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ihateprozac's review against another edition
DNF at 50%. This meek protagonist was annoying as fuck to listen to, and her rude as hell (autistic coded) boyfriend even more insufferable. I just do not care about any of these characters.
haneyhayespr's review against another edition
3.0
Christmas at the Log Fire Cabin is a good fit for those seeking a heartwarming and romantic tale of self-discovery, friendship, and love, set against the cozy backdrop of the festive season.
kimblefairy1989's review against another edition
4.0
What a lovely Christmas book. It was all romance, food and christmas which are 3 of my favourite things!
Although it's a little predictable, as all chick lit novels tend to be, it was still heartwarming and a lovely read.
Although it's a little predictable, as all chick lit novels tend to be, it was still heartwarming and a lovely read.
meme_too2's review against another edition
5.0
This was your typical Christmas light read, but the dialogue was snappy and made the book really fun reading.
pipparature's review against another edition
4.0
Poppy is a pushover, meek and mild. She's stuck in a rut, working as a waitress in a hotel and overlooked for the promotion she thoroughly deserves. She dreams of running her own catering business specialising in the Italian food that her absent father instilled a love of. A wrong number phone call sets in motion a series of events that can change Poppy's life if she has the courage to grab the opportunities that present themselves.
I enjoyed this book but I struggled to at the very start. Poppy embarks on a much needed voyage of self-discovery in the book and I actually found her quite irritating to begin with. She has reasons for her manner and behaviour but her lack of gumption led me to feeling like shaking her! I'm used to the main character in this sort of book being instantly likable, rather than having to get to know them more, as I did in this novel. I think that's probably a mark of how much of a journey Poppy goes on, she's a very different young woman at the end than she is at the start.
Poppy has a lot going on in her life, a best friend who has her own relationship issues (that story doesn't have a denouement in this book, I wonder if we may see Erin in a forthcoming follow up to this book, I'd love to find out what happens to her), a mother with mental health issues, an absent almost-fiance, a job that disappoints her and the prospect of setting her new company up. The chance meeting with Jed is pivotal and opens up Poppy's life completely.
I found the first third of this book quite difficult but I was really glad I persevered and I really started to like the book as I read further. It's a little predictable in parts and there weren't any surprises but Poppy's story is a satisfying read in the end and I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed this book but I struggled to at the very start. Poppy embarks on a much needed voyage of self-discovery in the book and I actually found her quite irritating to begin with. She has reasons for her manner and behaviour but her lack of gumption led me to feeling like shaking her! I'm used to the main character in this sort of book being instantly likable, rather than having to get to know them more, as I did in this novel. I think that's probably a mark of how much of a journey Poppy goes on, she's a very different young woman at the end than she is at the start.
Poppy has a lot going on in her life, a best friend who has her own relationship issues (that story doesn't have a denouement in this book, I wonder if we may see Erin in a forthcoming follow up to this book, I'd love to find out what happens to her), a mother with mental health issues, an absent almost-fiance, a job that disappoints her and the prospect of setting her new company up. The chance meeting with Jed is pivotal and opens up Poppy's life completely.
I found the first third of this book quite difficult but I was really glad I persevered and I really started to like the book as I read further. It's a little predictable in parts and there weren't any surprises but Poppy's story is a satisfying read in the end and I enjoyed it.
klerch's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Poppy has always dreamed of starting her own catering company and marrying her boyfriend Harrison. Life is starting to finally go her way when her boyfriend asks her to marry her..if they can take a three week cool off period to make sure it’s what they both want.
Honestly this book was boring. I had to go back and read the cover so I could write the review. It was an enjoyable read throughout but nothing sticks out and the book is predictable. Maybe I have been reading a lot of Christmas books so I need a great one to fall in love with but I’d skip this book and get in the holiday spirit with something else.
Poppy has always dreamed of starting her own catering company and marrying her boyfriend Harrison. Life is starting to finally go her way when her boyfriend asks her to marry her..if they can take a three week cool off period to make sure it’s what they both want.
Honestly this book was boring. I had to go back and read the cover so I could write the review. It was an enjoyable read throughout but nothing sticks out and the book is predictable. Maybe I have been reading a lot of Christmas books so I need a great one to fall in love with but I’d skip this book and get in the holiday spirit with something else.
rachaelann33's review against another edition
3.0
The story was okay, but the fiance bugged me through the whole book, and how she constantly kept referring to their relationship as good and didnt see what he was like got to me, but the story itself was quite nice :)
mushmysteriesandmore's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sooz_767's review against another edition
4.0
I've just finished this on Christmas morning and it was perfect timing! Now I'm all happy and warm and feeling so festive!
This follows Poppy whose boyfriend sort of proposes 12 days before Christmas then goes to Spain to visit his mother leaving her to decide. Back at home Poppy has dreamt of setting up her own catering company and receives an offer she can't refuse to cook for a family at a log cabin over Christmas.
This is just a wonderful story about friendship, relationships, Christmas and warmth. I was expecting this to be completely surface level and fluffy (and wouldn't have been mad at it!) but it actually had a little depth to be interesting. A nice surprise!
Yes it's completely cheesey at times but it's a festive romance so of course it will be!
This follows Poppy whose boyfriend sort of proposes 12 days before Christmas then goes to Spain to visit his mother leaving her to decide. Back at home Poppy has dreamt of setting up her own catering company and receives an offer she can't refuse to cook for a family at a log cabin over Christmas.
This is just a wonderful story about friendship, relationships, Christmas and warmth. I was expecting this to be completely surface level and fluffy (and wouldn't have been mad at it!) but it actually had a little depth to be interesting. A nice surprise!
Yes it's completely cheesey at times but it's a festive romance so of course it will be!