This book was an enjoyable read, it just wasn't really about anything. The story itself hits lots of favorite romance tropes (“sharing a room,” “young love rekindled,” “stranded in a storm” and so on), but I was continually left feeling like there just wasn't much there.
The good stuff: interesting insight into one form of pagan religion and practice, a solid happily ever after and a view into the world of living with vision impairment. The cast of characters are cute, funny and likable. “Home for the holidays shenanigans” are always a fun read. A winter holiday romance that wasn't Christmas focused also felt like a breath of fresh air.
The not-so-good: the external conflicts are a bit trite. While I appreciate that they are somewhat autobiographical (as explained in the book’s introduction), and that people really ARE just *that* insensitive when it comes to religion and disability, the use in the book felt very contrived. As they stood, they only served a foil for how great our male love interest was, and how no one else could ever be right for our brave heroine. Given the solid writing seen in the rest of the book, I feel like the author could have added significant nuance in these interactions.
In total: a light, cozy romantic holiday read with a happy ending.
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