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shadowtiff7's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
This was such a cute holiday romance story! I liked the pacing of this book, I felt like the characters kind of jumped faster into their relationship but since it's a short book, it worked.haileyhardcover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’m torn about my review of this novella. I actually almost DNFed a couple of chapters in because I was hating the writing style (and the first person point of view! UHG!!) but it just seemed silly to do that when there’s less than 200 pages. I’m glad I decided to keep going, though. Once our two leading ladies actually got together, it got a better. I still don’t love the writing or the perspective, but there was a lot of heart in the story, plus a LOT of spice (with an emphasis on consent!) for such a short story. I also appreciated the neurodivergent rep - both ADHD and autism. I very much related to Clara’s ADHD thought process that lead to baking instead of making dinner lol If you need a quick read, it’s worth picking up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Lesbophobia, Grief, Homophobia, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
penandpages's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
What a sweet (and spicy) Christmas novella! This short story is well developed and very satisfying. You will feel immersed in the plot and rooting for these two sweet friends- Clara and Evan. The only thing that would’ve made this friends to lovers x fake dating story better was if we got more of a chance in the beginning to see how deep their friendship was. It felt like it needed to be explained throughout rather than be part of setting the stage. Honorable mention to Clara’s awesome and supportive parents! I recommend this for anyone looking for a solid Christmas novella.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Homophobia
Minor: Infidelity
ms3333's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
danajoy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
3.5
Christmas time can be very hard for a lot of people. Especially those who have been excommunicated from their families.
Childhood friends Evan and Clara have reunited near the holidays when Clara starts her dream job at a photography gallery.
Evan's fiancèe cheated and left her, moving on with another teacher at their school. After Clara accidentally tells her new colleagues that she was seeing her girlfriend to two decide to fake date.
This was sweet and steamy. It does have a sexuality awakening but as a novella there isn't much questioning in this.
It was cute.
Childhood friends Evan and Clara have reunited near the holidays when Clara starts her dream job at a photography gallery.
Evan's fiancèe cheated and left her, moving on with another teacher at their school. After Clara accidentally tells her new colleagues that she was seeing her girlfriend to two decide to fake date.
This was sweet and steamy. It does have a sexuality awakening but as a novella there isn't much questioning in this.
It was cute.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
tcull3n's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
shelvesofivy's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Infidelity, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Drug use and Religious bigotry
lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It's a sapphic Christmas novella. Despite being only 142 pages, it took me a week to finish because it lacked interest. It didn't offer anything special or new.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Cursing
Minor: Infidelity
courtneys__library's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia