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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I received a copy of Love, Holly via NetGalley to read and review.
Whether or not you believe in fate it’s hard to argue that fate does not play a role in the lives of Holly, Emma and Jack.
Holly and her sister make a pit stop on their way to their parents’ home for Christmas. While there Holly runs into Jack. They exchange numbers and as the reader I really liked Jack and hoped he would be back. After this encounter Holly and her sister are in a car accident.
After a car accident Holly’s friend convinces her to write a Dear Stranger letter so she can connect with someone who has been through something similar. Holly gets a letter as well and decides realizes that Emma isn’t too far away and decides to track her down. Emma is an older lady who’s a little on the grumpy side. Holly being Holly is able to worm her way into Emma’s heart and the two become great friends.
As I stated earlier fate plays a huge role in Love, Holly. I was able to predict a lot of the story but I still loved it. A great reminder that life’s too short to hold grudges and it’s never too late to mend relationships.
Whether or not you believe in fate it’s hard to argue that fate does not play a role in the lives of Holly, Emma and Jack.
Holly and her sister make a pit stop on their way to their parents’ home for Christmas. While there Holly runs into Jack. They exchange numbers and as the reader I really liked Jack and hoped he would be back. After this encounter Holly and her sister are in a car accident.
After a car accident Holly’s friend convinces her to write a Dear Stranger letter so she can connect with someone who has been through something similar. Holly gets a letter as well and decides realizes that Emma isn’t too far away and decides to track her down. Emma is an older lady who’s a little on the grumpy side. Holly being Holly is able to worm her way into Emma’s heart and the two become great friends.
As I stated earlier fate plays a huge role in Love, Holly. I was able to predict a lot of the story but I still loved it. A great reminder that life’s too short to hold grudges and it’s never too late to mend relationships.
Everything you'd expect from an Emily Stone novel: great writing, complex and completely loveable characters, passion, emotions and second chances.
I enjoyed this read immensely
I enjoyed this read immensely
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-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:
Yes
Although I cried harder for Always in December, this one was just as sweet. 5/5 for making me cry and Emily Stone is a must read author for Christmastime
I’m glad I got to read a holiday book this Christmas! This book was alright, no stand out moments, and overall it didn’t feel like a lot happened between the characters. I didn’t hate it by any means, it just was there. I wanted to know what happened next and it wasn’t hard for me to pick up, but in the end I don’t really care for the characters and in a romance book, the main point is like caring for the characters. Their conversations were the same like every time… these people talk in circles, all revolving around some old lady that I also feel like I hardly spent enough time with to care about.
P.S. Thank you so much Audrey for this book, sorry I rated it low. I take my book reviews for my 5 followers very seriously and couldn’t not let my feelings out here. I swear 2 stars isn’t as bad as it looks!
P.S. Thank you so much Audrey for this book, sorry I rated it low. I take my book reviews for my 5 followers very seriously and couldn’t not let my feelings out here. I swear 2 stars isn’t as bad as it looks!
went into this expecting it to be very cheesy / hallmarky, and was pleasantly surprised at how earnest it was. of course, it is a romance so there are those elements, but the development and charm that Emma brings is the real star of this story. devastating at times, but in all the right ways.
This is a highly satisfying, wonderful love story.
Even before it starts, one word sets the pace: serendipity. An image comes to mind of some handsome guy that finds a beautiful girl and fate brings them together. Needless to say, that’s not exactly what happens.
However, if I was single, I would want to meet Jack, a tall, good-looking catch with a great job in a management position. He stumbles upon Holly in a coffee shop. He sees her red hair all over the place. She’s a little off balance but has a kind heart and sweet smile. There’s an instant attraction. But, there’s also family drama. Lots of it.
Holly is a want-to-be artist and Jack has always had a passion for landscaping. However, it's his grandmother that makes them both find their way with a little holiday cheer and a lot of love.
To me, it was predictable but so much fun to read about the story that brings sweetness into life. It’s an easy read that goes by in a hurry like being immersed in a beautiful heart-felt movie – one which you don’t want to end.
My thanks to Dell Publishing Company and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy with an expected release date of September 26, 2023.
Even before it starts, one word sets the pace: serendipity. An image comes to mind of some handsome guy that finds a beautiful girl and fate brings them together. Needless to say, that’s not exactly what happens.
However, if I was single, I would want to meet Jack, a tall, good-looking catch with a great job in a management position. He stumbles upon Holly in a coffee shop. He sees her red hair all over the place. She’s a little off balance but has a kind heart and sweet smile. There’s an instant attraction. But, there’s also family drama. Lots of it.
Holly is a want-to-be artist and Jack has always had a passion for landscaping. However, it's his grandmother that makes them both find their way with a little holiday cheer and a lot of love.
To me, it was predictable but so much fun to read about the story that brings sweetness into life. It’s an easy read that goes by in a hurry like being immersed in a beautiful heart-felt movie – one which you don’t want to end.
My thanks to Dell Publishing Company and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy with an expected release date of September 26, 2023.
Fate, do you believe in it? Love, Holly might just change your mind - in a good way. Holly is estranged from her family and so every Christmas she writes to a stranger who is alone like her. In return, she also gets a letter. But, this year, her anonymous stranger becomes her very best friend. Emma understands Holly's grief, and together, they navigate the tricky business of healing old family wounds and reconnecting with the ones they love. Fate. Fate brings Jack into Holly's life. Their romance is electric, and even after years, Holly's stomach still flips. The slow burn, intense romance is delightful, and the exploration of family relationships will hit home with many readers. I typically don't enjoy a miscommunication trope, but Emily Stone knocked it out of the park. It was a novel that will make you feel like you should tell the people you love that you love them. And that wasted time is truly a terrible tragedy. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell for my. eArc in exchange for an honest review.