This book was a delightful, funny, huggable book. You can’t help but root for the main characters, cheer them on, want to hug them through their struggles, roll your eyes and shake some sense into them when they’re being foolish. 

Jean does such a good job with the supporting cast of characters too, Jacob’s grandmother was an absolute riot, and I know a Rachel’s mom type in real life. All of this made this story really relatable. A lot of this story hit really close to home too with Jacob returning to his Jewish roots and traditions, much like my own home did this year. My husband is Jewish but has never been big on holidays or traditions but this year felt different. 

If you’re looking for a sweet funny romantic read (very PG hallmark), this is the one to pick up. I wouldn’t call it necessarily a romance, because the story focuses on other elements more than the relationship between Rachel & Jacob. With the audiobook you get the additional fun of a quite a bit of Yiddish tossed in. 

Read this one for Jewish joy and a hankering for latkes with apple sauce. 

“There’s something really special about Hanukah when you stop and pay attention to it.“