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aishreadsnrambles's review
4.0
✨️ARC REVIEW!✨️
Tropes:
1. Best Man × Maid of Honour
2. Forced Proximity
3. Enemies to lover
4. Slow Burns
5. Winter Romance
Review :
I applied to be an ARC reader for this book when I saw the cover and read the blurb. I was honestly craving a holiday romance novel.
What do you usually expect from a holiday romance? In most cases, these story lines are very predictive, hence our comfort zones. However, Alana managed to stay in the comfort zone lane without it being predictive.
Take a serial dater who is a hopeless romantic, throw a rude best man into the story line, and then add in some forced proximity, broodiness, snow, and the most romantic holiday to the mix. The initial hate and tolerance turns into some 'I can't stay away from you' and 'Please don't leave' and it gives us the perfect read for Valentine's Month.
I would highly recommend picking up this book for Valentine's Month along with a beverage and enjoying the month of love.
Tropes:
1. Best Man × Maid of Honour
2. Forced Proximity
3. Enemies to lover
4. Slow Burns
5. Winter Romance
Review :
I applied to be an ARC reader for this book when I saw the cover and read the blurb. I was honestly craving a holiday romance novel.
What do you usually expect from a holiday romance? In most cases, these story lines are very predictive, hence our comfort zones. However, Alana managed to stay in the comfort zone lane without it being predictive.
Take a serial dater who is a hopeless romantic, throw a rude best man into the story line, and then add in some forced proximity, broodiness, snow, and the most romantic holiday to the mix. The initial hate and tolerance turns into some 'I can't stay away from you' and 'Please don't leave' and it gives us the perfect read for Valentine's Month.
I would highly recommend picking up this book for Valentine's Month along with a beverage and enjoying the month of love.
josie9814's review
4.0
I was given a copy in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions. (No spoilers included)
This story was a bit different than my normal fantasy reads and I truly enjoyed it. I will say that Peter absolutely drove me insane in the beginning lol… but by the end I felt completely different. This was a quick and fun read and I would definitely love to read more stories from this author.
I give it 4.5 stars
This story was a bit different than my normal fantasy reads and I truly enjoyed it. I will say that Peter absolutely drove me insane in the beginning lol… but by the end I felt completely different. This was a quick and fun read and I would definitely love to read more stories from this author.
I give it 4.5 stars
readwithrishika's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
summary: so this book features Peter, and Hazel, and a snow storm. keep in mind, peter and hazel aren't exactly the best of friends, so this may get dicy quickly.
footnotes: this book does contain mildly graphic descriptions of kissing, which were kind of long, so be aware of where you read this.
thoughts: i liked this book a lot! the characters were lovable and easy to relate to, and they felt nuanced and layered. the plot was mostly fun, but it did get predictable at times. i loved the enemies-to-lovers storyline, and it felt like the plot was very thought-out. the setting is in a snowstorm, and there are multiple ways that ties into the plot. the story was also mainly focused on the main characters, and didn't have any side characters taking up space. the romance had me swooning, and the kisses though graphic, made sense emotionally.
overall, perfect for someone who wants a quick, cute romance only centered around the main characters.
footnotes: this book does contain mildly graphic descriptions of kissing, which were kind of long, so be aware of where you read this.
thoughts: i liked this book a lot! the characters were lovable and easy to relate to, and they felt nuanced and layered. the plot was mostly fun, but it did get predictable at times. i loved the enemies-to-lovers storyline, and it felt like the plot was very thought-out. the setting is in a snowstorm, and there are multiple ways that ties into the plot. the story was also mainly focused on the main characters, and didn't have any side characters taking up space. the romance had me swooning, and the kisses though graphic, made sense emotionally.
overall, perfect for someone who wants a quick, cute romance only centered around the main characters.
yvesreads's review against another edition
2.75
<b>“I like being single. Only worrying about myself.</b> Honestly, saaaaame.
Anyway, this is a fast paced story (consumed it all in one day). Tropes included:
+ Grumpy x sunshine
+ Forced proximity
+ Enemies to lovers
+ Hopeless romantic
I quite don't like the way their relationship developed. I honestly don't even get how they got developed. The guy didn't show any signs of liking her aside from letting her into his house when she needed a place to stay. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters at all. I also don't like how Peter sort of forced himself to her. I don't like him at all. The FMC though, I love her character very much.
There is not much plot either which is why this is a very light read. There were some funny bits too. I just wished we get to explore more of Peter's side because his character lacks personality. I just want to understand how he started liking her when all he did was sigh around her 😅
💎 Thabk you Netgalley and publisher for eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Anyway, this is a fast paced story (consumed it all in one day). Tropes included:
+ Grumpy x sunshine
+ Forced proximity
+ Enemies to lovers
+ Hopeless romantic
I quite don't like the way their relationship developed. I honestly don't even get how they got developed. The guy didn't show any signs of liking her aside from letting her into his house when she needed a place to stay. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters at all. I also don't like how Peter sort of forced himself to her. I don't like him at all. The FMC though, I love her character very much.
There is not much plot either which is why this is a very light read. There were some funny bits too. I just wished we get to explore more of Peter's side because his character lacks personality. I just want to understand how he started liking her when all he did was sigh around her 😅
💎 Thabk you Netgalley and publisher for eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily
em_mcd's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
foveangel's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
libraincarnate's review against another edition
fast-paced
1.5
Hazel is described as being akin to Brene Brown, but let's be real, Brene Brown would NEVER get sloppy drunk and spill a bunch of emotionally unintelligent drivel on a near stranger at her best friend's wedding. I don't know that I've read a more dislikeable FMC. On top of that, she was half-Japanese which was mentioned multiple times per chapter in the beginning and her only nod to being Japanese was her "best asset," her long black hair. As someone who reads a lot of books by BIPOC authors, I just found this so uncomfortable, given that the author has a very Caucasian cartoon avatar as their headshot. The note from the author afterwards said she wrote this starting around Thanksgiving to be released by Valentine's Day ... and it READS like it was written in a rush.
If this wasn't an ARC, I likely would've DNFd.
If this wasn't an ARC, I likely would've DNFd.
getawayann's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
Hazel and Peter met at their best friends' weddings, and they "hated each other." At least that's Hazel view of the situation, but to be fair, I would be grumpy too if a stranger started talking nonsense about their life.
A few weeks later, Hazel gets a new neighbor, who turns out to be Peter. Once again, their interaction is a disaster, so she decided to ignore him. She didn't leave her house for a week. Childish behavior, in my opinion.
When a snow storm hits town, Hazel is not prepared for it. So she ended up knocking her neighbor's door.
During the days that they spent together, they seemed to start getting along, which led to Peter kissing Hazel on Valentine Day which also was her last day staying at his house.
Thanks to their friends, they are "force" to spend time together once again, this time on their daily walks.
Hazel and Peter finally became friends in Hazel's eyes, and everything was fine until Peter's mom visited him unannounced. Due to the visit and his past trauma, Peter had a panic attack, and Hazel called 911. They spent a night in the hospital, and that's the moment where Hazel learns that Peter thinks they are more than friends.
The story ends with Peter sending Hazel gifts and asking her to re-do Valentines Day.
******
I couldn't feel the love between the characters because Hazel spent almost all book repeating that they "hated each other." Another problem I had with Hazel is that she assumed everything about Peter with just one conversation, and then she is shocked when her assumptions are wrong.
I like the plot, but I Hazel is too annoying, and that's the reason I didn't give the book more than 2 stars.
A few weeks later, Hazel gets a new neighbor, who turns out to be Peter. Once again, their interaction is a disaster, so she decided to ignore him. She didn't leave her house for a week. Childish behavior, in my opinion.
When a snow storm hits town, Hazel is not prepared for it. So she ended up knocking her neighbor's door.
During the days that they spent together, they seemed to start getting along, which led to Peter kissing Hazel on Valentine Day which also was her last day staying at his house.
Thanks to their friends, they are "force" to spend time together once again, this time on their daily walks.
Hazel and Peter finally became friends in Hazel's eyes, and everything was fine until Peter's mom visited him unannounced. Due to the visit and his past trauma, Peter had a panic attack, and Hazel called 911. They spent a night in the hospital, and that's the moment where Hazel learns that Peter thinks they are more than friends.
The story ends with Peter sending Hazel gifts and asking her to re-do Valentines Day.
******
I couldn't feel the love between the characters because Hazel spent almost all book repeating that they "hated each other." Another problem I had with Hazel is that she assumed everything about Peter with just one conversation, and then she is shocked when her assumptions are wrong.
I like the plot, but I Hazel is too annoying, and that's the reason I didn't give the book more than 2 stars.
azieyosabor's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.25
3.25 stars!! 💘
hazel and peter start off at a wedding and, to be honest, they're not hitting it off. peter's good-looking but has a resting grump face, and hazel's trying to crack that hard exterior 😭.
guess what? peter ends up being her new neighbor, and despite hazel trying to be all friendly, he's still in grump mode 😅. then, unexpectedly, snowstorm hits, and hazel's forced to shack up with peter. classic setup, right? but, surprise surprise, they start bonding 👀
at first, i was frustrated with these two 😣. grumpy guys and persistent girls, you know the type. but they both come around, realizing there's more to each other than meets the eye. it's a closed-door romance, which means it's not spilling all the steamy details but still gets cozy 🤭
now, my only gripe is, it's a valentine's book, right? so, i expected more v-day stuff. but nope, it's mostly about two people snowed in until valentine's day with a sprinkle of holiday vibes 😕. could've used a bit more heart-shaped chocolate or something 😅
overall, though, it's a quick, cute, and cozy read. perfect for a chill day or when you're in the mood for some low-key romance. give it a shot if you're up for that! 💘
hazel and peter start off at a wedding and, to be honest, they're not hitting it off. peter's good-looking but has a resting grump face, and hazel's trying to crack that hard exterior 😭.
guess what? peter ends up being her new neighbor, and despite hazel trying to be all friendly, he's still in grump mode 😅. then, unexpectedly, snowstorm hits, and hazel's forced to shack up with peter. classic setup, right? but, surprise surprise, they start bonding 👀
at first, i was frustrated with these two 😣. grumpy guys and persistent girls, you know the type. but they both come around, realizing there's more to each other than meets the eye. it's a closed-door romance, which means it's not spilling all the steamy details but still gets cozy 🤭
now, my only gripe is, it's a valentine's book, right? so, i expected more v-day stuff. but nope, it's mostly about two people snowed in until valentine's day with a sprinkle of holiday vibes 😕. could've used a bit more heart-shaped chocolate or something 😅
overall, though, it's a quick, cute, and cozy read. perfect for a chill day or when you're in the mood for some low-key romance. give it a shot if you're up for that! 💘