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A review by samms_corner
Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
3.5
Thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins Publishers Australia for gifting me an ARC for review!
Wreck the Halls held a lot of promise and managed to deliver while occasionally going a tad overboard. The characters of Melody and Beat were undeniably likable and endearing. Melody's humour was spot-on, and Beat's charming broodiness, coupled with his desire to protect her, had both a sweet and sexy appeal. However, Beat's preference for self-indulgence in certain intimate moments wasn't my cup of tea.
The premise of the story centred around two characters brought together by their rockstar mothers over the Christmas period. I loved the concept, however, them trying to reunite their estranged mothers after decades of silence felt a bit far-fetched.
I was not the biggest fan of the extreme "insta-love" between Beat and Melody. While I usually don't mind this trope and can find it sweet when executed well, it was a bit too over-the-top in this case. If you're not a fan of instant love connections, you might want to pass on this one.
Overall, my reading experience with Wreck the Halls was enjoyable, providing a lighthearted and fun romance. While I didn't fall head over heels for it, I still found it to be an entertaining read. This was my first Tessa Bailey book and I will definitely be reading more of her books.
Wreck the Halls held a lot of promise and managed to deliver while occasionally going a tad overboard. The characters of Melody and Beat were undeniably likable and endearing. Melody's humour was spot-on, and Beat's charming broodiness, coupled with his desire to protect her, had both a sweet and sexy appeal. However, Beat's preference for self-indulgence in certain intimate moments wasn't my cup of tea.
The premise of the story centred around two characters brought together by their rockstar mothers over the Christmas period. I loved the concept, however, them trying to reunite their estranged mothers after decades of silence felt a bit far-fetched.
I was not the biggest fan of the extreme "insta-love" between Beat and Melody. While I usually don't mind this trope and can find it sweet when executed well, it was a bit too over-the-top in this case. If you're not a fan of instant love connections, you might want to pass on this one.
Overall, my reading experience with Wreck the Halls was enjoyable, providing a lighthearted and fun romance. While I didn't fall head over heels for it, I still found it to be an entertaining read. This was my first Tessa Bailey book and I will definitely be reading more of her books.