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In A Holidaze

In A HolidazeTitle: In a Holidaze
Author: Christina Lauren
Genre: Holiday, Magical Realism, Romance
Format: Kindle
Pages: 336
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My Thoughts

I was a little bit hesitant read IN A HOLIDAZE because I’m not much of a Christmas or holiday book reader. I really glad I read it because I adored practically everything about it. I zipped right through it and it helped remind me why I love to read romance. Friends-to-lovers is hands down my favorite romantic trope and the execution was excellently written, producing a bit of a steamy fast-paced romance.

I thought the Groundhog Day-esque “magic” was a lot of fun. I loved Maelyn Jones and her family, blood and found. I loved reading about their Christmas traditions in their cabin near Park City. It was especially fun to picture the mountains, snow, Christmas decorations, and the touristy beauty of my home state.

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Some Of It Was Real

Some Of It Was RealTitle: Some of It Was Real
Author: Nan Fischer
Genre: Magical Realism, Romance
Format: Kindle
Pages: 352
Rating:

My Thoughts

SOME OF IT WAS REAL is a a heart-wrenching story that asks the reader to believe in something unseen. It’s also about love, acceptance, and truth. The execution of the enemies-to-lovers trope was excellently written, producing a spicy slow-burn romance. Sylvie and Thomas’ constant worry of out-smarting the other while falling in love was a treat to read, and the cat and mouse game dynamic made the story fun and exciting. My only gripe is that the ending wasn’t quite as satisfying as I wanted it to be. I wanted a more solid resolution for Sylvie and Thomas’ relationship.

I also loved the inclusion of Sylvie’s beloved service dog, Moose. Even though as a Great Dane he comes across as a bit scary, he’s a lovable teddy bear. Thomas’ cat, Christopher Robin, reminded me of my Daxi-cat, who recently passed away due to old age. I loved Chris’ demeanor and her interactions with Moose. Each pet was written as a beloved companion, endearing me more to the two main characters and making a much richer story.