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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Ooh, this was cute! It was such a light read with fun holiday charm, reminiscent of the rom-com The Holiday movie. Holly is jilted just days before her holiday wedding and in turn convinces her best friend, Ivy, to go solo on what was to be her honeymoon trip. Holly, in turn, vacations in the mountains of Ivy’s secluded cabin. Each woman unexpectedly finds the perfect man for them in the most heartwarming, sweetest of ways. I adored this closed-door romance where true friendship and loyalty also plays a major part in the plot.
Thanks to the author and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons for the electronic copy.
Thanks to the author and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons for the electronic copy.
Julia McKay. Holly and Ivy holiday switch after Holly is left at the alter. Overall 5.5/10. Spice 2/10
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Initially, the narration style was challenging for me, but I adjusted. A lot of the story was the writer telling rather than showing and there were info dumps throughout that felt awkward and rushed the story along too quickly.
The premise was promising, and I enjoyed the female friendship aspect of the story. That being said, both romantic relationships between Holly & Aiden and Ivy & Oliver developed too quickly and lacked depth.
Additionally, there were some inconsistencies in time zones between chapters that were difficult to overlook.
I really wish this was twice as long to give the story time to unfold. It just wasn't long enough for the author to accomplish what she wanted to.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
This holiday romance was a cute palate cleanser after a series of emotionally heavy novels. I enjoyed getting to know the 2 central characters, best friends Holly and Ivy. I liked the respective locations where they took their separate 2 week “honeymoons” - the Hudson Valley and Kauai. I also enjoyed their conveniently placed single, handsome, and successful soulmates in those locations. Admittedly the reader does need to suspend disbelief and put aside some unnecessary drama at times. But overall this book was fast paced and predictable, in a sweet way. 3/5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cheesy, as expected, but it’s the time of year for cheesy Christmas movies and books.