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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I wanted to finish this book in time for Christmas, but New Years Day works too. The blurb made this read like a Hallmark movie. and while it definitely had a majority of the tropes, it touched on some surprising topics. I think that the author handled the themes of emotional abuse, grief and alcoholism well.
However, I didn't find myself connecting the with the characters. I wanted to love Noelle and have her be my book girlfriend but I just couldn't. Her chemistry with Miriam felt forced and the whole book just had weird pacing.
However, I didn't find myself connecting the with the characters. I wanted to love Noelle and have her be my book girlfriend but I just couldn't. Her chemistry with Miriam felt forced and the whole book just had weird pacing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Stalking and Death of parent