Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC of Most Wonderful!

Witty, charming, hilarious and full of chaotic characters you can't help but love, Most Wonderful is the most perfect pick for the Christmas season! Birdie's choices made me cringe at times, but I understood her and loved her. Liz was relatable and I felt we were kindred spirits as my journey was a little like hers. Rafi's hopeless romantic personality made me love him all the more. Mama Belvedere was insanely eclectic, but her love for her children could be felt throughout the book.

I highly highly recommend this one as we head into the holiday season! 🎄☃️

I loved this SO MUCH. What a wonderful (heh) group of complex, REAL characters. A queer hug for my heart. Just what I needed after a total sh*t week with the election. Will be recommending this to all my friends!

The focus of the story is on the Belvedere siblings. Their mother is a famous actress and singer and each of the children has different fathers. Now adults they are all at crossroads in their lives as they head to spend Christmas together at their mother’s house in the Catskills. Now is the time to make changes in their lives to figure career direction and to find love. The story is light with a nice holiday flair, but some serious topics are covered as well. With three different storylines it covers a lot but not always in depth. I connected with one couple more than the other two but that is just storyline preference. This is a sweet, queer, Christmas novel. I thought the siblings' interactions felt real. And Babs was great as the mother with advice and support.

• ensemble romantic comedy about three siblings, all struggling with their love lives & careers, spend the holidays at their aging mother’s cabin in upstate new york
• very fun, very queer, very messy
• mostly light, but has good representation of queer awakening, substance abuse recovery, and mental health
• at 432 pages, it felt a bit long & could have been cut down a tad

3.5/5

A charming queer holiday romance about three adult siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, who reunite at their larger-than-life mother’s Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas.

I love a holiday romance, and with Most Wonderful, we get a three-for-one deal! Of the three siblings, I think I was rooting for Rafi the hardest in the romance sector and Birdie the most in the "get your life together" part, I still wanted the best for oldest sister Liz, but felt less invested in her story.
The one downside of the three siblings sharing one book? Not enough pages to fully flesh out each one. The highlight of the three siblings sharing one book? The connection they shared with one another - these three could not have been more different but I found myself also wanting to be a part of the "Black Hearts Club" this year.

If you're looking for a heartfelt holiday book full of family and romance, this is the one for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

'Most Wonderful" by Georgia Clark follows the story of 3 queer siblings around Christmas time. If you're looking for a Christmas theme story to get you into the holiday spirit, this was not the pick for me. But hey, that is just my opinion, the read may be okay for you. I felt the story just happened to take place in the month of December. While I did enjoy reading and following 3 different siblings, the story line just didn't capture and pull me in. In the beginning I was not a fan of Birdie, but I will say I like how the story ended for Birdie (without giving a spoiler). 3.5⭐️

**Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Georgia Clark for an eARC copy of 'Most Wonderful'.

This book was just the pick me up I needed during election week in the United States. It was a delightful read that really delivered the holiday cheer. Looking forward to more books from Georgia Clark!

This was a fun holiday romance. The characters were fun and it was an easy read. I did fine it to be a lot with the multiple POVs. I usually appreciate multiple POVs but for this story I didn’t enjoy it.

I love holiday romances, it’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit. It was a bit hard to follow though with the multiple love stories. The characters got a bit confusing for me.

I really enjoyed this holiday read, which wasn’t the typical cheesy rom-com and getting to see multiple love stories between the 3 characters!! I would recommend this for any fans of The Family Stone or Happiest Season; writing was good, the characters were likable with fun banter and handled hard topics gracefully.

Plot
The Belvedere siblings are all at a romantic Crossroads during the holiday season. Liz is a Hollywood showrunner who has a crush on the show’s star. Birdie is spending more time wooing than creating new material for her stand-up routine and Rafi proposes to his girlfriend in front of everyone only to be turned down. The three siblings head to their mother’s house in the Catskills to spend the holiday season and avoid their failures….but can they escape them?

Why Kirsten loves it
This queer romance was a holiday delight. It was filled with silly antics, love stories, and heartwarming moments.

5 ⭐️ 2 🌶️
Holiday Contemporary Romance
All of the tropes! We have 3 main characters people.
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Coworkers to Lovers, Age Gap, Friends To Lovers, Strangers to Lovers,

This gave me queer The Family Stone vibes. And I was HERE FOR IT! I already ordered a physically copy to have.

Three siblings come home for the holidays, all dealing with their issues. They all feel relatable in their own way and it was great to see their personal growth. I love their sibling relationship and their yearly “club” names. ❤️

Most Wonderful follows three siblings, Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, all looking for a chance at love as they visit their mother for the holidays.

Honestly, this was so messy and fun, and I loved every minute of it!

I absolutely love the holiday season, and you can guarantee that as soon as I've put away all of my Halloween decor and shelved the horror books, I will switch on the Hallmark channel and binge all of the Christmas movies I can before December 25. I'm also going to read several Christmas-themed books while sipping hot chocolate and cuddling with my dog. When I read the synopsis of this one, I thought for sure I was going to love it. Not only was it a Christmas rom-com, but it's also LGBTQIA+ focused, and I love seeing my community repped in a holiday book. Sadly, this book didn't quite hit the Christmas magic mark for me.

The book focuses on the lives of the three Belvedere siblings during the holiday season. Liz, Birdie, and Rafi have all come home to spend the holidays with their famous actress of a mother, Babs.

Liz, the eldest sibling, is a successful Hollywood showrunner but finds herself at a crossroads as she tries to come up with a follow-up to her hit show's first season. (A show based on Sweet Valley High - a book series I LOVED as a kid.) However, her biggest challenge may be her feelings for the show's star, Violet Grace. Birdie, the middle child, has found success as a stand-up comic but risks losing it all due to her constant pursuit of love interests and her love for drinking. Meanwhile, Rafi, the sensitive baby and only boy in the family, was rejected by his girlfriend after a public proposal at work. When his gay childhood best friend comes home to visit over the holidays, he finds that old feelings have resurfaced and that maybe he'd be better off with him instead.

Honestly, I loved the concept and all of the characters (though I did find Rafi kind of boring.) I could easily see Jean Smart playing Babs (the mother) were this to be made into a TV movie. Her character was practically a carbon copy of Deborah Vance (Smart's character from "Hacks"). I also really liked the love interests the siblings were involved with, but I also think this is what ruined the book for me. It felt like there was way too much going on.

Also, while I appreciated that the author included LGBTQIA+ rep - and several different sexualities to boot - it felt like overkill. Had the author picked one sibling and made their relationship woes the focus and had the other siblings be there as support, I think it would have felt less overcooked. I especially felt that Rafi's story wasn't fully realized and that his character was kind of thrown in to hit some sort of quota. That said, I thought the family relationship was strong, and I loved the siblings' bond and their connection with their mother.

Another gripe I have is that this didn't feel like a Christmas novel, aside from the fact that the siblings had all come home for Christmas. There was one Christmas party, but aside from that, the book severely lacked the holiday magic I love from this type of book. This is more of a predictable rom-com with lots of (sometimes very awkward) sex scenes. Oh - and if I never hear the phrase "It's a vibe," "You're a vibe," or any other iteration of that sentence using the word "vibe" ever again, I will be a very happy reader.

While I didn't hate it, I also didn't love this book. On the plus side, I adored almost all the characters, and the witty dialogue was a lot of fun. On the downside, there was little to no "holiday cheer," and it felt like the author tried to squeeze way too much into the plot. Overall, it was just okay.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and Dial Press for the ARC of Most Wonderful! As someone who thrives during Christmas season and lives for the joy and coziness of it, this book bottled up that feeling and made for a fun read. Georgia Clark captured the dynamic of what it's like to be a close family while also living with personal struggles. Often we don't realize what our siblings are going through while we're navigating our own traumas, and this book helped shed light on that in a beautiful way while being festive.

The story follows Liz, Birdie, and Rafi, the children of famous actress Babs Belvedere, and their recent dilemmas that occur before they go to the Catskills to spend the holidays with their mom. What occurs next are ups and downs in their romantic lives, and they all experience unexpected personal growth all the while. I loved that each sibling had their own unique story that evolved as the book went on, and reading about queer love is always a joyful experience. My only wish is that we had a little more in-depth time near the end as they started to experience big life changes, but other than that, I really enjoyed this book. A cozy upstate NY setting at Christmas is perfect for a holiday romance book, and I was attached to these characters by the end of it. Even the secondary characters were a joy to read about. Definitely add this to your holiday book TBR!

I love a good holiday romance and with Most Wonderful we get THREE chances at love when we meet the Belvedere siblings Liz, Birdie and Rafi.

This book was a refreshing change from the usual light and fluffy holiday stories I tend to read. The author did a really good job balancing the happy and cheerful moments while also dealing with some seriously deep issues.

Each sibling has their own romantic subplot, and I found all their stories delightful. I even enjoyed all the love interests as well. This book is perfect if you love holiday stories and even more so if you love holiday stories with some family drama.

Thank you to NetGalley and Georgia Clark for the ARC!

Yet another fantastic book by Georgia Clark. I enjoyed this book so much. Interesting characters, fun plot (and twists!), and a great premise.

I loved this book could not put it down I love the Christmas vibes and the twists it was so good I love how each siblings had their roles but still wanting to change

Georgia Clark masterfully weaves a tale of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love. Liz, Birdie and Rafi are relatable and endearing, each with their own unique quirks and vulnerabilities. The small-town setting, complete with cozy winter vibes and festive cheer, adds to the charm of the story.

Most Wonderful is a perfect holiday read for those seeking a heartwarming and uplifting story. It's a reminder that love, family, and community can overcome any obstacle.

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House and Georgia Clark for the ARC.

There’s just something about finding love at Christmas that feels more magical than other times of year. I love Georgia Clark’s romances — they’re always heartfelt, witty, and well-crafted.

In this Christmas romance, three adult siblings all at various stages of life come together at their famous mother’s home. Liz, the oldest, is a Hollywood show-runner. Birdie is the middle child and a successful stand-up comic but she’s struggling professionally. Rafi, the golden boy youngest child, is a bit … spontaneous and proposes to his girlfriend of five minutes (kidding) in front of his entire company. Each is at a crossroads and each must face their own shortcomings before they can really lean in to the people that might just make them happiest.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I thought it was sexy, fun, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you’re looking for cozy, LGBT+-focused holiday romance.