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Christmas People
by Iva-Marie Palmer
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of this title to listen to and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I absolutely love Christmas. So when I say that Patti Murin was narrating this, I just had to give it a try. And I'm so very glad I did. This book made my heart so very happy.
Think of it as a twist on Scrooge. Jill Jacobs is Scrooge. She doesn't like Christmas or anything that goes with it. So she's the perfect person to get stuck in a dream town where Christmas is all around her. Think of it as a Hallmark movie where everything funny that could go wrong does: splashed with puddles, falling for the wrong guy, and so much more.
First I have to give props to Patti Murin. She can make me fall in love with any character. She absolutely nails rom-coms and there is nothing she narrates I won't listen to. And she does them all so well. I was never confused as to who was speaking. Her tone and inflection are perfect. And she can make me laugh. There were so many moments in this book when I literally laughed out loud and the people around me gave me funny looks.
Jill Jacobs's character was fun and relatable. I didn't love her at first. She was too self-depreciating. But then she slowly grew on me as she started to develop. It was a joy to watch her transform into someone who could actually believe in the magic of the holiday season. She re-discovers what truly matters to her.
And I loved that it was a second chance romance to boot! I'm really into those right now and I loved how Iva- Marie Palmer made it play out. This is my first book by her but I can tell it will not be my last.
If you're looking for a happy go lucky listen and are in the mood for a little Christmas spirit, definitely give this one a try.
I absolutely love Christmas. So when I say that Patti Murin was narrating this, I just had to give it a try. And I'm so very glad I did. This book made my heart so very happy.
Think of it as a twist on Scrooge. Jill Jacobs is Scrooge. She doesn't like Christmas or anything that goes with it. So she's the perfect person to get stuck in a dream town where Christmas is all around her. Think of it as a Hallmark movie where everything funny that could go wrong does: splashed with puddles, falling for the wrong guy, and so much more.
First I have to give props to Patti Murin. She can make me fall in love with any character. She absolutely nails rom-coms and there is nothing she narrates I won't listen to. And she does them all so well. I was never confused as to who was speaking. Her tone and inflection are perfect. And she can make me laugh. There were so many moments in this book when I literally laughed out loud and the people around me gave me funny looks.
Jill Jacobs's character was fun and relatable. I didn't love her at first. She was too self-depreciating. But then she slowly grew on me as she started to develop. It was a joy to watch her transform into someone who could actually believe in the magic of the holiday season. She re-discovers what truly matters to her.
And I loved that it was a second chance romance to boot! I'm really into those right now and I loved how Iva- Marie Palmer made it play out. This is my first book by her but I can tell it will not be my last.
If you're looking for a happy go lucky listen and are in the mood for a little Christmas spirit, definitely give this one a try.