As the year comes to an end, it is important to reflect upon the days that have preceded this one. Today marks the final day of my seventh year of blogging and reviewing books. These seven years have seen much growth for me both personally and professionally. I'm a different person today than I was years ago, but the things that have always shaped me persist to this day. One thing that has certainly only continued to grow is my love of books.
On this day of reflection and celebration, it seems only fitting to review the final novel in Elin Hilderbrand's Winter series. Seven years ago, I wouldn't have even given a second look to Hilderbran's novels. A holiday-themed family drama just wasn't my preferred genre. As my tastes have diversified, I've come to appreciate the kind of character-driven story that Hilderbrand's series presents. More life experience for me means that I'm able to better relate to the everyday challenges faced by the family in the books. Instead of turning away from a genre that was mostly unknown, I've embraced the series and have enjoyed it immensely.
Winter Solstice is the perfect conclusion to Hilderbrand's series. I won't provide any specifics about the plot because a summary just wouldn't convey the depth of the four novel story arch. Suffice it to say, this final book sees loose ends tied up and characters following the natural progression of their development. More than any of the other three books, this one really had me feeling like I was part of the family. Hilderbrand's writing placed me amongst the laughter and the tears as the Quinn family experienced life with each other.
Winter Solstice and the entire Winter series is a wonderful read for the holiday season. The themes of family, life, death, love, and loss permeate each page of the book through characters who are as engaging as they are dynamic. Hilderbrand's writing is able to convey varying emotions and alternating perspectives with language that is easily digestible by readers. I couldn't imagine a better book to end the year on.
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Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand
It's nice to reflect back on the year. I have as well, and have returned to my beloved reviewing. I feel ashamed because I've never read Hilderbrand. Isn't that awful? I'm glad you enjoyed this book!
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I'm so happy to not only hear from you, but to see that you're back to reviewing books. I had never read any Hilderbrand before this series, so don't feel too bad!
DeleteIt sounds like this one was the perfect conclusion to the series and I am glad you could enjoy reading them all in the right weather and circumstances. Great reviews ^.^
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope you and your family had a great holiday!
DeleteIt's always interesting for me to see contemporary series that are true series with an overarching story, as they tend to be companions. I am familiar with Hilderbrand, though I have yet to read her. Glad to hear the finale was satisfying.
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