Meghan Quinn's How My Neighbor Stole Christmas

This book is a laugh out loud, delightful spin on How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s a hilarious, competitive, creative, festive and sometimes deliciously spicy, romantic comedy. Can I just say, “Oh My Candy Cane!” I don’t think I’ll see a fruity candy cane this holiday season and not think of this book ever again. The things they do with it… phew! Good thing it snowed today to help cool me off. Although, unlike Storee, I love snow.

I found the author interviews with Cole sprinkled throughout the novel and their squabbling absolutely delightful. The obvious mentioning of “wouldn’t this be a great Lovemark movie?” or “this is a ___ trope.” Made me laugh because we are all thinking it and I loved the author was like, “DUH! Yes, to all!” I love Storee and Cole, the Christmas Kringle competition, the town, the support characters were amazing, I just loved it all and wasn’t expecting to. Also, my parents have a doll room with Madame Alexander dolls. My grandma collected them for me. I am 100% Team Storee that it’s nearly impossible to sleep with all their eyes facing you and following you around the room.  

How My Neighbor Stole Christmas went deeper than I expected, bringing depth to the story and characters you craved. With emotions flowing all around and Christmas lights twinkling around town, it was a true Christmas gift for us, the readers. Bonus- the cover is perfect and so enticing. I cannot wait to reread this treasure during future Christmas seasons.