Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book

Being a reader who is completely influenced by covers and not ashamed to say it, this beautiful cover sold me on this read. Unfortunately, this is one of those times that I should have looked a little deeper at what the story was truly about and maybe read some reviews before putting my hands on this one. The cover does not match the story, in my opinion.

I would HIGHLY suggest that these books be read in order. I read this as a stand-alone and was very confused simply by the sheer number of characters talked about on the first 2 pages. There were so many confusing connections between them that I had to read the first few pages 3 times and I still was confused. So tip #1 to enjoy this book would be to start on Book 1.

Also, this book is filled with DRAMA. And I mean the heavy kind. It’s not a sweet, Christmas themed story. There is a lot going on and Christmas is really just the backdrop, not the feature. This was a bit of a let-down for me as the cover is super cute and it looks like it will be a cutesy, holiday short story. Tip #2 is that you should be ready for angst and sadness when you pick this one up.

The very nature of a short story is getting a quick peek in to a setting or characters lives that is usually pretty surface level and wraps it’s story up within 100 pages or so. While this story fit the page goal, the ending was so rushed for me that I was left with so many questions. I didn’t really like feeling like so many items weren’t resolved and since this is touted as being able to be read as a stand-alone, the ending really missed the mark for me. Tip #3 for enjoying this book is loving short stories without a fully closed ending.

Overall, this one really missed the mark for me. If you like some heavy, not cutesy, drama with your Christmas reading and can invest your time over all 4 books, then you are the right reader for this series.

Thank you to #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely loved this MM romance.

Such a great book with a solid storyline and great characters.

I eagerly look forward to reading more from this author.

A definite recommend!

It was an okay read. I missed something to spice it up a bit. Overall the writing style was very nice but the dialogues were a bit off sometimes. The characters were lovely and their personalities were recognizable.

This is the fourth novella in a series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Leon is a trans-man who fell hard for Nick about a year ago. Nick has more baggage than he can carry on most days, but he’s been working toward it. He was married to a woman who died in childbirth and he didn’t cope well. He essentially abandoned his daughter to his best friend, Jeff, his wife’s twin brother and grieving uncle to young Abby. In previous novels in this series Nick returned to his old town, to check in on Jeff and Abby, and made a bit of a hash of it. Jeff is married to Daniel, a child psychologist and math teacher. They have a loving home with Abby, and they have embraced Nick and Leon. Leon’s twin sister Sara is Jeff’s current bestie–and her wife, Amber, is trying to conceive so they can have a child.

Leon has asked Nick to move in, and Nick has refused to answer. Nick still struggles with his self-worth, though medication and therapy have helped. He has a need for silent time, even though he and Leon are almost always sleeping together. Leon, who also teachers, gets a call to help out with a domestic issue. Ben, who is ten, is best pals with Abby–and well-known to the extended crew of Jeff and Daniel’s friends. Ben was in the foster care of his deceased mother’s sibling, who is married. This couple never intended to adopt him, and now that one of them has a new job opportunity, they’ve decided to leave him and Child Protective Services with a suitcase while they move across the country days before Christmas. Ben is heartbroken, as much as he will let on. He’s glued to Nick, as he’s a man whom he recognizes from all the time they’ve both spent with Abby at Jeff’s home.

Leon is a prime candidate for fostering Ben, so he claims him immediately to keep Ben in familiar surroundings. Leon would adopt him in a heartbeat, if he knew Nick was on board. But, Nick…well, he’s already failed at fatherhood once. And’ he’s not keen on trying again. It’s the holidays and Leon fells like Nick is slipping from his grasp. It’s a bittersweet moment of perhaps having his heart’s desire, in a new home, stable relationship and raising a child with a loving partner, knowing these dreams might not include Nick.

There’s a lot going on with all the different characters and their story lines. Thing is, I was able to tumble into this complicated and loving cadre of folks who really are the sweetest and most tender and loving of people. There is a happy ending, but not with the sparkling tinsel bow one might expect of a Christmas-themed romance. That said, Ben was taken in by loving folks, Abby displayed keen insight into her bio dad’s issues and Leon and Nick came out stronger and better than ever.

Well this started of well. i liked the story line and how we have so many diverse family units within the one family. I like the idea of taking in a child but then it starts getting a little weird. The relationship starts to break down and there is no real end. You don't know what really happens. I was enjoying the story and then it was finished and I was left wanting more. Even if it was an extra 10 pages to tie up the story. The writing was good and I was sucked into the story.

This was a good short story which I read in the one sitting, it only took me a couple of hours. I haven't ever read an LGBTQ+ book before and some of the trigger warnings as noted by the author was very sensitive and hard to think about but overall, really good read.

Catching a falling snowflake is a very short story which I finished it in one sitting. The book revolves around Nick and Leon and their wavering relationship. Having been faced with a trauma before and the dire consequences due to his actions after, Nick's anxiety prevents of from getting to the next step in his relationship. 💜
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I have never been familiar with Lgbtq genre before, but this one is a really good start for anybody. The characters are detailed perfectly though the book might render it difficult sometimes. The book emphasizes the need for love and compassion for each and everyone. And moreover the holiday theme is one which no one can resist. Overall a relaxing read and if you are looking for a holiday romance, then this is for you.


Thank you netgalley for giving me an ARC in turn for an honest review

CATCH A FALLING SNOWFLAKE is Book 4 in the SNOW GLOBES series by Ava Kelly. The series is best read in order, but each book can stand alone. I hadn't read the other three but was able to enjoy this book anyway.

I really liked the author's writing style. It's calm and contained and effortless to read. At the same time, there's a lot of strong emotion in this book. It's just presented in an understated way.

The opening includes a lot of exposition to cover the things the reader needs to know from the previous three books. I thought it was handled well, though. As a result, the action doesn't really start until about a quarter of the way through the book. But because it's a novella, it doesn't take long to get there.

At first, the family relationships take precedence over the romance. Nick and Leon are already together when the book begins. But once the cracks in the relationship start to show, everything starts to make sense. It's a quiet story, but there's a lot of emotional drama.

I love family sagas, and that's what this is. It's abbreviated—a story in a small package, like a snow globe—but definitely worth the read.

Thanks, NetGalley and NineStar Press, for the ARC I received.

Thank you Net Galley for an ARC of: Catch a Falling Snowflake for an honest review.

This book just did not do anything for me. Poor character development to where I just didn't relate to any character. I didn't feel anything reading this book.

2.5 stars

If you're looking for a cute Christmas book. This is not it. This one was hard to review for me because although it wasn't a bad book, there was just so much angst and drama that sometimes felt unnecessary... oh my God it was too much. That plus the fact that it felt messy with no chapters and I sometimes didn't know who's pov I was reading, made me not enjoy this.
There is also the fact that I didn't really like the main characters. I didn't find them appealing, didn't buy they were in love or why would they be in love. And because the author said things instead of showing them things got lost in the plot. I just... I didn't like it. Maybe with a better structure or editing this could be more enjoyable.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.