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jhaneveauguste's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Physical abuse
mountainside_reading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
percervall's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
It's a ✨spicy✨ Hallmark film and I'm here for it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse and Homophobia
valeriabee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
So good. Did not have the spice I expected from it. Although, while reading I was thinking about how much I love the connection between the characters to the point that the sex isnt necessary. However, we all want to know what it's like to fuck Max von Hansburg. And I want the exquisite details you know? Cause he's just so perfect that you need to know exactly how perfect he is. Because he really is perfect. And the banter between him and Dani? ICONIQUE.
Also, Dani is exactly who I want to be...sans divorce from trash specimen named Vince.
This is one of those books where the connection between the character is so real and felt so deeply. It is written so well. I'm almost afraid of reading any of Jenny Holiday's other books for fear that no couple will hit quite the way Dani and Max do.
Also, the third act breakup didnt feel so dramatic or annoying like it does in other books. It was for similar reasons (they cant admit that they love each other so they blow up at each other and one of them walks away "for good"), but it also felt like... like there was no reason to feel like it was a real breakup since you know they are both so in love. Like you're not mad at them for being scared of their feelings cause you know exactly how they got there and its like "yes you feel that so intensely it scares you."
ALSO, the way Max is so attentive and wanted to make his grand gesture perfectly align to her life and sentiments. Like he knows she starts celebrating Christmas on Dec 11 and that she loves the giant card confession in Love, Actually (which I hate and refuse Dani's argument about) -- he knows this so he aligns his confession to these facts about her. And ugh he's just so perfect I'm mad.
And the proposal at the end? Him stumbling around with his underwear at his ankles when she finally says yes. And instead of having a ring, he proposes with the thing she jokingly named as a condition the first time he proposed. Also the time he explained the proper proposal under English Teacher terms with topic sentence followed by arguments. GOD I LOVE HIM.
Also, Dani is exactly who I want to be...sans divorce from trash specimen named Vince.
This is one of those books where the connection between the character is so real and felt so deeply. It is written so well. I'm almost afraid of reading any of Jenny Holiday's other books for fear that no couple will hit quite the way Dani and Max do.
ALSO, the way Max is so attentive and wanted to make his grand gesture perfectly align to her life and sentiments. Like he knows she starts celebrating Christmas on Dec 11 and that she loves the giant card confession in Love, Actually (which I hate and refuse Dani's argument about) -- he knows this so he aligns his confession to these facts about her. And ugh he's just so perfect I'm mad.
And the proposal at the end? Him stumbling around with his underwear at his ankles when she finally says yes. And instead of having a ring, he proposes with the thing she jokingly named as a condition the first time he proposed. Also the time he explained the proper proposal under English Teacher terms with topic sentence followed by arguments. GOD I LOVE HIM.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
bookedinsideout's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A Princess For Christmas was one of my best surprises last year, and this sequel was just as enjoyable for settling in for a longer holiday read. I loved the way it was stretched out from one holiday season to the next, giving their friendship a strong basis and so that we could go along with them on that journey. There were a few fun situations that could have been even more yummy if we’d spent just a little more time in them rather than flipping to the next scene, but overall I really liked this slower friends-to-lovers romance. Next year’s is already on my list.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Homophobia
casey_sunshine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Death, and Child abuse
kenziewol's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Solid holiday romance read — basically a hallmark movie in book format with a touch more spice
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcoholism
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
kbairbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
4.75
Awww! I really loved this. (Spoiler review) I loved that they weren’t 16 years old they were older AND their relationship lasted a couple of years AND they started out as friends AND they were totally open about sex and sex before marriage AND their cute moments weee so cute! I loved the characters and the banter and the deal to better their lives AND the spontaneous death of the bitch ass dad!! So good. Such fun
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
iamsammie27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Racism and Toxic relationship
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Medical trauma