Full review at wildandwonderfulreads.com

The Afterlife of Holly Chase was the perfect book to kick off my holiday reading this year!

Quite frankly, I am not a fan of most classics; I struggle to connect with them. However, I have been known to enjoy a good twist on a classic! And in this case, I absolutely loved it!

The Afterlife of Holly Chase puts a modern, but still magical, spin on A Christmas Carol. There are several cliches in it, but I was living for them by the end. The premise of this book is just so fun! Like the original tale, though, the integrity and good message are ever present, making this, what I’m calling, a fantastic “mirror” book — one that you can look into and see a bit of yourself. I adore books that you can read and relate to.

The entire cast of characters is thoroughly enjoyable! You should have an idea going in what you’re getting in terms of most characters because they parallel those in A Christmas Carol. As for our lead, Holly Chase is terribly unlikable…but that’s the point…she’s a Scrooge! Seeing her growth was one of the things I liked most about this book. I also have a soft spot for Ethan, especially after learning more of his backstory.

My one disappointment had to do with the romance in the end, but that’s because I am a complete romance junkie! It is not enough to keep me from 100% recommending this book, though!

So, overall, The Afterlife of Holly Chase gets two thumbs up from me! YA readers and fans of retellings should love this one!