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A review by paigesonpages
Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Berkley for sending me my new favorite Hanukkah romance in exchange for an honest review!
Read if you 🩷:
• ☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
• ✡️ Jewish Representation
• 🏙️ New York City during the Holidays
• 🍪 Drowning Gingerbread Men
(when they deserve it!)
Abby Cohen is juggling a holiday nightmare: organizing her small Vermont town’s first-ever Hanukkah festival with almost zero support—except for Seth, her overly cheerful, most persistent customer. When he offers to introduce her to vendors in exchange for posing as his fake girlfriend for a family Hanukkah celebration, Abby reluctantly agrees. But between latkes, snowy adventures, and Seth’s relentless charm, she starts to wonder if this “fake” relationship might actually be warming her heart for real.
I’m so glad I saved this one to read during Hanukkah because this has to be my favorite romance surrounding the holiday yet! I love how Amanda Elliot has Abby call out inappropriate suggestions towards Hanukkah in the most hilarious ways. It was a spectacular way to bring up the subject without feeling too preachy to any non-Jewish readers. The author also respectfully captures the emotions and concerns of those with estranged parents. While I am not in this situation myself, I appreciate how she details Abby’s thought process in these scenes.
And Abby and Seth’s chemistry? Absolutely off the charts! This one nails so many of my favorite tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine, Cinnamon Roll Hero, AND only one bed! The list just keeps going. I also love how their friendship grows and the way they support each other throughout the story.
Although last night was the final evening for Hanukkah, if you’re looking for wintery vibes and New York nostalgia, be sure to pick up “Love You A Latke”!
Read if you 🩷:
• ☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
• ✡️ Jewish Representation
• 🏙️ New York City during the Holidays
• 🍪 Drowning Gingerbread Men
(when they deserve it!)
Abby Cohen is juggling a holiday nightmare: organizing her small Vermont town’s first-ever Hanukkah festival with almost zero support—except for Seth, her overly cheerful, most persistent customer. When he offers to introduce her to vendors in exchange for posing as his fake girlfriend for a family Hanukkah celebration, Abby reluctantly agrees. But between latkes, snowy adventures, and Seth’s relentless charm, she starts to wonder if this “fake” relationship might actually be warming her heart for real.
I’m so glad I saved this one to read during Hanukkah because this has to be my favorite romance surrounding the holiday yet! I love how Amanda Elliot has Abby call out inappropriate suggestions towards Hanukkah in the most hilarious ways. It was a spectacular way to bring up the subject without feeling too preachy to any non-Jewish readers. The author also respectfully captures the emotions and concerns of those with estranged parents. While I am not in this situation myself, I appreciate how she details Abby’s thought process in these scenes.
And Abby and Seth’s chemistry? Absolutely off the charts! This one nails so many of my favorite tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine, Cinnamon Roll Hero, AND only one bed! The list just keeps going. I also love how their friendship grows and the way they support each other throughout the story.
Although last night was the final evening for Hanukkah, if you’re looking for wintery vibes and New York nostalgia, be sure to pick up “Love You A Latke”!