A review by offmyredcarpet
A Holly Jolly Mess by C.M. Nascosta

emotional funny
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

A holiday themed novella with characters from the Cambric Creek world in a Love Actually style collection of encounters. 

This is not unfamiliar territory for Patreon supporters but it will be new for those who aren’t. It was a delight to read my favorite short again featuring Tris Tatterswain, a satyr and gossip columnist in Cambric Creek, and a down on her luck cookie baker pining over the loss of her dream business at the hands of her unscrupulous ex. It’s fun to watch stories collide and strings get pulled to the benefit of all. 

Nascosta never fails to delight with her particular brand of wholesome, romantic spice and academic smut.