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passionatereader78's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
heyheyitsalli's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I enjoyed this book for its purpose to serve as a lighthearted distraction.
I think it could’ve done more with the setting it had and the side characters. It was surprising thatthe christmas concert wasn’t more important to the story given that it had a rather emotional buildup.
Every single character besides Nick’s parents was way too immature. It felt like I was reading a book about high school-aged kids. Also, the book was a bit too sex-heavy when it felt like the more natural flow would’ve been about emotions instead of physical desires.
I feel like this book was trying for a slow burn but ended up feeling far too rushed. There were way too many random details that either needed more expansion or should have simply been left out. The writing was pretty cringey at times. It left a lot to be desired but also was good enough for a quick read.
I think it could’ve done more with the setting it had and the side characters. It was surprising that
Every single character besides Nick’s parents was way too immature. It felt like I was reading a book about high school-aged kids. Also, the book was a bit too sex-heavy when it felt like the more natural flow would’ve been about emotions instead of physical desires.
I feel like this book was trying for a slow burn but ended up feeling far too rushed. There were way too many random details that either needed more expansion or should have simply been left out. The writing was pretty cringey at times. It left a lot to be desired but also was good enough for a quick read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage
sariereads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
ceraphimfalls's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
2.25
I recently learned the phrase "books that respect your time" to reference books that aren't overwritten and indulgent to the author. This book does not respect your time at nearly 400 pages- it is repetitive and lacking in editing and weak dialogue, despite mostly being dialogue. That said, the characters are fun, the relationships believable, and the sexy times actually spicy. I hope the author grows and learns and the next books respect their readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
carlyjoann's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, Car accident, and Pregnancy
danajoy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
3.5
A cheesy christmas romantic comedy like the Hallmark movies but much hornier.
Nick is back after his second tour in the military and he's back to stay. His best friend Noel is there to pick him up from the airport. His homecoming doesn't entirely go as he expected. Newly single and confronted with the fact she's already moving on Noel takes some actions on a night out that will change their friendship forever.
Noel does have a bit of a "not like other girls" streak but other than that it is fun and their chemistry is pretty solid.
Nick is back after his second tour in the military and he's back to stay. His best friend Noel is there to pick him up from the airport. His homecoming doesn't entirely go as he expected. Newly single and confronted with the fact she's already moving on Noel takes some actions on a night out that will change their friendship forever.
Noel does have a bit of a "not like other girls" streak but other than that it is fun and their chemistry is pretty solid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
vix_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
bujo_bellel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I quite enjoyed this book, very Christmas-y indeed. There were quite a few parts where Nick had been rather intimate with Noel (even when he was still with Amber) which I found was unusual since he was already taken so I was uneasy when those parts came up. I really liked all the song and show/movie references which was a nice touch although I have no clue what those songs were but I get more recommendations!! I have spotted quite a few grammar mistakes which annoyed me a lot. There were quite a few mordern references like Tiktok, which I did not particularly like only when it was randomly thrown in when it didn't make sense to be there, but I quite liked it when it had the right context, like how Nick and Noel will send each other songs on Spotify, which I found really cute. This book was really funny, I really loved and adored the characters and the character development was really nice to see. Some of their makeout sessions were a bit random but I didn't really mind. I was quite amused by brand knockoffs when the author changes the name of the brands because of copyright since the sames were really out there. I really liked how Noel's granny underwear really had Grannies on them, which was hilarious!! I really liked that there was a playlist at the end of the book so that I can go ahead and listen to those songs :) Also Amber's quite an ass and I'm glad she changed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying and Infidelity
julesg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, and Death of parent
sophiemartin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content