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The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese

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emily_mh's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book had one of my favourite set-ups for romance: he’s been pining forever, there’s a You’ve Got Mail twist, AND there’s the perfect amount of jealousy from the hero. As well as this, it’s super Christmassy. I think a bookshop in wintertime is automatically so, but add in a Christmas sales competition and decorating and themed events, and it becomes even more so.

While I was really enjoying the romance, it lost me in the end. Some of the language ended up being a little TOO cringey for my liking, I wanted the love declaration to go a little differently, and I don’t think the epilogue should have been set 9 years later.

As a side note, the playlist the author includes for the book was a WONDERFUL addition. It really set the atmosphere for each chapter and enhanced the Christmassyness.

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nadiaherondale's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A quick read Holiday novella and my first Chloe Liese that makes me want to dive deep into her bibliography

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brynn_books's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was such a cute romance book! It was perfect for the holiday season.

I really liked how the author had a playlist song for each chapter. It really helped me immerse myself in the story more.

I liked the autistic, demisexual, and type 1 diabetes representation. Overall, this was a really good book.I would highly recommend reading it if you're in need of some festive joy.

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evelynyle_88's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese

World building : ★★★★★
Character development : ★★★★★
Plot : ★★★★★

The Mistletoe Motive is the book that make me suddenly fall in love at the first time reading. This book is a fast-paced book for many reasons. I love that there's autistic representation here; which connected to Disability December and also Christmas vibes too.

We followed the journey of Gabriella Di Natale and Jonathan Frost that I guess so funny here. Their enemies to lovers trope I can feel it here. Such a clever, funny, beautiful and cute Christmas story with a neurodivergent main character.

Brilliant!

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serendipitysbooks's review

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Mistletoe Motive is an enemies-to-lovers (with a side of friends to lovers) romance, set in a bookstore. It’s got definite You’ve Got Mail vibes. It’s also got some good diversity representation since Gabby is autistic and demisexual, while Jonathan has Type 1 diabetes. A fun slow-burn.

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sdupont's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a cute Christmas novella! In true Chloe Liese fashion this book delivers great dialogue/banter between the two love interests. The Mistletoe Motive is a cross between Pride and Prejudice and You’ve Got Mail (but better). I definitely recommend this novella for fans of a quick holiday romance read!

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overbooked207's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

📖 The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese Book Review 📖

5th book of January 2022 and 5th of the year:

This is definitely a new favorite book of all time! I absolutely loved the romance, the setting of an independent bookstore during the winter/holidays, the Pride and Prejudice references and inspiration, the use of the hate-to-love/enemies/rivals-to-lovers tropes, the main character, the love interest, the writing, the witty dialogue, the chemistry, the representation, the amazing audiobook, and the ending! I couldn’t stop smiling and stayed up way later than I should have to finish it. Needless to say, I highly recommend picking it up and will be buying and rereading it one day and checking out more books from this author! TW for stalking, chronic illness, cursing, ableism, panic attacks, medical content, and explicit sexual content♥️😍📚

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the_vegan_bookworm's review

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A very cute holiday romance with a very likeable enemies-to-lovers plot! I am a sucker for any story that takes place in a bookstore, and this novella was no exception.

I appreciated the disability and neurodivergence representation, as well as the build-up and chemistry between Jonathan and Gabriela.

If you're looking for sweet Christmas vibes, look no further!

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aromarrie's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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pucksandpaperbacks's review

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medium-paced

5.0

Hockey lovers, neurodivergence, a rivals to lovers romance, trying to save a bookshop and WHY DON'T WE?? This was everything I love and MORE! Oh my gosh, I loved it so so much. Highly recommend the e-book and audiobook!

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