"It is another thing to learn about loving someone. Aesthetics don’t always matter."

Huge thank you to Quinton for a copy of this in return for an honest review. 

Not gonna lie, I was worried about reading a holiday book in November as I'm definitely team "no Christmas til 1st December" but this sounded too cute to pass up. 

Perrin and Inari's friendship ended in high-school after a rejected declaration of love, but by sheer coincidence, they're reunited at an artists retreat taking place over the Christmas period. We learn so much about them in this short novella, and you can't help but root for their second chance. I loved their passion for their crafts, the witty banter, and the steamy moments, but what truly made me love this was the representation of Inari as non-binary and autistic and Perrin's journey of self-discovery as a demisexual. This book is a heartwarming and inclusive celebration of love, friendship, and acceptance. I'd happily read a full length novel about these two, and I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a feel-good holiday read!