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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an outlier for me as I typically enjoy Stone's books. I thought the main characters were really whiney and childish. The side characters were strong but there were a few additions that seemed unnecessary (what was Mike's real roll?) Overall, not my favorite of hers.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Book 82: Thanks so much to NetGalley and PRH Audio for granting me early access to the digital version and audiobook of Emily Stone’s new book—A Winter Wish!
I have loved Stone’s previous holiday reads and am always ready for an emotional holiday read! This new book didn’t top my faves of Always in December and One Last Gift but it’s definitely a lovely holiday read. It is not completely centered on Christmas and the holidays, so it’s a good read anytime of year—not only at Christmas/holidays.
The premise and plot are definitely your typical Hallmark style plot. Girl meets boy under less than great circumstances and while they seem to hate each other, they’re forced to work together. And of course, sparks fly.
I wasn’t the biggest fan of Lexie—FMC. She has a lot of trauma and daddy issues that spiral into commitment issues. This isn’t shocking given her past. While I felt like these things needed to be discussed, I didn’t necessarily feel like her growth arc inspired much in me. Theo—MMC—was charming and fun but once again, his arc wasn’t as deep as it could’ve been.
All in all, this is a lovely 3.5⭐️ holiday read. It won’t emotionally wreck you but will definitely warm your heart this holiday season and beyond.
I have loved Stone’s previous holiday reads and am always ready for an emotional holiday read! This new book didn’t top my faves of Always in December and One Last Gift but it’s definitely a lovely holiday read. It is not completely centered on Christmas and the holidays, so it’s a good read anytime of year—not only at Christmas/holidays.
The premise and plot are definitely your typical Hallmark style plot. Girl meets boy under less than great circumstances and while they seem to hate each other, they’re forced to work together. And of course, sparks fly.
I wasn’t the biggest fan of Lexie—FMC. She has a lot of trauma and daddy issues that spiral into commitment issues. This isn’t shocking given her past. While I felt like these things needed to be discussed, I didn’t necessarily feel like her growth arc inspired much in me. Theo—MMC—was charming and fun but once again, his arc wasn’t as deep as it could’ve been.
All in all, this is a lovely 3.5⭐️ holiday read. It won’t emotionally wreck you but will definitely warm your heart this holiday season and beyond.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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