sxndaze's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
It’s a fun Christmas novel with a super cute premise, but the characters aren’t super likeable. The series is a lot more fun.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
vixenreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s nothing new, but it is a lighthearted read to end the year with.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Excrement and Sexism
It is a pretty clean read. There is some family dysfunction, especially with parents, but that’s about it.sydapel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
The kind of pretentious teenagery I would have adored as a teen myself, so reading this was like peeking into my past. Absolutely would have projected all my mannerisms into Lily for a solid two years.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
calamitywindpetal's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Kidnapping and Violence
zoelyn's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My second time reading this book! It’s so festive and cozy, perfect for the Christmas season! Oh, to pass letters with a cute boy in NYC during Christmastime! 🥰 It’s the goal! (also, this is a sort of grumpy/sunshine book so, a+++)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Animal death and Cursing
lavenderbluestories's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Alcohol
linesiunderline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I admit it, the push to read this was the desire to watch the Netflix series over the holidays. It was light, romantic, sweet, and heartfelt. And funny. Lily is particularly endearing - just quirky enough to be fabulous but still believable. There’s an offbeat, sometimes introspective feeling to this one, and a great sense of place. I’m all set for the adaptation and even plan to pick up the sequel next year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Cursing
jellybeexo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I rather enjoyed this book, I listened to the audiobook version and
got through it in one day. Great if you're looking for
something easy and lighthearted to read during the holiday season. Bonus points for
Lily being a Christmas enthusiast
while Dash is more somber, so even if you're not the Christmas novel type you will have a character to relate to and the story isn't
a typical Christmas kitsch fest either
I watched the Netflix show after reading the book but was disappointed. They changed quite
a lot of the story and the characters were less charming. If you’ve seen the show I recommend
picking the book up anyway.
got through it in one day. Great if you're looking for
something easy and lighthearted to read during the holiday season. Bonus points for
Lily being a Christmas enthusiast
while Dash is more somber, so even if you're not the Christmas novel type you will have a character to relate to and the story isn't
a typical Christmas kitsch fest either
I watched the Netflix show after reading the book but was disappointed. They changed quite
a lot of the story and the characters were less charming. If you’ve seen the show I recommend
picking the book up anyway.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol
writtenbydnicole's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Animal cruelty
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