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A review by notmollie
One Day in December by Josie Silver
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Definitely NOT a romcom, even though it seems to get listed with them often.
It's a romance but a very angsty, frustrating one. Character development is a strength, but the characters also make stupid decisions.
I suppose important things happen during the holidays but there are alot of things that happen NOT in December so calling it a Christmas/Holiday romance seems like a stretch.
It REALLY needs an epilogue!!! I slogged through nearly 10 years of pinning, angsty, frustration and only get the briefest of wrap ups at the end.
I definitely see why alot of people like this book but it is not a feel good, 'makes you smile' romance.
Very good writing, just not what I read romances for. They should lift my mood not put me in a funk.
It's a romance but a very angsty, frustrating one. Character development is a strength, but the characters also make stupid decisions.
I suppose important things happen during the holidays but there are alot of things that happen NOT in December so calling it a Christmas/Holiday romance seems like a stretch.
It REALLY needs an epilogue!!! I slogged through nearly 10 years of pinning, angsty, frustration and only get the briefest of wrap ups at the end.
I definitely see why alot of people like this book but it is not a feel good, 'makes you smile' romance.
Very good writing, just not what I read romances for. They should lift my mood not put me in a funk.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Alcohol
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content