Gah sadly I wanted to love this but I didn't. First of all, it's not really a holiday novel and secondly I just didn't love the characters or the romance.

I think this may be my final try at a Tessa Bailey novel, I truly think she may be a one hit wonder. Quality over quantity. Absolutely painful to read, sorry excuse for a plot and horrible characters/names. Cringy.

I thought this was a fun romance read and I felt like it had a pretty unique plot line. It wasn’t overly Christmassy - other than it took place in the few weeks before Christmas - but I was good with that.

I absolutely adored Melody’s character! I loved how witty and awkward she was. It’s always satisfying to read about a relatable FMC. I enjoyed that Beat’s character was so thoughtful and protective. Their mothers were dynamic characters that added a fun layer to the story too! This was a fun first holiday read of the season!

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
•friends to lovers
•opposites attract
•soulmates
•one bed
•forced proximity
•dual pov
•Christmas in NYC

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

This book was so much fun! It was a holiday read, but more about the children of two former band-mates plotting to get their moms to agree to get the band back together. It just happens to take place in the couple weeks before Christmas.

Melody and Beat's moms were in a rock band together years ago, until something happened to cause a huge fight and break up. They subsequently had their kids, who met once and felt a strange connection to each other. Several years later, Melody and Beat are approached about a reality live stream show, promising a million dollars if they can convince the band to reunite on Christmas Eve.

Melody is skeptical at first, but Beat is being blackmailed and needs the cash. Melody agrees to it, partly to have the opportunity to be around Beat once again. They have a major attraction to each other and it only grows stronger as they try to convince their moms to pull off this reunion concert.

I loved the steam and the spark between Melody and Beat. Their moms were hilarious and quirky, The producer Danielle and camera man were a hoot, too! I really had fun reading this one, which doesn't surprise me - I always like books by this author!

I liked the storyline here. It was different than any I’ve read before. The characters were likeable and I thought well developed. Overall, I enjoyed the Christmas read.

Tessa Bailey never misses!! Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of "Wreck the Halls" in exchange for my honest review. Tessa Bailey is the QUEEN of romance and a must buy author to me so I was so excited to read her newest Holiday Romance. Wreck the Halls follows our FMC Mel and MMC Beat and their love story. Their banter was very well written and I have to say of all the Tessa Bailey books I have read this is a stand out between the banter and the overall plot - I am also a sucker for anything Christmas themed. I would highly recommend this novel to any romance readers who want a super festive read for December.

I opted to read this book because of its adorable Christmas cover. But this has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas. I honestly don't know how to convey how terrible this book was. Ugh overall. No, just No

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the E-ARC

All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

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.