Light Up My Life

I received this book for free to review but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
12+

♥⁕♥vibes♥⁕♥
This book BROUGHT the Christmas and holiday vibes. Sitting in my 80 degree house, I wanted hot chocolate! I loved reading about the holiday season (think pumpkin spice and everything nice but winter) and seeing how much Jasmine and Ryan cared for the season.

♥⁕♥romance♥⁕♥
Jasmine and Ryan are one of my new favorite couples and the third act breakup didn’t suck! I mean, it wasn’t the best but the reasoning was more valid than other stories. The chemistry was there and the tension was almost palpable. They both really cared for each other and tried to protect one another. Sometimes Romeo and Juliet retellings stick but I was in love with this one! It wasn’t too cliche or predictable. Like all Kasie West books the language is clean and I believe the language was mild.

♥⁕♥characters♥⁕♥
Fiona was really obnoxious in my opinion and I don’t know if hse was meant to be or not. The family drama was a tad over the top but kinda believable. The focus of the story was the decorating and romance which I enjoyed. I liked how Jasmine and Ryan didn't hate each other but just started out by staying their distance. I loved Jasmine’s siblings and how they had her back.

Overall, this was another gem by Kasie West and a book I will reread for many holiday seasons to come!

If you like Romeo and Juliet retellings, holiday stories, romantic tension, clean romance, and creativity you will love this book!

Drink to match - hot chocolate with a candy cane ofc!