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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
Delightful! Funny, steamy, tongue in cheek. Another great one from Jenny Holiday!
emotional
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
lighthearted
medium-paced
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
If you like Hallmark movies and romance novels, you'll probably really enjoy this. Some things seemed rushed and some characters had emotional breakthroughs seemingly out of nowhere, but they do in Hallmark movies too, because Christmas spirit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Did I read this book after I read Duke, Actually? Yes, yes I did. Did it make a difference? Not really. They were both excellent. All of the characters were wonderful and enjoyable and loveable, it was a pleasure to have 2 books full of them. While this was an extremely predictable book (hello romance readers, when isn't it?), the story was simply excellent and captivating enough to keep readers fully invested in the characters and their journey. Plus, who didn't just LOVE Leo and Gabby? Be sure to grab a cool beverage to drink while reading this one because the steam was DAMN FINE. Classy, not cheesy, delicious without being cringe - it was bang on.
Thank you to Avon Books for gifting me a copy of A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday.
Holiday reads, do you enjoy them? I have to admit that I have never enjoyed them — just like I’ve not been a huge fan of the Hallmark holiday movies either. Just too much cheese. But, this year, something clicked and I have LOVED reading holiday books. I think that my brain is just happy to have something with some predictability and comfort. Because isn’t that the basis for these books - you know that two people (either strangers or friends) are going to fall in love, there will be an obstacle and then everything will work out just like a fairy tale. That predictability helps me sleep at night.
Combine a holiday read and royalty, I’m set! I’m all for that will they, won’t they - oh they are finally going to kiss moment.
But, a Princess for Christmas had the will they, won’t they — oh, they are finally going to kiss moment. But, no, wait, they are going to do WAY more than a kiss. Oh my god, my eyes! As I read this feel-good holiday book, I could feel my cheeks turning red because good grief did this book have a lot of steam.
Overall, it was a fun story that allowed me a few minutes of escape from my life, but it didn’t leave me with that overall holiday cheer. Don’t get me wrong, it was a sweet story, and I got a kick out of all the characters, but it just didn’t feel me with all that holiday happiness. I gave it 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 on Goodreads). However, I will say that if Jenny Holiday were to write a sequel to this book, I would read it.
I recommend this if you enjoy a Hallmark holiday movie that airs on the HBO channel. It’s full of laughable moments, some royal fun, A LOT of steam, and predictability. My favorite characters were Gabby and Mr. Benz.
A Princess for Christmas was published in October and is available to order now.
Holiday reads, do you enjoy them? I have to admit that I have never enjoyed them — just like I’ve not been a huge fan of the Hallmark holiday movies either. Just too much cheese. But, this year, something clicked and I have LOVED reading holiday books. I think that my brain is just happy to have something with some predictability and comfort. Because isn’t that the basis for these books - you know that two people (either strangers or friends) are going to fall in love, there will be an obstacle and then everything will work out just like a fairy tale. That predictability helps me sleep at night.
Combine a holiday read and royalty, I’m set! I’m all for that will they, won’t they - oh they are finally going to kiss moment.
But, a Princess for Christmas had the will they, won’t they — oh, they are finally going to kiss moment. But, no, wait, they are going to do WAY more than a kiss. Oh my god, my eyes! As I read this feel-good holiday book, I could feel my cheeks turning red because good grief did this book have a lot of steam.
Overall, it was a fun story that allowed me a few minutes of escape from my life, but it didn’t leave me with that overall holiday cheer. Don’t get me wrong, it was a sweet story, and I got a kick out of all the characters, but it just didn’t feel me with all that holiday happiness. I gave it 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 on Goodreads). However, I will say that if Jenny Holiday were to write a sequel to this book, I would read it.
I recommend this if you enjoy a Hallmark holiday movie that airs on the HBO channel. It’s full of laughable moments, some royal fun, A LOT of steam, and predictability. My favorite characters were Gabby and Mr. Benz.
A Princess for Christmas was published in October and is available to order now.
A fun read that felt like a Hallmark movie, but with some steamy scenes. It was cheesy and fun.
THIS IS TOTALLY A HALLMARK MOVIE THAT FUCKS WHICH IS WHAT MADE IT SO DELIGHTFUL EVERY TIME THERE WAS A META REFERENCE TO IT BEING A HALLMARK MOVIE THAT FUCKS