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mnstucki's review against another edition
3.0
This was so cute! I binge-listened to it over the course of just a couple of days as part of my effort to read as many of the 2023 Youth Media Award books as possible this year. This was a "silver" book (otherwise known as an Honor book) in the Young Adult category of the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
And also, I didn't realize until searching for it here on goodreads that this is actually the second book in a series, and there will be a third book coming out next year. BRB; gotta go add some things to my TBR.
And also, I didn't realize until searching for it here on goodreads that this is actually the second book in a series, and there will be a third book coming out next year. BRB; gotta go add some things to my TBR.
ashes_book_cave's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
krivas91's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Definitely felt longer than it needed to be and the usefulness of the middles’ play to the plot felt questionable, but it was mostly cute. I enjoyed the Nantucket winter setting, as well as the big love for big family and cousins that are like great friends 💗
Also, you don’t have to have read the first “Golden Doors” book to read this one, but as someone who did not, it still felt a little awkward or ? at times when there were clearly details from the first book being referred to.
Also, you don’t have to have read the first “Golden Doors” book to read this one, but as someone who did not, it still felt a little awkward or ? at times when there were clearly details from the first book being referred to.
maggieleeanne's review against another edition
funny
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
3.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
This was a charming YA holiday romance that takes place over Hanukkah on Nantucket Island. I REALLY enjoyed The summer of lost letters by this same author and there are some cameos from the MCs in that book found here. In this story we get to know 16 year old Shira as she gets stranded with her childhood crush, Tyler, at her family estate on the island for a few days. Tyler is a consumate flirt and Shira enlists his help to teach her how to flirt with her new crush Isaac. Lots of forced proximity, awkward teen moments and sweet gestures with a bit of a historical mystery thrown in (which I enjoyed a lot and was similar to the style of the author's last book). Recommended for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and great on audio. Much thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary audio copy in exchange for my honest review!
This was a charming YA holiday romance that takes place over Hanukkah on Nantucket Island. I REALLY enjoyed The summer of lost letters by this same author and there are some cameos from the MCs in that book found here. In this story we get to know 16 year old Shira as she gets stranded with her childhood crush, Tyler, at her family estate on the island for a few days. Tyler is a consumate flirt and Shira enlists his help to teach her how to flirt with her new crush Isaac. Lots of forced proximity, awkward teen moments and sweet gestures with a bit of a historical mystery thrown in (which I enjoyed a lot and was similar to the style of the author's last book). Recommended for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and great on audio. Much thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary audio copy in exchange for my honest review!
curlyheadedone's review
emotional
informative
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
3.0
This book was very cute! I liked the main characters Shira and Tyler. Shira’s family/extended family reminded me a lot of family dynamic in 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston. I also liked how there was a little bit of history woven into the story.
It did take me a little bit to get into the story and personally I think it dragged a bit in the middle. I also didn’t know when I started reading this that it was the 2nd book in a series. I don’t think you need to read the first book but it would have helped a little with the back story. But overall it was a cute read!
Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the digital copy!
I received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Eight nights of flirting with your former crush and current enemy. What could go wrong?
goldenpath69's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25