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With Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thompson

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bookedandbusy's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I loved Lauren and Asa and their character development, and I loved the found family feeling it had!

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katelynnelawson's review against another edition

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emotional funny slow-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

4.25

Workplace rivals Lauren and Asa have been at odds since they met. Where Lauren is uptight and controlling, Asa is laidback and whimsical. When their boss selects them to develop plans to revamp Cold World, the failing Orlando indoor theme park where they work, the two end up spending more time together, including getting locked into the park overnight. As the two work against, and eventually with, one another, they grow to realize how much they didn't truly understand the other - and how much they really, fundamentally, understand one another now.

While on a the surface level With Love, from Cold World seems like a playful romantic comedy, it goes deeper, discussing some tough topics. Lauren and Asa are both standout characters. While their personalities clash due to being so different, they both come from the same place, a fear of rejection due to troubled pasts. This is a memorable read that takes a surprisingly steamy turn.

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felishacb's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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thelibbyshow's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Took me less than 24 hours to read this whole book because I couldn’t put it down and I didn’t want to. Loved it. 💕

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sydmac's review

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4.5

I cannot stop thinking about this book. Asa is actually my exact type from when I was in high school. Slightly emo, blue hair, not afraid of his emotions and sarcastic quick wit but still has biceps. And Lauren is the eldest daughter stereotype uptight, controlling and uses rules to keep herself safe.

The author deals with religious trauma and coming out to a family who won’t accept you with such realism and care. She also takes the same care with addiction and the foster care system. I don’t always like dual pov because I think single can create more tension in contemporary romance. But without dual pov I don’t think this book would shine the same, each character has their own distinct voice that feels so real and their choices feel completely within the realm that the author has created.

I think this could be a top romance of the year without a doubt.

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samchase112's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective medium-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? Yes

4.5

Absolutely lovely! The romance was adorable and well-written, complete with solid communication, fantastic character development, and even (mostly) lovable side characters. I flew through this one, and I can honestly say I'll keep reading Alicia Thompson's romances.

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kdscolley's review

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Some people might not like a main character that spends a lot of her life isolating herself as w form of self-preservation, but I live for it. Lauren hasn't had an easy life, and she protects her heart/soul through whatever means she can. But, she also is out there trying things to make the world better. YES MA'AM YOU GO GIRL.
Asa is a quirky co-worker who she's "competing" against, but who also lives with her best friend.

Lauren and Asa get to know each other more and more and wouldn't you know...they're kinda the best balance of each other. Asa and his housemates show Lauren just what she can have when she opens herself up just a little.

I loved this cute little story, and I loved that it was set in a literal Christmas Attraction in FL. How fun.

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