"There's something so nice, so koselig, about this time of year, isnt' it? No matter how old I get, I still look forward to Christmas"
When we meet Holly she is cold, wet, grumpy and almost plunges off a cliff into the sea! Not exactly the best start to the Christmas break but she is saved by a Norwegian Forest Cat of all things (I've looked them up they are a massive, regal looking beast of a cat).
Saved by Froy and Tor, Holly gets more than she bargains for when she journeys to her brothers home on an island off the coast of Norway, to escape her work troubles. What I loved most about this book was the Norwegian traditions you learn about on the way like the Nisse and big celebration that happens on Christmas eve. It painted a warm, inviting festive feast of a book, in direct contrast with it's blustery winter setting, and was the perfect backdrop for Holly and Tor. She is colourful, warm and loud, he is muted, standoffish and quieter but ultimately they both are kind hearts in need of a break and each other.
A perfect treat of a book that will get you in a festive mood, have you thinking about a winter break to Norway and one hundred percent leave you feeling hungry. ( I particularly liked the inclusion of recipes at the end).
Thank you to Netgalley and the OneMoreChapter team at Harper Collins for my ARC.
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