A review by dinipandareads
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Only Santas in the Building was my first read from this collection of holiday romance novellas so I don't know how it compares to the others, but overall I thought it was a fun time. It was short, sweet, romantic and festive, which are all the things you'd look for in a holiday romance.

I thought Evie was a cool and relatable FMC and I love a simp MMC which Theo was. Despite having a mad crush on him since they first met, she's rather oblivious about those feelings being reciprocated—thankfully, it didn't result in any stupid decisions that would result in tensions leading to a conflict. We love a man of action and Theo's feelings shone loud and clear. I loved how thoughtful, kind, and incredibly sweet he was, especially when Evie was having a hard time dealing with her grief this Christmas. I would've enjoyed a bit more depth to their connection and while I empathised with Evie, I didn't feel any particularly strong emotions or connection to her story. While this might not have blown me away or been particularly memorable, it did make me curious about this author's work so maybe I'll check out a full-length novel at some point! :)