against another edition
2.5
This book was well written, and I did enjoy parts of it. It’s just, I wasn’t expecting it to be so depressing. I get it if you want to add a bit of sadness to your Christmas story because not everyone’s lives are perfectly happy, however I felt like it went on for pretty much the whole book. When I read a Christmas book I want to finish it feeling happy and uplifted, even if it has sad moments I want the good to outweigh the negative. For me, this book was just too one sided, not enough of both to make the negativity work.
hthill25's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Heartbreakingly beautiful story that kept my interest throughout and even gave mea few surprises.
katie_jane2021's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
4.5
karabee73's review against another edition
5.0
AHHH I love Jake and Hollie so much they are such a perfect match!! I can not wait until Summer Nights at the Starfish Cafe!! <3 Until then I guess I have to read ALL of Jessica Redlands books.... :D
galactoze's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ecrirejenesaisquoi's review against another edition
4.0
This is an excellent book for the winter season and it has great character development, thoughtful discussions on grief and the protagonists actually communicate with each other well. It was very cute and heartwarming and I'd qualify this with an audible "awww."
oliviasbookishworld's review against another edition
4.0
This is an emotional, heartwarming story. Two people who have lost everyone they hold dear, come together and have another chance at love and happiness- If they are brave enough to take that chance....
This was my first book by Jessica Redland and it's not going to be my last. It's so exciting to discover new authors whose stories you resonate with!
This was my first book by Jessica Redland and it's not going to be my last. It's so exciting to discover new authors whose stories you resonate with!
belinda31's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautiful romance about two main characters that overcome a lot of tragedy and loss in their life. I really enjoyed it and have marked a few of that author's other books as To Read.
meganmatt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
jessbookishlife's review against another edition
4.0
I have previously read some of Jessica Redland's books and I have enjoyed them, so I jumped to the opportunity of reading this one.
First of all, The Starfish Café is the most amazing name ever. It immediately gave me some vibes of the location and learning about it and all the people regularly visiting it, felt like it was part of my small hometown. That's the feeling I had while reading the book. It had a familiar feel to it.
Hollie and Jake... two characters I absolutely love. The way their relationship started and developed, the uncovering of their pasts and how it made them who they are... I could understand it and I couldn't stop reading because I needed more.
Grief, drama, resilience, family, friendship, love,... and Christmas. All things I like in a book. Specially the plus: the cute dog. This book had many messages in it. It was emotional and it was a rollercoaster. Thankfully I didn't read it at the beach, where everyone could see my tears falling down my cheeks. But it didn't just made me cry, it also made me smile. Not that crying was bad, it was a good thing. I didn't even realized I was crying, which means I really was into the story and connecting with the characters.
Overall, it was emotional. It was happy and powerful. It was lovely and it was comforting. And I enjoyed every second of it.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Jessica Redland and Boldwood Books for the eCopy of this book, via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
First of all, The Starfish Café is the most amazing name ever. It immediately gave me some vibes of the location and learning about it and all the people regularly visiting it, felt like it was part of my small hometown. That's the feeling I had while reading the book. It had a familiar feel to it.
Hollie and Jake... two characters I absolutely love. The way their relationship started and developed, the uncovering of their pasts and how it made them who they are... I could understand it and I couldn't stop reading because I needed more.
Grief, drama, resilience, family, friendship, love,... and Christmas. All things I like in a book. Specially the plus: the cute dog. This book had many messages in it. It was emotional and it was a rollercoaster. Thankfully I didn't read it at the beach, where everyone could see my tears falling down my cheeks. But it didn't just made me cry, it also made me smile. Not that crying was bad, it was a good thing. I didn't even realized I was crying, which means I really was into the story and connecting with the characters.
Overall, it was emotional. It was happy and powerful. It was lovely and it was comforting. And I enjoyed every second of it.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Jessica Redland and Boldwood Books for the eCopy of this book, via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]