A review by coffeekitaab
The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Can best friends have a meet cute? If so, Hannah and Finn's is the ultimate one. Sighs. Not everyone can/wants to celebrate Christmas with family - Hannah and Finn are two such individuals who cross paths in their Uni halls whilst the rest/most of the  student body have left during the christmas break. Christmas orphans is about this group of friends and the trajectory of their friendship over the period of 11 years/ Christmasses which sees how the group develops over time and introduces us to their backstories to show where they come from, where they're heading etc. It's real and raw, so heartwarming and just a cosy read. I've never come across this premise before and as a concept I found it really heartwarming and well written. The characters are perfectly balanced and flawed/human - I love Finn, I love Hannah (I was laughing out loud in parts and sobbing in others), I was invested in them all as I moved through the pages, becoming their cheerleader and just wanting them to get their happy ending. Loved it! Highly recommend :) 
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