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abby_can_read's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
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I enjoyed this book and it was a cute read.
I enjoyed this book and it was a cute read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent
meghan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Samantha is for the girlies who grew up thinking that their existence was an inconvenience to their parents.
hannahrose_99's review against another edition
4.0
not as crazy about this one as the others, but still so good and holds up!!
madz94's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
This was a great little Christmas story. I love seeing how holidays like Christmas were celebrated in the past. They are so grateful for even the smallest of gifts in a way I don’t think we are anymore. I love the fashion too.
gillianalice's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
always13lwwy's review against another edition
5.0
Awww much too adorable!! I love Samantha so much! Lol
thewordwitch's review against another edition
4.0
This is the book that I recall the most in Samatha's series. I used to re-read it every year around the holidays, and it defined the ideal Christmas for me. The hand-made decorations, sledding, holiday shopping in cozy little stores, a sleigh ride to get the tree. I wanted that to be my Christmas so badly. Even now it reminds me of all the holiday traditions I used to do with my mom. Christmas cookies, decorating our tree, watching movies and TV shows. It's sweet.
(Side note from an adult reader: Does Samantha never think about her parents in these? Like, how she misses them around the holidays? Also, it would be nice of her to wonder how Nellie is doing, since I am sure that Nellie's Christmas looks far different. I suppose the publishing company didn't want to bring the readers down with reality. As a little girl reading this, I may not have been as into reality when I wanted a Christmas fantasy.)
(Side note from an adult reader: Does Samantha never think about her parents in these? Like, how she misses them around the holidays? Also, it would be nice of her to wonder how Nellie is doing, since I am sure that Nellie's Christmas looks far different. I suppose the publishing company didn't want to bring the readers down with reality. As a little girl reading this, I may not have been as into reality when I wanted a Christmas fantasy.)