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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
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:
Yes
He used to say that you could never do anything perfectly, but if you at least tried, you’d have less to regret in the long run.
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I’m not sure it would count as the Christmas season if I didn’t read a heart-wrenching, heart-warming Emily Stone book that made me sob, but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, A Winter Wish is no exception to this little tradition, and it was so much fun. The premise alone is enough to draw the reader in. A travel company? Left to a daughter with commitment issues by an estrange father with a yearlong partnership stipulation? And throw in the best personal assistant ever? You’ve got a recipe for success here. Watching Lexie on her journey of self-discovery as she struggles to come to terms with who her father was, how to reconcile it with her half-sister, deal with her own commitment and trust issues, AND play nice with the broody stranger from the funeral was such a ride and one I didn’t want to get off of any time soon. The traveling and trips abroad add so much fun and multiple layers to the book and Iceland? I can’t even talk about it, if you know you know. Theo’s own journey of self-worth and acceptance of things he can’t control or doesn’t understand is also a nice touch as he and Lexie grapple their self-control around each other and finally give in, just to be ripped apart and have to find their way back to each other. I would recommend this to ANY holiday romance fan that wants a Hallmark-esque feel and some heartstrings tugged on!
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I’m not sure it would count as the Christmas season if I didn’t read a heart-wrenching, heart-warming Emily Stone book that made me sob, but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, A Winter Wish is no exception to this little tradition, and it was so much fun. The premise alone is enough to draw the reader in. A travel company? Left to a daughter with commitment issues by an estrange father with a yearlong partnership stipulation? And throw in the best personal assistant ever? You’ve got a recipe for success here. Watching Lexie on her journey of self-discovery as she struggles to come to terms with who her father was, how to reconcile it with her half-sister, deal with her own commitment and trust issues, AND play nice with the broody stranger from the funeral was such a ride and one I didn’t want to get off of any time soon. The traveling and trips abroad add so much fun and multiple layers to the book and Iceland? I can’t even talk about it, if you know you know. Theo’s own journey of self-worth and acceptance of things he can’t control or doesn’t understand is also a nice touch as he and Lexie grapple their self-control around each other and finally give in, just to be ripped apart and have to find their way back to each other. I would recommend this to ANY holiday romance fan that wants a Hallmark-esque feel and some heartstrings tugged on!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
The plot of this book was so different than anything I’ve read before, I really enjoyed this book. Parts of it made me want to throat punch someone, but that’s only because I was so into the characters and how they acted.
While this book does take place at Christmas time and focuses on holiday traditions, don’t expect it to be a Hallmark-type story. There are a lot of complicated relationships and emotions throughout. I loved all the travel and I wish trips like these really existed, but the heaviness of the story was a bit much for me when I was expecting a lighter holiday read.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
An incredible story of the nuances of emotionally working through a complicated parental relationship after their passing. A heartwarming novel laced with inspiration of finding oneself, honoring emotion, and of course romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was hoping for a different kind of Christmas read, but unfortunately, this one didn’t hit the mark. It felt slow, repetitive, and much heavier than I expected. The tone was more serious and somber, which just didn’t match the cozy, feel-good vibe I was looking for.
I’m not typically drawn to overly sweet, lighthearted romances, so I thought this might offer a nice change of pace. However, it ended up being too heavy and drawn-out to keep my interest. While it might resonate with some, it wasn’t the right fit for me.
I’m not typically drawn to overly sweet, lighthearted romances, so I thought this might offer a nice change of pace. However, it ended up being too heavy and drawn-out to keep my interest. While it might resonate with some, it wasn’t the right fit for me.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated