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elizelizeliz's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up.
This did what i could hope for with a novella--pleasant setting, some character growth (not much--see again, it's a novella), charming side characters, enjoyable activities. The parents putting on a fake sugar rush competition about gingerbread houses was perfect! Loved their weirdo energy! It's not overly memorable, but i had a nice time while listening. It's well narrated!
This did what i could hope for with a novella--pleasant setting, some character growth (not much--see again, it's a novella), charming side characters, enjoyable activities. The parents putting on a fake sugar rush competition about gingerbread houses was perfect! Loved their weirdo energy! It's not overly memorable, but i had a nice time while listening. It's well narrated!
onlyonebookshelf's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pn_hinton's review
5.0
Okay I really loved this one. Tom was the perfect kind of hero for me; stoic exterior with multiple sexy layers underneath. I also appreciated how overall POLITE he was because that is something we don't see a lot off in romance. Which isn't to say all others are impolite but it was more noticeable here.
Plus the banter between him and Julie was *chef's kiss*. This will definitely go into my regular holiday reading rotation.
Plus the banter between him and Julie was *chef's kiss*. This will definitely go into my regular holiday reading rotation.
heydebigale's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
This book is a perfect hilarious holiday romance!
Julie & Tom go on a hilariously bad blind date but Julie keeps up the ruse that she has a boyfriend to her family.
When Christmas roles around Julie asks Tom to pretend to be her boyfriend when she visits family and he agrees.
Notes: takes place in Toronto, Canada. Tom and Julie are both East Asian Canadians.
Julie & Tom go on a hilariously bad blind date but Julie keeps up the ruse that she has a boyfriend to her family.
When Christmas roles around Julie asks Tom to pretend to be her boyfriend when she visits family and he agrees.
Notes: takes place in Toronto, Canada. Tom and Julie are both East Asian Canadians.
whatcaitreads's review
emotional
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
4.0
araleith's review against another edition
5.0
Jackie Lau writes books that are like cozy cups of hot chocolate. Seriously.
noellelala's review
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
ebgracie77's review
4.0
This was freaking adorable. Apparently, I love a fake relationship trope. Add in some Christmas fun, only one bed trope, a gingerbread house competition, and family time… it was a delight!
anabelsbrother's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I couldn't stop giggling at Tony and Julie's horrendous first date--oh my god I would've made an excuse to leave within the first 15 minutes.
But all is well in the end, obviously. LOVE the Tam family and their Christmas challenges.
E-ARC is received thanks to the wonderful author.
I couldn't stop giggling at Tony and Julie's horrendous first date--oh my god I would've made an excuse to leave within the first 15 minutes.
But all is well in the end, obviously. LOVE the Tam family and their Christmas challenges.
E-ARC is received thanks to the wonderful author.
cgbart's review
5.0
holiday stories and Jackie Lau just go together in my mind--I think because the... first one? I read of hers? Is one of her holiday novellas. No exception here--delightful Christmas novella, 10/10 would recommend.