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fuzzywilson's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Abandonment, Addiction, and Infidelity
ecn's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
You’re gonna get exactly what youd think from this book. Once I started reading this in the same way I used to read Sarah Dessen books in high school, I was able to enjoy it more. Obviously it’s full of poorly written or cheesy lines, shallow characters, and an overwhelming hallmark fairytale but it’s exactly that. Predictable and moderately entertaining. I’d you’re in the mood for a book like this, then you’ll love this
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Biphobia, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Grief, and Infidelity
madanxiety's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.5
Generally, I liked this book. I liked the going back and forth between the comic and the present. It had some good steamy scenes too. It kept me occupied for a long road trip.
I found it a bit odd that Ellie was demisexual but fell in love/lust in one day. Ostensibly, it's possible, but to me, as someone who's I guess questioning/might be demisexual, it makes for a kind of disappointing representation of this experience. On the one hand, this is my total fantasy situation, but on the other hand, it is SO unrealistic that it ends up making me kind of sad lol. Also, unrelated, but I cringed SO hard when the family made Jack and Ellie kiss under the mistletoe, which was already super weird of them, and then they kissed all passionately. Like that was such a crazy out of pocket moment lmao.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
kuri's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Infidelity
ninjamuse's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Minor: Biphobia
abfark's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Biphobia
The fact that the main character’s parents do not love her plays a pretty big part in the book.beckyremillard's review
hopeful
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Biphobia
sisters26's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Transphobia and Infidelity
romancewithem's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I LOVED every single second of this book. It's such a joy and idk what it is about winter/christmas settings for books that make it so warm and cozy but I love it and the feeling that it gives me
This book is so funny, there's so many one liners that literally had me laughing out loud
I feel in love with every single character they were all so unique and just had something so perfect about them
Although this is already a 5⭐ read the only thing that could make it better imo is an epilogue, I'm a big epilogue girly and love to see how everyone's doing like 2-5 years later and I just lowkey wanted that
- fake fiancé / marriage of convenience
- one night stand (one day stand? one 24 hour stand)
- sapphic romance
- set at Christmas
- LGBTQ+ rep (trans, lesbian, bi, demisexual, non binary)
This book is so funny, there's so many one liners that literally had me laughing out loud
I feel in love with every single character they were all so unique and just had something so perfect about them
Although this is already a 5⭐ read the only thing that could make it better imo is an epilogue, I'm a big epilogue girly and love to see how everyone's doing like 2-5 years later and I just lowkey wanted that
- fake fiancé / marriage of convenience
- one night stand (one day stand? one 24 hour stand)
- sapphic romance
- set at Christmas
- LGBTQ+ rep (trans, lesbian, bi, demisexual, non binary)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, and Biphobia
booksandbesitos's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Maybe I’m a little biased because every time I hear Natalie Naudus narrating I love the book just a little bit more. But ohmygod this book was amazing. I haven’t been left with a book hangover in a while and this book did it for me.
I’m not usually a fan of instant love or holiday stories but it worked here. The meet-cute in Powell’s (which made the Portlander in me so happy!!) and then fake dating gone wrong made it have such a hallmark Christmas movie feel, Especially with the boozy grandmas and holiday tradition scenes.
But the anxiety scenes and Ellie’s relationship with her parents made it feel a little less hallmark and a little more real. It was a perfect balance.
I have to go buy the physical version of this book now! It had me kicking my feet and rooting for the characters and silently screaming at alllllllll the cute scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Abandonment and Biphobia