3.6 AVERAGE

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idawgsbooks's review

5.0
emotional lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Diverse cast of characters: No
emotional 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: No

3.5 stars - a cute holiday rom com

reading_mermaid81's review

3.0

3.5 score. I agree with another review, that this was very similar to a Hallmark movie. The insta love was a little much, but I liked the characters. Very surface level romance with a little spice but not much.
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mindshrinker13's review

4.0

Festive, funny, and full of heart, this holiday rom-com delivers a delightful dose of escapism with a clever twist on the classic identity swap. Holly and Ivy’s friendship is the warm, beating heart of the story, grounding the chaos of honeymoon hijinks, surprise romances, and awkward run-ins with exes. The dual storyline keeps things lively, balancing snowy cabin coziness with tropical mishaps. While the plot stretches believability at times, the charm and chemistry more than make up for it. A feel-good, holiday treat perfect for fans of friendship-forward romance with a touch of holiday magic.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for this early copy!
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clarkm0lly's review

3.0
hopeful 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: No
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books_unraveling's review

4.0
lighthearted medium-paced

I wish I’d read this during Christmas— it would’ve been even more magical! ❄️✨ This was such a cutesy, feel-good story about two best friends each finding love in their own perfectly sweet ways. It’s cozy, heartwarming, and full of charm—like a Hallmark movie in book form. 💕 Minimal spice, but the love story is enough to make you swoon. Definitely one to curl up with and binge!

kaitlynsawyerj's review

4.0

“The Holiday meets The Unhoneymooners in this friends-swapping-places romance that has it all: mistletoe and make-outs, plus sun, sand, and swoon!”
This quote got me to read this. It was a super cute holiday read.

c_heyder's review

3.0

3.5 ⭐️.. cute read, reminded me of The Holiday.