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Merry in Moose Falls by Emily Silver

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

5.0

First, let me say, the chapter titles are super funny. And this cover art? It's perfection & means even more once you've read the story.😍 Speaking of the story, this one is a perfect blend of cozy, small town, Christmas & romance. But when the spice hits...🫠 whew...😮‍💨 dayum! Plus, Emily describes a drink, the Naughty But Nice cocktail, blending whiskey with orange & cranberry juice & ginger that sounds amazing! I think I'm gonna give it a try this season. I'm not normally a whiskey girlie, but I've officially been influenced.🥃

“If you interrupt me while I’m listening to my trees, I’m sending you home.”
Brooks laughs. “Okay. No talking while you’re listening to the trees.”
“And no rolling your eyes at me if it’s taking too long or asking when we’re leaving.”
“Check and check.” Brooks makes two check marks in the air. “I’ll follow you around like a little puppy and tell Hunter when we’re ready.”

Something I always do when reading a book is to read the entire acknowledgments & thank yous from the author. In this book, Emily gives us a peek behind the curtain with this book's inspiration. Honestly, I kinda want to spend a day with Emily & her friend because they sound like fun, haha. When you read this book, take a look at the story behind this story... it's great.

“What meaning does a half-naked mermaid have?” Brooks laughs.
“Merman,” I correct, poking him in the muscular abs. “You just wish your abs were as good-looking as this.”
Brooks pulls his hoodie up, flashing me his stomach.
Fuck. Me. I should not have started this. How does Brooks not know the way he has me drooling over him?
“I think they are.”

This is peak Emily Silver right here: a cozy & cute story, with characters that make you swoon, a fur baby to steal the show & a romance guaranteed to warm your heart. It’s basically everything you want & need in a holiday romance! Plus, Emily has given us a world that’s open & accepting of queer men, which is refreshing & feels like a warm hug. This book is filled with nothing but love, understanding, compassion, spicy spice, laugh-out-loud comedy & TONS of holiday vibes guaranteed to leave you clutching your heart, kicking your feet & maybe even decorating your own rainbow merman ornament while wearing a homemade “ugly” sweater. So, can we all live in Moose Falls now, please? Because I am totally ready to find a tree that speaks to me from the Naughty Pine Tree Farm & get my holiday season started in proper style!

"... I love you, Charlie. More than I ever thought possible. I never knew this was a kind of love that I could have. It shocks me every day that you chose me. That you love me and that I, for some lucky reason, get to love you back.”
“I think I’m the lucky one...”
 
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