Oooo, this book is QUEER! It's a delightfully queer Christmas romcom and I loved it!

Told from the alternating PoVs of Babs Belvedere's three children, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, it will have you laughing, crying, cringing with secondhand embarrassment, gasping in shock, and smiling quietly with happiness.

I adored watching everyone grow and learn and find themselves. The chaotic warmth of the Belvedere family, particularly as the holidays bring them together under the same roof, was a delight to watch. I want to visit Belvedere Inn!

It's not all lighthearted laughter, though. The book handles some serious topics and does so with grace and understanding. All the stories were great but Birdie's really packed a punch. The whole thing will leave you with some introspective warm and fuzzies.

<i>Many thanks to NetGalley, Dial Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.</i>

Cute story, and one you should read if you are a big fan of reading anything and everything heartfelt for Christmas. As a whole the location is so fun and festive, but the story is quite deep at times.

This was a heartwarming story about finding out who you are, family values, and holiday spirit.

Liz, Birdie, and Rafi Belvedere are siblings, and the children of Babs Belvedere, a world renowned actress.
As the three siblings are trying to figure out who they are in life, and what they want to be, they all wind up at their Mom's home, Belvedere Inn, in Woodstock, New York. The book explores the three siblings stories, with their relationships, professional, and personal lives,

I enjoyed the book and that it shined a light on many different topics including LGBTQ+ representation, depression, anxiety, and health issues. It was a very cute book and a great way to kick off the holiday season!

Man, do I love me a good holiday romance. And this was just perfect! It puts me right in the holiday spirit. I loved everything about this!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

3.5⭐️

Most Wonderful checks all the boxes for a classic holiday feel good story… A renovated inn with rooms decorated after Hollywood royalty? Check. Family drama? You bet. Chances for reflection, forgiveness, and reconciliation? So many feels. Three queer romantic storylines? Triple check. There were so many heartfelt moments throughout this book that truly touched my heart and I appreciated how the more serious storylines were blended with warmth and humor.

Liz, Rafi, and Birdie were incredibly relatable characters - they are wonderfully imperfect individuals just trying their best to find fulfillment, connection, and themselves as they journey through life and navigate the curveballs of loss, grief, divorce, failure, and heartbreak. They were fierce in their fighting, as siblings are, but also in how they loved and supported each other. Clark handled discussions about miscarriage, parental death, divorce, depression, and chronic illness with immense care.

There were so many lovely moments between the siblings and the three couples, but I think the book was too long. In the middle, the story meanders quite a bit and then in the last 75-100 pages, we get three breakups and a major revelation - each of these events played an important role, BUT they were resolved way too quickly. Sadly, the uneven pace took me out of the story and left me bummed when we didn’t get to see more growth at the end. And there was no epilogue, which was a bummer.

Ultimately, I really loved how Clark speaks to finding your people and place of belonging, remembering that not everyone is worth your vulnerability and that’s it’s a privilege to invite others in to hear witness to your pain, flaws, and emotions, and that while growing pains and change can uncomfortable at times, can be the catalyst for something beautiful.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming holiday story with feel good moments, imperfect characters, and messy family drama (think the Family Stone), add Most Wonderful to your holiday TBR.

Lovely book that everyone should read. The cover pulls you in immediately. I had heard about this author from tiktok. So glad to have received an ARC of this.

Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark is a queer holiday romance featuring 3 distinctive siblings finding love during Christmas. The family drama features the Belvedere siblings Liz, Birdie and Rafi as they reunite for the holidays at their famous actor mother’s home in upstate New York. They are each at a crossroads emotionally and professionally, and exploring new relationships. This is the gayest book I’ve ever read, and it’s funny at times, but also extremely ambitious. There is so much going on, including miscarriage, alcoholism, depression, bisexuality and chronic illness, that I think each topic isn’t given quite enough focus. Overall an entertaining, generally well paced, ambitious holiday family romcom. 3.5/5⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

What a delightful read. It is the type of book you love to read during the holiday season. It was humorous, joyful and had great heartwarming moments. The multiple points of view were easy to follow along with. Very glad I read and will recommend.

I don't know that I'll ever not like a queer Christmas romance novel because there just aren't enough of them out there. Especially a novel that an ensemble cast where every love story within it is queer.

That being said, this was perfectly fine, but nothing I'm going to remember at the end of the year. I loved the different versions of the friends-to-lovers trope explored between Liz/Violet and Rafi/Ash; they were all so precious and I adored each of their storylines. I would've liked Rafi's bisexuality not to be constantly erased by his family members, but that's typical of society, I guess.

Birdie, though, Birdie I wasn't a fan of. I understand she's the chaos sibling of the trio, the dreaded middle child who doesn't have it together, but she frustrated me by getting in her own way. I actually found myself repeatedly skimming her chapters just so I could get back to Rafi or Liz.

I would've liked to see Babs more in the story as well. I would've liked to have learned more about what it was like growing up as her child, hear more stories and how they coped. I do feel like her diagnosis got thrown in there haphazardly, too, as if to add more comparison to <i>the Family Stone</i>.

So, yes, a perfectly fine Christmas book, but not necessarily a memorable one.

The Belvedere siblings are not ready for the holidays. One's obsessed with a TV star, another's struggling with their comedy career, and the third just got dumped publicly. But hey, what's Christmas without a little chaos? The three adult siblings head to their mom's Catskills mansion, hoping to escape their problems. But the universe had other plans. Did I mention she’s a famous actress? Most Wonderful is like a queer rom-com meets a dysfunctional family drama, and it's worth the read. Georgia Clark is a genius when it comes to writing characters that feel like they could be your best friends. They’re well developed and it was easy to keep all the characters straight. Well, decidedly not straight, but you know what I mean. While this is marketed as a Christmas novel, the crux of the story focuses on the Belvedere family with just a bit of holiday magic sprinkled throughout. There are several open-door scenes and each of the siblings has a romantic plot that will leave you blushing! A must-read for any time of year but especially leading into the holiday season.

This was such a wildly paced read. The countdown included in the chapters was fun for a guide but so much of the book happened in the last 30%! The story follows three siblings (same mom, different dads) and their love lives during the Christmas season. The story switches POVs for just about every chapter and while a bit disorienting at first, I found this settling after the first few chapters.

The author does a really fantastic job showing emotional and responsible growth from each of the three siblings in such a short time frame, if anything none of their storylines felt rushed. I actually felt like the pacing was a bit off as the first 60-70% dragged on, and so much happened in the last chunk. Each sibling had a perfect amount of the book dedicated to their storyline, and the author does not shy away from spicy scenes. By the end of the story, I was in love with the three Belvedere siblings and their eccentric mom, Babs.

If you’re looking for a queer romance (everyone is gay!) sprinkled with a lil bit of the holidays, this is it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC!

Get ready for one of the warmest, kindest and life-affirming novels of this holiday season! Georgia Clark knocked it out of the park on this one, full of holiday cheer & beauty. For fans of “The Guncle,” this queer romance novel goes through the ups and downs of the holiday season with the Belvedere family, a mother and three half-siblings all trying to figure it out in their own way.

The tri-POV novel really hit home for me, with each character being so rich and vulnerable on the page that I loved and connected with each of them more and more as the book went on. The holiday feelings just add to the magic as the siblings reunite in a beautiful Inn and work through the ups and downs of their love lives in November and December. I was absolutely entranced by this book, and barely could put it down, even though it’s 80 degrees outside. Highly recommend for those looking for a feel good story, with warm characters, a bit of spice, and happy endings abound. Can’t wait to read another book by this author!

This was okay. I usually love multiple POV but it felt like there was a lot crammed in here that it was just too much. I also really disliked Birdie so her POV was really hard to get through

2SLGBTQIA+ Holiday Romance in which three siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, reunite at their larger-than-life mother’s Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas.

4/5 stars: This is Clark's 2SLGBTQIA+ Holiday Romance stand-alone that's set in Catskills, New York and follows three adult siblings, born to three different fathers, who are each at a personal and romantic crossroads reunite at their larger-than-life famed actress and singer mother’s manor determined to swear off love and focus on themselves and their work. But the spirit of the season seems to have different plans for them, and their best intentions are quickly derailed in the most delightful and festive of ways. Written in mulptiple POVs, Clark's writing and character work are excellent; the characters are well-rounded, complex and yet remain likable. Each sibling (Liz – a TV writer and showrunner who's got writer's block and is crushing on her lead actress, Birdie – a stand-up comic who's career's floundering and Rafi – a non-profit community manager who's girlfriend rejected his proposal at his work Christmas party) is uniquely voiced and it's fun to get to know them. It's great to see the three of them come together to help each other figure out their lives and accepting and finding love. Plus their mother, Babs, is absolutely great! The sex scenes are fade-to-black but they're plenty hot with lots of swoony banter. While there are plenty of heartfelt and humorous moments, Clark does takes on some sensitive subjects; so take care and check the CWs. Filled with great holiday fun, this is a great yuletide read that will tug on your heartstrings.

I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

I wanted to love this book, but it was ultimately not for me. It has so much going for it: the title, the beautiful cover, a great plot, and a great author. I loved the LGBTQ+ themes too! What ultimately got me was the writing. It started fine, but it became way too simple and cliched for a published book of this caliber. I also felt the romance was forced. A bummer!

The Belvedere siblings all find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. Seeking time to find the smoothest path through their various troubles, they all return to their mother's home in the Catskills for the holiday season.

Much like the works of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez, I would classify this story as "romance plus." The characters are richly drawn and complex. The siblings are unique and on their own distinct journey, which made following the story from all 3 points of view easier than it may sound. There is some lovely holiday magic sprinkled throughout, but at its heart this is a story about family, finding yourself, and handling the things that life can throw in your way. It was heartfelt but also had me giggling at times, especially over their fantastically eccentric mother, Babs. Don't worry - there's some steam in here to keep you warm you on a cold winter's night!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this gem before its publication date in exchange for my honest review.

Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark is a heartfelt story that explores the complexities of family, queer identity, and the bittersweet nature of the holiday season. Clark's writing does an amazing job of capturing the warmth, romance, and chaos of the holiday spirit while also delving into deeper themes of sibling relationships and belonging. The weaving of their lives creates a story that reflects the joys and sorrows of family dynamics, during a season that can amplify both. Georgia Clark's ability to add humor into even the most touching moments adds depth to the narrative, and this book genuinely had me laughing out loud! With a cast of this many characters, it can be hard to fully connect with everyone, but I honestly feel like I had enough time connecting with each sibling and each relationship, and falling in love along side of them.

Most Wonderful has swoon worthy romance, and is a heartwarming and hysterical reminder of the importance of connection and the magic of the holiday season. I highly recommend adding this to your cozy Christmas TBR!

A splendid must read for the holiday season! The perfect backdrop of a Hallmark movie with the depth and drama of the Lifetime network, all with a little bit of spice!

The story follows three siblings looking for love and finding just that. While not each sibling was relatable to me, I found their stories and interactions totally enjoyable!

Georgia Clark is an auto-buy author for me and this latest book from her only confirms that! I love Georgia Clark's writing and how we get a full story with multiple side-plots from a whole cast of characters. This was a great holiday/Christmas family story and one I can already see myself returning to each Christmas season. I especially loved the character growth we get to see from Birdie in this - her "Happily Ever After" was my favorite of the three siblings! I am so excited to see what else Georgia Clark comes out with and I will definitely be recommending Most Wonderful to my friends for the upcoming holiday season.

Delightful holiday romance with three siblings who all have queer storylines and a mom who is a famous actress with a larger than life personality. They are all struggling with something and come back home for the month of December to spend time with family as well as to escape. I liked all the storylines and enjoyed the family dynamic quite a bit. There was less Christmas than I would have liked, but the season was still there adding some ambience and festiveness. All in all an adorable holiday read that tackles some more serious topics along with the romance plotlines.