A review by emmas_bookshelf
Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert

sad medium-paced

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

3.0

I’m going to shock everyone with a less than stellar review. Generally I would say that if you like magic or magical realism you might like this more than I did. I definitely picked this book up based on the title (Anastasia, anyone?) and the cute pink cover. I’m not sure if I didn’t read the synopsis, just don’t remember reading the synopsis, or if it’s that the synopsis really undersells the magic aspect…. But this was not for me. The thing I liked most was the female friendships. 

—Spoilers ahead —

The magic had me like uhhhh no thank you…. Then as I got more into the book I was like okay romantic destiny sure I can get on board…. But then we just had to have an unexpected pregnancy. Nope. Nope nope nope.