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_nicolemariereads_'s review against another edition
4.0
This YA romance was a great book to kick off my holiday reading this year. I enjoyed the characters (they are angsty teens so keep that in mind). I loved the setting. The bookish elements and love of books and writing were really fun to read about. This was perfectly enjoyable. The pacing of the story felt perfect. The character development was wonderful and hit all of the points I would have looked for. Such a sweet story!
mallory_r's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 rounded down
I just didn't connect with the characters and was not riveted
I just didn't connect with the characters and was not riveted
jlg1's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
franng's review against another edition
3.0
The Holiday Switch fue el primer libro con temática navideña que leí en mi vida, y para ser sincera no tuvo la cantidad de espíritu festivo que yo esperaba.
El libro nos cuenta la historia de Lina Santos, una chica que vive en un pueblo neoyorquino super navideño llamado Holly. Allí trabaja en la tienda de regalos de un hotel basado en una película hiper famosa "Holiday by the lake". Lina quiere conseguir horas extra, pero el sobrino de su jefa, Teddy, ya aplicó para un trabajo de medio tiempo en la tienda quitandole la oportunidad de conseguirlas. Teddy y ella se convierten en nemesis, hasta que sin quererlo intercambian sus teléfonos y descubren que ambos guardan "secretos" que nadie más tiene que saber.
La historia empieza un poco aburrida y continua así casi hasta la mitad del libro, lo que ocasiona que sea difícil engancharse, pero una vez que se pone interesante es imposible soltarlo.
Pros: El romance es sano y no es apurado, además el protagonista, Teddy, es un gran novio literario.
Contras: Toda la trama alrededor de los "secretos" que ocultan (especialmente el de ella), me pareció un poco absurda dado a como se resolvió.
El libro nos cuenta la historia de Lina Santos, una chica que vive en un pueblo neoyorquino super navideño llamado Holly. Allí trabaja en la tienda de regalos de un hotel basado en una película hiper famosa "Holiday by the lake". Lina quiere conseguir horas extra, pero el sobrino de su jefa, Teddy, ya aplicó para un trabajo de medio tiempo en la tienda quitandole la oportunidad de conseguirlas. Teddy y ella se convierten en nemesis, hasta que sin quererlo intercambian sus teléfonos y descubren que ambos guardan "secretos" que nadie más tiene que saber.
La historia empieza un poco aburrida y continua así casi hasta la mitad del libro, lo que ocasiona que sea difícil engancharse, pero una vez que se pone interesante es imposible soltarlo.
Pros: El romance es sano y no es apurado, además el protagonista, Teddy, es un gran novio literario.
Contras: Toda la trama alrededor de los "secretos" que ocultan (especialmente el de ella), me pareció un poco absurda dado a como se resolvió.
theloststreetmouse's review against another edition
1.0
Literally so boring, couldn’t even finish it. I just couldn’t get into it, I didn’t care about the characters or the story.
hannahnana73's review against another edition
3.0
Ummm it was okayy - like a meh read... the romance felt a bit too rushed and not dwelled on enough but at the same time it felt like the entire book was only about the romance...
shelbell10's review against another edition
3.0
“Books are an escape. Books are a reminder that opposites can exist at the same time, both good and bad, positive and negative.”
It’s was a cute little holiday book.
Young Adult. No Smut.
I love books that are about other books (the plot isn’t about books but it was a cute topic to the plot)
It’s was a cute little holiday book.
Young Adult. No Smut.
I love books that are about other books (the plot isn’t about books but it was a cute topic to the plot)
ebc726's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 rounded up to 3
This book was…fine. Given that it’s a YA book, I may have enjoyed it more as a teenager, but as a 30-something, a lot of the plot points and characterizations drove me a little nuts. (These teens acting like their parents finding out they have a secret life goal/dream is akin to if their parents were to find out they’re a criminal. Is it REALLY the end of the world if your parents find out you have hobbies? Let alone an anonymous book blog?) Also, it was wildly confusing for me at the beginning knowing there’s a real Holley, NY that is in this general region of NY, but is not on a lake and not the town in this story. I got that the author was going for a fake version of Seneca Falls/It’s a Wonderful Life, but it could’ve used some more creativity with the name, or at least fact checking. Did I mishear on the audiobook or did Lila say that Holiday By The Lake came out in the 90s? What are the chances the movie/town would be THIS popular after less than 30 years? A movie that new doesn’t exactly have the longevity and cultural impact where the whole filming location/inspiration’s local economy depends on it. And not to split hairs, but if Lila is a senior in high school there’s no way the NY labor laws would allow her to work THAT much even over the holidays. (Unless MAYBE she already turned 18? Did it say and I missed it?) Also what’s with the internship before she even gets to college? Is that a thing gen z students do? What internship would realistically pick her over a college kid?
This book was…fine. Given that it’s a YA book, I may have enjoyed it more as a teenager, but as a 30-something, a lot of the plot points and characterizations drove me a little nuts. (These teens acting like their parents finding out they have a secret life goal/dream is akin to if their parents were to find out they’re a criminal. Is it REALLY the end of the world if your parents find out you have hobbies? Let alone an anonymous book blog?) Also, it was wildly confusing for me at the beginning knowing there’s a real Holley, NY that is in this general region of NY, but is not on a lake and not the town in this story. I got that the author was going for a fake version of Seneca Falls/It’s a Wonderful Life, but it could’ve used some more creativity with the name, or at least fact checking. Did I mishear on the audiobook or did Lila say that Holiday By The Lake came out in the 90s? What are the chances the movie/town would be THIS popular after less than 30 years? A movie that new doesn’t exactly have the longevity and cultural impact where the whole filming location/inspiration’s local economy depends on it. And not to split hairs, but if Lila is a senior in high school there’s no way the NY labor laws would allow her to work THAT much even over the holidays. (Unless MAYBE she already turned 18? Did it say and I missed it?) Also what’s with the internship before she even gets to college? Is that a thing gen z students do? What internship would realistically pick her over a college kid?
br3anna_'s review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Just in time for (almost) the end of december!
Pros: The last quote *is* the "point-five."
The cute little winter/holiday related quotes ❤️
The main character is a book lover herself. The girl wrote blogs about the christmas books she read, and her reviews were written into the book!
I *love* the fact that we were able to read the holiday blogs
It was a good Christmas book to start with.
Cons: The one booktuber I watched said the main character, and the man had a mid-act breakup. But I wouldn't exactly consider it that. It also wasn't annoying-
They didn't date through the whole book. There were sweet moments, yes. But, there was no "will you be my girlfriend?" moment
Was mediocre at best.
Pros: The last quote *is* the "point-five."
The cute little winter/holiday related quotes ❤️
The main character is a book lover herself. The girl wrote blogs about the christmas books she read, and her reviews were written into the book!
I *love* the fact that we were able to read the holiday blogs
It was a good Christmas book to start with.
Cons: The one booktuber I watched said the main character, and the man had a mid-act breakup. But I wouldn't exactly consider it that. It also wasn't annoying-
They didn't date through the whole book. There were sweet moments, yes. But, there was no "will you be my girlfriend?" moment
Was mediocre at best.