This book is part of my 10 Christmas Books For This Holiday Season – 2022.
The year Alex created an upside down Christmas for Marlo, is the year she realized it was time to turn her life upside down too.
Marlo relocated from Britain to Sydney after her mom died, and no longer likes celebrating Christmas. Alex is from Sydney, enjoys celebrating Christmas with his family, and is a self-proclaimed Certified Christmas Elf. Theyāre flat mates and are each in a relationship. When Alex learns Marloās plans this season are to avoid celebrating Christmas, he takes it upon himself to turn that all around for her.
The Upside Down Christmas is an enjoyable novella. I didnāt like it as much as Iād expected to, but still think it’s a sweet story. I really liked The Best Worst Christmas by Kate Forster, and expected something similar in this one. Unfortunately, this one didnāt come close. I think what didnāt work for me was the fact that the humor was missing and I didnāt connect with the characters. I didnāt like Marlo and Alex’s choices and decisions, regarding the way they handled their relationships. I did, however, liked Marlo’s growth and willingness to make changes in her life.
Overall, I’m still glad I listened to this audiobook. This story is a good reminder that Christmas time isnāt always a happy season for everyone. For some, itās a time of sad and painful memories. Thereās no better time to help someone struggling with this time of the year. After all, turning someoneās Christmas upside down might not just change the holiday season for that person, but their life in general.
Have you enjoyed any books by Kate Forster?
