A review by booktrishandmagic
Christmas Is All Around by Martha Waters

medium-paced

3.5

Christmas Is All Around was my first-ever romcom, and I have to admit, it was a delightful surprise! While I usually steer clear of romance or "spicy" elements in books, this one was more on the closed-door side. Though that aspect still wasn’t my favorite, the story’s entertaining plot and festive vibes more than made up for it. This quick and cute read was packed with holiday cheer and plenty of sass, thanks to the attitude and foul language from the main characters, which I absolutely loved. Listening to the audiobook made it even more enjoyable—I breezed through it in just one day! One of the standout features was the curated Spotify playlist that came with the book. It included “Christmas Is All Around,” a track from Love Actually, one of my all-time favorite holiday movies. That personal touch added an extra layer of fun to the experience. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would recommend it to fans of holiday romance. It might even inspire me to sprinkle a bit more seasonal romcom magic into my future TBR!