Christmas on Fifth Avenue

„Christmas on Fifth Avenue“ radiates an incredibly cosy atmosphere and lots of Christmas magic. The book creates exactly the kind of vibe you would imagine New York to have at Christmas time. It's a real feel-good book. The individual characters were incredibly well developed and detailed. Each one had something unique about them. Even though there were quite a few of them, it didn't feel overloaded. I found Evie's development particularly beautiful and meaningful. It was easy to empathise with her, and I really enjoyed witnessing her personal journey / growth. However, I found Noah's development a bit linear, I would have liked to see more of his thoughts, inner conflicts and growth, perhaps through additional POVs. I really enjoyed watching Evie and Noah get to know each other and slowly grow closer – their relationship felt real and emotional to me. The pace was just right too. The writing style is very fluid and pleasant, so I basically flew through the pages.

So, I don't wanna call this book basic, BUT from time to time it might have been. On one hand, that was exactly what I was looking for (so who am I to judge), and it truly checked all the boxes I want in a fun Christmas romance — including the very festive NYC setting, many holiday activities, and heart-warming characters you just have to love. On the other hand, I wouldn’t have minded a little more plot about Noa and Evie’s individual lives, independently from their relationship. Secondly (in my opinion), the 3rd-act breakup felt very random, and the TikTok career… well, I doubt you can make it on that platform with that kind of long-form content. Anyways, not to paint this book in a worse light than it actually deserves: Especially the picturesque, dazzling description of the festive Plaza and NYC was doing it for me — the decorations, luxurious interior, the kind staff who took Evie under their wings from day one. I adore that kind of vivid detail. Not to forget the one or other peek behind the curtains of the famous luxury hotel. Aka the book did a great job transmitting the festive atmosphere to us readers and was entertaining!

Ein leichtes und herzerwämendes Buch, welches sich perfekt eignet um in der Weihnachtszeit zu lesen :)