Wow!! It feels like I just posted the intro linky! We are working our way through this challenge and I can’t wait to find out what books everyone has enjoyed so far! Add your links for your first update post to the linky below and I will be sure to stop by and read up on your progress. Don’t forget to claim your entries on the rafflecopter! 😉 Continue reading
I can’t believe that a whole year has gone by and I am writing up another Summer TBR Wipeout post! It is so exciting to be back at it again this year. I always find it encouraging to do this challenge. It really helps me to not only get control of my TBR, but also keep a routine over the summer. There are a few series and standalone books that I hope to read this year. I hope that I can complete all of these! Continue reading
Welcome back to another Summer TBR Wipeout! Here is the linky for your introductory post. I have added the format and the schedule to the end of this post in case anyone needs a refresher. Most of all, have fun and read lots of amazing books this summer! If you haven’t signed-up yet and are interested in joining us, the linky is open until July 5th. Continue reading
The two things that I love most are books and Taylor Swift, so naturally I am bound to compare the two at some point! I am super excited to be attending the reputation Stadium Tour this August in Toronto. The setlist for the concert has been all that I have listened to since the tour started in May. This rep tag is a little reading list to get you in the spirit of the rep tour! Continue reading
Title: The Afterlife of Holly Chase
Author: Cynthia Hand
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: October 24, 2017
Stars: 4/5
Summary (from Goodreads): On Christmas Eve five years ago, Holly was visited by three ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she’d become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways.
She didn’t.
And then she died.
Now she’s stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge–as the latest Ghost of Christmas Past.
Every year, they save another miserly grouch. Every year, Holly stays frozen at seventeen while her family and friends go on living without her. So far, Holly’s afterlife has been miserable.
But this year, everything is about to change. . . .
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The Afterlife of Holly Chase truly surprised me. This is an original story based on the classic A Christmas Carol where the main character works for a company trying to save Scrooges every year. I found the main character to be likeable, even though she is intended to be dislikable, and I loved reading about the secrets at Project Scrooge. This is such a festive book that will definitely get the reader in the Christmas spirit.
This book has such an original concept! Basically, a spoiled rich girl is killed and wakes up to learn that she is the new Ghost of Christmas Past. Frozen in time, she must work for an organization dedicated to changing the ways of modern Scrooges for the better. I really enjoyed the complexity of Holly’s afterlife and how believable Project Scrooge is. The book is also witty, making it more fun than a typical retelling of A Christmas Carol.
Normally, I am not a fan of dislikable characters, purposeful or not, but I actually really enjoyed Holly’s character. She starts off pretty snobby, and is actually a failed Scrooge, but she really transforms as the story progresses. Holly’s snarky attitude and witty retorts are hilarious, and I loved her sass. She is also pretty daring and willing to do whatever it takes to follow her heart, which is such a nice characteristic.
What I most enjoyed about The Afterlife of Holly Chase is the fact that it isn’t a generic retelling of A Christmas Carol. It takes the idea of the original story and creates something entirely new. Every character assumes the role of one of the classic characters for the mission every year, and the book focuses more on the behind the scenes work at Project Scrooge. Also, the main character isn’t actually Scrooge, which I thought was a nice twist. This book is unlike any A Christmas Carol retelling you will ever read, and I would definitely recommend it this holiday season.
The Afterlife of Holly Chase is an inventive story based on A Christmas Carol. I loved the sassy main character and the various twists on the original story. If you are looking for something different to read this winter, this is the perfect book to pick up.