Reviews

Christmas On Nutcracker Court by Judy Duarte

scoutmomskf's review

4.0

Good book. I liked the main characters of Carly and Max. Carly is a single mom who is doing her best to provide for her two sons, but she just can't seem to catch a break. When she has another confrontation with Max over her boys and his dog she's not sure what to do. I love the way that she stands up to Max when she thinks her boys are in danger. I also like the way that she's able to make amends when she needs to. Max has taken a leave of absence from his job in order to work on his book. It isn't going very well right now and he hasn't been able to figure out why. I like the way that he works out a trade with Carly where she helps him by reading the book, and he helps her with her sons. This gives them a chance to get to know each other and see where their friendship might go. Both of them also are struggling to find their Christmas spirit. There is also a pretty good cast of secondary characters, all of whom are having their own holiday challenges. Carlos and Rosa are over committed on the volunteering front, not taking the time to enjoy the season. Susan is a widow who would like to marry again, but doesn't seem to have the social skills to make the best of herself. Lynette grew up poor and with low self esteem, but married well. Now she's a widow too, but still thinks poorly of herself and worries about material things. They are joined by Maggie, a woman who is house-sitting for a friend. Maggie sees the best in people and is able to make people see what the holiday season should be about.

aturtlesnestbookreviews's review

3.0

A festive Christmas story that shows no matter how hard things are and you feel as no one is hearing your prayers , a little faith and love go along way. It reminds us that Christmas is about forgiveness and giving and helping others, especially those in need.

hansonkali's review

3.0

I think I went into this book with too high of expectations. Expectations that went down really fast as soon as I started reading.

All the characters except Carly and her sons were unlikable until the very end of the story and even then their past thoughts and actions were still hard to make me like them for the changes they were trying to make.

Not to mention it was never really explained who Maggie was even if there was hinting at it. I would have liked more of an explanation on her and how she knew some of the things she did.