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romancewithem 's review for:
The Ex-Mas Holidays
by Zoe Allison
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this book such good wintery/Christmas vibes
I liked both the main characters, there were a couple of times I got a little frustrated with the MMC but all worked out okay in the end
This is a slow burn (literally don't kiss until 70%) and I'm not a huge lover of slow burns, however there was flirting, chemistry, both MCs internally gushing about their feelings for each other, "dates" (kinda not actual dates as the MMC is in a different relationship for majority of the book - no cheating happens) - all of this I love and made the build up to the kiss so worth it
Chapter 25 had me shocked - I didn't see it coming, it was worth it tho
The humour in this book was spot on and exactly my cup of tea
- 'hey so I told this girl that keeps hitting on me that you're my girlfriend so maybe we should kiss so she leaves me alone'
- second chance
- medaling sibling/best friend
- coworkers
- winter/christmas setting
Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for the arc - all opinions are my own
I liked both the main characters, there were a couple of times I got a little frustrated with the MMC but all worked out okay in the end
This is a slow burn (literally don't kiss until 70%) and I'm not a huge lover of slow burns, however there was flirting, chemistry, both MCs internally gushing about their feelings for each other, "dates" (kinda not actual dates as the MMC is in a different relationship for majority of the book - no cheating happens) - all of this I love and made the build up to the kiss so worth it
Chapter 25 had me shocked - I didn't see it coming, it was worth it tho
The humour in this book was spot on and exactly my cup of tea
- 'hey so I told this girl that keeps hitting on me that you're my girlfriend so maybe we should kiss so she leaves me alone'
- second chance
- medaling sibling/best friend
- coworkers
- winter/christmas setting
Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for the arc - all opinions are my own
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Alcohol