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alayna017's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read in 2022: I love this book again! I liked the relationship between the two main characters more this time, and I didn’t mind the lack of resets, it seemed like just enough this time. I still wish we could have seen the friendship between the younger brother, although that might have made me want them together instead!
First read in 2020: I’m a fan of Christina Lauren’s books, and this Christmas one didn’t disappoint! I love the Groundhog Day premise, but I wish there would have been a few more resets. I think it’s a fun way to get to know the characters and it wasn’t utilized as well as it could have been. I also think we probably could have used more background and character development of the younger brother. All in all, it was a cute romcom book to enjoy during the most wonderful time of year.
First read in 2020: I’m a fan of Christina Lauren’s books, and this Christmas one didn’t disappoint! I love the Groundhog Day premise, but I wish there would have been a few more resets. I think it’s a fun way to get to know the characters and it wasn’t utilized as well as it could have been. I also think we probably could have used more background and character development of the younger brother. All in all, it was a cute romcom book to enjoy during the most wonderful time of year.
evarano's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
In a Holidaze follows Mae, who’s spending her Christmas vacation like she has every year since birth, with her family friends, more family than friends, at their cottage. The book follows Mae through the vacation until something unexpected happens, an accident causes Mae to travel back in time, reliving the same holiday over, and over again. Mae has to deal with knowing what comes next, how to change it, fix it (and hopefully not send herself back again!), alongside dealing with her ever present crush on Andrew.
I liked this book! I had a lot of life happen while reading it so I read it over a long period of time which didn’t help. Mae was funny and likeable, the story is heartwarming and sweet. I loved the group of characters, they were more diverse and interesting than I usually find. The dynamics between the characters was awesome, I love that home feeling this book brought. However, I thought the time travel was super unnecessary. To me it really felt like a weird secondary part of the story, very present at first but then tapers off. I think this book would still be good without it. Also, I found some aspects too cheesy, especially the cringey nicknames the characters use for each other. It’s hard to believe Mae is 30, she presents as much younger. I did like the romance between her and Andrew and how it was thrown off and kept me wondering, but I wish this was expanded more. Just a tad more drama, and less silly reasons for why he’s upset. All in all, I do think this book could’ve been flushed out more, but, I really did enjoy it! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review!
In a Holidaze follows Mae, who’s spending her Christmas vacation like she has every year since birth, with her family friends, more family than friends, at their cottage. The book follows Mae through the vacation until something unexpected happens, an accident causes Mae to travel back in time, reliving the same holiday over, and over again. Mae has to deal with knowing what comes next, how to change it, fix it (and hopefully not send herself back again!), alongside dealing with her ever present crush on Andrew.
I liked this book! I had a lot of life happen while reading it so I read it over a long period of time which didn’t help. Mae was funny and likeable, the story is heartwarming and sweet. I loved the group of characters, they were more diverse and interesting than I usually find. The dynamics between the characters was awesome, I love that home feeling this book brought. However, I thought the time travel was super unnecessary. To me it really felt like a weird secondary part of the story, very present at first but then tapers off. I think this book would still be good without it. Also, I found some aspects too cheesy, especially the cringey nicknames the characters use for each other. It’s hard to believe Mae is 30, she presents as much younger. I did like the romance between her and Andrew and how it was thrown off and kept me wondering, but I wish this was expanded more. Just a tad more drama, and less silly reasons for why he’s upset. All in all, I do think this book could’ve been flushed out more, but, I really did enjoy it! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review!
goodreadswithgammy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
What a fun, light hearted quick read! Perfect for the holiday season! I love that the focus of the story was to do what makes you happy and not what you have always done. (Tradition) This book is terrific!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
priya_amrev's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Idk if I would’ve read this at any other time of the year
ourmelodyy's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It was good up until the end. The ending felt pretty harsh it felts like it came out of no where.
nicholle91's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute holiday romance! I love the concept of getting away from people pleasing and doing what you want because you want it, not because you think someone else will like you more.
litwithleigh's review against another edition
RTC. Does Christina or Lauren write the last half bc whoever it is, I wanna talk. Every Christina Lauren book I've read goes absolutely out of pocket in the second half. Also... Did Emily Henry get the inspo for Happy Place from this book?
MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL
MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL