teacupsandtropes's review
3.0
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
If you're looking for a short Christmassy read, look no further! The name of this book instantly captured my attention and I couldn't wait to dive in. Felix was such a likeable character and I mean, I cannot resist an "only one bed" trope.
I did read this as a stand-alone, however, I think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the other Little Village stories. There are a lot of characters here, all with their own unique histories, and I do feel as though I was missing something by picking this one up before reading the others.
Nevertheless, I definitely recommend this one and will likely reread it each year when the snow first falls. Also, it takes place in Canada. That's an instant checkmark for me!
If you're looking for a short Christmassy read, look no further! The name of this book instantly captured my attention and I couldn't wait to dive in. Felix was such a likeable character and I mean, I cannot resist an "only one bed" trope.
I did read this as a stand-alone, however, I think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the other Little Village stories. There are a lot of characters here, all with their own unique histories, and I do feel as though I was missing something by picking this one up before reading the others.
Nevertheless, I definitely recommend this one and will likely reread it each year when the snow first falls. Also, it takes place in Canada. That's an instant checkmark for me!
heymama_755's review
3.0
So I was completely unaware that this was part of a series! While I generally enjoyed the story, I felt like there were A LOT of blanks I couldn’t fill in due to not having read the other books. I thought Felix and Kevin were sweet, and I LOVED the focus of Felix’s relationship with Danya, but I desperately wanted more. I found it super strange that the MCs relationship went from nothing to everything just because of a suggestion. As I said, I found the story cute, but it just felt lacking overall..
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books. All opinions are my own.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books. All opinions are my own.
netslummer's review
5.0
Felix Navidad is the latest entry in a series of connected novellas set in Ottawa where each entry focuses on different people in a friend group finding their someone and an HEA. Felix is the last member of this group to find his person. A homecare nurse who has sort of given up and focusing hard on work until one of his patients, turned friend, Danya starts to feed him words of wisdom about being a bit selfish once in a while and the importance of being happy. Oh. And he gives him his nickname of Navidad (because the Christmas song, you see..).
The story is told in two timelines: present day in the days before and during Christmas, and various months in the year leading up to this point. The timelines alternate each chapter throughout and are labeled to avoid confusion. The past timelines are visits with Danya and present day is Felix's friend Ru's wedding and the days after, which Felix is planning to spend in Hawai'i on vacation.
At Ru's wedding he spots the handsome Kevin, an ex-boyfriend of Ru with whom he has a bit of a moment which is cut short by the tenacity of another single guy. The next day, surprise surprise, all the flights out are cancelled so Felix can't get to his Hawai'i trip....and conveniently Kevin can't get home for Christmas to Oneida. Felix, being the generous man he is, offers to take Kevin with him as he rushes to Toronto to catch the last flight out to get him to Hawai'i....unfortunately they are both stranded in an ice storm....luckily they find a cozy cabin rental. With one bed (and a couch) an cozy fires and intimate chats.
Gosh this book was really cute. Normally holiday romance isn't my THING but this one certainly was. Maybe I'm a bit less of a Grinch than I thought. I'm eagerly seeking out the rest of the books in this novella line. I don't mind that I've been "spoiled" on the relationships that formed in the former entries to the series. Its never much of a shock in a romance book anyway. I think some people reading this one first might be bummed by some of the references from prior entries but it didn't really bother me when they weren't fully explained. All-in-all I definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants a really sweet quick holiday romance reasd.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books Inc for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story is told in two timelines: present day in the days before and during Christmas, and various months in the year leading up to this point. The timelines alternate each chapter throughout and are labeled to avoid confusion. The past timelines are visits with Danya and present day is Felix's friend Ru's wedding and the days after, which Felix is planning to spend in Hawai'i on vacation.
At Ru's wedding he spots the handsome Kevin, an ex-boyfriend of Ru with whom he has a bit of a moment which is cut short by the tenacity of another single guy. The next day, surprise surprise, all the flights out are cancelled so Felix can't get to his Hawai'i trip....and conveniently Kevin can't get home for Christmas to Oneida. Felix, being the generous man he is, offers to take Kevin with him as he rushes to Toronto to catch the last flight out to get him to Hawai'i....unfortunately they are both stranded in an ice storm....luckily they find a cozy cabin rental. With one bed (and a couch) an cozy fires and intimate chats.
Gosh this book was really cute. Normally holiday romance isn't my THING but this one certainly was. Maybe I'm a bit less of a Grinch than I thought. I'm eagerly seeking out the rest of the books in this novella line. I don't mind that I've been "spoiled" on the relationships that formed in the former entries to the series. Its never much of a shock in a romance book anyway. I think some people reading this one first might be bummed by some of the references from prior entries but it didn't really bother me when they weren't fully explained. All-in-all I definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants a really sweet quick holiday romance reasd.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books Inc for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
terriaminute's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
This is a charming story. Usually the past/present alternating structure annoys me, but not here. No, all the characters were interesting and entertaining, and the way the threads came together at the end was lovely. I'm impressed. It's a fairly quiet story, but satisfying.
akaanshaa's review
4.0
I love cute holiday gay love stories in form of novella which means nothing more than two people just getting through dumb but adorable christmas traditions or making new ones.
whatjanereads's review
5.0
Actual rating: 4,5
Rep: MC with RLS
I loved every single book in this series so far and I’m glad we got another one for this holiday season!
It was the perfect first read of December and I absolutely loved it.
Felix is a nurse practitioner, working with mostly elder queer patients. I loved how this switched from the past to the future, with his old drag queen client Danya giving Felix life advice and Felix taking it into action.
Felix is an absolute sweetheart and I loved the „road trip, snowed in, only one bed“ situation with a little twist in this a lot!!!
For me the ending was a little too rushed, I would have loved to know how Felixes friends reacted to them being together and how they handled their long distance relationship.
But altogether I really loved this, they were super cute together and the ice scene made me laugh out loud.
Rep: MC with RLS
I loved every single book in this series so far and I’m glad we got another one for this holiday season!
It was the perfect first read of December and I absolutely loved it.
Felix is a nurse practitioner, working with mostly elder queer patients. I loved how this switched from the past to the future, with his old drag queen client Danya giving Felix life advice and Felix taking it into action.
Felix is an absolute sweetheart and I loved the „road trip, snowed in, only one bed“ situation with a little twist in this a lot!!!
For me the ending was a little too rushed, I would have loved to know how Felixes friends reacted to them being together and how they handled their long distance relationship.
But altogether I really loved this, they were super cute together and the ice scene made me laugh out loud.
daniireads's review
4.0
Tropes:
- small town romance
- forced proximity
With no family and no partner, Felix is dedicated to his job as a nurse practitioner, but thanks to an elderly client turned friend, Felix decides to find some adventure and books a week long stay in Hawaii over the Christmas holiday. The only thing in his way? Attending his friend's wedding, alone.
At the reception a handsome bearded stranger catches his eye, and when he finally gets up the courage to ask him to dance someone beats him to it and monopolizes his time. Cutting his losses, Felix hopes to find an equally handsome distraction in Hawaii, but the universe appears to be against him because incoming winter weather has cancelled all flights for the next few days.
Holiday plans foiled, he runs into the similarly stranded stranger from the wedding. The pair attempt to drive to another airport to catch flights, but get caught in the storm which strands them at a cozy set of cabins. Forced to spend time together, Felix and Kevin spend the next few days getting to know each other, and in Felix's case avoiding temptation.
Ahhh, Felix Navidad was such a sweet and cozy holiday romance, and I loved watching Felix and Kevin grow closer and learning about their unexpected connection. This was just so adorable
- small town romance
- forced proximity
With no family and no partner, Felix is dedicated to his job as a nurse practitioner, but thanks to an elderly client turned friend, Felix decides to find some adventure and books a week long stay in Hawaii over the Christmas holiday. The only thing in his way? Attending his friend's wedding, alone.
At the reception a handsome bearded stranger catches his eye, and when he finally gets up the courage to ask him to dance someone beats him to it and monopolizes his time. Cutting his losses, Felix hopes to find an equally handsome distraction in Hawaii, but the universe appears to be against him because incoming winter weather has cancelled all flights for the next few days.
Holiday plans foiled, he runs into the similarly stranded stranger from the wedding. The pair attempt to drive to another airport to catch flights, but get caught in the storm which strands them at a cozy set of cabins. Forced to spend time together, Felix and Kevin spend the next few days getting to know each other, and in Felix's case avoiding temptation.
Ahhh, Felix Navidad was such a sweet and cozy holiday romance, and I loved watching Felix and Kevin grow closer and learning about their unexpected connection. This was just so adorable
melissa_rose_89's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley!
This was a such a cute, sweet Christmas romance novella. I loved Felix’s professional relationship turned friendship with Danya. I loved how everything came together with Felix and Kevin and Danya’s role in it. I just wish this novella was a longer novel!
I think I need to read more by Nathan so I can learn about this April Fool’s prank!
This was a such a cute, sweet Christmas romance novella. I loved Felix’s professional relationship turned friendship with Danya. I loved how everything came together with Felix and Kevin and Danya’s role in it. I just wish this novella was a longer novel!
I think I need to read more by Nathan so I can learn about this April Fool’s prank!