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Sleigh Spells by Bella Falls

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Can I give a book negative stars?

I started this one because I needed easy quick audiobooks to listen to while cleaning and the other ones I listened to in this series (by different authors) were ok. My standards for books to clean to are pretty low. It just needs to be entertaining enough that I keep listening but not so interesting that I can't concentrate on other tasks.

I found myself avoiding the book, and therefore avoiding cleaning. And when I did listen to it, I found that I couldn't focus on it, which led me to focus on chores which bored me pretty quickly.

I should have quit the book, but I didn't. I guess because Christmas and because I already read some of the other books in the series. I just felt like I had to stick it out.

It was torture, y'all. The were-bear and the uhhh... implications (he says on a few occasions that he and the bear within him are separate but they are both attracted to the heroine? Ew.), the Mary Sue heroine, the obvious villain. It was All. SO. BAD.

I found myself gagging. Actually physically gagging. I gagged so hard at one point (I think when Wyatt said something like "Me and my bear want to kiss you") that I hurt my throat.

The only thing I liked was the squirrel.

I realized too late that I have read Bella Falls before and hated that book with a passion as well, so lesson learned.

I have decoded to take a break from Christmas audiobooks for awhile, so thank you Bella Falls for destroying my Christmas spirit.

sarahthuotte's review against another edition

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I had high hopes and if I get my hands on a physical copy, I'll definitely read it. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of the audio book narrator and only made it two chapters in.

a_ab's review

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3.0

Very fluffy Christmas-themed, but religion-unrelated fairytale. Short, uncomplicated and fun.

brim010's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

lady_elle's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Cute cozy Christmas mystery set in a village near the North Pole . Narration was too fast for me so I slowed the playback and southern accents were weird but still enjoyable

lkagain's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.25

This is by the best Christmas-themed book I've read yet. It has a unique premise and lovable characters, and it's a wholesome, cosy read.

lilbroccoli's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-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

3.75

Charming holiday cozy mystery

socorrobaptista's review against another edition

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4.0

Na tentativa de cumprir sua pena com dignidade para poder se isolar cada vez mais, a protagonista acaba se encontrando no meio de uma confusão mágica que a leva a perceber que não é tão inútil como se imaginava, encontrando novos sentidos na vida e nos relacionamentos saudáveis com pessoas semelhantes a ela. Muito bom.