A review by karly_rose_reads
Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snowe

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Christmas Sweater Weather is a fast-paced holiday rom com by Jaqueline Snowe.

Charlotte and Hayden are in their feels (& each other's pants) this holiday season! Charlotte has been avoiding Hayden for three years since he rejected herβ€”she's been crushing on him since they were kids, but he (supposedly) just sees her as his best friend's little sister. Thrown into a festive ski resort for her brother's bachelor party, Charlotte and Hayden give into their MUTUAL attraction. But will it last through the holidays?

What to expect:
πŸŽ„ Holiday rom com
❄️ 1st person, dual POV
πŸŽ„ Brother's best friend
❄️ Childhood crush
πŸŽ„ Single dad
❄️ Found family
πŸŽ„ Friends to lovers

This was a cute storyline and had so many great tropes, but it was too predictable and felt like it scratched the surface. I kept wanting more from important scenes, and that's a lot for me to say because I'm usually forgiving of Christmas books.

Jaqueline Snowe's writing style may just not be for me because she chose certain sayings that pulled me out of the story, especially with our MMC. I love a man written by a woman, but his dialogue wasn't believable to me.

I'd recommend this book to readers who love predictable Hallmark movies and just want a cute, fast read. These characters were charming and lovable, and I giggled at a handful of scenes.

A sincere thank you to the Forever Pub for an ARC! Release date: October 8, 2024.