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ria_mhrj's review against another edition
2.0
I was optimistic going in, a cosy Christmas read with a grumpy hero sounded perfect, but alas this wasn't for me. A lot of telling not showing made for a confusing introduction - the history between Ivy and Bill/Will is flung in the reader's face, all in chapter one, before we're given much time to orient in the here and now. Such a shame.
leahfoko's review against another edition
1.0
The characters in this book were really annoying in my opinion and barely anything interesting happened the whole time. I had to skim most of it and only really “finished” it because I wanted to know what would happen with Ivy and Bill. So I just skimmed to every scene with the two of them in it together and then skipped over everything else. However, I appreciated the Christmas spirit, the romance and the British-ness, that was all very fun.
I think this book could be a hit if you like the writing style (with lots of pop culture references and hashtags and influencer talk and such) but I personally wasn’t a big fan. It did the job though and brought some Christmas spirit in the lead up to Christmas!
I think this book could be a hit if you like the writing style (with lots of pop culture references and hashtags and influencer talk and such) but I personally wasn’t a big fan. It did the job though and brought some Christmas spirit in the lead up to Christmas!
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I was in the mood for a festive, humorous and sweet Christmas story and this was the perfect match.
I loved the quirky and well written cast of characters and the lovely setting that made me wish to be there.
The plot is cute, engrossing and entertaining.
It was an excellent reading experience, highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I loved the quirky and well written cast of characters and the lovely setting that made me wish to be there.
The plot is cute, engrossing and entertaining.
It was an excellent reading experience, highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
totallytales's review against another edition
5.0
A charming Christmas read that left me with a warm glow.
Linfoot is fast becoming one of my goto authors she combines the perfect amount of funny, cringeworthy, serious and heartfelt moments to make the most wonderful feel-good reads.
Ivy is hired to make Instagram-worthy pictures in a castle in Cornwall at Christmas - frankly, she would have done if for free but is happy to have the added bonus of a paycheck! Of course, nothing is plain sailing and the owner Bill (Scrooge personified) is not helping matters at all.... can they turn it around and make this a Christmas for the memory books or will it be one they would rather forget?
The characters are fabulous, they really jump off the page making you feel like you are sitting in the corner of the castle alongside them and their festive frolics. Brimming with, humour and hear this is the perfect holiday read.
Linfoot is fast becoming one of my goto authors she combines the perfect amount of funny, cringeworthy, serious and heartfelt moments to make the most wonderful feel-good reads.
Ivy is hired to make Instagram-worthy pictures in a castle in Cornwall at Christmas - frankly, she would have done if for free but is happy to have the added bonus of a paycheck! Of course, nothing is plain sailing and the owner Bill (Scrooge personified) is not helping matters at all.... can they turn it around and make this a Christmas for the memory books or will it be one they would rather forget?
The characters are fabulous, they really jump off the page making you feel like you are sitting in the corner of the castle alongside them and their festive frolics. Brimming with, humour and hear this is the perfect holiday read.
elviolet's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
books_and_chocolate's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
coala's review against another edition
4.0
Weihnachtlich amüsant mit Schwächen
Ein Schloss üppig weihnachtlich herrichten klingt erst einmal nicht so schlecht und vielversprechend für Ivy. Doch das romantische Schloss stellt sich als alles andere als einfach zu schmücken heraus. So wird das nichts mit dem tollen Instagram-Vorzeige-Weihnachten für ihre Schwester. Da muss die Hilfe vom Schlossverwalter Bill her, um das Schloss zeitnah herzurichten. Doch in Bill ist sie seit vielen Jahren verliebt, als sie sich in einem Skiurlaub kennengelernt haben. Also alles andere als ideale Voraussetzungen für Ivy, um dem Wunsch ihrer Schwester zu erfüllen.
Die Autorin, bekannt durch ihre Brautladen-Geschichten, hat es auch in diesem Band geschafft, einen amüsanten und kurzweiligen Roman zu schreiben. So richtig Weihnachtsstimmung wollte bei mir allerdings nicht aufkommen. Beide Charaktere hatten einen ernsten Hintergrund, der jeweils interessant war, für mich jedoch zu oberflächlich abgehandelt wurde. Dadurch war die Geschichte etwas unrund allgemein eher flach und von allem nur etwas angerissen – Weihnacht ja, aber auch nicht wirklich; ernst, aber nicht ernst genug. Einzig das Ende war ganz nach meinem Geschmack, opulent, berührend und emotional, wie ich es mag.
Eine nette Geschichte für zwischendurch, die zu unterhalten vermag, jedoch kaum glänzen kann.
Ein Schloss üppig weihnachtlich herrichten klingt erst einmal nicht so schlecht und vielversprechend für Ivy. Doch das romantische Schloss stellt sich als alles andere als einfach zu schmücken heraus. So wird das nichts mit dem tollen Instagram-Vorzeige-Weihnachten für ihre Schwester. Da muss die Hilfe vom Schlossverwalter Bill her, um das Schloss zeitnah herzurichten. Doch in Bill ist sie seit vielen Jahren verliebt, als sie sich in einem Skiurlaub kennengelernt haben. Also alles andere als ideale Voraussetzungen für Ivy, um dem Wunsch ihrer Schwester zu erfüllen.
Die Autorin, bekannt durch ihre Brautladen-Geschichten, hat es auch in diesem Band geschafft, einen amüsanten und kurzweiligen Roman zu schreiben. So richtig Weihnachtsstimmung wollte bei mir allerdings nicht aufkommen. Beide Charaktere hatten einen ernsten Hintergrund, der jeweils interessant war, für mich jedoch zu oberflächlich abgehandelt wurde. Dadurch war die Geschichte etwas unrund allgemein eher flach und von allem nur etwas angerissen – Weihnacht ja, aber auch nicht wirklich; ernst, aber nicht ernst genug. Einzig das Ende war ganz nach meinem Geschmack, opulent, berührend und emotional, wie ich es mag.
Eine nette Geschichte für zwischendurch, die zu unterhalten vermag, jedoch kaum glänzen kann.
mxnxkx_myr's review against another edition
1.0
It was kinda slow until 3/4 of the book and then it went really fast in the end what made it kinda weird. I'm just a bit confused at how I feel because, at some point when it started to rush the writing changed abruptly and that was just confusing. I kinda liked it but then again...
Well I'm just not sure.
Well I'm just not sure.