A review by the_grimdragon
Hook-up to Holidate by Rose Santoriello

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

"Her body is so warm and safe, I want to burrow away and live in it forever. My sister Iris, when we were teenagers, wrote this fanfiction about two characters who developed a mating bond. It was a predestined thread-of-fate type of thing, where their magical connection clicked in their brain. I always thought it was ridiculous and teased her way too much for it, but I get it."

This queer monster holiday romance was gut-punchingly sweet, adorably cheesy and more than a little steamy!

Hook-up To Holidate is pure ✨️V I B E S✨️

Dick sandwiches, Christmas carolers, Muscle Mommy's, familiars, diverse characters, magic, a snow globe theme park, Gratefulness Dinners (because fuck colonizer holidays!) and holidating.

I bloody adored it!

Indie & Vega 4EVER!

"I think the problem I have with people like Mrs. Watson is that Indigo and Iris don’t need to find love. I want them to, especially Indigo, if that’s what they want, but it’s not required. You can live a full life without romance. Without sex. Everyone’s needs and desires are different, and it’s weird of her to push her personal expectations onto her daughters."

CW: Anxiety, complicated parental issues, trauma, dating your boss.