Scan barcode
meaghanisreading's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
teenykins's review against another edition
5.0
I've read quite some time ago [b:All Is Bright|63899618|All Is Bright (Water, Air, Earth, Fire)|Riley Nash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1669872705l/63899618._SY75_.jpg|99863098] and I have no clue how come I never wrote a review because there is nothing that I love more than getting glimpses of my favorite couples beyond the HEA of their book.
So here we have All is Bright, which is the first Christmas that the first three couples ever had together plus the 2nd part that is the first Christmas of all of them together, which is the new part as well, if you have read All is Bright.
I LOVED THEM BOTH! Because what is better than feeling like a part of their HEA, observing them becoming all the more solid, all the more happier in a cozy, Christmas story?
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
So here we have All is Bright, which is the first Christmas that the first three couples ever had together plus the 2nd part that is the first Christmas of all of them together, which is the new part as well, if you have read All is Bright.
I LOVED THEM BOTH! Because what is better than feeling like a part of their HEA, observing them becoming all the more solid, all the more happier in a cozy, Christmas story?
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
hyunjiram's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
monismmreviews's review against another edition
5.0
Depending on where you are at reading Nash’s ‘Water, Air, Earth, Fire’ series, you can already read the first novella in this collection (which I’ve reviewed in the past) placing you just after the events of Show Me Wonders and read the second novella (that has all 9 main characters’ POV) after you’ve finished all the books. Both are beautiful and full of happiness, fun, and true holiday cheer.
In ‘All is Bright’, Jackson and Oliver, Gray and Jonah, Ethan and Victor all spend Christmas in a winter vacation house, along with their kids and pets, relaxing and getting to know each other better. It’s heartwarming, cozy, and occasionally super hot, showing how far each couple has come and how much they enjoy their well-deserved HEA. It still amazes me how accurately Nash showed the personality of each guy, but made them an infinitely happier version of themselves. It was just an absolute joy to join their holiday fun!
‘May You Be Merry’ starts out slightly differently, with Victor being his true self (which 100% cracked me up) and Ethan trying to be patient with him, as usual, giving him exactly what he needed (spoiler: it’s not a gift). I was so happy to see Colson and Gray getting along and enjoying each other’s happy company while hunting for gifts. Sweet Jonah just melted my heart, as always, and nothing gave me more joy than seeing Ollie and Jax happy and relaxed, their simple pleasures are just beautiful. Don’t even get me started on Alek and Benji, I could not imagine them being such goofballs and I was all for it. This novella cannot be complete without some pool time, some ‘adult’ time and a Secret Santa that put all 9 men into one room and that is what I call a perfect gift for us readers.
Holiday Time
Super Fun
Found Family Vibes
Swoon Overload
Bit of Steam
In ‘All is Bright’, Jackson and Oliver, Gray and Jonah, Ethan and Victor all spend Christmas in a winter vacation house, along with their kids and pets, relaxing and getting to know each other better. It’s heartwarming, cozy, and occasionally super hot, showing how far each couple has come and how much they enjoy their well-deserved HEA. It still amazes me how accurately Nash showed the personality of each guy, but made them an infinitely happier version of themselves. It was just an absolute joy to join their holiday fun!
‘May You Be Merry’ starts out slightly differently, with Victor being his true self (which 100% cracked me up) and Ethan trying to be patient with him, as usual, giving him exactly what he needed (spoiler: it’s not a gift). I was so happy to see Colson and Gray getting along and enjoying each other’s happy company while hunting for gifts. Sweet Jonah just melted my heart, as always, and nothing gave me more joy than seeing Ollie and Jax happy and relaxed, their simple pleasures are just beautiful. Don’t even get me started on Alek and Benji, I could not imagine them being such goofballs and I was all for it. This novella cannot be complete without some pool time, some ‘adult’ time and a Secret Santa that put all 9 men into one room and that is what I call a perfect gift for us readers.
Holiday Time
Super Fun
Found Family Vibes
Swoon Overload
Bit of Steam
asteroula_t's review against another edition
5.0
This is the definition of Merry Bookmas!!!
I just don't have words about this found family and these wonderful characters...
The combination of All is Bright and May You Be Merry is just brilliant.
It is amazing to see our couples (plus one throuple) thriving and growing their families.
I have to make a special mention of Jax and Ollie because they are the loveliest, the cutest, the most incredible couple in this series. They still make me so emotional that I could not keep my tears at bay.
I feel that this novella should be read by everyone, regardless of whether they have read the series or not. The only thing that this novella spoils is that there is always a HEA. Apart from that it will make everyone eager to meet these characters in earnest.
It was just wonderful!!!
Thank you to the author for the copy!
I just don't have words about this found family and these wonderful characters...
The combination of All is Bright and May You Be Merry is just brilliant.
It is amazing to see our couples (plus one throuple) thriving and growing their families.
I have to make a special mention of Jax and Ollie because they are the loveliest, the cutest, the most incredible couple in this series. They still make me so emotional that I could not keep my tears at bay.
I feel that this novella should be read by everyone, regardless of whether they have read the series or not. The only thing that this novella spoils is that there is always a HEA. Apart from that it will make everyone eager to meet these characters in earnest.
It was just wonderful!!!
Thank you to the author for the copy!
sabinehunter's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
writtenechoes's review
4.0
A perfect addition to last year’s holiday novella featuring the first six guys in the elements series. This new holiday novella has 9 new chapters, one for each of the guys. As always it was great to revisit these characters and see where their lives have taken them. I hope we get a holiday novella every year forever
alexisisreading's review
4.0
I missed all these boys so much <3 I loved seeing them all happy and celebrating the holidays together. The romantic partners were lovely as always but for me I also really enjoyed getting to see the platonic relationships blossom in this group. I loved seeing Gray and Cole be cordial and teasing with one another. I love Victor's influence and encouragement of Benji. It was all very wholesome and cozy.
christi_reads_mm's review
5.0
I've read quite some time ago All Is Bright and I have no clue how come I never wrote a review because there is nothing that I love more than getting glimpses of my favorite couples beyond the HEA of their book.
So here we have All is Bright, which is the first Christmas that the first three couples ever had together plus the 2nd part that is the first Christmas of all of them together, which is the new part as well, if you have read All is Bright.
I LOVED THEM BOTH! Because what is better than feeling like a part of their HEA, observing them becoming all the more solid, all the more happier in a cozy, Christmas story?
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
So here we have All is Bright, which is the first Christmas that the first three couples ever had together plus the 2nd part that is the first Christmas of all of them together, which is the new part as well, if you have read All is Bright.
I LOVED THEM BOTH! Because what is better than feeling like a part of their HEA, observing them becoming all the more solid, all the more happier in a cozy, Christmas story?
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.