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dayamarie's review against another edition
2.0
There were a lot of good reviews for this one, but for my personal preferences it was a little too much. Too much language, drinking and make out scenes. The first half of the book felt light but it got a bit heavy the second half. Felt like two different stories.
bookishtiff1's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very cute Christmas book!
It didn't feel too Christmassy and it wasn't in your face with the Christmas theme, it was subtle. It had some great fake dating scenes and also grumpy x sunshine! I think it's the first Christmas book that I felt like I would really recommend, other than Deveny Perry books.
It didn't feel too Christmassy and it wasn't in your face with the Christmas theme, it was subtle. It had some great fake dating scenes and also grumpy x sunshine! I think it's the first Christmas book that I felt like I would really recommend, other than Deveny Perry books.
mfer30's review against another edition
5.0
A fun holiday read! Tropes include intern-boss relationship ship (but not a creepy age gap), fake dating, and forced proximity.
hannahnana73's review against another edition
5.0
swooooony + hilarious. loved the body positivity and how the taboo topics were handled.
also - ASHERRR *swoonnnn*
new book bf def found
and i loved liv too... you rarely find a book where both MCs are lovable ppl haha
also six yr olds are uncannily good at matchmaking - loved chlo
also - ASHERRR *swoonnnn*
new book bf def found
and i loved liv too... you rarely find a book where both MCs are lovable ppl haha
also six yr olds are uncannily good at matchmaking - loved chlo
kaulhilo's review against another edition
5.0
this is the greatest the best the softest the cutest book that’s ever been written in all of history no i don’t take constructive criticism
robynlynae's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. Admittedly I have really enjoyed Shepherd's writing from the fanfic days, and this book had all the heart and humor her writing has always had, but with the added bonus of new characters. I read this in a day (stayed up into the early morning to finish, so technically two days) because the flow was really good and I was having such a fun time reading about Olivia and Asher.
One thing Shepherd has always excelled at was characterization and this was no exception. The characters felt realistic and genuine. The interactions and relationships felt organic, often made me laugh, and nothing felt forced. While I would would NEVER do some of the things Olivia had planned for her workplace holiday festivities (I would rather sit naked on a hot grill than allow my coworkers to see me sloppy drunk), I loved seeing where the plot took these characters. I also appreciated the queer family representation.
It passed my escape test. I was enjoying myself too much to think about the construction other than highlighting particular witty lines. Several parts left me actually smiling down at my kindle.
One thing Shepherd has always excelled at was characterization and this was no exception. The characters felt realistic and genuine. The interactions and relationships felt organic, often made me laugh, and nothing felt forced. While I would would NEVER do some of the things Olivia had planned for her workplace holiday festivities (I would rather sit naked on a hot grill than allow my coworkers to see me sloppy drunk), I loved seeing where the plot took these characters. I also appreciated the queer family representation.
It passed my escape test. I was enjoying myself too much to think about the construction other than highlighting particular witty lines. Several parts left me actually smiling down at my kindle.
zaineylaney's review against another edition
4.0
This book was the perfect Christmas season read. It moved swiftly, the characters were not boring, and it provided enough festivity to make me wish for snow. Olivia tries so hard to be a friend to people, be what they need. And that’s exactly what lands her in this mess.
I will definitely be adding this author to my “Read More” pile. Also can we talk about how original the art on the cover is? I say it’s unique because many times the cover is overly cutesy or hard differentiate from other covers. But this one… So eye catching and thoughtful!
I will definitely be adding this author to my “Read More” pile. Also can we talk about how original the art on the cover is? I say it’s unique because many times the cover is overly cutesy or hard differentiate from other covers. But this one… So eye catching and thoughtful!
minnie_loves_spicy_books's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the banter between Olivia and Asher. She is so sassy to him. And doesn't care that he is her boss. You can feel the love between them both directly. But of course, they don't admit it