📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 Most Wonderful will have you chuckling from the opening pages and is a breath of fresh air….especially as us east coasters experience this June heat wave and dream of a winter wonderland! It might just be fitting for this nice little spicy holiday rom com which is most certainly worth a reread come Christmas time! Christmas with this quirky crew is definitely magical in their escape to the Catskills and each of the three siblings is so relatable as they deal with the inevitable challenges of life and love. It certainly feels like reconnecting with long lost friends as Georgia Clark writes her characters with such ease and familiarity. Most Wonderful most certainly tops the list of holiday reads of the year!

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A cute little story with queer love and an eccentric but loving mother! The three Belvedere kids (adults) head back to their (famous) mother's Inn for Christmas, where each are dealing with their jobs, their love lives, and their identities. Oh, it also got spicy.

The number of times the characters say "hi" to each other definitely drove me nuts. We get it, some people roll over and say "hi" in bed or whatever, but I don't think every single couple in the story needs to do it so often. I saw a review on here that said not everyone gets a happy ending in this story, but I don't agree. I think there is more than one way to measure a happy ending!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌶️🌶️🌶️ Georgia Clark’s The Most Wonderful is a festive delight that truly embodies the spirit of the holiday season. The story of the Belvedere siblings, each navigating personal and professional challenges, quickly drew me in with its charm and wit. Liz’s struggles with her crush on Violet, Birdie’s comedic career woes, and Rafi’s public proposal disaster were all relatable and engaging.
The book really picked up in the middle, becoming a fun and heartwarming read. The family dynamics and holiday setting added a layer of warmth, making it a perfect escape.
Clark’s writing is emotional, smart, and sexy, with well-developed characters and a charming holiday atmosphere. The blend of humor, romance, and family dynamics keeps readers hooked, and the steamy scenes are perfectly balanced.
Overall, The Most Wonderful is an emotional, smart, and sexy queer holiday romcom that celebrates love and family in the best possible way. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would happily rate it 4 stars and 2.5 chili peppers for its delightful blend of humor, romance, and festive cheer.
Thank you to the NetGalley team for providing me with the ARC to review.

It’s 96 degrees outside, but the snow is falling as you’re transported by Georgia Clark’s delightful holiday romance. In addition to capturing the charm, magic and romance of Christmas, Georgia has crafted a beautiful tale about three siblings in a truly dynamic family.

This story intricately weaves together the lives of Belvedere siblings Liz, Birdie and Rafi as they each navigate their romantic woes as the clock counts down to Christmas in the Catskills. Eldest Liz, a Hollywood showrunner is forced to confront her crush on her show’s star, Violet. Birdie, a stand-up comic, is entranced by an artist. Rafi, the baby of the family, must come to terms with who he is after being rejected when proposing to his girlfriend. The crazy glue holding this all together? Their fearless matriarch, Babs Belvedere – a Hollywood icon.

The characters are beautifully developed, with each sibling’s obstacles and growth depicted with emotional depth. The relationships between the siblings are both relatable and heartwarming, showcasing he strength and complexity of family. Their mother’s home provides a unique refuge from the world where each are able to engage in their own journeys of reflection and self-discovery.

The romantic relationships driving each character are also strongly developed and are as warm as they are hot. It is a joy to watch the romance unfold between each couple and each character grow through these relationships.

What also stands out in this book is the witty and snappy dialogue that brings a lively and engaging rhythm to the story. The vividly-painted scenes are peppered with humor, prompting several laugh-out-loud moments. It’s a nice balance to the more serious, introspective scenes and the author does a great job of blending heart with lightheartedness.

Most simply, this is a story about love – all kinds. From romantic love to familial and self, this is a wonderful story that pulls you in and holds you close throughout. It’s a cozy and compelling read that is perfect for the holiday season – especially if you’re craving romance or preparing for your own impending holiday family gatherings.

This is Georgia’s best work yet.

Most Wonderful is a fantastic book about 3 adult siblings falling in love over the Christmas holidays. This book was presented as a queer holiday romcom, and it definitely was! But I felt like the focus of the book was much more familial relationships between the siblings & their mother and on where each sibling was in life. That's not a criticism though, it was a great holiday read!

I appreciated that the relationship drama took a backseat to all of the siblings figuring out who they were and what they wanted in life. I loved all of the different representation! The characters were well fleshed-out & I rooted for all of them. The actress mother, Babs, was a hoot & I was so happy with the direction Georgia took for her.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants some queer holiday joy! Thanks to NetGalley, Georgia Clark, and Random House for the chance to read & review!

Thank you Net Galley, Dial Press Trade Paperback, Random House Publishing Group and Georgia Clark for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What is better than 1 queer character and love story? 3 queer characters, all in one family, with interwoven fast moving character development and family ties!

This started out with mild chaos, there were a few pages where I flipped back and forth trying to figure out what I was reading- understanding if it was the same POV, who the new character I was being introduced to was, and how they and the previous character I had gotten to know were connected.

But it was only a fleeting moment of confusion as I quickly learned I would be getting to intimately know 3 siblings as they navigated romance and their romantic attractions alongside their own relationships with each other and their all important mother.

I was quick to find Liz, Birdie, and Raf fun to get to know and excited to follow along with their story as well as their mother, Babs!

Each of the three siblings offered different experiences, equally enjoyable to get to know. Liz navigating romance amongst her career, Birdie finding herself amidst fleeting romances and reflecting on her relationship with her father while she looks as her lifestyle and decisions, and Raf, who dives right into the romantic deep end and somewhat drowns repetitively until we get to join him in looking at how his attraction manifests from his own desire to find his belonging.

The sibling stories carry smoothly, each offering their own trials and tribulations. I found myself wondering– what is going to be the 3rd act turbulence, will it be their individual experiences, or something shared? And we learn that it’s about the string that ties them all together- their mother. I can’t say I was expecting what happened, though there were plenty of hints, I was partially expecting the mother to be in love with her assistant.

I enjoyed reading this winter and holiday set experience in the throws of summer and it’s a perfect holiday romance tied in with family and identity!
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3 spicy honks

The Belvedere family has their ups and downs and they all face it together.

The three POVs throughout this book were overwhelming at times, but it was fun to have 3 stories to keep up in one book. I enjoyed that each of the siblings had their own love interest and personal issue to overcome. Their banter with each other was very lighthearted and I could see myself having these same arguments and jokes with my own sibling. This story would've been equally as entertaining if it didn't take place during Christmastime.

I did think that the story took a while to get good, but once it got there, I was hooked and couldn't wait to finish.

I absolutely adored this queer ensemble holiday rom-com! I'm always a sucker for a good multiple POV storyline and each of the three Belvedere siblings feel fully fleshed out. They each have some strong personality traits but they never feel like caricatures; Clark provides clear motivations for why each of them acts the way they do. To have contrasting love interests introduced for all three, all while they're also managing their relationship with their over the top mother (who I only imagined being Bette Midler), really made it all feel grounded. The humor, the flirtation, the steam, and of course the holiday magic: these essential ingredients are all a part of Most Wonderful. I'm grateful to have been an early reader!

Most Wonderful is the kind of story we all love to read during the holidays—one with heart, humor and family. It tells the story of three siblings all born to a famous mother (by three separate fathers) who all come home for Christmas with some personal life issues to sort out.

Each sibling shines and is fully developed—the love interests are relatable. This is the perfect holiday open door romance for fans of Casey McQuiston. Highly recommend!

Most Wonderful is a queer and cheerful story that follows three siblings with disastrous love lives who return home to their mother's house for the holidays and each end up finding love in their own way.

I love that this story gives equal weight to each of the sibling's journeys. With three different stories to follow, it involves some of your favorite tropes - best friends to lovers, hate to love, and workplace romance. Liz and Rafi's stories are my favorite, but Birdie's is equally worth digging into.

Warning that this book deals with some heavy issues and doesn't end with a happily ever after for all of the romantic storylines. It's a deeply romantic book overall and incorporates a lot of holiday cheer, but it's not as cookie-cutter as some of the holiday rom coms you're used to reading.

If you're looking for a delightfully queer romance to spice up your holiday reading, definitely check out Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark.

I absolutely LOVED this one! Christmas is my favorite holiday and I loved the Christmas vibes this story gives off. I have to admit I hated Birdie when the whole thing started (I think you're meant to?) but she ended up redeeming herself. I also thought the age difference between Liz and Violet Grace was a little icky but I got over it. I loved the friends to lovers romance with Rafi. That was probably my favorite storyline. At first I thought it was unrealistic that all three kids would be queer but then I thought of a family I know from church who have three kids and they are all gay, too! So, it happens. Anyway, I simply loved this and gave it five stars. Can't wait to read my next Georgia Clark.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so stinkin cute I loved it. I really dont have anything bad to say about this story Oh one thing i wish every sibling got their own book like an interconnected standalone style series.

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This was an utterly delightful and messy Christmas read. I normally don't read Christmas this early in the year but just decided to go for it with this novel, and I loved it. It was so much fun to spend time with 30 something siblings, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, as they figure out what's next in life. These three are a bit messy in the best way. I rooted for them and their relationship woes, work trouble, and personal issues. There was so much depth to each one of them, and it was easy for me to picture each character. I loved the famous mom aspect and how birth order affected how they functioned as adults. This was such a great novel, and one I can see myself rereading at the holidays.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved Georgia Clark’s last book, It Had to be You. Although Most Wonderful is well written, it had a bit too much going on. Clark excels at packing her stories with numerous side plots and characters and this is no exception. I just didn’t become as invested in the Belvedere family and found the triple romance to be unbelievable. I guess one could stretch the imagination for a “Christmas Miracle”, but three siblings finding love at the same time, hitting the typical “makes or breaks it” point, and final reconciliation all within a couple weeks exceeds even what Santa’s Magic can do. Regardless, if Clark can certainly write and I look forward to her next book.

This is a solid, fun holiday romp. There is also a lot going on. We're following three siblings who have gone home for the holidays, all arriving early toward the beginning of December. Each one is at an impasse in their work and love lives. Rafi just publicly proposed to his girlfriend at a work holiday party and she turns him down. Birdie is a stand-up comedian who hasn't had success since her Netflix special three years ago and has casual sex frequently. Liz is a show runner sho can't come up with a second season to her breakout hit and might also have a thing with her lead actress. At home, their mother, Babs, is putting on a good face for her kids, but signs point to something being up with her. Classically, everything needs to blow up before it can fall into place.

Absolutely LOVED this queer holiday rom-com. This was a delightful read, would highly recommend this book!

A ‘most wonderful’ celebration of queer love, indeed!
 
This story follows three siblings: Liz – reticent, responsible, and afraid to get her heart broken again. Rafi, who throws himself headlong into relationships without asking himself what he really wants. And Birdie, an absolute mess who uses one night stands and alcohol as coping mechanisms. To see each of these siblings find the love (and self-love) they needed was such a treat.
 
Not going to lie – I initially had a hard time getting into this book. I’m not sure if it was where I was at mentally or a pacing issue. I do know that setting up three different romantic storylines is a tall order, and it wasn’t until around the 25% mark that I really hit my rhythm with this book. I’m so glad that I did! Once I hit that sweet spot, I couldn’t put it down. There is so much wisdom in this book. So many things I ended up highlighting. And so much humor and warmth.
 
This would have been a five star read, save for two things – the pacing at the beginning and Birdie at the beginning. It’s so hard to write funny people well, and early Birdie (no pun intended!) comes off forced and try-hard with her humor. I know that part of this is the character using humor to deflect, but it’s a bit much. Thankfully she mellows out as the book progresses.
 
Very much looking forward to reading more from this new-to-me author. Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the advanced reader copy of this book, provided in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for an eARC of this novel!

“No notes!” Birdie hoisted her Diet Coke. “To the gays!” “To the gays!” everyone chorused, grabbing a glass to clink.

And To the Gays it was! Most wonderful was as nutty and fruity as a fruitcake! The Belvedere siblings deliver and dive head first into some queer debauchuery in a humorous and jolly fashion. Liz, Rafi and Bridie are the three adult children of famous actress Babs Belvedere. When the three of them struck out on luck in their personal and daily lives they flee to the Catskills and join their mother at her house for some holiday cheer. And as they say love finds a way and each of the Belvedere siblings finds themselves intertwined with someone special. Just like the Catskills are up and down the three find themselves wondering what they truly are asking for, for Christmas this year!

Whether you are a fan of love, holidays, spice or just a gay old time Most Wonderful is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

3.75 “capital G-Gay” stars

Laugh out loud funny queer holiday rom-com. From top to power-bottom, it was seriously a MOST WONDERFUL reading experience.

This was a unique Christmas love story. I liked how the 3 siblings had their own love stories. The mother was a lot of fun and I liked how she wasn’t the perfect mother and had her flaws.