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aimee_'s review against another edition
2.0
Uhh hmm… I should really start reading a synopsis or something of books before reading them. Within the first 25 pages, so many inexplicable things happen and I was rolling my eyes pretty hard. I know this is all about ~Christmas Magic~ but all I could think about was how toxic her sister and ex were and how I just didn’t care all that much for the main characters.
amfwc's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
3.0
alyssahafen11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
4.0
books_inthewild's review against another edition
4.0
This was a short book all about grief, forgiveness, family, and love. It wasn’t really a Christmas book- as I had expected from the cover- and I wasn’t quite anticipating the magic/fairytale aspect of it.
But overall, Hannah’s writing was good, the characters were compelling, and I enjoyed the story & its ending. I did have to get past the various “plot holes” and look at this one more as an unbelievable fairy tale, than a novel.
But overall, Hannah’s writing was good, the characters were compelling, and I enjoyed the story & its ending. I did have to get past the various “plot holes” and look at this one more as an unbelievable fairy tale, than a novel.
kadeherrera's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
positivewoman2013's review
4.0
Very different! I thought the entire first half I knew she couldn't have walked away from the crash.
brittnb08's review
3.0
This book was ... interesting. Not a good interesting. The only reason it has 3 stars is because it's Kristin Hannah. I don't know if this was time travel or paranormal.
How did Joy even get to the "cabin", "lodge", etc. She was in a coma. Did her spirit leave her body when the explosion happened? Did the explosion even happen? Was she found unconscious in her seat? I just have so many questions.
Thankfully this was a short read. I do feel bad for Joy that her sister had an affair with her husband and then ended up marrying him. But how Joy goes off to find this boy & man, not knowing if they are real! So unrealistic, but this is FICTION.
How did Joy even get to the "cabin", "lodge", etc. She was in a coma. Did her spirit leave her body when the explosion happened? Did the explosion even happen? Was she found unconscious in her seat? I just have so many questions.
Thankfully this was a short read. I do feel bad for Joy that her sister had an affair with her husband and then ended up marrying him. But how Joy goes off to find this boy & man, not knowing if they are real! So unrealistic, but this is FICTION.