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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Love Holly isn't exactly your typical Christmas book. It kicks off on the day before Christmas Eve and concludes two Christmases later. The majority of the story unfolds during that initial year, with an epilogue set a year later.
Our main focus in this tale revolves around Holly, Jack, and Emma, with their dual points of view shared throughout the first two. I absolutely adored it. The entire story captivated me, flaws and all, as the three characters underwent remarkable development. The writing itself is flawless, and to be honest, I didn't want this book to reach its end. That's a rarity for me—I don't often form strong attachments to characters.
Holly fits the mold of your typical quirky, tousled-haired woman, reminiscent of many female characters found in contemporary romantic comedies. Jack, on the other hand, embodies the archetype of a workaholic, emotionally detached individual who treats life like a checklist. While I'm not a fan of stereotypes, I must admit that this book is genuinely good. The growth displayed by these characters is truly commendable, making them both likable. I found myself rooting for them throughout, even if there were moments when I wanted to give one of them a good slap.
The extended timeline of the story lends it a greater sense of believability. There are no instant love connections here; instead, the author emphasizes the role of fate, which adds a touch of cuteness.
This particular author has a knack for compelling me to cultivate empathy by presenting circumstances I would typically judge prematurely. And I absolutely love that aspect.
Now, I do have one question lingering in my mind. Where does Steve fit into this whole story? He's mentioned here and there, but he never actually makes an appearance. It's almost as if he was forgotten.
Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this book. In fact, I'm certain I'll bring it up for discussion in my book club once it's released. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Our main focus in this tale revolves around Holly, Jack, and Emma, with their dual points of view shared throughout the first two. I absolutely adored it. The entire story captivated me, flaws and all, as the three characters underwent remarkable development. The writing itself is flawless, and to be honest, I didn't want this book to reach its end. That's a rarity for me—I don't often form strong attachments to characters.
Holly fits the mold of your typical quirky, tousled-haired woman, reminiscent of many female characters found in contemporary romantic comedies. Jack, on the other hand, embodies the archetype of a workaholic, emotionally detached individual who treats life like a checklist. While I'm not a fan of stereotypes, I must admit that this book is genuinely good. The growth displayed by these characters is truly commendable, making them both likable. I found myself rooting for them throughout, even if there were moments when I wanted to give one of them a good slap.
The extended timeline of the story lends it a greater sense of believability. There are no instant love connections here; instead, the author emphasizes the role of fate, which adds a touch of cuteness.
This particular author has a knack for compelling me to cultivate empathy by presenting circumstances I would typically judge prematurely. And I absolutely love that aspect.
Now, I do have one question lingering in my mind. Where does Steve fit into this whole story? He's mentioned here and there, but he never actually makes an appearance. It's almost as if he was forgotten.
Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this book. In fact, I'm certain I'll bring it up for discussion in my book club once it's released. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Really enjoyed this one, not your typical hallmark-y holiday book (and most of it doesn't actually take place at Christmas). I appreciated so much that the storyline had more depth and took place over more time to feel more realistic.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is a lovely story about fate, family, and forgiveness. If you like your holiday romances with a bit of an emotionally heavy side, this is for you. After a chance meeting in a coffee shop, Holly and Jack don’t meet up again for much longer than planned. Happenstance brings them together again and pushes Holly to work harder on her own journey with her immediate family and her found family. Overall I enjoyed this book, I struggled with a bit of the pacing from time to time but aside from that, this was a a charming read
Tw: infertility, pregnancy loss, car accidents,
Tw: infertility, pregnancy loss, car accidents,
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
There's not a lot of Christmas in this book but it's a solid story about grief and forgiveness and loss and being vulnerable. I like that Holly and Jack work on their own issues separately. They don't rely on the other to magically erase the pain and regrets and hurt. I really loved Emma and how her story pulls the whole book together.
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine and NetGalley for the advance reader copy of this book. I am required by federal law to disclose this.
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine and NetGalley for the advance reader copy of this book. I am required by federal law to disclose this.