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emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is super unusual in its style, and the main couple is fighting almost the whole book and yet I absolutely loved it and couldn’t put it down. I was even interested in the chess plot and Villiers!! Must be Christmas magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual content
The abuse in question comes from the FMC’s mom, who is absolutely abhorrent.