I am a Tessa Bailey stan, so was really excited to see this latest book. It lived up to the expectations and hype, and is another winning novel for one of my favorite authors.

Tessa Bailey just changed my brain chemistry with this book. Beat and Melody just became part of my DNA and I never want to get read of them.

I wish this was either longer or part of a series because I did not want it to end. I loved both Beat and Melody especially Melody who really was able to find herself and her voice through the book. I understand the critical reviews I have read but I dont care, I was rooting for these two and couldnt wait to see what happened with them. So why do i want more? - well their mothers are amazing and want a very Daisy Jones and the Six backstory book on them plus give me way way more of the side romance please.

Beat and Melody will receive a million dollar payout if they can achieve a Christmas miracle: reunite their mothers' band live on TV on Christmas Eve. Quickly the viewers become as invested in Beat and Melody's relationship and the drama surrounding their mothers. It's a fun and steamy holiday read.

This was sadly a miss for me. I did not think the live stream popularity was believable. I hated the character names - Melody and Beat. Beat's issues were SO weird.

I adored this holiday rom-com from Tessa Bailey! Classic banter that Tessa Bailey is known for, coupled with a lot of humor and holiday charm, this book really checked all the boxes. Beat and Melody, the children of former bandmates who no longer speak, are thrown together in an unlikely circumstance. And sparks fly! Perfect amount of spice too.

This book started off a bit slow for me and that's what kept it from being a full 5 star read. I'm not the biggest fan of rockstar romances, so I was kind of worried this would turn into one, but it's just their mothers that are rockstars. I really liked the characters, especially Melody's mother. Her mother was hilarious. I thought the plot was well thought out and there was a good balance between it and the romance. Tessa Bailey never fails me.

I ate this book up in as few sittings as possible. I couldn't get enough of Mel and Beat. Although they frustrated the hell out of me at times. This was by far one of my favorite Bailey books to date. I didn't care for the blackmail, but I adored Melody so much and need that level of sass in all of my characters moving forward.

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced ecopy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Tbh I loved this one!! Idk why it has such low ratings, but I think that’s prob cause Tessa Bailey is my girlie and I legit love almost everything she writes, it just works for my brain. I liked the plot and the pacing, and the MCs for this one. Definitely some cheesy stuff that made me roll my eyes at times but like in a sweet way lol. This one also is NOT holiday-themed really at all, it’s just set around Christmas.


🌈 Queer: pretty sure there was none? Listened to the audiobook so sometimes I miss slight mentions of things.

DNF @ 27%

This is not holding my attention at all. While I think premise is kinda cute. The random blackmail is throwing me. I still feel like I know nothing about the characters and the chemistry in the prologue is stronger than any actual time spent together in the present.

I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️

Thank you @tessabailey & @avonbooks for the eARC of Wreck the Halls which is out NOW in time to add to your holiday TBR! 🎄

I think Wreck the Halls solidified my status as a Tessa Bailey stan. Her writing makes me so happy. In typical Tessa Bailey fashion, the plot is creative and the writing is hilarious and the spice has me needing a cold shower.

I especially love Tessa’s holiday rom coms. Window Shopping topped my list last year and Wreck the Halls is equally perfect - if not better.

I’m obsessed with Melody and Beat. Yes, I thought the MCs’ names were strange but they somehow are perfect for this book. I loved watching their love story unfold and all the adventures along the way.

I’m obsessed with Beat and Melody’s rockstar moms. Especially Octavia. I want to be her 😭

The only thing that was slightly disappointing was the deceiving cover and title. The story takes place in December, but is more of a winter romance than holiday related.

Overall, love Wreck the Halls for a cheerful holiday read!

LIKES:
🛏️ One Bed
🌟 Celebrities
📝 Typical Tessa Bailey humorous writing
🎸 Rocker vibes
💅🏽 Reality tv
🍎 NYC setting
🎄 Holiday romance

I honestly think that Tessa Bailey just is not for me. I want to love her books, but sometimes I’m like what just happened?! This was a quick easy read but it wasn’t my favorite. I mean it held my attention long enough for me to finish it so 3 stars.

Overall, I enjoyed Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey. It was a cute, short pallete cleanser. I did have some issues with it, however. First of all, I understand the significance of Beat and Melody but if I have to hear Beat used as a sex pun one more time. Ew. And secondly, his kink was built up so much and handled so awkwardly, it got me thinking "thats it" when it was finally revealed. I'm not sure I bought their chemistry the whole time and it didn't strike me as a christmas book, even though I enjoyed it.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Love this book. Tessa Bailey is an auto read author for me, so I was so excited to receive an eARC of this book. It was a very quick read and left me feeling happy. I do wish there was a bit more holiday spirit in the book, it lacked at times.

I go back and forth on Tessa Bailey, sometimes I love her work and sometimes I wonder "WTH did I just read?"
This book dances that line. While, the story was cute and the main were lovable (kinda, their moms were better) the dialogue between the 2 made me cringe and gave me a giant case of the ICK. The storyline itself was a different idea and while a bit rushed in my opinion, it still kept me reading and is one I haven't read before, so that was a plus for me.

If you're looking for a build up between the mains, find another book, it was 0-obsessive love in .57 seconds, which I cannot stand and the dialogue between the 2 went south around 38% in.
Example: "Good. Soak me into your bones the way you're in mine." That was said during one of their interludes and I promptly cringed and gagged.

The good note, Octavia and Trina's banter was what made the book for me. Honestly, give them a spin off and keep their antics rolling and I think Bailey would have a hit on her hands.
This is a quick, light read that's good around the holidays. Maybe sentences like that won't give you the ick, then this is the book for you. For myself, this is a 2.5 stars and thank you to NetGalley for allowing me the ARC.

This was a super fun and original plot. I loved Melody and Beat teaming up to reunite their mothers, and the romance that blossomed between them. The undertone of Christmastime was perfect if you want something seasonal without it being about Santa or the meaning of Christmas. The banter between the characters was hysterical and I want to hear what the Steel Birds would sound like!

I thought this was one of Tessa Bailey’s best romances to date! Her books are a lot more plot driven with less character development for her characters, but this one did have more character development in the second half. The biggest critique was that it wasn’t as Christmasy as advertised.

I liked this different spin on both a steamy romance and a Christmas book. The sixties vibe was super fun. I also liked the second chance romance of the two main characters and the chance at redemption of their mothers. Super cute!

4/5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Harper Voyager for an eARC of this book.

This book was SO cute! The perfect holiday read. I loved the unique storyline of a broken up band and their kids trying to make a reunion later in life. I did find it a little hard to believe that Beat and Melody fell in love so fast when they had no contact at all for so many years. However, their love was so cute. Overall I definitely recommend this one!

In Wreck the Halls, Melody Gallard and Beat Dawkins reunite their mothers’ rock band amidst chaos and rekindle a romance. Their journey faces a scandal that risks the band’s reunion and their newfound love. However, I struggled to feel the spark between Melody and Beat. While Melody was endearing, I found Beat to be off putting and desperate.

Tessa Bailey’s books are a mixed bag for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect for Wreck the Halls. The cute plot, unique characters, enjoyable banter, and the mystery surrounding the band's breakup kept me engaged with the story. Their teenage crushes were sweet, but their insta love as adults didn't seem believable due to the lack of communication. I was expecting the book to have more of a holiday vibe, but it felt like the only festive element was its December setting and a Christmas Eve deadline. Overall, this was a 3-star read for me.