"Let It Snow"

"Let It Snow"
Written by Nancy Thayer
Reviewed by Diana Iozzia




"Let It Snow" is a cheesy and sweet Christmas novel that takes place in Nantucket. Our main character, Christina, is preparing for the Christmas season in her toy store, when a young girl, named Wink, steals a few toys. In chastising Wink, Christina causes Wink to become upset. Wink's handsome and very single uncle, Andy, stops by, which causes him and our main character to begin a romance.

In the story, we also have a conflict for Christina, in the typical fashion of a dorky Hallmark movie. The owner of her store and the others on the pier just happens to be Andy's father, a stuck-up billionaire who is trying to raise the rental price. Christina must charm Oscar, help Wink have a great Christmas in her mixed-up family life, and fall in love.

This book follows a simple pattern that most Christmas and holiday themed romance books do. We meet the characters living in a scenic location, one of the characters owns a business, and there's a monetary conflict. Although the story was not very unique or outstanding, I enjoyed the time I spent reading it. Initially, I found Christina and Wink's characters to be irritating, but the focus lessened on Wink, and Christina became more bearable.

I recommend this book if you enjoy Christmas romance movies. If you don't enjoy them, I cannot imagine you'll be won over. It's charming and cute, but I do not think this type of book is for everyone.

I received a complimentary advanced and a complimentary finished edition of this novel in exchange for reading and reviewing purposes. Thank you again to Ballantine Books.