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Holly Jolly July
by Lindsay Maple
slow-paced
📖 Bookish Thoughts
This one didn’t quite land for me. The pacing felt slow at times, which made it hard to stay engaged. The romance between them didn’t fully click for me. It felt a bit rushed, and I actually thought the MF side romance was more fleshed out.
I really liked Ellie. I loved her energy, optimism, and love for the holiday. But I struggled with Mariah. She felt more mean than grumpy, and didn’t connect with her for most of the book.
I really liked Ellie. I loved her energy, optimism, and love for the holiday. But I struggled with Mariah. She felt more mean than grumpy, and didn’t connect with her for most of the book.
I went in hoping for cozy grumpy-sunshine vibes and Hallmark-style warmth, but this didn’t quite deliver on that holiday charm. That said, I think there are readers who will enjoy the book.
🗓 Release Date: June 17, 2025
Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.