⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️(a fair amount of description) 

 

This book was a cute read, but it left me with mixed feelings. I loved how Octavia took the time to research Melody, genuinely loving her for who she is. 

 

That said, I went into this book expecting strong Christmassy vibes, but that sadly didn’t come through. While the storyline was intriguing and made for a generally okay romance novel, it didn’t deliver on the festive atmosphere. 

 

There were moments that had me laughing out loud and others where I cringed so hard it hurt. Speaking of cringing—Beat’s name! I couldn’t take it seriously, and every time I read it, it pulled me out of the story. 

Overall, it was enjoyable in parts, but not quite the festive gem I’d hoped for. 

 

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