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Wow exercise I regret it!!!
This is such an amateur style of story. The writing is so bland. So perfunctory. And utterly without amuse or emotion. Ane of the poorest offerings I've read in recent times.
The main characters... Identikit.
This volume was written in alternating chapters that related the third person perspective of 2 sisters... But in that location due west
Wow do I regret it!!!
This is such an amateur manner of story. The writing is so banal. And so perfunctory. And utterly without charm or emotion. One of the poorest offerings I've read in contempo times.
The master characters... Identikit.
This book was written in alternating chapters that related the third person perspective of ii sisters... But in that location was no difference between the sisters. Aught (other than their names) that fabricated their experiences and opinions feel unique to them.
And the plot.
Omg so boooooooring. It'southward basically a ho-hum conditions report. And a laughable one at that. Plus so much melodrama that I tin can't.
I 2nd the sisters love each other, and so they are pointlessly screaming cats and dogs, so information technology's dorsum to love... *eye roll*
I mean I get information technology. Family life is one groovy rollercoaster but this just felt illogical. There was discontent that appeared at seemingly random moments in an attempt to create tension simply so it simpered out almost equally quickly as it was congenital upward... And also because the characters were then incredibly one dimensional information technology all seemed rather ludicrous.
And don't get me started on the 2 male love interests. Interchangeable basically. They had different names simply may too accept been the aforementioned guy then underdeveloped they were.
At least the volume was short I estimate. That's a major plus signal. The torture didn't last as well long.
This book made me feel similar a grinch rather than a joyous Christmas reveller.
I just lol to think that this is supposedly an comeback on this author's writing because I tin can't even imagine how prosaic her breakout book The Kissing Booth must be!
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I have never read (and haven't seen the picture) "The Kissing Berth" but this novel comes from the writer of that novel. Also, from what I have read, this is the author'south debut into Adult fiction compared to her previous Young Adult works.
For me, this novel read as an average and quick Christmas read. There wasn't anything that made the story more than than that and it will easily exist forgotten. Although that sounds rather harsh, information technology'due south not necessarily a bad affair considering the novel did serve its
2.5 starsI have never read (and haven't seen the movie) "The Kissing Berth" but this novel comes from the author of that novel. Also, from what I have read, this is the author'due south debut into Adult fiction compared to her previous Immature Developed works.
For me, this novel read as an average and quick Christmas read. There wasn't anything that made the story more than that and information technology will easily be forgotten. Although that sounds rather harsh, it's not necessarily a bad thing because the novel did serve its purpose of being entertaining.
I could see this novel being adjusted into a pic (Hallmark, Netflix, or Lifetime....option it upwards) and existence rather enjoyable just as for a novel, it's 1 that can be read once and enjoyed without leaving a lasting impression.
***Thanks to the publisher for supplying me with a re-create of this book via NetGalley in commutation for an honest review***
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A sweet, very English romance novel with alternating perspectives between two twin sisters - i in London and one in their home boondocks. When their parents announce they're going on holiday over the holidays, they have to make their ain festive plans. Got me in the mood for christmas! [Gifted]
A sugariness, very English language romance novel with alternate perspectives between two twin sisters - one in London and one in their habitation town. When their parents denote they're going on holiday over the holidays, they have to brand their own festive plans. Got me in the mood for christmas! ...more than
And this was cute. I don't think the fact that it'south non Christmas impacted my reading at all, because information technology set the scene well - the Christmas clothing, decorations, crazy weather and the manic of public transport!
The dual perspectives worked really well. At the start, I was a bit confused on whose point of view it was (it seemed like a third person strict narrat
I'm not usually one for Christmas themed books even during the season, simply hither I am at the end of August having just finished one . . .And this was cute. I don't think the fact that it'south not Christmas impacted my reading at all, considering it set the scene well - the Christmas habiliment, decorations, crazy weather and the manic of public transport!
The dual perspectives worked really well. At the start, I was a bit confused on whose indicate of view information technology was (it seemed like a 3rd person strict narrator...for both of them at once??) but a few chapters in and I settled in to the flow of things.
I liked both Cara and Eloise, and that they each had their ain individual storylines that eventually came together. However, I felt sometimes information technology lacked any truthful depth - it just felt and then fast paced and quick that I don't think there was time to explore deep in to these characters.
And that's fine, I guess, because this was just a lite-hearted Christmas read but I still recall it'due south pitiful that it missed out on fleshing out and layering the characters and their storylines - unfulfilled potential!
This is author Beth Reekles first adult novel, and I have to say, having read one of her early YA'south (The Kissing Booth, as it was publishing on Wattpad and then after) and Rolling Die (I couldn't finish it), that her writing has improved and I think she does much better working on developed novels than immature adults. I'g expecting good things in the future.
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I do love a fast to read volume, and when information technology contains a story as delightful every bit this one yous are onto a winner.
The main question in this book is whether or not Eloise and twin sis Cara will actually be together on Christmas twenty-four hours. We see the co
How on world take I finished this volume already? I swear I've but just started it, the writing was flowing so well and its so pleasurable to read, that I seemed to be reading large chunks of the volume without really noticing, or spending much fourth dimension doing so.I do dearest a fast to read book, and when it contains a story as delightful equally this one you are onto a winner.
The master question in this volume is whether or not Eloise and twin sister Cara will actually be together on Christmas day. Nosotros see the countdown to the twenty-four hours from both points of view. Cara is a workaholic going for promotion in London .Eloise is a instructor in Doncaster, and it turns out their parents are going on a wintertime sun holiday this Christmas.
Trouble is Cara is exhibiting scrooge like tendencies, and some of the conversations betwixt the twins could be painful. She seems reluctant to commit to spending any part of the holidays with her sister, preferring to work instead.
Whereas Eloise is struggling with things herself only slowly gets to know her neighbour who may not really be every bit grumpy as he appears.
I loved Eloise's love of the flavour and the corporeality of references to Christmas films really did make me grinning. Both sister's Christmas office parties were really agreeable, and generally this is a lite hearted story that was a pleasure to read.
I really did relish this a lot and I look forward to reading more of Beth Reekles' adult books, then long as she writes them.
Thank you lot to Netgalley and One More Affiliate for this re-create which I take reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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However, I only did not really connect with these characters and for much of the story they felt a little apartment to me. I'one thousand not sure if information technology was because it was from dual perspectives, but I just wanted all of t
I actually enjoyed the United kingdom Christmas setting of this book and the countdown to Christmas on each chapter header was actually fun. Information technology was fun reading almost twin sisters, specially 2 being as different as Eloise and Cara. I personally could relate way more to the Christmas obsessed Eloise though!However, I just did not really connect with these characters and for much of the story they felt a little flat to me. I'm not sure if it was because it was from dual perspectives, but I just wanted all of the characters to be more fleshed out and developed.
I as well idea this book would take a little more romance in it than it did based on the description. While both sisters find beloved during the book I definitely didn't feel it was the main plot and neither relationship seemed to take much chemistry.
This volume was provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
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Eloise and Cara are twins. Eloise is the Christmas obsessed sis who counts down the days until she can spend time with the family. She'due south busy organising the school nativity play and slowly getting her grinch of a neighbour into the spirit.
Cara is the opposite, accented workaholic, is dreading Christmas and taking time off because there is then much to do. Her new boyfriend seems too proficient to be true a
If you're a fan of the kissing booth this one is written past the same author and it'south super cute!Eloise and Cara are twins. Eloise is the Christmas obsessed sister who counts down the days until she can spend time with the family. She's decorated organising the school nativity play and slowly getting her grinch of a neighbour into the spirit.
Cara is the opposite, absolute workaholic, is dreading Christmas and taking time off because in that location is and then much to practice. Her new boyfriend seems too adept to be truthful and when she'southward finds something she instantly thinks he's cheating on her.
When Christmas days plans are batty the sisters who were one time close are struggling to find time to make Christmas piece of work. No snowfall is going to keep these two apart, they only need a Christmas miracle or 2.
This was such a cute read. I definitely laughed out loud in parts but too loved how supportive and uplifting it was. Looking forward to reading more of Beth'south novels!
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Very unique simply realistic and relatable characters that added to the goodness of this volume - with a perfect dusting of romance. I am definitely more than Eloise than Cara 🤪🎄
Definitely read this if you dearest everything about Christmas every bit it's the perfect read to snuggle with next to a burn and a Christmas tree, with a warm hot chocolate (with actress whipped cream and mini marshmallow
Cute, brusk and festive! This book really got me into the Christmas feels - with the many Christmas Easter eggs and such.Very unique but realistic and relatable characters that added to the goodness of this book - with a perfect dusting of romance. I am definitely more Eloise than Cara 🤪🎄
Definitely read this if yous dearest everything well-nigh Christmas as it's the perfect read to snuggle with next to a fire and a Christmas tree, with a warm hot chocolate (with extra whipped cream and mini marshmallows) 🎅🏼❄️☕️🎄
I'll be reading this again!
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I couldn't believe it when I was approved for an ARC of Beth Reekles' new book. An excited dance political party in my living room followed the NetGalley notification.
This novel is an adult romance set effectually Christmas time, following dual perspectives from Eloise and Cara, a set of twins living autonomously post-graduation in the cities of Doncaster and London. Their parents are going on holiday for Christmas, so it'due south up to the twins to spend the day together and concord
*** Copy sent for review via Netgalley ***I couldn't believe information technology when I was approved for an ARC of Beth Reekles' new book. An excited trip the light fantastic party in my living room followed the NetGalley notification.
This novel is an adult romance prepare effectually Christmas fourth dimension, post-obit dual perspectives from Eloise and Cara, a set of twins living autonomously post-graduation in the cities of Doncaster and London. Their parents are going on holiday for Christmas, so information technology's upwardly to the twins to spend the day together and hold downwardly the festive fort. The only problem is that whilst Eloise, a principal school teacher, is full of Christmas spirit and eager to host at her flat, Cara, a workaholic climbing up the corporate ladder, is keen to skip the day altogether to chase later her new promotion, The volume besides follows both of the sisters dearest lives equally they start to autumn in love during the run upward to the 25th.
I absolutely loved Eloise. Her festive cheer is contagious and her romance with Jamie was adorable. Her storyline - and the cosy petty apartment, which I'm jealous of - was my favourite of the twins. Cara was harder to become attached to. Although nosotros can probably all relate to chasing our dreams, it was hard not to resent her mental attitude towards family, especially her sister. I exercise love a good sister storyline though; one of my favourite tropes in literature! The sister dynamic was written so beautifully, and I related a lot to the conversations that Cara and Eloise had. You couldn't help just root for them, both in their romantic escapades and their Christmas countdown. I felt like I wanted to snuggle upwardly on Eloise's sofa and share a box of chocolates with her. And considering I read this during a heatwave, that'due south an impressive testament to Beth's writing style.
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The writing isn't bad - reminds me a little of Sophie Kinsella in terms of drama. Just couldn't actually appreciate the characters.
I was excited because the characters were early twenties merely for me it didn't really show what it actually feels like.
Can't say this was really my thing. It's a actually fast read and has pretty much no depth. I have a sister and we'd never treat each other like Eloise and Cara do. Couldn't actually get behind the romance equally information technology didn't really build much.The writing isn't bad - reminds me a little of Sophie Kinsella in terms of drama. Only couldn't really appreciate the characters.
I was excited because the characters were early twenties but for me it didn't really evidence what it actually feels like.
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Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!
I didn't take high hopes because I despised the writing way of the kissing booth by this same writer but this was surprisingly okay. it wasn't anything amazing but it definitely put me in a more festive mood :)
I had trouble telling the ii sisters autonomously because they sounded virtually identical. Plot-wise, there wasn't much happening, just I really liked the British vibes.
Both women accept a new man in their lives just unfortunately there's nothing fun or interesting or even remotely romantic to be establish in what could have been a fun add-on to the story. Most of the book is tension. There is work tension, relationship tension and a lot of family tension. For that reason this would be a very hard volume to recommend equally a Christmas time read. We all know Christmas in existent life is full of enough tension that I personally would prefer a fun Christmas escape than what is to exist found in this volume. I've never read anything by the author before just I take read about how popular her book The Kissing Booth was so I was surprised to notice this book and so banal. Maybe the author was trying to hard to write her outset adult book that she went too far in leaving out the fun. It is a very short book despite being 300 pages since each affiliate is then short it reads more like a short story. From now on I'll be skipping whatever more books by this author. I received an ARC from NetGalley in substitution for an honest review.
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It is funny and light hearted and a fleck drama filled all rolled into ane. A quick and easy enjoyable holiday read as they should be.
I received a gratuitous copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. It Won't be Christmas Without You past Beth Reekles is a fun Christmas romatic comedy that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend this book is you are looking for a pleasent escape.
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Will say that the characters should have been older...they seemed more tardily 20s than early!
Eloise and Cara are twin sisters merely when information technology comes to this yr's Christmas plans, they are consummate opposites. Cara is a workaholic and plans to work through the holidays and Eloise is Christmas obsessed. When their parents decide to have a Christmas vacation, Eloise is hurt that information technology won't be a traditional Christmas and begs that her sister turns upwardly. With a white Christmas on the cards and a lot of sister arguments, volition Cara get dwelling house for Christmas?
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I thought this was a very cut
Eloise and Cara are twin sisters but when it comes to this year'southward Christmas plans, they are complete opposites. Cara is a workaholic and plans to piece of work through the holidays and Eloise is Christmas obsessed. When their parents decide to have a Christmas vacation, Eloise is hurt that it won't be a traditional Christmas and begs that her sister turns up. With a white Christmas on the cards and a lot of sis arguments, will Cara get habitation for Christmas?
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I idea this was a very cute and fun read. Information technology's quite short so I flew through information technology and information technology had the right amount of cheese to a Christmas novel. The romance within the book was beautiful and lighthearted only I'g used to more intense romance novels hence the lower rating. You couldn't help but hope that Eloise would take a happy Christmas and that Cara would accept a damn break. One thing I'd like to have seen was if Cara did actually get the promotion she had been working her butt off for but nonetheless the ending was a skilful round off to the story.
Y'all definitely won't be disappointed if you pick this one up for the vacation season ✨
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Her published works include:
The Kissing Booth
The Beach Firm
The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance
The Kissing Booth: Road Trip!
The Kissing Berth 3: One Concluding Time
Rolling Dice
Out of Tune
Cwtch Me If You Can
It Won't Be Christmas Without You lot
Love, Locked Downwardly/Lockdown on London Lane
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