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bookwormlifeofbecks's review against another edition
2.0
I did not finish this book. I got to chapter nine and had to call it quits. As a 27 year old woman, I don't usually read young adult books, but given that this is a Christmas book, I figured it would have to be cute! The plot itself is fine, it was the writing and pace I had a huge problem with. The language and descriptions were too 'teeny' for me and it just felt immature. I guess that's the risk you take with reading young adult books, as an adult. The pace was slow, it crawled along and I didn't connect to any of the characters. It felt so busy with so many characters, so many side story lines that it felt choppy. I would imagine it has a happy ending but I couldn't bring myself to power through and finish it. I would give what I read, two stars.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
What a December guys. I've read so many holiday-themed books and they all got me into the spirit. But I think I need a huge break from them, so I'm happy that So, This Is Christmas will be my last holiday-themed book for 2021.
In this, you will meet Finley and Arthur. Know they each other from school but I wouldn't necessarily say they were friends there. More like acquaintances. So, when Arthur comes to Finley's town, Christmas, and demands an epic Christmas. Well, it's safe to say she's surprised. Maybe in shock.
Things honestly didn't go smoothly at all. It was hilarious every time things went chaotic. The reindeer sleigh rides, grumpy elves, and a romance mystery were such a joy. I also really enjoyed Arthur. He was probably my favorite character the entire time.
As for the drama? Eh. I knew it was coming but I didn't see what the big deal was. Luckily, for everyone involved, things simmered down and the truth came out. The Christmas magic was sprinkled over everyone, and we get a happy ending. It was definitely a cute story, and I could totally see it becoming a movie.
In this, you will meet Finley and Arthur. Know they each other from school but I wouldn't necessarily say they were friends there. More like acquaintances. So, when Arthur comes to Finley's town, Christmas, and demands an epic Christmas. Well, it's safe to say she's surprised. Maybe in shock.
Things honestly didn't go smoothly at all. It was hilarious every time things went chaotic. The reindeer sleigh rides, grumpy elves, and a romance mystery were such a joy. I also really enjoyed Arthur. He was probably my favorite character the entire time.
As for the drama? Eh. I knew it was coming but I didn't see what the big deal was. Luckily, for everyone involved, things simmered down and the truth came out. The Christmas magic was sprinkled over everyone, and we get a happy ending. It was definitely a cute story, and I could totally see it becoming a movie.
jmeneses_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
2.75
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
3.0
A charming YA small-town holiday romance. I wasn't a huge fan of the narrator but the actual story was entertaining and had a lot of depth. I loved the queer grandma story line and that it's set in a small mid-western town called 'Christmas' that plays host to a British teen boy and his aunt who are keen to experience a quintessential American Christmas (reindeer sleigh rides and roasted chestnuts included). Cute and lots of feel-good Hallmark vibes.
betterwithabookinmyhand's review against another edition
4.0
Never have I ever read a Christmas-themed book around the holidays. Would I do it again, absolutely! This was light, sweet, and easy to read. In the midst of the holiday hustle I just needed something nice and easy to pick up at the end of the night and this was it!
This book was extra fun because our MC Finley works for her young, fun Grandma Jo (I have a young, fun Grandma named Jo) who owns and runs an Inn in Christmas, Oklahoma (my grandma ran a snowy inn!) so that fun coincidence is what drew me to this book.
Fans of YA contemporary should definitely give this one a try!
This book was extra fun because our MC Finley works for her young, fun Grandma Jo (I have a young, fun Grandma named Jo) who owns and runs an Inn in Christmas, Oklahoma (my grandma ran a snowy inn!) so that fun coincidence is what drew me to this book.
Fans of YA contemporary should definitely give this one a try!
meghayes11's review against another edition
Nothing wrong with this book at all, I just didn't connect with it- it felt too young for me, so DNF
alittlewrightreading's review against another edition
4.0
I am so glad that I looked this book up when a friend told me about it. It’s such a cute YA Christmas Romance!
So, This is Christmas is set in a town renamed Christmas and almost every business changed their name to Christmas themes.
Finley is from Christmas but goes to a boarding school in CT. She changes her town’s website to be one of the must see places for Christmas to impress her classmates. Christmas break approaches and Finley decides not to go back to CT. But there are surprises that await her back in Christmas, OK….will these surprises change her mind about school?
I was so happy to find out that there’s a sequel coming because I NEED to more of Finley and Arthur
sharnett's review against another edition
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
3.25