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3.76 AVERAGE

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoyed the sisterhood and found family aspect, especially the family lore of this one. But some of the characters’ personalities were just too far fetched.
hopeful inspiring 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: No

I have made it a tradition for the past few years to read a Jenny Bayliss book to kick off my holiday season and it just starts my December off with so much warmth and joy! This book somehow made me fall even more in love with her work. This story of sisterhood and community was so beautiful. The characters are captivating and I was completely transported to Rowan Thorpe. There are romances and love rekindling, but I really liked that the focus was on the plethora of relationships that can exist when you are open to them.

4.5
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

The audio version is fantastic. Loved this for a winter solstice/Christmas read, Jenny Bayliss is such a gem!

Maybe a 4.5. I really loved this story. Such a fun and heartwarming Christmas story.
hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes