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Tuesday, 7 January 2025

๐Ÿ 2025/011 | NIKKI MAHOOD - “SPINSTER CHRISTMAS” | 4★

DETAILS

Synopsis

Spinster Christmas was originally included in the 2013 Charity Anthology 'Merry Chick Lit' and is now available as the first part in a Novella series.

Cara's looking forward to spending Christmas alone until she learns her old--and she believes very gay--crush needs a place to stay. Though it soon becomes clear that while still hot, Ronan isn't gay after all...

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

:

-

Chapters

:

-

Epilogue

:

-

Pages

:

52

 

Note(s)

·       Standalone

 

Others

1.    -

 

Destination

1.    Yorkshire

2.    Belfast

3.    London

4.    Paris

 

Song(s)/Band(s)

1.    Nat King Cole – Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

 

Main Character(s)

Male

:

Ronan Higgins

Female

:

Cara Smith

 

Other Character(s)

Ronan Higgins

:

Interior designer

Childhood friend

Cara Smith

:

Lecturer

30 years old

Jess

:

Cara’s best friend

Florian

:

Cara’s French roommate

Maureen

:

Ronan’s mother

Margeret

:

Cara’s mother

 

Quote(s)

1.    It wasn’t the Christmas I planned, but it was definitely the one I had always wished for.

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

-

 

Reading Experience

I must admit. I wanted more from this! This should be a novel! Not novella! I want to see the happily ever after! I want to see how they are going to introduce the partner to their families. Wait, are they now couple?

 

Question(s)

1.    Are they now officially boyfriend and girlfriend?

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    Ask when you’re uncertain.

2.    Never ask never to know.

3.    Love blooms at unexpected event.

 

Suitable For People Who

1.    Please refer to “Tags

 

Reading Start and End Dates

Start

:

07.01.2025

End

:

07.01.2025

 

Total Reading Duration

-

Hours

59

Minutes

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

07.01.2025

:

01

ร 

52

 

Tags

Fiction; Contemporary; Romance; Christmas

 

Pace

·       Fast

 

Spiciness

·       ๐ŸŒถ️ ๐ŸŒถ️ ๐ŸŒถ️

 

Rating

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Social Media

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Notes

Reading Experience

·       Plot and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information presented.

·       Language and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing, and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and expectations.

·       Characterization and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible.

·       Pacing and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly.

·       Emotional Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book.

·       Visual Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font, illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading experience.

·       Personal Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

·       Reading Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper quality, book weight, and the reading environment.

 

Pace

·       Fast Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically, these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or action-adventure novels.

·       Medium Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many literary or commercial novels may have this pace.

·       Slow Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace.

 

Spiciness

·       0 No Spiciness

Completely non-romantic and non-suggestive; suitable for all ages.

·       1 Very Mild

Occasional flirtation or light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers.

·       2 Mild

Some romantic tension or innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content.

·       3Moderate

Noticeable romantic or sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth.

·       4 Spicy

Frequent and more explicit romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant emotional stakes.

·       5 Extremely Spicy

Highly explicit content with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature audiences.

 

Ratings

·       0.0: Unreadable or offensive.

·       0.5: Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable.

·       1.0: Poorly written with little redeeming quality.

·       1.5: Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing.

·       2.0: Some merits but overall disappointing.

·       2.5: Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities.

·       3.0: Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable.

·       3.5: Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws.

·       4.0: Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues.

·       4.5: Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws.

·       5.0: Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you.

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