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A review by rorikae
Season of Love by Helena Greer
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? Yes
5.0
Seasons of Love by Helena Greer is a cute holiday romance about a Jewish woman who inherits her great aunt's Christmas themed inn and one of the women who works at this inn.
Miriam Blum hasn't been home to Carrigan's for 10 years, ever since a particular incident with her abusive father caused her to push her entire family away. This included her great aunt Cass, one of the most important people in her life and who's Christmas themed inn she'd visited yearly since a child. When Cass suddenly passes away, Miriam is called back to Carrigan's, where she has to face the family she has been avoiding. While there she meets Noelle Northwood, who works at Carrigan's tending the Christmas trees. Struggling with their grief, feelings of abandonment, and familial trauma, the two begin to feel something for each other while also working to save the inn that brought them together.
Seasons of Love is an extremely cute Sapphic romance steeped in its two characters strong personalities. Miriam is an artist trying to find her footing while Noelle is dealing with a family that left her long ago. Greer does a great job of exploring both women's personal histories while they also come to know each other better. The story is full of fun and also complex characters, a wonderful Christmas inn that I want to stay at, and so much heart that it's oozing from the seams. If you're looking for a holiday romance, I highly recommend this one. I will note that it is a closed door romance, which was the only thing that left me disappointed about the entire book. I can't wait for the series that this kicks off as this story does a good job of setting up the next couple that will be followed. I can't wait to read more of Greer's books as she is clearly a wonderful writer who creates fun, poignant stories.
Miriam Blum hasn't been home to Carrigan's for 10 years, ever since a particular incident with her abusive father caused her to push her entire family away. This included her great aunt Cass, one of the most important people in her life and who's Christmas themed inn she'd visited yearly since a child. When Cass suddenly passes away, Miriam is called back to Carrigan's, where she has to face the family she has been avoiding. While there she meets Noelle Northwood, who works at Carrigan's tending the Christmas trees. Struggling with their grief, feelings of abandonment, and familial trauma, the two begin to feel something for each other while also working to save the inn that brought them together.
Seasons of Love is an extremely cute Sapphic romance steeped in its two characters strong personalities. Miriam is an artist trying to find her footing while Noelle is dealing with a family that left her long ago. Greer does a great job of exploring both women's personal histories while they also come to know each other better. The story is full of fun and also complex characters, a wonderful Christmas inn that I want to stay at, and so much heart that it's oozing from the seams. If you're looking for a holiday romance, I highly recommend this one. I will note that it is a closed door romance, which was the only thing that left me disappointed about the entire book. I can't wait for the series that this kicks off as this story does a good job of setting up the next couple that will be followed. I can't wait to read more of Greer's books as she is clearly a wonderful writer who creates fun, poignant stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent