A review by bookish_afrolatina
Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book! Saving a local bookstore is very Christmasy but saving a Black-owned bookshop as the son who inherits that legacy is even better. The main characters have strong relationships with their families but make a few mistakes that are pretty typical for teens. I loved their familial lives. 

Ariel’s struggle with emotional eating was incredibly relatable and handled with care. It wasn’t the main focus though.


Since this book takes place in London and I’m American, I was confused when the MCs kept mentioning college but were still 17 years old. That’s just one of those societal differences that I like learning about through books!

Anyway, this was a very sweet YA Romance with a little bit of sexual content. 

I recommend it and plan to read more by this author this year.


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