Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands | By Bella Osborne

My thoughts

Narrative and Plot

Mistle Magic in the Highlands had all those human elements that make a Bella Osborne novel special. I’ve read her previous works like The Library and The Promise of Summer. Both of them had this theme of two odd characters finding a connection that they were desperately missing in their lives. The beauty of it is that it doesn’t always have to be a romantic connection, as we see in The Library.

In this story, however, I didn’t find that insurmountable urge to root for the connection between Effie and Liv. The story was enjoyable, but it didn’t move me the way I expected it to, nor did it immerse me in that holiday atmosphere.

Characters and Conflicts

Liv was ghosted by Fraser, or at least that’s what it appears to be. The whole reason Liv goes out there is to confront Fraser. However, the story takes a different direction and feels like it is all over the place.

There are a lot of new characters who didn’t serve much of a purpose in the general context of the story. Some of the conflicts that were introduced much later into the story resolved magically on their own.

Liv’s reason for prolonging her stay in the Scottish Highlands and her voluntary involvement in their lives wasn’t convincing enough. It took me out of the story at times, wondering why she was doing it in the first place.

Conclusion

Overall, I enjoyed this little adventure in the Scottish Highlands. It has that small-town charm and innocence. However, it could have been more put together. This was a one-time read for me, even though I enjoyed the experience.

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Disclaimer : I received a NetGalley e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.