Stephanie Jane recenzis Cassie Cancels Christmas de Lily Hayden
Light-hearted seasonal novella
4 steloj
Lily Hayden's light-hearted seasonal novella, Cassie Cancels Christmas, was a timely reminder of all the commercialism and peer pressure that's rampant across the UK at this time of year. I've managed to be overseas for the past seven Christmasses and really don't miss this aspect of the festivities! I could easily empathise with Cassie's rapidly increasing stress levels as she tries to make everything perfect for everyone. Having married a man whose surname is Christmas only adds to the expectations. It is, of course, an impossible task and I was impressed by Hayden's portrayal of Cassie. She manages to bring out the humour of the situation while still keeping Cassie as a plausible and believable woman.
Cassie Cancels Christmas is the first Lily Hayden book I have read so I'm pleased it was such an enjoyable story. It's got interesting characters, an authentic family dynamic and, ultimately, a Christmas message …
Lily Hayden's light-hearted seasonal novella, Cassie Cancels Christmas, was a timely reminder of all the commercialism and peer pressure that's rampant across the UK at this time of year. I've managed to be overseas for the past seven Christmasses and really don't miss this aspect of the festivities! I could easily empathise with Cassie's rapidly increasing stress levels as she tries to make everything perfect for everyone. Having married a man whose surname is Christmas only adds to the expectations. It is, of course, an impossible task and I was impressed by Hayden's portrayal of Cassie. She manages to bring out the humour of the situation while still keeping Cassie as a plausible and believable woman.
Cassie Cancels Christmas is the first Lily Hayden book I have read so I'm pleased it was such an enjoyable story. It's got interesting characters, an authentic family dynamic and, ultimately, a Christmas message with which I wholeheartedly agree. I suggest ignoring any festive tasks you've not yet done and sitting down to read this novella instead. You might just find your workload need not be so heavy after all!