CW: FMC deals with mild eating disorder and there is some fatphobia throughout the book from side characters

This was really cute! My first Christmas book of the season, and definitely a good choice. Ariel and Trey had really good chemistry

even though they didn't actually REALLY get together in the book

and I liked that they spent most of the book being friends and getting to know each other.

Also the bookstore setting was super cute. I always love books about books, and this one had all the best plot elements: family-owned indie bookstore in trouble, community rallying around it, MCs growing closer throughout the process.

All in all, lots of fun, and a really good Christmas read. Generally low-stakes conflict, so it was perfect for me since I've been having trouble reading (again!). I finished the whole thing in one Saturday afternoon :) Also, the Christmas playlist (with the songs at the beginning of each chapter) is awesome!