what a most wonderful read! i enjoyed getting to learn about and know each individual character with the different POVs, and it was easy to follow. i always like the concept of different love stories to follow and seeing where each one will take you. sweet stories and it will be a very amazing novel to read around the holidays later this year!

thank you to the author, netgalley and dial press trade for the opportunity to receive an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first “Christmas” novel and Georgia Clark novel and it knocked it out of the park for me. The multiple POV’s are written perfectly where you didn’t feel like it was an info dump of too many things. The characters and their stories all intertwined beautifully and the character development for each one was perfect and not lacking. Though the book is just over 300 pages it did not lack at all with storyline and plots. We learn so much about the three Belvedere siblings, their struggles, their love lives, their relationships with each other, and their individual back stories that shaped who they are. It was a quick and beautiful read that kept my attention the entire time wanting to know what happened next. Although it’s marketed as a Christmas novel don’t let it stop you from reading any time. Its main focus is the Belvedere siblings and their relationships and just so happens to be around Christmas time. Also it’s queer! We love it! We love everyone!

A great read for someone who's looking for a sweet little holiday romance. There's Christmas and romance in the air at the Belvedere homestead. Three siblings, all with their own unique personalities and issues, meet up at the home of their mother, a famous actress. All three have potential love interests, and the book follows their progress with these relationships.

Equal time was given to each couple and it created a nice contrast to move from one to the other.

Overall an easy read with no drama or surprises.

I really liked this! I know Georgia Clark can be a hit or miss author for some but The Regulars was one of the first books that got me back into reading. This story is told in multiple POVs and just like before, each narrator has a distinct voice so it’s easy to keep track. All the characters and their love stories felt very developed.

An absolute joy to read, this book has everything: family, heart, spice, and many laughs. The writing is rich and relatable, dabbled with pop culture references and hilarious winks. I fell in love with every one of the characters and wish I could spend the holidays with this delightful family at the Belvedere Inn.

In Georgia Clark’s delightful holiday romance, "Most Wonderful," readers are treated to a festive and heartwarming story centered around the quirky Belvedere siblings as they navigate love, career challenges, and family dynamics during a Christmas reunion at their eccentric mother’s Catskills estate.

Clark’s narrative deftly weaves together themes of love, family, and personal growth against a backdrop of festive cheer. The author’s prose is witty and engaging, drawing readers into the lives of characters who are relatable and endearing. The exploration of queer relationships is handled with authenticity and sensitivity, adding depth and diversity to the story.

What stands out most in "Most Wonderful" is Clark’s ability to balance humor with heartfelt moments, creating a narrative that feels genuine and emotionally resonant. The dynamics between the siblings are richly developed, showcasing a blend of sibling rivalry, mutual support, and shared history that adds layers to their interactions.

As the Belvedere siblings navigate unexpected romantic entanglements and confront their own insecurities, Clark skillfully captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Overall, "Most Wonderful" is a delightful read that celebrates the complexities of love and family against a magical backdrop.

A deeply owing novel about love---in all forms
.Three siblings come together at Christmas to be with one another. It is there rjat each character falls in love. The romances are beautifully developed. An achingly real novel.not to be missed.

I absolutely LOVED this book! It’s INCREDIBLE!’ I fell in love with all the characters! It’s one of those books you pick up and absolutely can’t put down until you finish it and then you feel sad when it’s over because you fell in love with everyone. It’s the queer Christmas rom com I dreamed of finding on a shelf my whole life!

I thought this book was so fun! I am a big fan of multiple POV’s and being able to see inside everyone’s heads. Babs was an absolute icon!! The three siblings were absolutely charming and wonderful. There were a few heavier topics that I feel like were handled with care.

Fairly typical holiday romance story. Not a huge fan of multiple shifting POVs. Not much else to say at the moment but will edit this review if I happen to have any budding thoughts.

I was pleasantly surprised by this delightful queer holiday romance story! When I first started reading, it seemed like 3 individual love stories would be a lot, verging on overwhelming. But each main character is so distinct that it wasn’t an issue at all!

The novel follows the three Belvedere siblings as they all end up returning home to their mother, the iconic Babs Belvedere, for the holidays. Each has a different crisis that needs confronted, and has a different reason for returning home.

There were some heavy hitting topics explored in this story. Substance abuse, mental illness, career and life expectations, tense family dynamics, there was something for everyone to relate to! I thought the pacing was great, the atmosphere was wonderful, and for the most part, the character were lovable.


I will add that at times, some of Birdie’s one-liners were pretty cringey, but I guess that’s her type of comedy!

Most Wonderful shows the three Belvedere siblings leading up to to Christmas. This was packed full of touching on sensitive topics and three separate love stories that I had a hard time getting invested in them. Clark did a good job navigating all the different plot lines and characters, but it still felt rushed and a little chaotic at the end, especially. Liz, Birdie and Rafi were interesting MCS and well developed, but it lacked something I can't quite name as it didn't focus on one love story, but three.

It was a good book, but there was too much going on for me to fully appreciate the book. I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ahhhhh, I liked this.

3 gay siblings with their own unique story. I was expecting it to be more interesting, but it was still a good read.

I really enjoyed this book! At first, I was worried with the multiple points of view that I was going to find myself slightly confused but it was easier to follow than I had expected. We follow three siblings as they return home for Christmas or the month of December but they’re very famous Mother. One of them is going through an issue of some sort you have the oldest sister Liz, who is a control freak and perfectionist whose found herself attracted to the star of her show that she produces you. You have the middle child, Birdie, who Is a complete disaster in her life. She is a stand-up comedian with a drinking problem. And then you have Rafi, he is the youngest of the three children who has just had his girlfriend reject his proposal in front of all of their coworkers at a Christmas party. Talk about embarrassing.

Multiple other site characters that are brought into this obviously the love interests of all three siblings as well as their mother, whose name is Babs. She in enough herself is a story on her own. She is a riot from some of the flashbacks maybe not flashbacks maybe more like stories but the children and her hotel. I mean each room upstairs in her house is based off an old Hollywood character and she has a massively, huge naked portrait of herself hanging in her house. It’s not we get towards the end of the world that things really start to escalate. All three siblings have hit pretty much the lowest point in there potential relationships and then something terrible happens and they have to pull together as a family.

The only issue I had was connecting with Bertie’s character , she was so incredibly immature and I know she was a comedian, but I really struggled to understand some of her comedy show. She’s a raging alcoholic who is compensating for her daddy issues with sex and alcohol. I mean it’s not until she Hits the bottom of the barrel that she finally pulls her head out of her butt and grows up. I actually didn’t even like her character until she basically grew up.

Liz was definitely my favorite character I enjoyed reading her chapters. The most. I also feel like her relationship with her mother was one of the pure relationships that developed for the better the most.

thank you to NetGalley for the arc

Thank you author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book!!

Um HELLO! This book is everything! There’s 3 storylines about the 3 children of a very famous actress in her 60s. They’re all super juicy and very gay. I didn’t know I wanted to read about 3 nepo babies during Christmas time but here we are. ALSO! Babs having a nude photo of herself near the entry way of her house is just so iconic and I want to be her!

Thank you for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this book! It put me straight into the holiday spirit (in May). It was a really cute, endearing book and I loved how each sibling had their own unique story. The only thing that gets me is that it doesn't really stand out to me; I definitely enjoyed it, it just wasn't anything so special that I'll reach for it again.

Thank you for the opportunity to read!

Christmas has come early! 🥹🎄

If you want a TL;DR (even though I did of course read this heavenly, wintry story), here it is: A juicy, sexy, delightful upstate holiday romp! And make it gay, please!

Georgia Clark has done it again. The queen of crowd control created a brand new cast of characters that are titillating, so very whole in their layers and aspirations, and relatable. There is so much to be cherished and loved in this story. A love story about romantic love, familial bonds, and the moments in this crazy world that make us feel warm, and cozy and safe (shoutout to cauliflower gratin, small town shopping, and all things snowy). The creative life – including all its struggles and wins, microagressions and hard-fought battles – is featured in such a refreshing way. Careers like stand up comedy and acting get depth in Georgia's adept literary hands, and her well-rounded trio of siblings each delve into a dual journey. Love and ambition.

I loved this book. For more than the vibrant Christmas Party scene that made me want to speed through this spring, summer, and autumn. And for far more than the realistic skewering of how social media and celebrity conflate and often hurt real flesh and blood people. This book is sheer joy, in a smart, confident package. The story flies by, I found myself devouring it late into the night and finished it in a few short days (no easy feat with a full time job and toddler, but when a story centers the human experience so skillfully, I can't help but answer the siren song).

And the dialogue! Georgia Clark puts the COMEDY in romcom. The conversations between characters, the small asides, the delicate use of sensory details drops the reader right into the heart of Belvedere Inn feel so immersive. Honestly, I want to go and read it again to defy the call of reality. It's escapism holiday fun at its finest, and it's what I love about good romcoms. Like I mean, really excellently written romantic comedies. There's so much more to the story than getting the guy or the gal. Because just like in our own lives, we have so much more going on that just romance. But romance makes life that much better!

Most Wonderful will put you right in the Christmas spirit while also offering a refreshing take on the traditional holiday romcom by centering around a family of queer adults. At the helm of this family is their iconic and glamorous mother, a famous Hollywood actor who is both well-meaning and delightful.

Each sibling has their own little romance brewing and for any rom com aficionado, it really hits the spot. You will be rooting for them, while simultaneously swooning over each story within a story. Some of the scenes get wonderfully steamy which will no doubt delight other fans of this genre.

You will be transported to the Catskills at Christmas, and wish you were a guest at the Hollywood starlet's annual holiday party and/or a member of this fascinating family!

Delightful from start to finish!

Most Wonderful is a multiple POV that follows siblings; Liz, Birdie and Rafi as they navigate their love life, trauma and the holidays while visiting their eclectic mother who is a famous actor and singer.

Most Wonderful is full of queer joy and it is executed so well. We get to follow each sibling equally with their own unique love story. You get a little bit of everything; friends to lovers, a meet cute, and workplace romance. I loved that each sibling has their own trauma that they need to sort through when dealing with their prospective partners and the conversation of depression was dealt with in such a caring way. There is a lot going on these stories but it’s done in a way that doesn’t feel chaotic or hard to follow.

Overall this is such a fun wonderful queer story. It’s not overly Christmas heavy but certainly a perfect read to put you in a bit of the holiday spirit. This does deal with some deeper issues like chronic illness, depression, and alcoholism but it’s done in a very respectful caring way. The cast of characters are memorable and fun. I highly recommend adding it to your TBR.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for this review.

I don’t celebrate Christmas nor am I gay, and I LOVED this book. It was a fun (and steamy!) read.

The Belvederes family structure is much like my own and I thoroughly enjoyed the family dynamics. They were hilarious and touching, much like my own family. I would have enjoyed each character’s story on it’s own (in a “Love Actually” kind of way), but putting the children all together in the same space made for some beautiful moments and introspection (for the characters and for myself). Often when I read a romance, I find myself wanting to skip everything but the romantic couples together; while reading this book, I never felt like I wanted to be anywhere other than where I was currently reading.

The book managed to be beautifully written and poetic while still cracking me up. Each of the siblings’ storylines was satisfying, and ended exactly as it needed to. I’m dying for the show mentioned in the book to become reality. And did I mention this book is steamy? I will absolutely read again!