Language: R (83 swears, 6 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG-13 (some drinking); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
After a disastrous first semester, 16yo Finley is ready to call it quits with the New England boarding school of her dreams. In a funk, she returns to her home town, Christmas, Oklahoma, to break the news to her parents. But she returns to even more chaos. Her mother went to visit her sister six weeks ago and hasn’t returned. Her ex-boyfriend is daiting her now ex-best friend. And her arch nemesis is working at her family Bed and Breakfast, so Finley has to see and interact with her every day. Anything else? Oh yes. Arthur, the boy that has seen her humiliated countless times at boarding school has arrived to the B and B with his aunt in tow for a traditional American Christmas in Christmas, Oklahoma, based on the town website that Finley bragged about (and maybe spruced up on the sly with events that don’t really happen). Cue the embarrassment.
Romance lovers have a treat in Andreen’s first novel. It has the makings of a great Netflix Christmas movie with real heart. Or just balm for a reader seeking a happy ending.
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
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