
The Best Worst Christmas by Kate Forster is a heartwarming story full of quirky characters and entertaining situations.
Available on Audible Plus.
My Overview
Lily relocated to Australia from England years ago, and has stayed away to avoid the past she’d left behind with Tom. He broke her heart when he dumped her, so she’s avoided going back home since. This year, Lily has decided to surprise her mom by showing up at her house so they can spend Christmas time together. Unfortunately, her hometown is in a village small enough that everyone knows everyone’s business, and Tom happens to be staying with his father for the holidays 😐. Could it get any worse? Yes, it can! Lily had no idea her mom and Tom’s dad are dating and living together. As if that’s now awkward enough, Lily and Tom will need to stay at his dad’s house for the holidays. What follows is an entertaining story of the closed proximity/second chance romance trope, full of Christmas cheer.
This story is funny, sentimental, and completely entertaining. From the quirky characters to the festive celebrations, this is a fun story I really enjoyed. It’s one that shows us sometimes the best worst Christmas, or a reindeer bite 😆, is all it takes to help you find where you belong.
My Recommendation
Looking for a festive and wacky story that’ll make you laugh? This is it. The audiobook duration is 4 hours and 29 minutes, so it’s a perfect novella for this busy holiday season 🎄.
I’ve listened to the audiobook twice, and highly recommend it. Last year, while browsing the Audible Plus catalog, I came across this book and was immediately drawn to it based on the title and blurb. I’d never read anything by Kate Forster, but ended liking the story a lot. So, even though I’d listened to the audiobook last year, I listened to it again this year. Fortunately, I liked it as much this second time around 😊.
Have you listened to this audiobook yet?
Other novellas I’ve enjoyed by this author:
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
This sounds hilarious! I don’t know if I have room for another holiday book this year, but if I do, I’ll have to check this one out!
Lucy
This year is definitely getting away faster than expected. I hope you’ll enjoy this story too if you’re able to get to it.
Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads
This sounds like a fun and short Christmas read!
Lucy
Yes, it’s a fun story 🎄.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I love a book that makes me laugh and I’m looking for short audios so I can make my Audiobook challenge before the end of the year. This is a good option!
Lucy
I hope you’ll enjoy this one! I especially love books that make me laugh during the holidays 😊.
Sam@WLABB
I love sentimental books, and I am glad you put this one on my radar. I have been trying to work more holiday books into my TBR before the season ends
Lucy
That’s great! I hope you’ll be able to get to it this season 🎄. I’m planning to listen to The Upside Down Christmas next week.
Wendy
Funny and sentimental are two words I love to describe a Christmas book. Terrific review!
Lucy
Thank you! It’s my ideal type of Christmas book. Glad I stumbled upon this book last year 😊.