I loved this--the cozy winter feel, Canada setting and the different relationships at stake. I love Sophia Kahn is not obliged, and other romances with Muslim protagonists because I learn a lot. This is right up there with them.

I have seen this book on all of the holiday book lists this year. It was sadly not for me. The idea of being stranded in a small town during a blizzard around Christmas was cute. I did not care for the characters or the writing.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc! This is a story about the rare tri-holiday season and two strangers who become fast friends when they are snowed-in in a small christmasy town. This was such a fun story in a perfect hallmark setting. There are a lot of characters to keep track of but they all have distinct personalities which just added to the overall level of fun the book was. I loved getting to be immersed in Christmas, Ramadan, and Hanukkah. The story had relatable characters and a unique plot while still feeling like the perfect cozy holiday read. I will definitely be picking up more books from these two authors!

I really enjoyed the 3 holidays and learning more about Ramadan! I also really appreciated the yummy food descriptions. The small town was so quirky and fun. This one felt a little long for me yet I also was wishing for more time with Maryam and Saif. All in all, not your typical holiday read and one I hope many will pick up!

This is a holiday read I’ll reach for as a comfort read going forward. This book was all about tradition, faith, friendship all set into a scenic little small town. It was really nice to have a book address those who celebrate the holidays while carrying grief. It touched me in that way.

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: DNF

I always try and read at least one non-Christmas holiday romance each December, so I was epically excited for a Hanukkah/Ramadan/Christmas read.

Sadly, THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING was so incredibly slow and the two female leads were both immature and unlikable for me.

I finally put it down at 20%.

Three Holidays and a Wedding
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Uzma Jalauddin and Marissa Stapley

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and G.P. Putnam & Sons and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: Three times the holiday magic. Three times the chaos.

As strangers and seatmates Maryam Aziz and Anna Gibson fly to Toronto over the holidays—Maryam to her sister’s impromptu wedding, and Anna to meet her boyfriend’s wealthy family for the first time—neither expect that severe turbulence will scare them into confessing their deepest hopes and fears to one another. At least they’ll never see each other again. And the love of Maryam’s life, Saif, wasn’t sitting two rows behind them hearing it all. Oops.
 
An emergency landing finds Anna, Saif, Maryam, and her sister’s entire bridal party snowbound at the quirky Snow Falls Inn in a picture-perfect town, where fate has Anna’s actor-crush filming a holiday romance. As Maryam finds the courage to open her heart to Saif, and Anna feels the magic of being snowbound with an unexpected new love—both women soon realize there’s no place they’d rather be for the holidays.

My Thoughts: Two amazing romance authors have teamed up to deliver an endearing, heartfelt, swoon-perfect romance novel. Two strangers in a plane, whom would never see each other again, confess their deepest hopes, fears, struggles, and dreams to one another during some scary turbulence, then an emergency landing has them in an unexpected situation in a small town. I love that we get to experience multi-faiths in this storyline. This follows the tropes of second chance romance and small town romance.

The story is narrated in a dual narration by both Maryam and Anna. The beautiful picturesque small town in Snow Falls, Ottawa was beautifully curated by the authors and so much detail went into providing the tone, you really feel like you were there. They bring amazing cultural references, traditions, and the ornate religious customs that really remind us, as the holiday season approaches, to take a minute, slow down, and enjoy every second we have with the ones we love. Maryam and Anna are not only relatable, but likable characters. Snow Falls Inn is so lovely, I so wish I could book a stay there over Christmas with my husband. This winter wonderland was just so beautifully described, one of the best details I have read to date. I love that we have two separate love stories happening at the same time for different reasons. Maryam was originally on the plane for sister’s wedding, traveling with her childhood sweetheart, Saif. They rediscover each other and the depth of love they have for one another. On the other hand, Anna, was traveling to meet her boyfriend’s wealthy family. Anna detour has sparked an unexpected romance. Anna rediscovers who she is, stands in her truth, and takes a risk by following her heart. The character growth was beautiful, they were explored with such depth, compassion, and chemistry. The authors’ writing style was complex, swoony, witty, and brilliant.

This storyline explores both romantic and platonic relationships in a way that is creative and just beautiful. It is heartfelt, swoon-perfect, and endearing. This is the perfect book to read for the upcoming holiday season and will just warm your heart. I will say that the reader will have to suspend belief a little with this one, however, this is a work of fiction and not real life. Personally, I enjoyed the suspension of belief to escape into this story. I highly recommend picking it up today!

My heart is absolutely melting at this Come-From-Away-Meets-Hallmark-Movie gem. I could go and explain the plot, but all that really matters is a snowstorm stops a plane from Denver to Toronto in a town called Snow Falls, which looks like a Christmas wonderland, but is also the most accepting, diverse small town one can imagine.

We have one family observing Ramadan, a Christian woman who deeply misses her stepmother's Chanukah observations, and the entire production crew and cast of a Hallmark movie. There is found family and deep, unexpected friendships. There's painfully complex yet loving family dynamics. There is the power in embracing stepping out of your life and re-centering yourself, and of following what feels right instead of what should be right. There is a celebration of sharing and accepting other traditions, and of creativity and natural sparks between people. There is an overwhelming sense of how big and mixed a community can be, and the unexpected ways people can support each other.

It's one of those stories where you can imagine yourself stuck in Snow Falls and how profoundly it would change you in no time at all.

Also, there's Dadu, who is a wonderful beyond belief.

It's cheesy. Of course it's cheesy. But it's intersectional holiday magic at its best.

This book started off so strong for me but it lost me at about 40% and I honestly just haven’t felt compelled to pick it back up in over a month so I think I’m (sadly) dnfing but I’m willing to give it another try later.

This was a cute holiday read! I enjoyed a romance that wasn’t just Christmas or Hanukkah! I think the book was a little longer than it should have been and there was a lot of fluff in the middle. I enjoyed Anna’s romance story a little more than Maryam’s, but the addition of her family was great.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

3.5 stars

This was such a warm and cozy read with lighthearted romance, a lovable and diverse cast of characters and deeper themes of found family and cultural understanding – all set within a Hallmark-esque snow-covered village.

What I loved the most about this book was the masterful way the authors crafted a story that fell during the holiday season of the year 2000 when Christmas, Hannukah and Ramadan all happened in December.

The authors masterfully told a story that melted barriers between traditions, cultures and religions and pointed to the value of focusing on what we have in common versus what divides us.

This one begs to be read on a cold day while snuggled in front of the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa at hand. I really enjoyed it.

My thanks to @putnambooks and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

I really, really enjoyed this unique story about three holidays and a unique group of people converging for the holidays.

Maryam and Anna are on the same plane, heading off to celebrate the holidays.

Anna is flying to meet her new, but serious, boyfriend and to spend Christmas with his family. Anna always used to celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah with her dad and step mom. But her dad died a few years earlier, her step mom remarried, and Anna feels all alone except for her boyfriend.

Maryam is traveling with her entire family and some family friends. Her younger sister is getting married during the holidays despite everyone else being opposed to a wedding during Ramadan.

Anna and Maryam bond on the plane when turbulence has them questioning their safety and most of the decisions they’ve made in life.

Because of a massive storm, they all wind up “stuck” in a small town called Snow Falls.
At first, everyone just wants to leave.
But this is a pretty cool, very inclusive town and everyone feels welcome there.

It soon becomes obvious that they’re going to be in Snow Falls for awhile. And as the time passes, everyone bonds and also makes some new plans for their futures.

I love that this book is about friendship and family and also about love. It’s about all of the holidays being equally important. I loved Anna and Maryam. I loved Snow Falls. It would be a fun town to visit! And I love the author’s note implying that there might be another book set in Snow Falls!

I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley. Thank you!

This was such a feel-good holiday book and I loved the way we got to experience a taste of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan. You could definitely tell it was written by 2 authors but the story was a fun seasonal book to escape into. Pick it up this holiday season!

Thank you to the authors, the publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy

I really wanted to love Three Holidays and a Wedding because of its sweet, diverse, and heartwarming holiday plot. Like many other reviewers, I found that the story was actually overly sweet and lacked any real tension. Because of this the story and its characters don't really stand out.

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

Super sweet holiday romance with believable characters. I'm now officially a fan of learning about how other cultures celebrate the holidays via a romance title. :) Already purchased and recommended.

Absolutely obsessed with this story. Like how did we ever live in a world without it? I absolutely adored the concept of being snowbound during the holidays. I loved the drama. I loved the insta-friendship between Maryam and Anna, I loved the setting. Just all around a major win for holiday reads!

A cozy holiday book about two diverse families coming together in a snowy magical town while celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, and Ramadan.

Forced proximity but make it for female friendship. Anna and Maryam are thrown together when stranded in Snow Falls due to a snowstorm. This book is reminiscent of a Hallmark movie, but with so much more diversity. I enjoyed learning more about the different holidays and despite this being set in 2000, it didn't feel dated.

There are some far fetched plot points (the girls save the town play!) and of course a happy ending for all, but it's a cozy book and exactly what I wanted and needed. Would love to see this adapted into a movie!

Thank you to the publisher and authors for the opportunity to review this book.

Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley
Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty
Rating: 4 stars
Pub date: 9/26

If you're in the mood for a festive and heartwarming read that embraces the spirit of the season, look no further! This delightful story delivers romance, self-discovery, and holiday magic in a perfect package.

In a year when Christmas, Hanukkah, and the end of Ramadan are occurring simultaneously, Anna and Maryam meet on a plane bound for Toronto. Anna is going to spend the holidays with her future in-laws, and Maryam and her family are off to celebrate her sister’s wedding. When a blizzard forces their plane to make an emergency landing, they all end up in the whimsical town of Snow Falls, where their lives are forever changed.

This was a super cute holiday story that took two relatable and endearing characters on a journey of self-discovery. I loved Anna and Maryam! They’re both strong, independent women who have found themselves on the wrong path in life. Their individual journeys and growth were heartwarming and a joy to experience.

The vivid descriptions of Snow Falls in the winter made me feel like I was there, experiencing the joy of the holiday season along with these characters. I went back and forth between my physical copy and the audiobook, and I loved listening to the narrator, who was able to bring each character to life.

The slow-burning romance between Anna and local man Josh, as well as the revival of Maryam's long-time crush Saif, added sweetness and depth to the story. I also appreciated how the book wove in cultural diversity seamlessly, incorporating traditions from different holidays celebrated by the characters.

With well-developed characters, a charming setting, and a message of following your heart, this book is a perfect addition to your holiday reading list. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for my ARC copy and PRH Audio for my complimentary audiobook. Three Holidays and a Wedding is out now!

This was a cute holiday read and I liked that it was inclusive to holidays aside from just Christmas. I loved the parts about Hanukkah and Judaism, and I liked learning more about Ramadan and Muslim traditions.

This book did a lovely job of co-mingling three different religious holidays that all occur and overlap in December. It was a wonderful reminder that even in our differences, there is a connection in our human experience to each other. People on a plane are forced to land due to inclement weather. The duration of them being stuck is a little leap of faith but it does work. One family is going to celebrate a wedding during Ramadan; another person is going to celebrate Christmas with a potential fiancé’s family and they encounter an actor celebrating Chanukkah. This story shares portions of these holidays and unites them as a backdrop to the stories of the passengers and the actor