A Home for the Holidays was a beautifully woven story about the relationship between Mel and her mom. This was one of the most touching, heartfelt stories I’ve ever read.

This was extremely well written & while sad, the exploration and excitement of new beginnings played a huge role in the book and in healing . I loved the characters so much, the storyline was a perfect combination of love, relationships, healing, moving forward and so much more. It truly was a feel good story!

Thank you to Netgalley and aaknopf for an ARC of A Home For the Holidays in exchange for an honest review.

Beautiful cover and a creative story exploring relationships that are complex and also unfolding ones. I liked the direction the author went in with the characters and thought it was well written. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I received an ARC of A Home for the Holidays.

I loved this book. The weaving of the story. The sweet relationships built in Mel’s time of need.

I wished there had been a bit better character development for Henry, Summer, and Lizzie. For the parts they played, I didn’t get to know them well.

However, I can see past all of that to enjoy the ride that was Mel’s dealing with the grief of losing her mother around the holidays. The outcomes were worth it!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of A Home for the Holidays.

I enjoy heartwarming stories especially around the holidays so I was pleased my request was approved.

The premise was promising which focused on a wedding singer named Mel Hart whose mom passes away right before Christmas.

When Mel connects with her mom's ex-BFF, Barbara, she discovers surprises about her mom's past, and their relationship.

Sadly, this was too corny and sentimental for me.

Mel breaks up with her loser boyfriend, but meets and falls in love with Barbara's (handsome) doctor son, Mel's BFF meets her soulmate in Barbara's daughter, Summer. Summer is in the music business (lucky!) and helps Mel score an audition with American Idol, I mean. American Icon.

Everything falls into place, everyone falls in love, relationships are quickly mended. etc.

I did like Mel reconnecting with her dad, and when Barbara admits she wasn't a good friend to Mel's mom because she lacked strength and courage.

I understand this was supposed to be a feel-good story but this was just too romance-y and sappy for me.

Thank you @aaknopf and @netgalley for the eARC of A Home for the Holidays by @taylorsheahahn in exchange for an honest review!

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 Mel Hart had a difficult childhood and spent most of the year being the parent to her own mother, except for Christmas. Christmas was the magical time her mother kept special for her, even through her drinking daze. Now an adult, Mel receives the call that her mother has died on December 14th, a true shot in the heart to the Christmas spirit. As someone who lost their mother on December 13th, the roller coaster of emotions with a loss like this so close to Christmas is wild and Taylor Hahn writes Mel’s grief perfectly. When an old friend of her mother, Barbara, reaches out to Mel, she has the gift to see her mother in another light. It is like a true Christmas miracle for Mel to be able to work through her grief in this unique way. A Home for the Holidays is an absolutely beautiful and cathartic read so grab the tissues and settle down to enjoy this one.

5/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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