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Some Like It Cold is a YA romance book with all the elements of a cozy Hallmark Christmas movie. The small picturesque town of Lake Pristine is the charming backdrop to this story, which is just as much a story of self-discovery as it is a romance novel. Jasper Montgomery, one of Lake Pristine's most beloved residents, is returning for winter break after being away at college, just in time for the Christmas festivities Jasper's break is a whirlwind of helping her sister plan her wedding and helping her mother direct the Nutcracker ballet all while gaining the courage to tell her family her plans. Adding to the craziness, Jasper's high school enemy is making a documentary about their charming town, and after spending more time with him, she realizes that perhaps they aren't rivals after all.


What I Liked: The author does a wonderful job of portraying neurodivergent behavior. Jasper is responsible and successful but struggles in some aspects of her life because she is neurodivergent. The book shows how it is a delicate balance. I never felt like Jasper's autism held her back from reaching her goals. Arthur and Jasper have always been enemies, but everyone in the town sees their feelings for each other. With the help of the whole town, Arthur makes a large gesture to let Jaspar know how special she is. There was something so sweet about this that made it feel like something straight out of a movie.

The romance certainly had me invested, but what I enjoyed the most was Jasper coming into her own. Jasper left Lake Pristine and went to college like her parents wanted, but she was miserable there. Her dream is to be an interior designer, and a big part of the storyline is Jasper gaining the confidence to tell her parents she is dropping out of college and following her true passion. I especially liked how Jasper's relationship with her sister evolved by the end of the book.

Some Like It Cold is an excellent read for teen readers who enjoy Hallmark movies sprinkled with romance.