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firestarter95's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
rainbowbookworm's review
4.0
Why is Abby still friends with Stacy? I will never understand why she would go against everything to please her friend, but I guess I'm supposed to roll with it because that's how Erica, Kayla, and Virginia came into Abby's life? I don't think so.
impulsive_decision8am's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
banrions's review
3.0
Short and sweet and got me through the (checks time) first three hours of my third ER waiting room stint in last week.
misha_ali's review
4.0
Sweet and low stakes chemistry that the two MCs are trying to resist, low angst, and a cute kid who definitely ships them together because she wants two moms! Medium spice, for those who will ask. Would recommend for a light and satisfying seasonal love story
sarah_bell's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jennabeebs79's review
4.0
Holiday romances always tug on my heartstrings and when you have one with an adorable kid asking Santa for a second mom, well cue the swoony holiday tunes! A.L. Brooks does a lovely job with the descriptive details, dialogue, and pacing. Abby and Erica go on a variety of dates and I felt like I was right there with them. The emotions that run through this story are plentiful and palpable. And the sexy scenes are just so sexy and sweet at the same time!
I found the relationship development between Abby and Erica to be a highlight for me. The time they took to learn about one another really helped to fan the flames of attraction and strengthen their connection. I applaud them for not shying away from talking about the hard stuff, even from the start. And their chemistry was smoking! I adored the little looks, the stolen glances, and the longing. It was all so delicious! Plus, that salsa scene most definitely had me fanning myself.
Make Her Wish Come True is a delightful read that captivated me from the first page. Abby and Erica are two wonderfully relatable main characters whose journey to happiness is filled with so many deep emotions that truly resonated with me. The supporting characters are well-developed and add a beautiful layer to the overall story, especially Erica’s daughter Kayla, who is both adorable and charming. The romance, while complex, is filled with sweet and tender moments as well as steam and spice. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful fake relationship holiday tale!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I found the relationship development between Abby and Erica to be a highlight for me. The time they took to learn about one another really helped to fan the flames of attraction and strengthen their connection. I applaud them for not shying away from talking about the hard stuff, even from the start. And their chemistry was smoking! I adored the little looks, the stolen glances, and the longing. It was all so delicious! Plus, that salsa scene most definitely had me fanning myself.
Make Her Wish Come True is a delightful read that captivated me from the first page. Abby and Erica are two wonderfully relatable main characters whose journey to happiness is filled with so many deep emotions that truly resonated with me. The supporting characters are well-developed and add a beautiful layer to the overall story, especially Erica’s daughter Kayla, who is both adorable and charming. The romance, while complex, is filled with sweet and tender moments as well as steam and spice. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful fake relationship holiday tale!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
andreademara's review
3.0
This was my first Brooks book and I physically cringed a number of times with their word choices. If I saw the phrase “waggled her brows” once more I was ready to shave mine off. And chuckled and glistened…and belly…during already mild sex scenes come on how is a woman supposed to get turned on by this?! The fake dating trope wasn’t necessary in this book at all. It was enough to have the cute kid write a letter to Santa and the two women meet. We didn’t need to make it so complicated. It made the plot less authentic and the characters seem immature and emotionally stunted.