3.5 stars. This was such a sweet, cozy, festive holiday story! If you want all the holiday feels, definitely read this one.

I really enjoyed how the authors explained but also honored three different cultures in one book. All the characters (well, except Nick!) were wonderful, and there were a lot of side characters but they did a good job not making them all confusing.

There were some moments where the plot seemed too unrealistic, and there were a few plot holes and also topics or issues that came up but were never addressed. But overall a great pick for the holidays.

Thank you to the authors, NetGalley, and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my opinion.

In 2000, it was rare time when all three December holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah and Ramadan all overlapped. Two strangers are thrown together on a flight to Toronto. But it’s disrupted on their way due to a massive snow storm and they get diverted to Snow Falls. In the midst of the flight, these two strangers confess their secrets to each other.

Anna is on her way to meet her new boyfriend’s family after just 6 months of dating and she wants to make a good impression. Maryam is the oldest sister helping plan her younger sister’s wedding and dealing with her family is driving her mad. The two women use each other as support when they are snowed in during this massive snowstorm.

They are stuck there so long, they start to do someone of the traditional Muslim wedding events and this leads to helping with the town’s local holiday play. They both get cozy with men they meet on the trip; Anna meets Josh who is a famous actor know as Chase. Maryam runs into Saif, her childhood friend and crush who is on the way to the wedding too. The sparks are still there.

This was a very cute book and blending the holidays was a nice flip on a traditional Christmas book. I definitely learned a lot about Ramadan and I enjoyed the representation that not everyone celebrates the same holidays or even celebrates the same way. The holidays are about being together with loved ones and maybe if you are lucky, lots of snow. Maryam’s family was especially wonderful; her grandfather was a highlight of the story.

Thank you @putnambooks @uzmajalaluddin and @marissastapley for my gifted ebook. This is out now!

I truly regret that it took me so long to get to reading this ARC because I absolutely loved it. this book has it all - cheesy romance, (multicultural) holiday flair, dual perspectives, overbearing parents, and more rom-com tropes. Three Holidays and a Wedding is a nice, quick read that will get you into the holiday spirit.

If you're looking for a read that feels like a Hallmark movie threw up on it (in a good way!) = this is the perfect pick!

2 stars

This book was a mess. First of all, it was set in the year 2000 but had absolutely no reason to be. It wasn't any different than a book set in 2023 except no one had smart phones. The book wasn't even accurate to 2000 with the phrase "main character energy" and very tight airport security. In a pre-9/11 world? No way.

And I am not sure why this is categorized as a "romance" either. The two POV characters are Maryam and Anna, who become airplane friends, and it's more about their friendship and families? Also, they are both kind of spineless and passive in an irritating way. Just ask the boys you like if they have a girlfriend and if they want to go out with you is this so hard!!

There is also inexplicably a Christmas/Holiday pageant they put on in the town they get stranded in because of Christmas snow reasons. I'm pretty sure they were only there for like three days how did they accomplish this. And why would they be stranded so long for a little snow when they were flying from Denver and Toronto neither of which would be unfamiliar with snow...??? Also, they film Christmas movies in Canada in the summer not over actual Christmas look it up, authors. Also, I know this says Three Holidays in the title but Hanukkah and Ramadan both felt rather superfluous and tacked on which was disappointing. And this very diverse airplane just happens to land in a tiny United Nations City with every culture represented in the middle of nowhere Canada? Uh, ok, sure.

I wish this book was better but instead it was more irritating than enjoyable. A disappointment, for sure.

A beautiful holiday book that encompasses all forms of celebration and is done so well! You follow Anna and Maryam who due to a snowstorm are stranded in Snow Falls, a magical small town. As the snow storm continues to come down derailing Maryam’s sister’s wedding and Anna’s trip to Toronto the town embraces them and the time they spend in Snow Falls brings many unlikely people together. From new love to old friends falling in love all surrounded by important holidays this book is the winter hug we all need. Beautifully written and a must read this season.

Maryam and Anna find themselves on a plane from Denver to Toronto in the middle of the storm of the century, they have no idea that they will spark an unexpected friendship.

When the plane is diverted to a small town outside of Ottawa with no end to the snow, they all must change their plans. Anna is not able to make it to Toronto to spend Christmas with her boyfriend, and Maryam's sister's wedding is in jeopardy.

This is an absolutely enchanting Hanukkah, Ramadan, Christmas book for 2023 with a charming small town, a snowbound inn, and a touch of fate that brings everyone together. This is a holiday book at its very best. #gifted

** Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for the ARC and chance to read and review **

⭐️⭐️⭐️

🎄 holiday read
🎄 Duel-POV

Synopsis:
Three holidays at once causes quite the holiday chaos for both main characters, Anna and Maryam. The two strangers meet on a plane and find comfort in new-found friendship as a storm hits and they reroute to a small charming town.

Review:
A lighthearted holiday read that gave me many Hallmark movie vibes! I personally could not connect with any of the characters but I enjoyed reading about Christmas, Hanukkah and Ramadan. The book was such an interesting concept but I did feel that the story was quite repetitive.

Sweet and swoon-worthy, heartwarming and clever. I loved this light hearted holiday romance with likeable characters and the small town vibes.

Usually, holiday romances concentrate on just one holiday, but in this Hallmarky holiday story, we get traditions from Xmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan as all three holidays just happen to converge in the week leading up to Dec. 25. This timing only happens every 30 yrs or so and I was a bit confused until I realized that the book was actually set around the year 2000.

The book features two FMCs, Anna and Maryam, who on the surface, couldn't be more different but who become fast friends and confidantes after first bonding during severe turbulence on the plane, then get stranded in a small town in Canada, many miles from their Toronto destination due to a Snowmaggedon that shuts down all transportation. Maryam's family and a few friends were also on the plane as they were all on their way to Maryam's sister's destination wedding. Anna is alone, on her way to spend the holiday with her wealthy boyfriend's family.

Both women have been surviving, not really thriving, something they admit to each other in the scary moments of turbulence on the plane. Once they land and are stranded, they are forced to make the best of the situation and find new hope, new love, and the courage to chart a new path for their lives.

I really loved the message of hope in the book and the reminder to not give up on your dreams. Normally, if there are two MCs with stories running in parallel, I tend to find one more compelling, but in this case I enjoyed both Anna's and Maryam's voyage of self-discovery and didn't mind when the book cut between them. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

This book is a cute holiday book with relatable characters. Anna is on her way to see her boyfriends family for the first time. Maryam is on the way to see her sister get married. During the flight secrets are shared and a plane takes an unexpected turn. This is a cute holiday story that you will enjoy.

Not your typical holiday rom-com, although it has all the components, but rather a warm hearted story that embraces, as the title states "three holidays and a wedding", when Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, and a wedding all coincide at once. To top it off, it is set in a dreamy small town that is a picture postcard that is Hallmark worthy. Anna Gibson and Maryam Aziz, two strangers thrown together in a snowstorm as their plane is diverted to small town Snow Falls in Canada on the way to Toronto, are running from their past and hiding who they really are. Anna is trying to be the perfect girlfriend to Nick and on her way for them to have the "perfect" Christmas with his family. Maryam is the oldest daughter who tries to make everyone else in her family happy but not herself, who planned her younger sister's wedding that was to take place in the middle of Ramadan. Being snowed in changes everything, and both women feel the brunt of others displeasure. Then Anna meets Josh (aka movie star Chase) and Maryam sees Saif, her childhood crush. As they are welcomed by the people in town and decide to help out with the local holiday play, both women slowly discover that they do deserve happiness and to let go of their past heartaches. I love how Maryam's family, especially her grandfather, embraces Anna. This is a quick read, a bit predictable, but so enjoyable for the holiday season. I love the take on "A Christmas Carol" to become "A Holiday Carol", embracing everyone. Many thanks for #netgalley #threeholidaysandawedding #uzmajalauddin #marissastapley #gpputnam for the opportunity to read and review this book.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

I loved this book! The cozy town of Snow Falls and winter storm of the century made for a fabulous backdrop. Then you have stranded passengers, a delayed wedding and a movie crew to add to the drama. It is set in 2000 when Hanukkah, Christmas and Ramadan all overlap. This was a fantastic cozy holiday read that will get you in the mood for all of the upcoming festivities!

Thank you to NetGalley and G. P. Putnam’s Sons for and advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

As the holidays approach Maryam and Anna find themselves seatmates on a flight from Denver to Toronto. Maryam is traveling with her family for her sister’s last minute wedding and Anna is spending Christmas with her boyfriends family where she is pretty sure he is planning to pop the question. The weather takes a turn for the worse and the flight makes an emergency landing in a small Canadian town far from their final destination. Snow Falls is a quaint, charming town that looks like it could be featured in a holiday romcom. The icing on the candy cane - it secretly is the location that a popular movie is currently being filmed! A local inn takes in the stranded passengers but they are frantic. Wedding plans need to be postponed and as they are in the month of Ramadan, Maryam’s family needs to eat and fast according to schedule. Her childhood crush Saif is part of their wedding entourage and showers Maryam with the attention she has dreamed about her entire life. Anna’s finds herself watching hockey and being consoled at a local bar by a very adorable young man who she probably shouldn’t be crushing over, while her boyfriend is furious she is not in Toronto for the festivities his wealthy family has planned. Christmas, Hanukah, Ramadan and a wedding all rolled into one in a small town that spreads kindness and welcomes diversity. It may seem too good to be true but this read is the perfect holiday happy ending for everyone.

Be prepared to read this books with a “Ramadan book for dummies” manual right next to you. What I thought was going to be a fun holiday romance ended up being a lesson about Islamic culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love learning about new tidbits of cultures, religions, and different life styles in all books but this book was ALL ABOUT RAMADAN. 3 holidays and a wedding? More like 300 pgs about ramadan, 20 about Christmas and Hanukkah, and 10 about the wedding. What annoyed me the most was there was no explanation about Islamic things. The authors just assumed you know the in-depth details of the Islamic culture and Ramadan. And since I so obviously didn’t, I had to look up every other word. It honestly got annoying.

Aside from the forced lesson in Islamic lifestyle this book was SO BORING. Half of it takes place in an airport where they do nothing but TALK and the other half has to do in a hotel room. The sister getting married is a BRAT, and honestly so are the other 2 main characters. Most of all it was very unbelievable and badly written. Do yourself a favor and skip this one for the holiday season, no matter what holiday you celebrate.

Thanks NetGalley for this advanced copy.

Loved this! Fun, festive, heartwarming, with great characters and some depth. Great holiday read! Will definitely be recommending for holiday reads!

This book felt like a Hallmark holiday movie, you know? It had that sweet, festive vibe going on, but I couldn't help but notice the acting wasn't exactly top-notch. So, it's like, it's good if you're in the mood for some holiday cheer, but you might find yourself thinking you could've spent your time on something better.

It started off as a fun read, but after a while, it got repetitive.

And let's talk about the characters, Anna and Maryam. They were like carbon copies of each other, both letting people walk all over them. It got frustrating real quick. I thought it would've been more interesting if they had different personalities and helped each other grow, but nope, they were both just doormats. And seriously, everyone wanting a career change, two of them wanting to be writers? It felt a bit cliché. There are other ways to add some spice to the story, you know? And the whole "love interest in a relationship" thing? That felt a bit weird, and those storylines ended up feeling pretty much the same.

So, yeah, it's an okay book if you're looking for that cozy, snowy Christmas village vibe, but don't expect it to blow your mind or anything.

Such a fun read! I definitely enjoyed this book! However, I felt like there were some pacing issues and some times it just felt a little slow. Definitely a fun holiday read.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Marissa Stanley for providing this amazing holiday book for my review. I love how the authors incorporate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan in one wonderful book. I love learning about the traditions and food descriptions. I also loved the storyline about family, faith, forgiveness, and grief. This is so much more than just a regular holiday rom-com. There is just the perfect amount of depth. I loved this book so much and I can’t wait for the holidays! Thank you again for this festive book! I highly recommend it to everyone!!!!

Loved this multicultural holiday read!

The authors collaborated wonderfully to create a story that celebrates the shared and complimentary beauty of Ramadan & Eid; Hanukkah; and Christmas as well as a full cast of lovable and memorable characters. Themes of family, grief, forgiveness, hope, and faith are treated in lovely ways and with depth of feeling. Definitely recommend adding <i>Three Holidays and a Wedding</i> to your holiday reading queue this year!

Thanks to #netgalley and Penguin Group Putnum for the ARC e-book..