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colleens_conclusions's review
4.0
It is November 3 (when I finished this book) and I already have my first Hallmark Christmas movie watched and I finished reading my first Christmas book of the year! I hope I actually remain to be in the mood for Christmas movies and books. I missed that boat last year because my mood reading self wasn’t in the mood even though I celebrated Christmas. I think I only watched a few Netflix movies last year.
Anyway, A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle was the first book I read in this trilogy and I didn’t even realize this was part of a trilogy until about halfway through and was thinking I may have missed some details along the way. It wasn’t bad though, this just seems to be a thing for me. I think this book can be read as a standalone for over the holiday season once you go into it knowing it’s a trilogy. Now I just have the first two to look forward to!
I really liked Zac. I loved how he was Becca’s best friend and he was just so supportive of her and was one of the only ones who told her the truth and I loved how she realized her true feelings for him. I just wish Becca had listened to others when they said she really didn’t need to change, she really didn’t need to become like her twin sister when she was fine just how she was.
I did like how she finally became assertive and people did actually start taking her seriously.
I do wish that we got to see the end romance more, but I think that slow build until the very end is a common theme in Christmas stories since this happens in Hallmark movies too. I am definitely glad this wasn’t any type of instant love.
A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss in Cosy Kettle was a sweet read. It is definitely a good book to kick off the holiday season or whenever you want to get into the Christmas spirit.
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book. This had no impact on my thoughts. My thoughts are my own.
Anyway, A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle was the first book I read in this trilogy and I didn’t even realize this was part of a trilogy until about halfway through and was thinking I may have missed some details along the way. It wasn’t bad though, this just seems to be a thing for me. I think this book can be read as a standalone for over the holiday season once you go into it knowing it’s a trilogy. Now I just have the first two to look forward to!
I really liked Zac. I loved how he was Becca’s best friend and he was just so supportive of her and was one of the only ones who told her the truth and I loved how she realized her true feelings for him. I just wish Becca had listened to others when they said she really didn’t need to change, she really didn’t need to become like her twin sister when she was fine just how she was.
I did like how she finally became assertive and people did actually start taking her seriously.
I do wish that we got to see the end romance more, but I think that slow build until the very end is a common theme in Christmas stories since this happens in Hallmark movies too. I am definitely glad this wasn’t any type of instant love.
A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss in Cosy Kettle was a sweet read. It is definitely a good book to kick off the holiday season or whenever you want to get into the Christmas spirit.
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book. This had no impact on my thoughts. My thoughts are my own.
sarahthereadingaddict's review
4.0
This is such a cosey book.
The characters are really relateable and it's really well written.
I love Becca and I would absolutely love to visit the Cosey Kettle and have me a gingerbread latte (my favourite).
It's a shame so many people fall for the more outgoing people in life. But in a book it is so good to have a background character who comes forward (Zac) as well as the obvious heart throb (Logan).
The characters are really relateable and it's really well written.
I love Becca and I would absolutely love to visit the Cosey Kettle and have me a gingerbread latte (my favourite).
It's a shame so many people fall for the more outgoing people in life. But in a book it is so good to have a background character who comes forward (Zac) as well as the obvious heart throb (Logan).
mrsvikingreads's review
5.0
What an absolute treat A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss is!! I fell completely in love within a matter of pages and wound up devouring it in one sitting.
Liz has done an incredible job of weaving this story together to create an enchanting, festive, funny and warm-hearted read.
Shy and anxious Becca has made it her Christmas wish to become a new and improved version of herself. With the help of her best friend Zac and the Cozy Kettle Crew we are taken on a festive, funny and fabulous journey as they try to help Becca make her wishes come true.
Firstly, not only is Liz’s writing style incredibly engaging - I honestly felt transported when reading this gem - but it was a genuine breath of fresh air reading a book where the secondary characters are as bold, funny, loveable and just as important as the protagonists. (Stanley has well and truly stolen my heart, with his tight jeans and hipster lingo, he had me laughing out loud!) it is obvious that Liz has put care and love into every character she has written and it really set the book apart from others in this genre.
Upon picking up the book, I immediately connected with Becca and her struggle with her anxiety and nervousness, which is something I’ve struggled massively with over the last few weeks. I really resonated with her as a character and was rooting for her throughout. It’s rare that I read a book and completely see myself in a character, which I think is what has blown me away.
The Cozy Kettle is a home away from home that sounds true to its name. I adored the descriptions of the village and the cottage that Becca and Zac shared, and could just imagine myself in this magical little winter wonderland.
I loved the sense of community from the CK Crew and how they spurred into action to help their Becca when it appeared that disaster had struck. And what can I even say about Zac?! What a wonderful friend and character he was, I found myself begging Becca to open her eyes and see what a gem she had right in front of her.
This is the first book I’ve read in the Cozy Kettle series but I absolutely will be reading the others. I think I’ve found a new slice of heaven to escape to on a cozy evening by the fire.
I am so so pleased I requested this book from Netgalley and honestly cannot recommend it enough.
Liz has done an incredible job of weaving this story together to create an enchanting, festive, funny and warm-hearted read.
Shy and anxious Becca has made it her Christmas wish to become a new and improved version of herself. With the help of her best friend Zac and the Cozy Kettle Crew we are taken on a festive, funny and fabulous journey as they try to help Becca make her wishes come true.
Firstly, not only is Liz’s writing style incredibly engaging - I honestly felt transported when reading this gem - but it was a genuine breath of fresh air reading a book where the secondary characters are as bold, funny, loveable and just as important as the protagonists. (Stanley has well and truly stolen my heart, with his tight jeans and hipster lingo, he had me laughing out loud!) it is obvious that Liz has put care and love into every character she has written and it really set the book apart from others in this genre.
Upon picking up the book, I immediately connected with Becca and her struggle with her anxiety and nervousness, which is something I’ve struggled massively with over the last few weeks. I really resonated with her as a character and was rooting for her throughout. It’s rare that I read a book and completely see myself in a character, which I think is what has blown me away.
The Cozy Kettle is a home away from home that sounds true to its name. I adored the descriptions of the village and the cottage that Becca and Zac shared, and could just imagine myself in this magical little winter wonderland.
I loved the sense of community from the CK Crew and how they spurred into action to help their Becca when it appeared that disaster had struck. And what can I even say about Zac?! What a wonderful friend and character he was, I found myself begging Becca to open her eyes and see what a gem she had right in front of her.
This is the first book I’ve read in the Cozy Kettle series but I absolutely will be reading the others. I think I’ve found a new slice of heaven to escape to on a cozy evening by the fire.
I am so so pleased I requested this book from Netgalley and honestly cannot recommend it enough.
jo_bookworm's review
3.0
There is nothing better than being laden down with Christmas shopping and seeking solace in a lovely festive cafe for a festive treat. Where better than to sample a latte and a mince pie than the Cosy Kettle in Honeyford.
This time at the Cosy Kettle we are concentrating on Becca who is the manager. An unlikely choice as she is running away from what she sees as a failure, a broken relationship, a failed job and not living up to the status of her twin sister who her parents seem more to praise.
Hiding in a coffee shop in a bookshop seems like the perfect place to be.
Becca's wish is to reinvent herself and in the run up to Christmas she does.
Can she get the date with Logan, who she has had a secret crush on for months?
Can she learn to be more assertive and stand up in front of people to talk?
Can she be more like her sister Jasmine?
But ultimately this wish list is going to be the undoing of Becca.
The opportunity to impress Logan and her boss Flora with some savvy business acumen and change the Cosy kettle into something more highbrow and sophisticated for a corporate party leads to a few conflicts with regular customers.
Add into the mix her friendship with housemate Luke who always remains faithful to their friendship. A sister who appears to have everything, including it looks like the man Becca is in love with.
Will her wishes come true or will Becca remain true to herself and just simply settle into being the way she is?
This is a nice simple read to bring a trilogy of books about the Cosy Kettle to a conclusion, but for me this book was not my favourite of the three.
This time at the Cosy Kettle we are concentrating on Becca who is the manager. An unlikely choice as she is running away from what she sees as a failure, a broken relationship, a failed job and not living up to the status of her twin sister who her parents seem more to praise.
Hiding in a coffee shop in a bookshop seems like the perfect place to be.
Becca's wish is to reinvent herself and in the run up to Christmas she does.
Can she get the date with Logan, who she has had a secret crush on for months?
Can she learn to be more assertive and stand up in front of people to talk?
Can she be more like her sister Jasmine?
But ultimately this wish list is going to be the undoing of Becca.
The opportunity to impress Logan and her boss Flora with some savvy business acumen and change the Cosy kettle into something more highbrow and sophisticated for a corporate party leads to a few conflicts with regular customers.
Add into the mix her friendship with housemate Luke who always remains faithful to their friendship. A sister who appears to have everything, including it looks like the man Becca is in love with.
Will her wishes come true or will Becca remain true to herself and just simply settle into being the way she is?
This is a nice simple read to bring a trilogy of books about the Cosy Kettle to a conclusion, but for me this book was not my favourite of the three.
erinremen's review
5.0
Becca has a wonderful job and an amazing roommate and bestfriend. She has family and loyal customers. The cafe is a lovely and friendly place and she loves every minute of it. But behind all of that she is anxious, has no self esteem and feels like a disappointment to her parents, even her boss. So she makes a wish in an old well, with several bulletpoints, and sets off to better her self. Her journey is hard and she struggles with some of it, especially when steps she takes have adverse effects on the people around her. It's all in all a lovely journey of a woman struggling to accept who she is and her limitations, whilst at the same time finding the love and acceptance we all endeavor to achieve. Full of delicious food, coffee, a Christmas vibe and an eclectic group of people it's definitely a fun little read that you can an enjoy one cold evening in front if your own fire and decked out tree!
btpbookclub's review
4.0
Happy publication day! My first Christmas read of 2019 and no it’s not too early. I’ve done my kids lists already and this book really puts you in a festive, cheery mood. The cover is gorgeous!
It is book three in the Cosy Kettle series and can be read as a standalone each book so far has dived into a different characters life from this town and its been a pleasure to read. I felt welcomed back to this town, bookshop and cafe… Feels familiar and like home. This book focuses on character Becca aka manager of the cafe and shes set herself a list of five things to do before Christmas… But will she do it? I loved Beccas character and story. Beautifully written. A brilliant festive read!
A well deserved four stars from me. Highly recommend. I hope this isn’t the end of the series because I am loving it and waiting for the next one. The perfect Christmas read for 2019. Get cosy and curl up with this one.
It is book three in the Cosy Kettle series and can be read as a standalone each book so far has dived into a different characters life from this town and its been a pleasure to read. I felt welcomed back to this town, bookshop and cafe… Feels familiar and like home. This book focuses on character Becca aka manager of the cafe and shes set herself a list of five things to do before Christmas… But will she do it? I loved Beccas character and story. Beautifully written. A brilliant festive read!
A well deserved four stars from me. Highly recommend. I hope this isn’t the end of the series because I am loving it and waiting for the next one. The perfect Christmas read for 2019. Get cosy and curl up with this one.
nixbix_reads's review
3.0
I wasn't sure what to make of this book, especially as it was the last in the series. While I found so many of the characters to be unlikable, I did like that Becca realised that she didn't have to be the same as her sister to have a good life.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
kazza248's review
5.0
This is the 3rd and last book in this series, I will miss the crazy book club and their antics.
This book is featured around Becca, and her housemate Zac. Becca is the manager of the Cozy Kettle in the small picturesque village of Honeyford in the Cotswolds, a place where everyone knows each other and their business. Becca is shy and sensitive, until one night she makes a wish at a wishing well to change. She makes a checklist of what she wants to change and sets about doing it with help from Zac, and the Cosy Kettle book club.
This is a lovely warm story and a great end to the series, I have loved all three of the books and the characters and cant wait to see what new stories come next.
This book is featured around Becca, and her housemate Zac. Becca is the manager of the Cozy Kettle in the small picturesque village of Honeyford in the Cotswolds, a place where everyone knows each other and their business. Becca is shy and sensitive, until one night she makes a wish at a wishing well to change. She makes a checklist of what she wants to change and sets about doing it with help from Zac, and the Cosy Kettle book club.
This is a lovely warm story and a great end to the series, I have loved all three of the books and the characters and cant wait to see what new stories come next.
tamsterdam_reads's review
4.0
A charming festive book that will give you the Christmas feels.
The last of the Cosy Kettle series, Becca loves managing The Cosy Kettle, with it's tacky, over-the-top Christmas decorations and loyal but a little nutty, customers. She is starting to feel better about herself, but there is still a lot of room for improvement.
As Becca struggles to make decisions for the cafe's sake and her parents seem to always be disappointed in her ever since she left her corporate job, she looks to her ever-constant best friend/roommate, Zac who appreciates her for who she is and introduces her to the hunky Logan.
As Zac and her stumble across an old well, Becca makes a wish to become more like her successful, glowing and beautiful twin sister. She sets out to make a list of what she wants to accomplish. including landing a date with Logan.
This story was just enough romance that it didn't become cheesy, and just enough Christmas magic that makes it a wonderful read.
The last of the Cosy Kettle series, Becca loves managing The Cosy Kettle, with it's tacky, over-the-top Christmas decorations and loyal but a little nutty, customers. She is starting to feel better about herself, but there is still a lot of room for improvement.
As Becca struggles to make decisions for the cafe's sake and her parents seem to always be disappointed in her ever since she left her corporate job, she looks to her ever-constant best friend/roommate, Zac who appreciates her for who she is and introduces her to the hunky Logan.
As Zac and her stumble across an old well, Becca makes a wish to become more like her successful, glowing and beautiful twin sister. She sets out to make a list of what she wants to accomplish. including landing a date with Logan.
This story was just enough romance that it didn't become cheesy, and just enough Christmas magic that makes it a wonderful read.
thewoollygeek's review
3.0
This was a nice read, but I’m disappointed as I loved the last two cosy kettle books so much and I just didn’t enjoy this the same way. I loved Becca so much, but I really wasn’t keen on Zac at all, it didn’t feel very festive to me , the story didn’t seem to have its usual magic and sparkle I’ve come to love with Liz’s books. It’s an enjoyable read, but I recommend reading the first two books they are magical. I will still be reading Liz Eeles books as I do enjoy them , hoping the magic is back again for the next book.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion