A review by cjwitch
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

This book was an unexpected kind of delight. I expected cute. I expected heartwarming. I did NOT expect the political nature of the Holiday’s inner workings, or the trauma and grief and the deeper messages about healing. 
 
The banter between Coal, Kris, and Iris was so real and their text conversations slayed me! Coal and Hex’s banter was lovely and funny, but it was their deeper emotional connection and the ways they stood up for each other and balanced each other that was truly moving. 
 
A Nightmare Before Kissmas managed to bring several threads together into a seamless and wonderful tale that makes you laugh and cry and rage. There are beautiful messages about joy found in darkness and about healing in small steps. Read this and enjoy the journey. 

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