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franticfreya's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, and Homophobia
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Death, and Infidelity
gemin1reader's review against another edition
4.25
I really liked this! A fun Christmas Groundhog Day story with lots of family drama and sweet, touching moments. Wish there had been a smidge more focus on the romance, but it was great!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Homophobia and Grief
headinthepages's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, and Alcohol
amberinpieces's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Alcohol
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Excrement, Death, Death of parent, and Sexism
oceanwriter's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Full disclosure: This is not a genre I typically read nor is this a book I would pick up on my own. I was generously gifted an ARC copy and have decided to be fair to the situation, I need to keep my rating somewhere in the middle.
In this Groundhog Day-esque romance (though it focuses more on family), Gwen seeks Christmas with her family to pull her out of her funk. With both her professional and personal lives in shambles, she longs for something stable. But what happens when she gets stuck in a Christmas loop?
As I already mentioned, stories like this are not my cup of tea. I didn't latch on to any of the characters and I found the plot cliche as anything. However, that is the point. For people who enjoy quirky romances, this is going to be an enjoyable read. As someone who leans more toward psychological thrillers and introspective literary fiction, I was bored. I did enjoy bits and pieces of the family drama, though. I was glad that was the prominent plot over the romance.
I can't stress enough that I'm not a fair judge in this instance. Please take my review with a grain of salt if you think this is a book you would enjoy.
A huge thanks to HarperCollins/Harper360 for sending me a lovely surprise package containing this ARC!
In this Groundhog Day-esque romance (though it focuses more on family), Gwen seeks Christmas with her family to pull her out of her funk. With both her professional and personal lives in shambles, she longs for something stable. But what happens when she gets stuck in a Christmas loop?
As I already mentioned, stories like this are not my cup of tea. I didn't latch on to any of the characters and I found the plot cliche as anything. However, that is the point. For people who enjoy quirky romances, this is going to be an enjoyable read. As someone who leans more toward psychological thrillers and introspective literary fiction, I was bored. I did enjoy bits and pieces of the family drama, though. I was glad that was the prominent plot over the romance.
I can't stress enough that I'm not a fair judge in this instance. Please take my review with a grain of salt if you think this is a book you would enjoy.
A huge thanks to HarperCollins/Harper360 for sending me a lovely surprise package containing this ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief
art_books_chemistry's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
I've figured out if I'm reading a romcom that I want the spicy level to be minimal. More comedy and please for the love of girls' night, I don't want it to take itself seriously. Lindsey Kelk manages this perfectly!
I have to admit now, since it was a multi-reference thing in this book, that I have never actually watched Groundhog Day. But I did watch the 90s TV movie "Christmas Every Day" so I'm well aware of the concept. Yes, this was not a "new" storyline; it has been done many times before. With that being said, I laughed actually OUT LOUD so many times while reading this. It was my bathroom read-a-page-in-the-stall book for a while and I'm sure I have coworkers that look at me funny now. Some of the ways her day restarted absolutely KILLED me. hehe IYKYK
I absolutely loved how this wasn't just a "find love" romcom. This was a broken woman finding herself while reconnecting with her family and maybe finding a little love along the way. Unlike the Hallmark Christmas movies, it didn't feel "too" perfect. The Bakers felt like a real family with real problems and real neighbors. Also be prepared for 90s/00s references sprinkled everywhere! Gwen is about my age and made the same type of ones I make regularly and I loved all of them.
If you like any romcoms I highly suggest picking this one up!
I have to admit now, since it was a multi-reference thing in this book, that I have never actually watched Groundhog Day. But I did watch the 90s TV movie "Christmas Every Day" so I'm well aware of the concept. Yes, this was not a "new" storyline; it has been done many times before. With that being said, I laughed actually OUT LOUD so many times while reading this. It was my bathroom read-a-page-in-the-stall book for a while and I'm sure I have coworkers that look at me funny now. Some of the ways her day restarted absolutely KILLED me. hehe IYKYK
I absolutely loved how this wasn't just a "find love" romcom. This was a broken woman finding herself while reconnecting with her family and maybe finding a little love along the way. Unlike the Hallmark Christmas movies, it didn't feel "too" perfect. The Bakers felt like a real family with real problems and real neighbors. Also be prepared for 90s/00s references sprinkled everywhere! Gwen is about my age and made the same type of ones I make regularly and I loved all of them.
If you like any romcoms I highly suggest picking this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexism and Abandonment
Minor: Grief, Sexual content, and Death of parent
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