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alaynacp's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
“The Twelve Months of Christmas" by Sheila Roberts is a cheesy, bittersweet and occasionally sad Christian romance/women's fiction novel. While I expected a lighthearted read, the story took a more emotional turn. The characters are relatable and their determination to keep Christmas cheer alive all year round added a touch of cheesy charm. Overall, it's a good book with unexpected depths.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
mishale1's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I loved the storyline of this book. These characters didn’t just say “keep Christmas in your heart all year round” they actually did it.
This book was sadder than I expected though.There was a storyline with one of the characters finding out her mom had cancer. This wasn’t mentioned in the book description and I wish it hadn’t been in the book. In the past few years I have lost one cat and my father to cancer. And, while thankfully she survived, saw my mother-in-law go through the exact type of cancer the character in the book had. It was hard to read about!
Despite the sad part of the story, I enjoyed the book very much otherwise.
When Arianna and Sunny both have bad Christmas days they spontaneously decide to celebrate Christmas again. Why celebrate Christmas just once a year when you can celebrate it once a month?
Friends Molly and Arianna’s mom join in as well. Then Molly’s daughter and granddaughter join in. All the kids, step-kids, grandkids, boyfriends etc, start celebrating together.
Their holiday celebrations sounded like fun. It’s really not a bad idea at all to celebrate something every month. I think it’s rather genius.
As the year progresses, life changes for everyone in good ways and bad. There is sickness and health, sadness and happiness, and continuing to celebrate brings happiness when everyone needs it the most. It also brings this loosely tied group of people close enough that they become family.
This book was sadder than I expected though.
Despite the sad part of the story, I enjoyed the book very much otherwise.
When Arianna and Sunny both have bad Christmas days they spontaneously decide to celebrate Christmas again. Why celebrate Christmas just once a year when you can celebrate it once a month?
Friends Molly and Arianna’s mom join in as well. Then Molly’s daughter and granddaughter join in. All the kids, step-kids, grandkids, boyfriends etc, start celebrating together.
Their holiday celebrations sounded like fun. It’s really not a bad idea at all to celebrate something every month. I think it’s rather genius.
As the year progresses, life changes for everyone in good ways and bad. There is sickness and health, sadness and happiness, and continuing to celebrate brings happiness when everyone needs it the most. It also brings this loosely tied group of people close enough that they become family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content
reading_ladies_blog's review
sad
slow-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
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