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kdailyreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Homophobia, Death of parent, Death, Alcohol, Car accident, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Medical content
Minor: Pregnancy, Cursing, Vomit, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
coffeekitaab's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Can best friends have a meet cute? If so, Hannah and Finn's is the ultimate one. Sighs. Not everyone can/wants to celebrate Christmas with family - Hannah and Finn are two such individuals who cross paths in their Uni halls whilst the rest/most of the student body have left during the christmas break. Christmas orphans is about this group of friends and the trajectory of their friendship over the period of 11 years/ Christmasses which sees how the group develops over time and introduces us to their backstories to show where they come from, where they're heading etc. It's real and raw, so heartwarming and just a cosy read. I've never come across this premise before and as a concept I found it really heartwarming and well written. The characters are perfectly balanced and flawed/human - I love Finn, I love Hannah (I was laughing out loud in parts and sobbing in others), I was invested in them all as I moved through the pages, becoming their cheerleader and just wanting them to get their happy ending. Loved it! Highly recommend :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Drug use
katiejohns's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer and Car accident
gmarline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
3.75
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this book. The characters are so very human as they navigate their twenties and early 30s. The characters are diverse and interesting on their own but it’s fun to see how each character develops relationships both inside and outside of the group.
Hannah, Finn, Priya, and Theo have spent every Christmas together for over a decade. This tradition began with Hannah and Finn’s first Christmas together when they were the only students left on campus on Christmas Day.
Finn went in search of company and stumbled upon Hannah alone in her room. Together they embarked on an adventure that included lighting the Christmas in the center of their campus, and sneaking into the closed cafeteria to make chocolate chip pancakes.
Hannah and Finn graduate college, move to New York City, and eventually add Priya and Theo to their Christmas Orphans club.
This book uses a nonchronological narrative to move throughout each of their Christmases and years together. It was fun to watch each Christmas get more and more elaborate, while also seeing how each character and relationship matures. This was a really great story of found family, growing up, and finding your way. This book really touched upon what it’s like to be in your 20s and 30s not quite living the life you expected, but having people to go through it with you. This novel meaningful and joyful.
I enjoyed this book. The characters are so very human as they navigate their twenties and early 30s. The characters are diverse and interesting on their own but it’s fun to see how each character develops relationships both inside and outside of the group.
Hannah, Finn, Priya, and Theo have spent every Christmas together for over a decade. This tradition began with Hannah and Finn’s first Christmas together when they were the only students left on campus on Christmas Day.
Finn went in search of company and stumbled upon Hannah alone in her room. Together they embarked on an adventure that included lighting the Christmas in the center of their campus, and sneaking into the closed cafeteria to make chocolate chip pancakes.
Hannah and Finn graduate college, move to New York City, and eventually add Priya and Theo to their Christmas Orphans club.
This book uses a nonchronological narrative to move throughout each of their Christmases and years together. It was fun to watch each Christmas get more and more elaborate, while also seeing how each character and relationship matures. This was a really great story of found family, growing up, and finding your way. This book really touched upon what it’s like to be in your 20s and 30s not quite living the life you expected, but having people to go through it with you. This novel meaningful and joyful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use and Car accident
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