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164 reviews

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I found the first half of the book kind of boring and I didn't understand why everyone loved it so much, but oh, boy, the second half was something else, and the last 100 pages just got me sobbing. 

Din Cer Au Cazut Trei Mere by Narine Abgaryan

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

This reminds me of Marquez's 'One Hundred Years Of Solitude ', but it's a story full of hope and it gives you that warm community feeling we lost by moving to the big city.

Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I used to like this book series, but this one is the most boring of them all. 

The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I've read many Christmas themed romance books this season, but this one is my favourite by far. The perfect mix between humour and vulnerability, and a little bit of spice. Ok, maybe a bit more. Sue me. 🤣

Snowed In by Catherine Walsh

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Honestly, this book was better than the 1st (Holiday Romance). Cosy, but more relatable. Great read for Christmas holidays.

A Mistletoe Kiss by Catherine Walsh

inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I would have been happier to read a longer story from Andrew's point of view.

Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Such a cosy and warm read. Very much like a Hallmark movie. Perfect for the holiday season.

The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It was a very cosy and warm read. Perfect for Christmas holidays.
Better than the firs book, if you ask me.

Cât timp înfloresc lămâii by Zoulfa Katouh

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

We're going through a very challenging political situation, and the thought of war is closer and scarier than ever, so this book hit maybe a little bit harder than it should have. 
Easy to read, informative, telling a sad but nice story. The end after the author's note was too much for me. It should have ended there. 

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

I didn't know much about the Iranian revolution or about their life, and culture, so on this matter this book helped a lot. Besides this I didn't have an "aha!" moment. It's a great story, though. Especially during the political situation we're going through right now.