The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman – a Review

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Description:
Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college. Neither has anywhere else to go—Hannah’s parents died, and Finn’s disowned him when he came out. Their tradition of offbeat holiday adventures only grows more outrageous with time. When the pair starts their adult lives in New York City, they add stylish Priya and mysterious Theo to the group, solidifying a found family and sense of belonging they’ve always craved.

But now, when Finn announces a move to L.A., this Christmas may be their last. Hannah is terrified of losing the family she’s built for herself, even as her boyfriend nudges her toward commitment. Meanwhile, Finn struggles with the things he’s about to leave behind—namely, his unexpressed feelings for Theo. Does growing up mean growing apart? This Christmas the changes these friends fear may be exactly what they need. . .

Review:

The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman is a Christmas themed stand-alone novel revolving around 4 best friends. Hannah and Finn are the main characters, with two others to follow within a couple of years. Hannah meets Finn while in college, with most of the people away with family during Christmas.  Hannah’s parents were deceased, and Finn’s family disowned him (because he was gay).  They became best friends, always being there for each other, especially on Christmas day; and when they lived in New York, the found Theo and Priya who became part of their group.  The friendship between the four of them was a holiday tradition over the course of a decade, and now Finn reveals that he got a good job, and is moving to LA. 

Hannah is upset, as she always wanted everything to stay the same; even though her boyfriend, David wants a commitment.  Theo, who comes from a wealthy family, is gay; with his father not paying too much attention to him.  Finn has always had a crush on Theo, but he could never approach Theo about a relationship.  Priya doesn’t care about Christmas holiday, but loves being around her friends.  Hannah is the one who is concerned to lose this family of four.  

Every Christmas that they spend together, is always entertaining, with movies, games, activities, meals and fun making the holidays always memorable.   The Christmas Orphans Club was a wonderful story about friendship, new found family, love (both LGBTQ & straight romance), as well as drama. The Christmas Orphan’s Club was very well written by Becca Freeman. I have not followed this author on her podcast, but she has done very well with this book. 

Reviewed by Barb

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