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I never thought I would enjoy a James Patterson book, and I never expected to see him as the author of a warm, family-friendly Christmas story. This was definitely a great #BlindDatewithaBook. I read this for #CozyChristmas and #YuletideSpirit.

Themes: Silly take on the Christmas carol, Fun storytelling, Humorous/Doesn‘t take itself too seriously

The storytelling and pacing in this read was spot-on, I‘m not sure if that compliment goes to Mr Patterson or Mr Safran because I haven‘t read many of Patterson‘s books, but this was SO FUN! I‘d love a sequel in which the Sullivan family deal with another Christmas carol 😂❤️💚❤️💚❤️

Started this a few days ago and it‘s super cute! Book 1 for #wintergames #xmaschacha @StayCurious

Read this at the recommendation of my sister. While I enjoyed it, I don‘t think it was quite what I was expecting- not super romantic. Fun and fast read though.

A low pick. This story doesn‘t know exactly what it is. Is it supposed to be funny or a tearjerker? For young people or adults?🤷🏻‍♀️It was very silly at times and I can‘t figure out exactly who the audience is supposed to be.

But when I stopped trying to analyze it and just read it as a quick, quirky seasonal tale: it‘s an ok story. I was invested in it. I finished it. I might have enjoyed the audio a bit better if the narrator is a good one.

Supremely silly, a little lazy, very predictable, but fairly inoffensive. This probably could have been about half the length if the narrator didn't keep attempting quippy remarks (such as: the bird lined up a peck at his eye like Luke Skywalker lining up a shot at the Death Star)(ugh). Overall, I liked the character arcs and the story, I just did not like the writing or the story's narrator (and the narrator reveal at the end made no sense).

My first James Patterson - very quick and easy read. I feel the style of this is almost like that person in a friend group who tries too hard to tell the best story to make you like them. With two authors, I‘m not sure who this style belongs to more? Fun for #wintergames tho!
#teamwreathitandweep @StayCurious
1651 pts - Holiday TBR and #WGWordSearch
Ice Cream Sea Badge - 20pts
Total: 1671pts

My first Patterson book. Well, "Patterson and..." Not sure what the division of work is ? Writing is a little gimmick-y, but okay so far.

I read this for my book club and loved it! Since it's Patterson I expected a mystery or crime story but it's really a sweet holiday story of family and a crazy way the magic of Christmas is brought back into their lives. There was a bit of mystery to it, and I even had vibes of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (anyone remember her? 🙋🏻‍♀️). Overall just a pleasant, fun, holiday read. 🤓 #holidaybook #cutestory 🎄

Not my favorite holiday read. The message under the nonsense is adorable but you have to go through a lot to get to that. ⭐️⭐️

A very different Christmas story in all the best ways! Laugh out loud funny, Oh so very implausible, and yet.... several beautiful lessons to take away from this book ❤️