*4,5

This book follows three siblings, as they go to their mother's house for the holiday season to escape from their life’s problems. Liz has a crush on the main actress from the show she created and produces; Birdie is stuck in her career, getting lost in alcohol and casual sex; Rafi got rejected by his girlfriend after he proposed to her in front of their colleagues.

Usually, having three stories in one book doesn’t work for me but I really enjoyed this book!

Each story was heartfelt in their own way, and I appreciate that we got three different stories and characters’ baggage instead of one seeping into the other, which happens sometimes with siblings. At the same time, I loved the family dynamic and how they were able to be main characters and supporting characters at the same time, without losing their essence.

The story feels slow-paced, even though it takes place within a month. Alternating between the siblings’ point of view made the story compelling, especially because 1/3 through the book, none of the stories have actually developed. I also think it helped to get into the different stories, as you get to know the characters and become invested in their stories little by little.

My favorite arc was definitely Rafi’s, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by Birdie’s arc. At first, I felt like she was so annoying (I’m not a fan of the stand-up-comedian-who-doesn’t-know-how-to-adult archetype) BUT I loved where her story went and we leave her at the end.

Overall, this is a very enjoyable read, full of heart (and a little heat ;))

*ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.