Holly to me felt like your typical albeit spoiled teenager. While I could understand Holly's actions, I couldn't relate to her for the most part. That being said, I did like how she was able to eventually open up to her colleagues at Project Scrooge. And I did enjoy the twist at the end regarding the latest "Scrooge". I also appreciated the fact that while there is some "romance" in the book it doesn't play out in the typical way which I found refreshing for once. …show more content…
While at times it seems like the story was trying too hard in its attempts to be a retelling of an old classic tale, I felt that overall it was handled in a way that captured the spirit of the original novel. Additionally I adored the characters who worked at Project Scrooge and while the ending may come off as a bit too clichéd with it sweet yet bittersweet tone, I liked that it was realistic in that while Holly doesn't automatically become a good person instead she continues to try to be a better person. The Afterlife of Holly Chase is a book that is isn't too overly sentimental and yet it may still get you in the Christmas