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1541 reviews

Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon

medium-paced

4.0

The Summer Book Club by Susan Mallery

3.0

The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis

4.0

Family Family by Laurie Frankel

funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Fury by Alex Michaelides

2.0

Two Women Walk into a Bar by Cheryl Strayed

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wednesdays At One by Sandra A. Miller

emotional mysterious reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

4.0

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews

hopeful 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

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews is perfect for a cozy winter night with a blanket and hot cocoa by the fire.  It's a lovely story about romance but also about family and finding your way when you're down.  The characters are likeable for the most part.  The only exception was the brother and in a longer book I would have liked to see him have some growth.  I have been a fan of MKA for many years and will continue to pick up everything she writes.  

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC of Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews in exchange for an honest review.