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ckreads28's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love the diversity in Mure growing and how they stand behind their own. I loved the friendship between Lorna and Flora. I loved the town as a whole wanting to show others love even though they originally fought change in the beginning in the series. The way the setting is set by the dogs of Mure was everything. I love the town brings the found family feel.
The emotions and feels were strong with this one. Even with the miscommunication tropes the more important themes stood out even more. I will always go to Jenny Colgan's books for the feel of cozy.
The emotions and feels were strong with this one. Even with the miscommunication tropes the more important themes stood out even more. I will always go to Jenny Colgan's books for the feel of cozy.
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Digital audiobook narrated by Sarah Barron
Originally published in the UK as An Island Christmas
From the book jacket: It’s a time for getting cozy in front of whisky-barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram and a treacle pudding with the people you love – unless, of course, you’ve accidentally gotten pregnant by your ex-boss and don’t know how to tell him…. Will Flora find the nerve to reveal the truth…? Meanwhile Saif, a doctor and refugee from war-torn Syria is trying to enjoy his first western Christmas with his sons on this remote island where he’s been granted asylum. … Travel to the beautiful northern edge of the world and join the welcoming community of Mure for a Highland Christmas you’ll never forget!
My reactions
There’s quite a lot going on in this book, #3 in the Mure series. I think I might have had an easier time of it had I read the first two books before tackling this one, as Colgan generally builds relationships over the course her series.
I do like the characters around which she builds her plot. Flora and Joel, Lorna and Saif, and the many residents of Mure who form a tight-knit community and are always ready to help out. Not every story line has the perfect HEA ending, but that’s true to life. It’s still a charming, story set against a holiday season that raises expectations and sometimes sees our dreams come true.
Sarah Barron does a fine job of narrating the audiobook. There are many characters to voice and she has the skills to pull it off.
Originally published in the UK as An Island Christmas
From the book jacket: It’s a time for getting cozy in front of whisky-barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram and a treacle pudding with the people you love – unless, of course, you’ve accidentally gotten pregnant by your ex-boss and don’t know how to tell him…. Will Flora find the nerve to reveal the truth…? Meanwhile Saif, a doctor and refugee from war-torn Syria is trying to enjoy his first western Christmas with his sons on this remote island where he’s been granted asylum. … Travel to the beautiful northern edge of the world and join the welcoming community of Mure for a Highland Christmas you’ll never forget!
My reactions
There’s quite a lot going on in this book, #3 in the Mure series. I think I might have had an easier time of it had I read the first two books before tackling this one, as Colgan generally builds relationships over the course her series.
I do like the characters around which she builds her plot. Flora and Joel, Lorna and Saif, and the many residents of Mure who form a tight-knit community and are always ready to help out. Not every story line has the perfect HEA ending, but that’s true to life. It’s still a charming, story set against a holiday season that raises expectations and sometimes sees our dreams come true.
Sarah Barron does a fine job of narrating the audiobook. There are many characters to voice and she has the skills to pull it off.
annsophieo's review against another edition
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
oliviagold's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
hannajacobson's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lamom77's review against another edition
5.0
What a great book to kick off the holidays! Loved visiting Mure and all the characters from Cafe by the Sea. So good! I accidently skipped over Endless Beach, but that was okay, the book did a good job catching me up. Hoping for more in this storyline.