Everyone needs to read this book this holiday season! It was just sooooo sweet and such a beautiful story. We loved it.

Thank you Net Galley and Bloodhound Books for this advanced audiobook of The Christmas Dog Sitters. The main character Rachel and her grandfather go to dog sit for her sister's dog Humphrey at the manor that had a East Wing and West Wing which I couldn't help make the Beauty and the Beast reference throughout the story. It was a beautiful mixture of trying to find oneself after loss, caring for others and hope. Lucy Mitchell did a lovely job making you love (and not like) the characters. With a little rescue type feel from Humphrey gave the story just the feel good token necessary to tie it all together. I had it at a 5 throughout but the subplot for her sister made me go to a 4- I had other ideas and this one was just ok. Overall it was a sweet Christmas read for the joy of the meaning of Christmas.

When I first started reading this book, I felt like it was rather slow. Furthermore, I was wondering “Why is this dog so important?” but I understand after reading it. It was a great book! I loved it. This book had all my emotions. I was sad, angry, happy, and I even laughed out loud. I love a great book that can get me emotionally involved. I highly recommend this book and i’ll be reading it again close to December!

I really enjoyed this story. The characters were fun and there was just enough mystery to keep you hooked. Fun format. Fast read.

I know I always have to suspend my disbelief reading fiction, but so much of this was so unrealistic that it was a bit hard to take. I loved the grandfather, the one good aunt, and the friend/cleaner, but the rest of the family was insufferable. The love story felt incomplete, and it felt like there was a huge plot hole in terms of why the sister ever would’ve married her horrible husband in the first place.

It was a quick read with lots of whimsy. Wasn’t my favorite, but I can see how somebody else may like it more if they can overlook the criticisms above.

2.5 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

thought that the book was cute. There was a lot of ups and downs to the book. I thought that the characters had a lot of growth. The book is very emotional and entertaining. I would not change anything about the book.

I am one of the lucky ones that got to listen to The Christmas Dog Sitters. The audiobook was just as good as the print book.