readwithfallon 's review for:

The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy

5.0

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What a JOY this book was to read. Callie and Marco were such fun characters. Callie felt very relatable and I found myself rooting for her from start to finish as she worked through here feelings of grief of the relationship she thought was forever, and truly found herself for the first time in her adult life–such great character development all around, especially for a fluffy feel good holiday book. Marco was a gem from the beginning. I loved how they both brought out the best in each other. The focus on honesty, family, friendship and real mutual love were so good. It's a closed door romance, which I have come to find is my favorite when done well, especially for holiday books. And then of course the was the whole real life advent calendar and sister relationship... so good! Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun holiday read.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.