annaleloe's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
joanasilva_19's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐
Tinha este livro na minha lista desde o início do ano, mas como se passa no natal, esperei até Dezembro para o ler para assim entrar no espírito natalício.
"Aquela luz" conta-nos a história de Sierra que todos os anos, após o dia de Ação de Graças vai para a California, para ajudar no negócio de venda de árvores de natal da família, e fica lá até ao dia de natal. Lá reencontra-se com a sua amiga Heather e o namorado desta, Devon, mas também conhece novas pessoas. Uma delas, Caleb, que esconde segredos e tem um passado que ainda o assombra. Apesar de ter todos os sinais para se afastar, Sierra quer saber mais sobre este rapaz. Será que teremos aqui um romance natalício?
Não foi o melhor livro que li, mas ajudou a entrar neste espírito de Natal e esperava um romance fofinho e foi isso que tive. No início, achei o livro um pouco aborrecido, mas mal o Caleb nos foi introduzido, a história ficou bem mais interessante. A escrita do autor também me dificultou a leitura, no sentido em que no início não me conseguiu envolver na história, mas à medida que fui lendo, fui-me habituando.
Foi um livro que não foi mau, mas também não foi assim tão bom. Serve para passar o tempo e para entrar nesta quadra natalícia.
Tinha este livro na minha lista desde o início do ano, mas como se passa no natal, esperei até Dezembro para o ler para assim entrar no espírito natalício.
"Aquela luz" conta-nos a história de Sierra que todos os anos, após o dia de Ação de Graças vai para a California, para ajudar no negócio de venda de árvores de natal da família, e fica lá até ao dia de natal. Lá reencontra-se com a sua amiga Heather e o namorado desta, Devon, mas também conhece novas pessoas. Uma delas, Caleb, que esconde segredos e tem um passado que ainda o assombra. Apesar de ter todos os sinais para se afastar, Sierra quer saber mais sobre este rapaz. Será que teremos aqui um romance natalício?
Não foi o melhor livro que li, mas ajudou a entrar neste espírito de Natal e esperava um romance fofinho e foi isso que tive. No início, achei o livro um pouco aborrecido, mas mal o Caleb nos foi introduzido, a história ficou bem mais interessante. A escrita do autor também me dificultou a leitura, no sentido em que no início não me conseguiu envolver na história, mas à medida que fui lendo, fui-me habituando.
Foi um livro que não foi mau, mas também não foi assim tão bom. Serve para passar o tempo e para entrar nesta quadra natalícia.
khairun_atika's review against another edition
4.0
This is a lovely and heartwarming story about families, Christmas traditions and first love. Sierra has two different homes - one in California and one in Oregon, where she would stay during the festive season to help her parents at their Christmas tree farm. It is a beautiful place to work at, as she watches the true joy in everyone who bought the trees. This is where she meets and forms an inexplicable, instantaneous attraction to Caleb. Caleb and Sierra learn about opening up and trusting others, falling for each other despite the remaining time they have as Sierra has another home to get to. It is a beautiful story to get lost into, full of love and hope.
simone_marie's review against another edition
2.0
I sort of enjoyed this book because it was so realistic. Sierra's family owns a tree farm in California(they live in Oregon) and they stay there during the holidays to run it. While there Sierra meets Caleb who intrigues her at first sight. There relationship progresses though Caleb has a tough past/baggage. I enjoyed the fact that the main characters weren't "cookie cutter" narratives that plague many YA romance novels. Somehow the characters and their relationship still felt unrealistic and far fetched. Caleb wasn't overly romantic or always had the right words to say. This book sounds like at a good idea in theory but when you actually read it you were disappointed. Sierra was annoying because she ditched her friend's play for Caleb, ignored Caleb's past in a concerning way and was immature. I did think that Sierra's parents were kind of annoying and sometimes the plot was slow. Overall don't go out of your way to read this book.
hyebitshines's review against another edition
2.0
Mediocre, bland. Those were the feelings that kept coming to mind as I read *winces*
I didn't understand the attraction between Sierra and Caleb, despite my easily shakable heart. Caleb's "enormous mistake" somehow didn't carry that much of an impact... and I don't know. Everything felt so neat and cut-out. The latter half of the book revolves around unnecessary angst over whether a long-term relationship between Sierra (the ever pessimist) and Caleb (who holds onto Sierra, his true lurve) will e-ver work out. /I think I'm starting to pick up on the little tell-tales of when a male author writes in the perspective of a female./
However, this is a easy read and it did help me through my long and dry reading slump.
Dear Jay Asher, I do like you, I really do. This one just wasn't for me ; u ;
I didn't understand the attraction between Sierra and Caleb, despite my easily shakable heart. Caleb's "enormous mistake" somehow didn't carry that much of an impact... and I don't know. Everything felt so neat and cut-out. The latter half of the book revolves around unnecessary angst over whether a long-term relationship between Sierra (the ever pessimist) and Caleb (who holds onto Sierra, his true lurve) will e-ver work out. /I think I'm starting to pick up on the little tell-tales of when a male author writes in the perspective of a female./
However, this is a easy read and it did help me through my long and dry reading slump.
Dear Jay Asher, I do like you, I really do. This one just wasn't for me ; u ;
banana83854's review against another edition
3.0
A mostly cute and fun holiday read. Perfect for Christmastime.*3.5 stars*
agustinap's review against another edition
3.0
I actually listened to this book during a road trip. I still cannot figure out the title...The book was a cute Xmas story. I thought it was a perfect book to get on tape rather than reading. A little disappointed after 13 reasons why, I expected a little more from Jay Asher; but still a cute book.
magicalbookthieves's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this up because I loved thirteen reasons why and honestly I loved this too. The story made me feel as warm and fuzzy inside, as if I were watching a Christmas Hallmark movie. Eeek I want to own a Christmas tree farm too. So worth reading and perfect for Christmas.
elsaaqazi's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars
An easy, light read without an enticing plot. Witty and funny with its sad moments.
An easy, light read without an enticing plot. Witty and funny with its sad moments.
offinherownmind's review against another edition
4.0
4.5*
This is such a heartwarming Christmas tale about forgiveness and first love. I really enjoyed this.
This is such a heartwarming Christmas tale about forgiveness and first love. I really enjoyed this.