3.56 AVERAGE

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Cute little christmas story. My favorite part was the characters and the complexities of their lives made this an easy, quick read.

Aside from the many uses of "beautiful" (83), "amazing" (58), and "darling" (31) descriptors, this was a nice little feel-good book to read at Christmas time.

I listened to the audiobook and I'm glad I did because the reader, Eilidh Beaton was fantastic. I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much in print.

The main character Carmen, reminds me of Becka Garvey from the show Bad Sisters.
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes

3.5⭐️
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I’ve tried to read this twice. I usually enjoy Jenny Colgan books. I am disappointed with this one every time. The arguing and contention isn’t my idea of a cozy book.