A review by andthensarahread
Stranded with Scrooge: A Semi-Royal Holiday Novella by Maude Winters, Maude Winters

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Plot: 4
Engagement: 4.25
Characters: 4
Style: 4.25

Overall Rating: 4.13/5

Review: I received a copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was a really quick, easy to read novella. It started with a kind of a not so cute Meet-Cute with two strangers trapped in an airport when they can't get flights out for Christmas. They both are a judgmental of each other after making assumptions, but end up seeing their true personalities. Cue some rom com fun!! I actually thought it was a sweet story and I found the chemistry between Nira & Auggie was heartwarming.

There was some light spice nearing the end. It didn't get wildly graphic, but definitely steamy.

My only gripe is that the end seemed weirdly abrupt, which I should have perhaps expected with a shorter story, but still. I just wanted it a bit more fleshed out in the end.

Read if you like: rom com, short and sweet, enemies to lovers, light spice