Take away all that you know about the Broadway show and remember this was used as an inspiration to create said show. Okay, that being said.... This book was kinda a mess. There was a lot of things that just happened without much of an explanation and it really goes throughout the Wicked Witch's life from birth until her end. That's a long timeline to fit a lot of stuff into! There were so many events talked about but not many of explanations of some plot (if you can call it a plot) points, which led me a bit confused. It was very slow, some parts were more developed than others, but still didn't feel wrapped up in the end like a book should.

I don't mind weird or crazy or even bad writing but this just felt... Meh. I expected better?

I shook my head a lot at this book. I enjoyed it but I also didn't? I don't even know if that makes sense. There were good parts and it was a good story and the main characters had growth but I didn't really like them or any of the characters. 

This was a beautiful book! The writing reminded me of Rebecca Ross and Stephanie Garber - fantastical, magical, whimsical. Also loved the strong fmc and fun setting!

I can understand why this is such a classic and beloved Christmas tale! 

"Could a dead, frozen heart beat again? It felt as though mine was about to."

"Her heart fluttered; my dead heart felt warmer."

Out of pure nostalgia, this will always get a 5 star from me
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"About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how potent that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him."

The pet names super irked me. I also like the brother's best friend or teammate trope but when the brother is overly bothered or protective...that also irked me. But besides that, it was cute and enjoyable! Ian was such a sweetheart.

Cute, fast pace, cheesy Hallmark-esque holiday read!

This was like a mix of Knives Out and Clue in this super fun locked in murder mystery! I actually kinda wish the romance wasn't focused on as much cause I was just living for the mystery!!