A review by b00kw0rms0fthew0rldunite
A Wartime Christmas in the Dales by Betty Firth

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A Wartime Christmas in the Dales is the third installment of a beautiful series set where I was born. It always brings me joy to hear the dialect, customs and lives of local people brought about in books and represented in print.

The characters are very lovingly written and while each have their fair share of trials and tribulations, they all get chances of happiness too. There is another book on the cards as is evident by the very last chapter and cliffhanger. I can't wait until it comes out and I can get my hands on a copy.

I love the community present in these books, friends old and new, the rogue, the villain, the best friends, the parental couple, the family in need and the jokers too. I also won't forget the very lucky hen! I guessed every plot twist and about turn that happened and still they were written so well that it didn't matter at all. 

Betty Firth's books bring so much warmth and joy, they are the perfect books to cuddle up with, and this one especially in time for a Christmas read. I loved it!

Thank you to Netgalley, Hera Books and Betty Firth, for the beautiful book to read. All opinions written by me are my own.