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jackiehorne's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely character study of two lonely men who are temporarily thrown together after a hit-and-run accident and find themselves wishing that their connection might develop into something more lasting. Middle-aged Grey, one of the few gay men in his small midwestern town, has become the de-facto grumpy loner, despite being the owner of a store that sells holiday ornaments and decorations. Twenty-eight-year old Eddie has been living life on the road since he ran away from foster care at 16, following the Renaissance Faire circuit in the spring, summer, & fall, then spending the winter camping on a Ren Faire friend's Texas land.
This year, though, Eddie thought to spend the holidays with a new lover up north. But said lover turned out to be more of a pot-head than a dream-guy. While he is on his way out of Chicago, he witnesses a hit-and-run in front of Gray's home. And the local police officer (a friend of Gray's) asks Gray if Eddie can stay with him until they can question him.
Cousins does great work showing how each character's background has led him to detach himself from others around him, and how each recognizes the deep loneliness in the other. A holiday story that gives a reader joy without exploiting said reader's emotions.
This year, though, Eddie thought to spend the holidays with a new lover up north. But said lover turned out to be more of a pot-head than a dream-guy. While he is on his way out of Chicago, he witnesses a hit-and-run in front of Gray's home. And the local police officer (a friend of Gray's) asks Gray if Eddie can stay with him until they can question him.
Cousins does great work showing how each character's background has led him to detach himself from others around him, and how each recognizes the deep loneliness in the other. A holiday story that gives a reader joy without exploiting said reader's emotions.
leelee68's review against another edition
3.0
I never really warmed up to Eddie. I didn't get their connection as much because he was just too prickly to me. Would have loved for him to have warmed up sooner. I liked Grayson though...
teresab78's review against another edition
5.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****
4.5 Stars - Glass Tidings is part of Riptides Holiday Charity Bundle and another great story. I loved the themes of finding home and letting someone love you.
Gray likes to think he is crotchety but he really has a big heart. I loved his way with Eddie, for the most part; He still had some grump in him and stuck his foot in it a time or two. I also liked Eddie and his bohemian ways. It was sad how he saw somethings, and he definitely had some self-esteem issues, but he was able to grow.
There were some good side characters and the description of the Christmas Shoppe was great. I was engaged with the story and I loved the happy ending.
If you are looking for a low angst (though not angst free) holiday read, I recommend this book.
4.5 Stars - Glass Tidings is part of Riptides Holiday Charity Bundle and another great story. I loved the themes of finding home and letting someone love you.
Gray likes to think he is crotchety but he really has a big heart. I loved his way with Eddie, for the most part; He still had some grump in him and stuck his foot in it a time or two. I also liked Eddie and his bohemian ways. It was sad how he saw somethings, and he definitely had some self-esteem issues, but he was able to grow.
There were some good side characters and the description of the Christmas Shoppe was great. I was engaged with the story and I loved the happy ending.
If you are looking for a low angst (though not angst free) holiday read, I recommend this book.
felicitydisco's review against another edition
4.5
I really enjoyed this one - a Christmas romance that wasn't sweet or cutesy.
missawn's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot! The first half is brilliantly written and I adored pretty much everything about it. The momentum did wane slightly in the second half and some of the tension unraveled slightly toward the end ... but still, a very well crafted, highly enjoyable read ...
The things that I loved best about this story is the very unique approach to the holiday season that wasn't overly sweet or clichéd in any way. I loved the vivid and stunning detail ... the wonderfully real and endearing characters ... the story is nicely paced in a way that feels luxuriant and indulgent ... and the prose is absolutely gorgeous. Just a really lovely book ...
The things that I loved best about this story is the very unique approach to the holiday season that wasn't overly sweet or clichéd in any way. I loved the vivid and stunning detail ... the wonderfully real and endearing characters ... the story is nicely paced in a way that feels luxuriant and indulgent ... and the prose is absolutely gorgeous. Just a really lovely book ...
scrow1022's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely story, made perfect sense, love how they think through how to do better.
0ri's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
megnolia13's review
1.0
I found the main character really annoying. It was like laying on the pathetic sympathy stuff without ever really diving into the reasons for that behavior. If there had been any exploration of the character’s behavior, this could’ve been maybe a 3-star. Basically, I should’ve trusted the cover spoke for the quality.
jordan1978's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I started out really enjoying the story then it started to really drag just before the halfway point. In the second half, I nearly DNF’d so many times. I kept putting down the book and then would have to force myself to pick it back up.
kiki124's review against another edition
3.0
Too fast, too sappy.
Drifter and hermit meet cute,
plus Christmas magic.
Drifter and hermit meet cute,
plus Christmas magic.