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carpentd's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
lara_ayrolla's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I waited 8 months after I read 100 Days of Sunlight to read this during Christmas time. It was 100% worth it.
This book is super cozy, setting the perfect mood and executing the theme quite well. It kept me engaged and I was able to start reading in the 24th and finish in the 25th of December, even though I was pretty hard into a reading slump. The story is wholesome, age appropriate, and perfect to give the brain some rest.
The humor in this is awesome. I laughed out loud multiple times and had a great time, especially with Weston's character, whose personality is so lively that seemed to come out of the page.
However, everytime I read I am looking forward to learn something, and I didn't agree with the overall message of this book. The point of view is quite bland and black and white, leaving no room for nuance. Tessa shifts from completely ignoring her mother to hugging, crying, and asking her to stay. It's not subtle and it makes no sense at all.
Weston and Tessa's relationship feels a little forced, with too much being said, but not the same being shown. They are physically attracted to each other, they get along sort of okay, and that's pretty much it, but the book keeps trying to push this idea that they're madly in love and are a perfect match.
Overall, it is a nice book, with captivating charactets that kept me engaged and interested, but it's nothing extraordinary.
This book is super cozy, setting the perfect mood and executing the theme quite well. It kept me engaged and I was able to start reading in the 24th and finish in the 25th of December, even though I was pretty hard into a reading slump. The story is wholesome, age appropriate, and perfect to give the brain some rest.
The humor in this is awesome. I laughed out loud multiple times and had a great time, especially with Weston's character, whose personality is so lively that seemed to come out of the page.
However, everytime I read I am looking forward to learn something, and I didn't agree with the overall message of this book. The point of view is quite bland and black and white, leaving no room for nuance. Tessa shifts from completely ignoring her mother to hugging, crying, and asking her to stay. It's not subtle and it makes no sense at all.
Weston and Tessa's relationship feels a little forced, with too much being said, but not the same being shown. They are physically attracted to each other, they get along sort of okay, and that's pretty much it, but the book keeps trying to push this idea that they're madly in love and are a perfect match.
Overall, it is a nice book, with captivating charactets that kept me engaged and interested, but it's nothing extraordinary.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism
riddhi_345's review against another edition
3.75
This book was super cute. I find the biggest flaw to be the lack of plot, but even then it was so wholesome. The book was so realistic and it dealt with real emotions that anyone could experience. The couple is adorable and this book had me kicking my feet and giggling. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a wonderful light Christmas themed romance novel.
jacks623's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
adenise47's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a cute book. I didn’t realize there was another book with these characters. I will have to look for that book. I would definitely recommend this book!
christy15reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
rhythmofryn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
maddie_hollar's review against another edition
5.0
I think the fact that I hardly ever stopped smiling speaks for the fact that Abbie Emmons writes wholesome, relatable, heartwarming stories. So glad to have read this.
gabriella_batel_author's review against another edition
1.0
Not to my personal tastes, as I'm not one for -well-familiar Christmas-y romances, misunderstandings, and angst, and I was sad to miss some of the key aspects of the first book, but you may find this is perfect for you.
As always, I say this will all respect and support to the author, Ms. Abbie Emmons, and her work!
See a fuller review here!
https://youtu.be/BtUNSLqWnFU
As always, I say this will all respect and support to the author, Ms. Abbie Emmons, and her work!
See a fuller review here!
https://youtu.be/BtUNSLqWnFU
tsteacher's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0