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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
I picked up this book mainly because it had to do with an author being a ghostwriter. But there was something about this book that I did not like. I don't know if it was that every time she met with Grayson he basically blew her off or cut their meeting short or what. I did like the flashback aspect though. I also wasn't a fan of Sabrina and Ian not being truthful to each other in the beginning and then Sabrina getting mad at Ian for not telling her the truth. Um, she did the same thing! But I will say the twist or surprise at the end with Grayson really made me gasp!
There's nothing as magical as the Plaza at Christmas and that certainly was the case with this book. I loved how we had multiple threads in the story that all seemed to wind together in the end. I remember watching Eloise at the Plaza so I really enjoyed the references to the author and story. This book painted a great picture of New York and especially the Plaza at Christmas. It makes me want to book a vacation to spend the holidays there.
A Magical New York Christmas was an impulse pick up at my library. A love story with mistaken identity and a second timeline of a lost love are the main themes.
Present day NYC, Sabrina is a struggling freelance writer who takes on a ghostwriting role for Grayson, a famous art dealer. While staying at the Plaza, she meets Ian, the private secretary to Lord Baxter (Spencer). Ian mistakes Sabrina for a rich businesswoman and she mistakenly thinks he is an English Lord. Through flashbacks, Grayson tells how he met the author of Eloise and lost-love Veronica.
What I liked: This felt like a love story to New York City and it was neat to “see” the city at Christmas. The story read a bit like a fairytale - borrowing fabulous jewels and designer gowns, dinners in fancy restaurants, and galas.
What didn’t work for me: The story felt long. So many times, I wanted Grayson to get to the point of his story or Ian and Sabrina to just tell each other the truth.
Spencer seems so over the top - falling in love at a moments notice and then lavishing random women with presents.
Who should read it: If you’re looking for a clean romance/ode to New York City.
Present day NYC, Sabrina is a struggling freelance writer who takes on a ghostwriting role for Grayson, a famous art dealer. While staying at the Plaza, she meets Ian, the private secretary to Lord Baxter (Spencer). Ian mistakes Sabrina for a rich businesswoman and she mistakenly thinks he is an English Lord. Through flashbacks, Grayson tells how he met the author of Eloise and lost-love Veronica.
What I liked: This felt like a love story to New York City and it was neat to “see” the city at Christmas. The story read a bit like a fairytale - borrowing fabulous jewels and designer gowns, dinners in fancy restaurants, and galas.
What didn’t work for me: The story felt long. So many times, I wanted Grayson to get to the point of his story or Ian and Sabrina to just tell each other the truth.
Spencer seems so over the top - falling in love at a moments notice and then lavishing random women with presents.
Who should read it: If you’re looking for a clean romance/ode to New York City.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Que livro fofinho! Tem todas as vibes de natal necessárias, o ambiente é perfeito, quem não gostava de morar em Nova Iorque no natal? O romance está lá desde o início e embora seja um livro bastante simples, aqueceu-me imenso o coração.
A única crítica que tenho a fazer é o facto de se tratar de um livro de Natal, mas na verdade o Natal já passou no capítulo 6 ou 7 e nós nem demos por isso. O Ano Novo é muito mais falado e bem descrito do que propriamente o Natal, que a meu ver, seria o foco do livro.
Gostei muito das personagens, embora não tenha gostado muito da problemática para o casal não poder estar junto acho que até funcionou bem. Não sou grande apologista de impedimentos numa relação por causa de mentiras, deixam-me com ansiedade, mas por acaso até consegui disfrutar deste livro.
Gostei também do plot twist que temos no final do livro, a verdade é que não estava a perceber porquê que nos estava a ser contada a história de vida do Grayson, patrão da Sabrina, quando ele não era o par romântico, mas no final tudo fez sentido. E adorei o plot! Fiquei de boca aberta, mas muito feliz.
No geral, este é um ótimo livro para lerem nesta época, mas acho que devia ser vendido como um livro de ano novo e não necessariamente de Natal, uma vez que o Natal se passa logo no início do livro. A escrita da autora é muito boa e viciante, o que ajudou a melhorar a leitura. Recomendo a leitura!
A única crítica que tenho a fazer é o facto de se tratar de um livro de Natal, mas na verdade o Natal já passou no capítulo 6 ou 7 e nós nem demos por isso. O Ano Novo é muito mais falado e bem descrito do que propriamente o Natal, que a meu ver, seria o foco do livro.
Gostei muito das personagens, embora não tenha gostado muito da problemática para o casal não poder estar junto acho que até funcionou bem. Não sou grande apologista de impedimentos numa relação por causa de mentiras, deixam-me com ansiedade, mas por acaso até consegui disfrutar deste livro.
Gostei também do plot twist que temos no final do livro, a verdade é que não estava a perceber porquê que nos estava a ser contada a história de vida do Grayson, patrão da Sabrina, quando ele não era o par romântico, mas no final tudo fez sentido. E adorei o plot! Fiquei de boca aberta, mas muito feliz.
No geral, este é um ótimo livro para lerem nesta época, mas acho que devia ser vendido como um livro de ano novo e não necessariamente de Natal, uma vez que o Natal se passa logo no início do livro. A escrita da autora é muito boa e viciante, o que ajudou a melhorar a leitura. Recomendo a leitura!
I was surprised by this one. It was a really cute story and I enjoyed it quite a lot. Cute story.
This is really probably a 4.5 for me. I really wish we could do half stars on Goodreads! LOL! I didn't give it a 5 just because it was a little too sweet (Hallmark-y), but I'm also not sure how I would change it.
I LOVED that the book took place in NYC over Christmas and now I absolutely want to make a trip there sometime in December in the coming years. I also really enjoyed the historical fiction piece with the Plaza Hotel and the back story of Kay Thompson. My youngest daughter loved the Eloise books when she was young. So it was fun to read about her time there.
I didn't love Sabrina, Ian, or Spencer as characters. There were times that each of them annoyed me. I think that is what kept me from giving this book 5 stars. The city, the hotel, and the supporting characters and their stories really were what made this book!
I LOVED that the book took place in NYC over Christmas and now I absolutely want to make a trip there sometime in December in the coming years. I also really enjoyed the historical fiction piece with the Plaza Hotel and the back story of Kay Thompson. My youngest daughter loved the Eloise books when she was young. So it was fun to read about her time there.
I didn't love Sabrina, Ian, or Spencer as characters. There were times that each of them annoyed me. I think that is what kept me from giving this book 5 stars. The city, the hotel, and the supporting characters and their stories really were what made this book!
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
had me going up until the 70% mark but i got quite tired and bored of the miscommunication trope. i think both had mistakes but only ian apologized. also don’t really have much emotional connection to most characters so i’m a bit eh. the writing was quite nice and the plot was interesting though. the character development was also done quite nicely and in a unique way.