Praise for this book
"A GORGEOUS YA story of family, friendships, community, crowdfunding, art, books and romance, set in a Black-owned bookshop around Christmas. Heartwarming and heart lifting, it's an absolute JOY that made me cry buckets of happy tears." - Sophie Anderson
"What a wonderfully warm love story. I fell head over heels for our dark-skinned, curvy, redhead wonder Ariel as her character represents so much of what I wanted to read about as a teen. I think this book would be a very welcome title in any YA readers selection. Cheers to Wonderland!" - Candice Brathwaite
"A heartwarming and uplifting story set in a Black-owned bookshop. This is the book we all NEED this winter. Gorgeous and joyous." - AM Dassu
"A Black romance set in a Black-owned bookstore at Christmas time--yes please! The chemistry was palpable. The pacing kept me turning pages all night. And the story has stayed with me long after putting it down--the perfect gift for Black girls who crave a screen-worthy holiday romance." - Joya Goffney
"A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community." - Adiba Jaigirdar
"Love in Winter Wonderland sparkles and shines right off the page thanks to gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for as they're falling for each other. I love, love, love this book!" - Jennifer Niven
"Like your favourite Christmas song, Love in Winter Wonderland is full of warmth, humour and joy. It's both a celebration of community and an affirmation of how thoughtful young love can be. A delightful read!" - Michelle Quach
"Love in Winter Wonderland is charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading in the countdown to Christmas, complete with the perfect holiday soundtrack! Ariel and Trey are such engaging and relatable characters that you can't help but wish they were your friends." - Ciara Smyth
"I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. I adored the festive Christmas time setting, but Love in Winter Wonderland is a treat to read any time of year." - Katherine Webber
"The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story. It'll feel like Christmas no matter what time of the year you read it." - Kate Weston
"Look no further for your ultimate Christmas read - this is it! Abiola has crafted a story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. Bonus points for the superb playlists mentioned throughout too. I felt like Trey and Ariel were real people who I genuinely miss spending time with now the book is over. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!" - Laura Jane Williams
"What a wonderfully warm love story. I fell head over heels for our dark-skinned, curvy, redhead wonder Ariel as her character represents so much of what I wanted to read about as a teen. I think this book would be a very welcome title in any YA readers selection. Cheers to Wonderland!" - Candice Brathwaite
"A heartwarming and uplifting story set in a Black-owned bookshop. This is the book we all NEED this winter. Gorgeous and joyous." - AM Dassu
"A Black romance set in a Black-owned bookstore at Christmas time--yes please! The chemistry was palpable. The pacing kept me turning pages all night. And the story has stayed with me long after putting it down--the perfect gift for Black girls who crave a screen-worthy holiday romance." - Joya Goffney
"A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community." - Adiba Jaigirdar
"Love in Winter Wonderland sparkles and shines right off the page thanks to gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for as they're falling for each other. I love, love, love this book!" - Jennifer Niven
"Like your favourite Christmas song, Love in Winter Wonderland is full of warmth, humour and joy. It's both a celebration of community and an affirmation of how thoughtful young love can be. A delightful read!" - Michelle Quach
"Love in Winter Wonderland is charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading in the countdown to Christmas, complete with the perfect holiday soundtrack! Ariel and Trey are such engaging and relatable characters that you can't help but wish they were your friends." - Ciara Smyth
"I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. I adored the festive Christmas time setting, but Love in Winter Wonderland is a treat to read any time of year." - Katherine Webber
"The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story. It'll feel like Christmas no matter what time of the year you read it." - Kate Weston
"Look no further for your ultimate Christmas read - this is it! Abiola has crafted a story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. Bonus points for the superb playlists mentioned throughout too. I felt like Trey and Ariel were real people who I genuinely miss spending time with now the book is over. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!" - Laura Jane Williams
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