Reviews

Christmas Carols and a Cornish Cream Tea: The perfect heart-warming and romantic Christmas romance: Book 5 by Cressida McLaughlin

katalinareads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

frankiecat's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A very slow paced read, where there isn't that much of a story but fine if you want a Christmassy book.

mollyj099's review

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mickysbookworm's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

cleg11's review against another edition

4.0

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Another good book in the series.

Meredith hates Christmas but works in a Cornish tourist shop that is trying to up their takings with Xmas hampers. Finn then arrives in town and tries to bring Meredith round to loving Xmas. Will Finn succeed or will Meredith stay be the Xmas Scrooge?

majic's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

chelskiig's review

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

fiddleysticks's review against another edition

4.0

Sweet and cosy. Perfect for reading on cold days!

kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition

4.0

This was more christmassy and less romantic than I expected from a Christmas romance, but it actually made it more enjoyable to me, as it felt a bit different to the (many!) other similar books I read. There definitely IS a romance, but it didn't take up all of the story, it was just a natural part of it.

I enjoyed Meredith as a character right from the start, as she is very much her own person and felt well rounded and like a real person right away. It took me a bit longer to get used to Finn, but once I did I also enjoyed his company. The more I got to know him, the more I warmed up to him.

I loved how much Christmas is contained on these pages, and how the whole town is part of the story.

Only 4 stars as the end was just a bit too quickly resolved, and a tad too convenient. It did take away from the depth off the story.

Still a really great book I enjoyed thoroughly!

maya_u's review against another edition

*thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Sadly, I've had to DNF this book because I just got a little bit bored (I hate saying that about a book, but please do keep in mind it's all personal preference).

I do generally ADORE a small town sweet Christmas romance, but I just felt like the love interest was a little bit boring. At first, I loved this book and was flying through it but at about halfway through the book I didn't think I could make it much further.

I would like to say, again, that while it wasn't quite my cup of tea, I can see others really enjoying this book, especially because it's not like the usual small town romance. It's a lot more unique.