Chelsea Bobulski

This was adorable and the perfect read to get in the Holiday mood! I loved the MC- Graham. He's adorable, sweet and really mellow. He's had a crush on his best friend Sarah for most of his teen years. He doesn't date because he just doesn't think anyone else can measure up.

But Sarah's dating Graham's other best friend, Jeremy. They are a pretty perfect couple but Graham just can't imagine it wouldnt' be even better with Sarah and him together.

So one night, he makes a wish and gets his wish. But is it everything he thought it would be?

I liked the training to dance, the little moments at the bowling alley and the constant Christmas cookies! I loved the little town, the constant Christmas theme and the wonderful parade. This is a light, quick, sweet read! I think I'll read more in the series!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.… (more)

Maybe it was just a situation of right book and right time, but I really really enjoyed this one. Despite all that is going on right now, I couldn't put it down.
The character growth was fantastic throughout the whole story. At the beginning, one is very closed off while the other is seeking 100% control over everything in her life. This slowly starts to change as the characters get to know each other.
I would have liked to see more of Beckett playing the violin (being a violinist myself) and the impact that it has on him.
The only complaint I have is the random language used throughout the book. For the most part, it didn't seem to fit the mood of the story.

Content: abusive/drug-addicted parents, language, kissing

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This book was quite interesting. I read the whole series out of order (2, 4, 1, 3) but did not feel that I missed anything and recommend that the reader choose the order as well. This book happens during the same time as the fourth without giving away any spoilers.
I have only ever seen the theme of wedding planning in a handful of YA novels so the setting felt unique. I do wish that I could have seen a bit more of the actual planning though.
August and Isla did a very good job of challenging each other to follow their dreams. I really enjoyed seeing August as he worked in the kitchen.
This may be a small spoiler, but I cannot believe that everyone acted as if August's father's behavior was normal. I was like...umm...something is wrong here.
Besides for that, this was a solid read that I would recommend to teens.

4 Stars

Content: occasional language (d***, a**), verbal abuse, emotionally involved with someone else while in a relationship, kissing

*I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.
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