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A review by allisonbree
The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Plight Before Christmas is a great feel-good, happily ever after story. I fell in love with this family, and would absolutely read more about any of the family members. Each character has their own distinct personality, and they all stand out on their own. I never had a problem remembering who Serena is vs. Erin.
Whitney and Eli were not what I expected. I immediately liked Eli as a character instead of hating him for the past breakup between him and Whitney. As the story goes on, he easily fits in with the family, and plays an integral role in their holiday vacation.
Whitney was almost too relatable for me (not a bad thing!). It felt as if I was looking into the future at one point. One argument between her and Eli had me in tears, not because of her pain, but because of the truth in his words.
I definitely went into this book unsure of how I would feel about it. The idea of holding onto feelings for 17 years felt weird. But, as soon as I got to *that* scene, it all clicked. Trust me, if that is part of why you're unsure of the story and if you should read it- it's worth it. You will understand when you read it!
Whitney and Eli were not what I expected. I immediately liked Eli as a character instead of hating him for the past breakup between him and Whitney. As the story goes on, he easily fits in with the family, and plays an integral role in their holiday vacation.
Whitney was almost too relatable for me (not a bad thing!). It felt as if I was looking into the future at one point. One argument between her and Eli had me in tears, not because of her pain, but because of the truth in his words.
I definitely went into this book unsure of how I would feel about it. The idea of holding onto feelings for 17 years felt weird. But, as soon as I got to *that* scene, it all clicked. Trust me, if that is part of why you're unsure of the story and if you should read it- it's worth it. You will understand when you read it!