Reviews

A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews

lvr_17's review

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

kzimm2024's review against another edition

5.0

If you are in the mood for a sweet, clean Victorian romance, this is perfect. I enjoyed the writing, the characters and the ending- it was just right.
I liked that Sophie was able to take another look at Ned and find out more of who he is, and the fact that she wanted more! Her sister was quite the piece of work though.

barizley's review

4.0

North & South but make it Christmas

ajreads2213's review against another edition

3.0

Quick read, was a sufficient distraction to get my mind off the world.

brianne_k's review

4.0

*4/5*

A short, sweet holiday romance.

vanita_c's review against another edition

5.0

This book is perfect for the holidays, especially for a person who loves North and South like me! It's a sweet, very well written story that warms the heart! Loved this!

caribheats's review

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

sarahlreadseverything's review

3.0

A sweet, Christmas-y story with definite North and South vibes. I think it suffered a little for the novella length, because it would have easily been a four stars for me if the central relationship was more well developed. As it was it felt a little insta-love-esque once they started talking to each other.

lauren_miller's review against another edition

challenging hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

I absolutely adored this! It was short but impeccably paced, well-characterized, and just the right amount of festive. The awkwardness between Sophie and Ned at the beginning was palpable, but by the end I was squealing in delight at just how deep their emotional connection and attraction to each other had grown. I was slightly annoyed by the resolution to the main issue (an Emily fan I am not), but the sleigh ride soothed (or should I say melted) my disappointment well enough. Ultimately, it was a happy ending I was happy to get behind. I need to read more from this author, I think!

amlibera's review

3.0

A solid late Victorian novella with a working class (now wealthy) hero and a upper class heroine with move issues. A nice slow burn between the two leads and some solid holiday stuff but it didn't come to life for me.