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A review by luluwoohoo
The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore
☀️☀️
While not objectively bad, this novella does little more than string together some perfectly pleasant Christmassy moments with bland, predictable characters who tick the obvious boxes from beginning to end. I didn't connect with any of the characters and found the relationship uninspiring. The obstacles weren't ever really believable and nothing surprising or interesting took place. I often enjoy predictable books but they still require a degree of creativity and ingenuity to be worth reading and unfortunately this did not attempt to move beyond the generic.
☀️☀️
While not objectively bad, this novella does little more than string together some perfectly pleasant Christmassy moments with bland, predictable characters who tick the obvious boxes from beginning to end. I didn't connect with any of the characters and found the relationship uninspiring. The obstacles weren't ever really believable and nothing surprising or interesting took place. I often enjoy predictable books but they still require a degree of creativity and ingenuity to be worth reading and unfortunately this did not attempt to move beyond the generic.
“You know what, Quinn?” Parker says, closing the space he just put between us. “I bet you, right here, right now, that if you give me these seven days you’re home, I can make you fall in love with Christmas all over again.”