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victoriadiesattheend's review
2.0
Didn’t work for me :( This is a “Christmas book” in that sometimes, in some scenes, there was snow on the ground
suzyq436's review against another edition
3.0
Hmmm, this is an interesting one.
I felt this story did not know what it wanted to be.
Did it want to be a cute Christmas story with usual family shennanigans or did it want to be this drama of sorts with social commentary.
Due to this dichotomy, not enough time were spent on the social issues which led to minimal character growth. The death of Tristan created an underlying macabre tone throughout.
The third act conflict was lazy and my most hated type of conflict. No grovelling and no honest, open conversation took place. Just an airy-fairy hallmark-type make-up scene.
I also felt this story went on for a bit too long.
I felt this story did not know what it wanted to be.
Did it want to be a cute Christmas story with usual family shennanigans or did it want to be this drama of sorts with social commentary.
Due to this dichotomy, not enough time were spent on the social issues which led to minimal character growth. The death of Tristan created an underlying macabre tone throughout.
The third act conflict was lazy and my most hated type of conflict. No grovelling and no honest, open conversation took place. Just an airy-fairy hallmark-type make-up scene.
I also felt this story went on for a bit too long.
slicciardi's review
2.0
This was fine. Title sounds more holiday-ish than the content. Season for Second Chances was my fav of hers
sar14882's review
4.0
Oh no… I think I am starting to love romance novels… I wish I could meet Nory in real life
annabelpulman's review against another edition
3.0
This was probably my favorite christmas read this year!! The exposition was not very compelling, so people who like to be sucked into the world immediatley (like me lol) beware that you will have to read about 50-100 pages before feeling a strong connection. But this is one of the only christmas books I read where I cared about the plot outside the romance. The writing and world building was impeccable. I felt like I was in a charming, dusty, second hand bookstore in the heart of London. And then a beautiful castle in the English countryside. The romance was also so compelling, there was such great chemistry between the mc's which I feel like is rare in a christmas romance. Overall I highly recommend if you like a descriptive, cozy, christmas romance.
ihmeidenmaailma's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.5
anxiouslyreading33's review
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5