A review by bookishaddictions
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

While I’ve never seen Groundhog’s Day, I’m familiar with the repetitive time-loop trope that it’s famous for. The authors made me really feel for Mae as she navigates the surprisingly unpredictable repeating Christmas vacation. I felt like Mae’s reaction to the loop was believable (the phases: doubt, hope, frustration, acceptance). My biggest complaint was that we didn’t get to know the supporting characters very well- including the story’s romantic interest; I would have easily read another twenty or so pages if it meant I got to know the characters better. I’m not huge on Christmas stories, but I liked that the authors managed to not overdo the holiday tropes. Overall, I think this would be a solid read for someone who wants to (quickly) get into the holiday spirit 🎄

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