john green let it snow three holiday romances

Jubilee is supposed to be at that party, and she slowly realizes that maybe all isn’t as perfect with Noah as she thought. There’s also a touching side to this story, as Jubilee repeatedly tries to reach her boyfriend, Noah, who’s busy at a family holiday party. Johnson’s descriptions of the fervor of Flobie fans are just riotous. They’re arrested, and that’s how poor Jubilee finds herself on a train to spend Christmas with her grandparents in Florida. Jubilee’s parents are avid collectors of the Flobie Santa Village and are caught up in a brawl that erupts over a highly coveted piece. I instantly loved this girl, and her tale only got better and better. Her main character is named Jubilee, and straightaway, Jubilee demonstrates a healthy appreciation for self-deprecating humor by riffing on her own name. So I was thrilled to see that Johnson had authored one of the stories in this collection, and she totally delivers on the hilarity front. Seriously-that novel manages to incorporate both humor and horror. The plot of that one centers around a series of Jack the Ripper-style murders, and yet the book also boasts some really funny moments.

Maureen Johnson’s “The Jubilee Express” kicks off Let It Snow, and let me begin by saying that I loved her novel, The Name of the Star. It just so happened that I ended up enjoying the first story the most and the last one, well, not as much as the other two. It’s also quite sweet, as implied by the presence of “romances” in the title, but not syrupy. Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances is just right for the season it’s a light, quick read that’s packed with humor and, most importantly, holiday cheer. Review: If ever there’s a time of the year for a feel-good read, I think it’s Christmas. It’s Christmas, though, and sometimes things have a way of falling into place. Finally, no amount of snowfall will translate into a day off from Starbucks from Addie, who’s coping with a broken heart that may distract her from an important holiday task. They brave the perilous roads to get there and have a few adventures on the way. She ends up at a local Waffle House, which also happens to be the destination for Tobin and his friends. After her parents are jailed under some very bizarre circumstances, Jubilee has to go to her grandparents’ house in Florida, but the storm brings her train to a halt. To Sum It Up: A huge snowstorm wreaks havoc for the holidays for the characters in these three intertwined short stories. By John Green, Maureen Johnson, & Lauren Myracle

John green let it snow three holiday romances