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jennifergbenson's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0
wickedella's review
5.0
This was a really fun read! I thought it was super cute and genuine. Loved it!
zanna83's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
At a time of year when there's sooo many holiday reads to choose from this book was everything I wanted and MORE! Full of a host of charming and quirky characters, a swoony male lead, a seemingly hopeless problem and a last minute Christmas miracle all without being too over the top or cheesy.
When Meg's father dies unexpectedly leaving her his Chicago building and the responsibility for all its tenants she quits her job in NYC at a fashion magazine and comes back home only to find the building practically falling apart. With the help of the residents and the heart of gold handsome handyman Logan, Meg manages to keep things together long enough to compete in a fashion competition that has a $300,000 grand prize.
What I loved:
That a beautiful vintage dress is at the heart of this story, inspiring Meg's fashion designs and reuniting two old lovers.
The history of the building and supposed ties to Al Capone and a hidden speak easy
The Devil wears Prada evil boss vibes
The big-hearted characters who all band together for a good cause
This was also REALLY great on audio narrated by Bailey Carr (who voices Pip in the Good girls guide to murder books). Highly recommended if you want a beautiful Hallmark movie style feel good holiday read!
When Meg's father dies unexpectedly leaving her his Chicago building and the responsibility for all its tenants she quits her job in NYC at a fashion magazine and comes back home only to find the building practically falling apart. With the help of the residents and the heart of gold handsome handyman Logan, Meg manages to keep things together long enough to compete in a fashion competition that has a $300,000 grand prize.
What I loved:
That a beautiful vintage dress is at the heart of this story, inspiring Meg's fashion designs and reuniting two old lovers.
The history of the building and supposed ties to Al Capone and a hidden speak easy
The Devil wears Prada evil boss vibes
The big-hearted characters who all band together for a good cause
This was also REALLY great on audio narrated by Bailey Carr (who voices Pip in the Good girls guide to murder books). Highly recommended if you want a beautiful Hallmark movie style feel good holiday read!
sanja_knez's review
4.0
3.5 stars… the perfect cheesy hallmark story for the holidays. Predictable but I appreciate that about a lighthearted read.