215 reviews for:

Finding My Elf

David Valdes

3.48 AVERAGE

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kittynovaaaa's review

4.0

4.0

perfect winter break christmas read! esp cause im a freshman on winter break too LMFAO

i liked how they let cam be a vain asshole, the true grinch of christmas lol

3.5 & Cute!

First semester away and Cams back home for Christmas break. Cam gets a part time job for the holidays

On the verge of adulthood and using the Christmas backdrop the Elf competition was fun and added all the Christmassy feels as we watched Cam learning who he is and what he wants,
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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cjaralore's review

3.0

If you're looking for a Christmas story where the holiday isn't just happening in the background, this is it. The entire story centers around Elfmas and the approach of Christmas, with a mall Santa and his elves, candy canes, Mrs. Clause, and the works!

The story has a clear end it's working toward, but with lots of relationship and competition drama along the way. There's also a bit of mystery during the competition and clear stakes as far as what's lost if Cam loses. The relationship aspects weren't as deep as I'd hoped, as most of the focus was on the competition and the family drama around why he feels he needs to win, but there was just enough male-male affection to keep me going.

I had trouble connecting to the MC's personality, but could understand his struggles, so it's still a great holiday read that I'd recommend for some light fun.

ritterdt's review

3.0

Would really give this 3.5 stars. I loved it! It’s a cute silly little gay Christmas story. Unrealistic and cringy at times, but isn’t a Christmas rom-com meant to be? I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a fun, easy holiday read.
funny 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: Complicated
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is the perfect Christmas holiday read. It’s light and fun and has a great grinch vibe. I didn’t love the main character but that only added to the grinchy- ness of it all.  
Overall corny, super cute and ticked all the cheesy Christmas holiday rom com boxes, I loved every minute of it. 

matthew_blaen's review

3.0
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

penguin_loves_reading's review

DID NOT FINISH: 21%

Main character annoyed me too much