A review by amys_hygge_reads
Baby It's Cold Outside by Emily Bell

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

‘It’s funny isn’t it, how we agonize over these supposedly big choices we have to make that actually make no difference in the end. But the little decisions – that seemingly mean nothing – they can change everything.’
 
Main character Norah is a likeable music teacher in London. She has no plan for Christmas, until she remembers a plan she made with Andrew during a young holiday romance – to meet in 10 years time on Christmas Eve in Dublin. So off she heads to Dublin… with one of her best friends Joe. Will Andrew turn up? And what exactly is Norah looking for in her life? 

The story alternates between present day, the week leading up to Christmas, and some important moments in her life during the past ten years. She explores aspects of love, friendship, career choices, family, grief and life! 

I absolutely loved all the Irish and London references – made the story very relatable. Even if some of them were not completely accurate! 

Think Hallmark channel Christmas movie but as a book. Perfect light-hearted book to get you in the festive mood. Finished this on Christmas day and it gave me the warm Christmas feelings I was after! 

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