alechains's reviews
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I love baking shows and Christmas related baking shows even more so when I saw that the book was about that and the main characters would be the judge and contestant who had an age gap, I was like: "Sign me up!"

Then I started reading and the instalove shocked me, I expected a little more build up and tension even t ough I know these were 3 shorts novellas the author could have omit ed one spicy scene to give the story and characters a bit more substances. I couldn't relate to either character, everything felt rushed and some parts were even a little cringey and cheesy but I did still like the holiday setting of it.

I feel like this had a lot of potential because it was well written but personally, I need some character growth and development with my spice.

My December Darling by Lauren Asher

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lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This book's tropes and blurb are what drew me in, I really wanted to love this one, but unfortunately, I just couldn't get into it. I never connected with the characters so it didn't hold my interest. I kept putting it down and it felt like it was being dragged along with nothing really happening for 3/4 of the book. It also wasn't memorable, I just finished and there isn't any part that stands out to me or that I know I'll remember for a while. A lot of the times the characters felt very childish and unlikeable.
I'll give Lauren's books another chance because I've heard good things about them but this wasn't a good one for me. Also, it didn't have much Christmas or Holiday vibes like I was expecting from a holiday novella.

Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced