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peachrose8515's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
abass0630's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dravenangel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
abloco_1997's review
funny
mysterious
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
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
5.0
Steffanie Holmes is amazing. I declare it here and now officially. If you can make a Christmas novella one of the best books, along with the other books in this series, I read lately, you're amazingly talented and good at what you do. It's a fact. Novella's are meant to be amusing, a little heartwarming, a treat for the fans. They are not supposed to make me cry because they're so well done and so well written.
The novella actually follows the same formula as all the other books in the series. There is some character growth, there are some emotional and very touching moments and there is this giant mystery that needs to be solved. I think this was the first one where I knew quite early on who might have done it, but that made it all the more enjoyable. Especially because this time the mystery wasn't a murder, but something way more innocent.
But, the mystery was not what this book was about. In a way the mystery of the stolen tree and presents was nothing but a backbone for the true story, the story of Heathcliff and Christmas and his trouble to sometimes express his emotions, the story if Mina and her head and heart, not always agreeing, and the story of Quoth, slowly finding his own place and worth in this world.
The development of the characters was so amazingly well done, that at some moment I was laughing and crying at the same time. This book touched something in me, even though it's May and even though the Christmas cheer is far away. This was so heartwarming and touching and lovely. Damn, what am I gonna do with my life once I finish this series?????
The novella actually follows the same formula as all the other books in the series. There is some character growth, there are some emotional and very touching moments and there is this giant mystery that needs to be solved. I think this was the first one where I knew quite early on who might have done it, but that made it all the more enjoyable. Especially because this time the mystery wasn't a murder, but something way more innocent.
But, the mystery was not what this book was about. In a way the mystery of the stolen tree and presents was nothing but a backbone for the true story, the story of Heathcliff and Christmas and his trouble to sometimes express his emotions, the story if Mina and her head and heart, not always agreeing, and the story of Quoth, slowly finding his own place and worth in this world.
The development of the characters was so amazingly well done, that at some moment I was laughing and crying at the same time. This book touched something in me, even though it's May and even though the Christmas cheer is far away. This was so heartwarming and touching and lovely. Damn, what am I gonna do with my life once I finish this series?????
jje121579's review against another edition
4.0
I love these funny quirky mysteries. This holiday novella brings us back to the most fun bookstore in story land. Grouchy grumpy Heathcliff hates Christmas, especially the giant charity tree Mina and Quoth put in the store. Not to mention all of the people bringing donations. Christmas is stressing Mina out, when Heathcliff is accused of stealing the tree and donations she has to prove he’s innocent. In the mean time the complicated relationship of Mina, Morrie, Heathcliff, and Quoth expands and solidifies. This twisty character driven story is a cool afternoon read.
princessbilbo's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Yeah, this was cute, but that's about it.
greek_myth5's review against another edition
5.0
And aMerry Christmas to all...
Loved this but then again I didn't expect to feel anything less. Morrie, Quoth, Heathcliff and Mina always bring a silly, stupid smile to my face. I love these characters, I love their relationship with one another and I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment!
Loved this but then again I didn't expect to feel anything less. Morrie, Quoth, Heathcliff and Mina always bring a silly, stupid smile to my face. I love these characters, I love their relationship with one another and I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment!
cauldronblade209's review against another edition
4.0
After three books that had murder, I liked the change up to a different mystery it broke up the repetition of the plots.