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jamie_reads_stuff's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
Literally a great sapphic hallmark Christmas novel. Although it was not as engaging as her previous book, I still enjoy Alison Cochruns writing and how she writes about love and relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Mental illness
melaniereadsbooks's review
emotional
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
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for an arc of this one.
Ellie's life didn't begin when she moved to Portland, it spiraled down the drain. She thought she was moving their for a great animation job and thought maybe she'd fall in love when she met Jack on a snowy Christmas Eve, but then Jack didn't last more than a night and she got laid off her job. A year later, she's working at a coffee shop for a horrible boss and is no longer interested in love. Enter Andrew, who proposes a marriage of convenience with Ellie so he can get his inheritance and she can get some much needed cash. When she goes to see his family for Christmas, who might Andrew's sister be? Surprise!
Ellie and Jack--loves of my life. The perfect holiday romcom does exist and it is Sapphic and set in Portland with events happening a year apart. It has a fake engagement and surprise exes and misunderstandings and a demisexual MC and a butch love interest and a snowed-in trope. Honestly it is perfectly lovely. I didn't want it to end. And the audio is so so good! Definitely recommend you read the audio version.
If you are looking for some Hallmark Happiness this winter you NEED to pick up this book. I am serious. It is so good. And Sapphic Christmas...*Chef's Kiss*
Ellie's life didn't begin when she moved to Portland, it spiraled down the drain. She thought she was moving their for a great animation job and thought maybe she'd fall in love when she met Jack on a snowy Christmas Eve, but then Jack didn't last more than a night and she got laid off her job. A year later, she's working at a coffee shop for a horrible boss and is no longer interested in love. Enter Andrew, who proposes a marriage of convenience with Ellie so he can get his inheritance and she can get some much needed cash. When she goes to see his family for Christmas, who might Andrew's sister be? Surprise!
Ellie and Jack--loves of my life. The perfect holiday romcom does exist and it is Sapphic and set in Portland with events happening a year apart. It has a fake engagement and surprise exes and misunderstandings and a demisexual MC and a butch love interest and a snowed-in trope. Honestly it is perfectly lovely. I didn't want it to end. And the audio is so so good! Definitely recommend you read the audio version.
If you are looking for some Hallmark Happiness this winter you NEED to pick up this book. I am serious. It is so good. And Sapphic Christmas...*Chef's Kiss*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Transphobia
sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
What a cute and cozy holiday romance! This one is great for fans of messy drama and sweet romances. I personally am obsessed with Jack’s taste in music I need her playlist. Honorable mention to Meemaw and Lovey who give the best kooky grandma energy possible. I really enjoyed this book I think it is well balanced with outer and inner conflict for the couple. I feel like this could be a really fun holiday film. I would absolutely recommend this Christmas romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Ableism and Drug use
hannahmichele5's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I am not sure if I can put into words how GOOD this book is. KISS HER ONCE FOR ME has been on my radar since I read Alison's debut novel THE CHARM OFFENSIVE and I knew it was going to be amazing going in but KHOFM exceeded ALL of my expectations. This book is tender, charming, somber, kind, steamy, profound, SWEET, etc. etc. etc. all while set with a Christmas story backdrop.
Also, the TAYLOR SWIFT REFERENCES ARE IMMACULATE.
Thank you SO MUCH to Atria Books and for the advanced copy. KHOFM is OUT NOW and is THE Christmas book of the season so trust me when I say you need it.
Also, the TAYLOR SWIFT REFERENCES ARE IMMACULATE.
Thank you SO MUCH to Atria Books and for the advanced copy. KHOFM is OUT NOW and is THE Christmas book of the season so trust me when I say you need it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Sexual content
ree_the_owlgirl's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Biphobia
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Ableism, and Alcohol
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Classism, Drug use, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexism, and Transphobia
caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
Thanks to Atria Books for the free advance copy of this book.
- KISS HER ONCE FOR ME is a joy: it's a holiday romcom centered around a ridiculous plan and alternates between being silly and serious.
- I loved the family at the center of this book. KISS HER ONCE FOR ME beautifully shows the many ways found family can appear in the lives of queer people.
- I also loved how effortlessly this book showed Ellie and Jack getting to know each other in a way that made sense for Ellie's demisexuality, which was always taken seriously.
- KISS HER ONCE FOR ME is a joy: it's a holiday romcom centered around a ridiculous plan and alternates between being silly and serious.
- I loved the family at the center of this book. KISS HER ONCE FOR ME beautifully shows the many ways found family can appear in the lives of queer people.
- I also loved how effortlessly this book showed Ellie and Jack getting to know each other in a way that made sense for Ellie's demisexuality, which was always taken seriously.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
kitheminges's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
Kiss Her Once for Me follows Ellie, heartbroken from last Christmas and in the middle of a quarter-life crisis as she meets Andrew who offers her a deal she can’t turn down. The only catch? They have to get married. Broke and not wanting to spend the holidays alone, Ellie accepts. Only once she arrives at the family cabin for the holidays, the woman who broke her heart is there. And Andrew’s sister. This book was so sweet and fluffy while being very grounded in the fear of failure and anxiety. The story was dramatic and the characters were all so loveable. One part I am disappointed to see was the use of the word ‘dem*nted’ which is ableist in nature. However, hopefully with final edits this will be changed. Overall, it’s a great Christmas romcom to help you feel a little less alone and believing a little more in the magic of snow. Thank you to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Transphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Biphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse
katiehasanxiety's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
A sapphic romance? With Taylor Swift references? And characters who believe that Lover and evermore are her best albums (respectively)? And a fake relationship? That was relevant to my life????
Alison Cochrun wrote a PERFECT book wow.
Alison Cochrun wrote a PERFECT book wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity
spaghettireads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity
theoceanrose's review
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Toxic relationship