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mel_s_bookshelf's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty and Sexual content
wildroseoftexas's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Man, I took a while to write this review (on accident).
This was surprisingly full of emotions, events, and life. It wasn’t overly cliche and I didn’t feel like things were forced just to please the readers and have all the happily ever after endings to the multiple storylines and sub characters we read about.
I won’t call it fully lighthearted, but it was enjoyable to read.
This was surprisingly full of emotions, events, and life. It wasn’t overly cliche and I didn’t feel like things were forced just to please the readers and have all the happily ever after endings to the multiple storylines and sub characters we read about.
I won’t call it fully lighthearted, but it was enjoyable to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
mhairi_reads's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, and Stalking
deagaric's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Perfect book for Christmas time! It's comfy, cozy, and warm throughout. We follow the main character, Beth Bailey, across five consecutive Christmases. Like many women in their 30s, Beth feels the pressure to settle down and start a family. Time feels like it's running out at an increasing rate, year after year. We follow her through starting new relationships, crumbling relationships, and a seemingly helpless love that she can't extinguish.
There are hilarious moments in between with friends that are practically family. The ending is sugary sweet and sappy, but it wasn't all too predictable, and honestly, a happy ending is practically required for a holiday romance. The book is perfect for what it is.
There are hilarious moments in between with friends that are practically family. The ending is sugary sweet and sappy, but it wasn't all too predictable, and honestly, a happy ending is practically required for a holiday romance. The book is perfect for what it is.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content