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Thank you, Net Galley, Dial Press Publishing and Georgia Clark, for this ARC!

4/5 Star Christmas Read!

Such a sweet Christmas Romance!! As she said... Gay with a Capital G & I LOVED IT!! I felt like the timeline of the story was very predictable, but it rounded together very nicely in the end. I really enjoyed the different ways characters dialogue and thoughts were depicted- I could feel the differences in their personalities and it connected me more to the story. These characters were so relatable! Everyone is imperfect and a bit more "hot mess" than put together. There were a few times when I got so much secondhand embarrassment I had to slow down- but that just shows how connective the story is! It was very refreshing. The setting was so romantic and picturesque for “Christmas time in New York” I really enjoyed this read and I really enjoyed reading it during the Holidays!

Thank you, again!

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Such a perfect book to read around the holidays. its like Christmas in a jar. it was so romantic and fun.

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I wasn't able to pick this one up this past holiday season with unexpected chaos in my life, but I am excited to get to it next holiday season!

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This book started off very promising for me -- I loved the premise of three queer siblings headed home for the holidays. Where it fell apart for me was the execution. I don't think there was enough time spent on each character's story, and would have preferred one POV instead of three. I thought it was cute overall and would read another book from the author.

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A great cast of characters!!

My first Georgia Clark story, definitely not my last! This was so charming! My thanks to Netgalley & Random House Publishing Group.

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A cute, romantic holiday book. It took me a little bit to get into it. But if you want a fun christmasy read... this is a good one.

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I was enjoying this a lot in the beginning but it started dragging a bit half way through. I felt like this made it difficult for me to stay fully engaged in the story & deeply care about the character arcs in the second half of the book. Also, if you truly detest 3rd act breakups I would not recommend this one because unfortunately, you’ll get hit with with more than one of them 😂

I did however really love the relationship between the three siblings & the multiple storylines/getting to hop around from sibling to sibling. Not to mention, what the absolutely amazing LGBTQ representation 👏🏻👏🏻

I’d say this is a solid cozy holiday read, it could’ve maybe been a little shorter, but overall I still enjoyed it! Thank you NetGalley & Random House Publishing for this ARC!

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This was my favorite holiday read of the season! It’s about three adult siblings navigating their lives during the holidays while spending time with family.the Belvedere family was so unforgettable while trying to figure out themselves and their lives. I loved how the leaned on each other while doing so with laughter at the same time.

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I really enjoyed Most Wonderful! After a couple of holiday reads that fell flat, this queer holiday romance by Georgia Clark was a refreshing read.

The Belvedere siblings—stressed showrunner Liz, scattered Birdie, and sweet, heartbroken Rafi—are all at crossroads in their lives. So they head to their mom Babs’ Catskills estate to hide out for the holidays. While I enjoyed the road to each siblings HEA, I LOVED the dynamic between the three of them. Add in Babs and this family was full of love and great banter.

If you’re looking for a queer, family-focused romance to brighten your reading list at any time of year, this one’s a must!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing and Georgia Clark for an advance copy. These are my honest thoughts.

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This one had a great premise - and I love queer love stories. I enjoyed these characters and their growth. However, this one was a bit longer than it needed to be and the last third felt repetitive and really dragged by for me.

Overall, I enjoyed it - but if it had been a bit shorter it would have been stronger in my opinion.

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I loved all of the relationships in this book. Each of the siblings were well developed - they certainly had flaws but author Clark wrote them in a way that was easy to empathize with and root for.

I read a lot of holiday romance books and this was one of my favorites this year.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I so enjoyed this delightful holiday novel from Georgia Clark! Clark set out with an ambitious writing plan here: follow the romantic journeys of three siblings (and their respective love interests) as they come together for an unforgettable holiday season in the Catskills. There are a lot of storylines and a bunch of characters, and initially I was concerned that Clark would struggle to pull it all together. There was just SO much going on. But in the end, I truly felt invested in each storyline, and I loved the way they all came together. Most Wonderful is cute, queer, and just spicy enough to make me blush. I'll definitely be picking up future books written by Georgia Clark.

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I absolutely struggled with all of the siblings in this book. I didn’t really care for the two younger siblings. I would have much preferred a single story POV with Liz and Vi at the center. Birdie and Raffi were absolutely insufferable and immature. In addition to reading an e-book copy, I had also gotten a hold of an audiobook copy. I did appreciate the three different narrators for each of the siblings. That was a nice touch. However, it was not redeeming enough for me to want to continue with this book. While I did finish it, I should have put it down. This is not one that I would be recommending to my friends or family.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Most Wonderful covers the ~messy~ love lives of the three Belvedere siblings, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi. I was livingggg for this trio and all the supporting cast surrounding them! There was so much love in this group, even if at times it was a codependent mess haha. The character arc that they all went through was such a fun ride and it was great that they got even closer by the end. I think Babs might have been my favorite honestly and I’d love her whole story! This definitely made me want to take a trip up to the Catskills during the winter.

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This is EASILY one of my favorite books of 2024! I wanted to crawl into this book and be friends with the characters. I want to watch Sweet and buy whatever shampoo Violet uses. I would love love love another book (or more) in this universe with these characters! Gimme moreeeee.

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I truly loved this book! It was wonderfully queer and beautiful. I loved all of the siblings, their lives, and their relatable problems.

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This book is an absolute gem of a book that effortlessly blends heart, humor, and warmth in a way that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. Set against the backdrop of the holiday season, it’s a story about family, love, and second chances — themes that are timeless, yet given a fresh twist in this wonderfully crafted narrative.

The characters are so beautifully developed, each one feeling like a close friend by the end. Whether it's the complicated relationships between family members, the tender romantic arcs, or the moments of self-discovery, every element feels deeply human and relatable. The main character’s journey is filled with moments of vulnerability, growth, and joy, making her someone readers can easily root for and relate to, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

What I loved most is how this book captures the intricacies of human connection—how the holidays can sometimes bring out the best and worst in people, and how we all navigate the messiness of relationships in our own ways. The humor is light and refreshing, providing the perfect balance to the more emotional and introspective moments. The pacing is just right, allowing the plot to unfold in a way that feels natural and satisfying, with plenty of delightful surprises along the way.

If you're in the mood for a story that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately feel uplifted, *Most Wonderful* is the perfect read. It's the literary equivalent of a warm hug—comforting, full of heart, and brimming with joy. Highly recommended for anyone who loves stories with depth, humor, and heart.

Thank you to the publisher so much for my ARC!

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Most wonderful is a story about three siblings around the holidays facing themselves and love. Their mother a famous movie star facing her own medical issues and how they navigate their feelings, grief, joy, and everything in between throughout the month of December.

The book was pretty heavy and I would not go into it expecting a light Christmas/Holiday book.

Overall super enjoyable!

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There were too many storylines going on in this book and the majority of which included unlikeable characters.

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I love triple romance books like this one. I love the fact that this triple romance includes three siblings as main characters, and they're all queer. I typically hate failed proposals because I feel like they're so cliche, but I like the way this one plays out because it gives pointers for what not to do while playing out the failed proposal.

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