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A review by bookishvicky
Holly Jolly July by Lindsay Maple
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for an advanced digital copy for review!
As someone who grew up watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, this book hit all notes of holiday cheer and cheese in the best way. I never found myself rolling my eyes or feeling like it was too fake or overdone; even in the side plot of the movie they’re making, I enjoyed the story!
This had so much heart, character building, wit, and atmosphere that I fell in love with Ellie and Mariah, a Christmas lover and Grinch coming together for their own movie magic romance.
I do think the plot with Jax/Matt was a bit underdeveloped, and I get it was a Home Alone vibe, but it just didn’t land for me.
I adored this and encourage anyone who loves a good holiday romance with substance to check it out!
As someone who grew up watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, this book hit all notes of holiday cheer and cheese in the best way. I never found myself rolling my eyes or feeling like it was too fake or overdone; even in the side plot of the movie they’re making, I enjoyed the story!
This had so much heart, character building, wit, and atmosphere that I fell in love with Ellie and Mariah, a Christmas lover and Grinch coming together for their own movie magic romance.
I do think the plot with Jax/Matt was a bit underdeveloped, and I get it was a Home Alone vibe, but it just didn’t land for me.
I adored this and encourage anyone who loves a good holiday romance with substance to check it out!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death, Car accident