Everything is temporary was a wild ride! The story had me questioning the sanity of every character and I couldn’t wait to find out who would be victorious in the end. I definitely recommend!

"Everything is Temporary" by Jon Cohn is a riveting journey into the depths of perception and reality, where every twist and turn leaves readers questioning what is true and what is merely illusion. Cohn's narrative skillfully weaves a tapestry of uncertainty, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through a maze of shifting truths.

One of the most captivating aspects of the book is its ability to keep readers guessing. With each turn of the page, Cohn masterfully blurs the lines between reality and imagination, leaving readers uncertain of what is real and what isn't. This constant sense of ambiguity adds a layer of intrigue to the story, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.

The Christmas theme and the inclusion of a book within a book made this an even more appealing read. Not only does it add depth to the narrative, but it also serves to heighten the suspense, as readers are left wondering how the two stories intertwine. This clever narrative device keeps readers engaged and eager to uncover the truth, making the book difficult to put down.

This is definitely a book that grips you from the very first page and refuses to let go. I found myself racing through the pages, desperate to uncover the secrets hidden within the story.

Overall, the progression of the story is very well done. Cohn effortlessly navigates between past and present, reality and fiction, weaving together a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is suspenseful.

Sarah and Tom have a hard time in front of them, they just don't know it yet.
Tom's traumatic childhood lets him behave erratically and makes it hard for the people he loves to trust him.

Will Sarah be able to keep her family together and safe?
What's happening to Tom, and why right now?

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The story is told in two timelines, one written down as a semi-biographic book of the past by Tom and one is set in the present of what the Barnes family experiences through Sarah's eyes.

The books made me second guess myself and wonder if either one of the narrators might be unreliable or just clueless about what's really happening at the moment.

The Author gave us only tiny bites in each exhibit of the book written by Tom, after raising questions in the present by what Sarah's pov previously.
This gives a nice back and forth, and makes it harder to foresee the outcome… while even casting doubt on Tom's sanity at some point.

One more thing, I love how the excerpts from Tom's Book gave off these slight 'IT', 'Summer of 84' and 'Stranger Things' vibes.
They, the excerpts, were maybe not set in the 70s or 80s but definitely had elements that evoke this special nostalgia and retro feeling I so crave in the past few years.

A very merry 4.2 🍒 Rating!

𝑰 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆.

I honestly wanted to like this book more than I did. I think the premise was definitely there, but the beginning of the book felt like it dragged while the end felt like it was rushed; I wanted a bit more balance in the story. I want to make it clear I don’t think the book was bad, I’m enjoyed it for the most part, I just expected a bit more from it. I was really excited to give it a read but, overall, it just kind of fell flat.

I got this amazing book from Netgalley for ARC review in exchange of my honest views!



What a book... Just mind blowing... Right from Chapter 1 when Maya died, the pace was set... Tom and Sarah became my ultimate favorite.

Tom's phrase, 'Everything is Temporary', will now be on my lips forever. Tom's sudden change in behavior was a shocker.

As tragedy strikes and Tom, begins to act strangely, the story takes a dark and unexpected turn. From wild mood swings to bizarre accusations, Tom's behavior escalates to the point of attempted murder, leaving Sarah questioning everything she thought she knew about her husband. And not only Sarah, if you liked Tom then you'll be shocked too.

What really captivated me was the twist involving Tom's defense, which hinges on a long-forgotten book detailing a traumatic event from his childhood. The idea of talking Christmas trees, living toys, and a malevolent Mrs. Claus adds a chilling and fantastical element to the story that kept me guessing until the very end. Now I'll be terrified of Christmas... 😆

As Sarah delves deeper into her husband's past, the suspense builds, and the true extent of Tom's trauma is revealed. I found myself drawn into the heart-wrenching journey of a family torn apart by secrets and lies.

The ending was satisfying. And the family ended up together... All 3 if them were fine.

"Come on Rudolph let's go down in history."

What a mesmerizing Christmas time tale of grief, determination, friendship and love. You'll be crying at the traumatizing moments of grief, laughing at the small comedic moments that lighten the moment and gasping when Christmas is brought to life in the most devastatingly way possible

Merging together a book within a book while also keeping you connected to the main story line was done so uniquely well. While also adding a hauntingly fantastical twist that will sure get your tinsel in a tangle

With many remnants and mentions of Christmas classics such as A Christmas Story and Home Alone sending you immediately down nostalgia lane

The immediate connection to the characters will have you rooting for the good guys until the very end

With short fast moving chapters this is a perfect read to finish up in one day sitting beside the Christmas tree, surrounded by Christmas decorations while eating candy canes. You'll be smelling Christmas cookies in the air in no time at all

Thank you to @netgalley
And @joncohnauthor for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honost thoughts and opinions. Keep the change Ya Filthy Animal 🖤

A great read for spooky Christmas. It was an okay read but was more magical fantasy horror, which I'm not sure if I'm a fan of. The style of writing made up for that though. The beginning of the book kept me interested but as time went on it lost it's luster. The chapters with Tom were the most exciting.

Would recommend only during the holiday season.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Deadbolt Books and John Cohn for a copy of the book. All opinions are of my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this review copy in exchange for an honest opinion. Review has been posted on Amazon.

At first I was very excited over this read. The cover caught my attention. It was perfect for a spooky Christmas read. Starting out reading this book I was intrigued and wanted to keep going. As I went on, the intrigue died out. I felt like it was something I have read before but couldn't put my finger on.

Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn. I read this last night on a long car ride. Read the whole thing. Couldn't put it down. I went in blind, had literally no idea what it was about. It was absolutely not anything I expected and it was absolutely excellent. Highly recommend. Go in blind. That is all.

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I absolutely loved this one. My only complaint is that I missed it earlier, and am reading it in February. I would love to be reading this at Christmas. The writing is so fun. There is terror, there is humour. You actually care about the characters. I really had fun with this one.

It gives a bit of It and a little RL Stine if I’m honest. I loved the blend of adulthood and childhood.

I look forward to anything else Mr. Cohn has in store for us.

I really enjoyed this Christmas horror story. It was fun, exciting and fast paced. It read like a movie which is appealing, it makes it easy to follow the story along with the characters.

A really good time, I highly recommend this in Christmas time to those who’re looking for a spooky fun time.

As a young boy Tom loved all things Christmas. Christmas movies and decorations brought him comfort since losing his mother a year earlier. One day, while eluding a bully, Tom comes across a house where it’s Christmas all year. A kindly old lady lives there with the smell of fresh baked cookies and hot cocoa. She opens her home to terminally ill children so that they can enjoy one last Christmas regardless of the time of year. She takes a liking to Tom and hires him to be her “little elf”. Christmas magic is alive in this house, the decorations, lights, candy canes and move on their town, and “Evergreen” the tree can talk! Only Tom is permitted this knowledge. Unfortunately, Tom tries to show the magic to his few friends and Mrs. Clause is not happy about that!
Mrs. Clause see’s you when you’re sleeping. She knows when you’re awake. She alone decides if you’ve been bad or good and she decides when she needs to feed.
The kids come. together to battle a monster they didn’t believe in…..until they saw it for themselves. Mrs. Clause and her army of Christmas trinkets are a formidable foe for the children and she never forgives and forgets either…..Tom, now a husband and father, realizes that she (or it) is back and there is nothing he won’t do to protect those he loves.
This was a fantastic read. I really try to avoid mentioning Stephen King in a review because I think the actual author of a book deserves all the credit. Jon Cohn DOES deserve kudos for writing this engaging, entertaining David vs Goliath horror. I will only say if you enjoyed Stephen Kings works such as “IT”or any horror where children battle evil, then you will love this book.

A great read. It was a bit slow to start but quickly picked up towards the last quarter and was unput down able!

Do you really know the person the is sleeping next to you? What would it take for you to believe some very out there stories that they swear are true?

Tom and his wife Sarah and their daughter didn’t celebrate Christmas because Tom is not a fan. Sarah never truly understood why, until Everything is Temporary. A strange man. Year round Christmas house. A family, old friends, and old demons.

Tom and Sarah are parents to a 13 year old daughter. The journey in this book begins when Tom starts acting weird. Tom has a year round hatred of Christmas. His weird behavior continues when he attempts to take the life of a mall Santa Claus.
Tom has a book from his past that he makes his wife and lawyer read. He wrote the story when he was younger. The book reveals a traumatic story that happened to him when he was a child. A story that no one seems to believe.
We follow him and his wife as they figure out what to do about the story and his attempted murder. We also are able to read the story from his childhood.
I really enjoyed this story. It was the right amount of scary but it wasn't too scary. I liked the fact that we actually got to read the book from his childhood.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. I also plan to look into other books by him.

Christmas horror! What more is there to say? This was a clever and frightening book that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.... or not!

I enjoyed this one! I love the idea of a scary Christmas book and as soon as I saw this one, I knew I had to read it! It definitely had some creepy scenes in it and I was very invested in the story and kept needing to find out what happened.

this one was just okay. i really wanted to like it, but it didn't work for me. i think if you're into sweet little romances, then you'll probably like this one. but who knows?

I absolutely loved Everything is Temporary. It was a super fun Christmas horror. There were some shocking, but cool twists in the story. The mischievous toys put off Gremlins vibes. Despite the fantastical story, it was nice that the characters faced real life consequences from their actions, as opposed to being glossed over. This was perfect to read over the holidays. I highly recommend this book. Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this!

I enjoyed this book so much! Excellent holiday read, or any time read, really. It has the perfect amount of “realistic magic” is there such a thing? I don’t know, but this book made me believe it. I loved it!