LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Suffused in the burgeoning love between two Black teenagers, London love, book love, and Black-owned business love, Abiola Bello’s race-against-time romance sparkles with seasonal magic and relatable real-life experiences.
Alongside the tension of time running out, Love in Winter Wonderland is also body positive, with warm portrayals of community, friendship, family, self-care, and making lost loved ones proud. But, being true to life, it doesn’t shirk from representing rough realities, either — misunderstandings and jealousy also play their part in this sweet-as-a-chocolate-covered-Christmas-nut nugget of YA goodness.
Playing out on the stage of Stoke Newington in Hackney, the Wonderland of the title is a Black-owned bookshop that’s been in Trey’s family for generations. But times are tough and it looks like the shop might have to close at Christmas. At the same time, talented young Stoke Newington artist Ariel is in need of a temp job to support her ambition of attending a prestigious art college. When a flash of fate sees Ariel hired to work at Wonderland, she’s full of ideas for how to save the shop. If only she and popular, handsome Trey can work through their misunderstandings to make magic happen and find a happy-ever-after for Wonderland, and themselves…
This is the ideal Christmas read for anyone who adores a classic hate-to-love romance, with the added magic of community spirit.
Joanne Owen
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Love in Winter Wonderland Synopsis
Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after? Last Christmas meets The Sun is Also a Star in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story.
Trey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family's beloved Black-owned bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists' Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline?
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9781398516878 |
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10th November 2022 |
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Abiola Bello |
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Simon & Schuster Ltd |
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Paperback |
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368 pages |
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Press Reviews
Abiola Bello Press Reviews
'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' - Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.' - Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
'A story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!' - Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
''I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.' - Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns
'Charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading, complete with the perfect holiday soundtrack!' - Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem
'Full of warmth, humour and joy. A delightful read!' - Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to be Liked
'A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community.' - Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
'A wonderfully warm love story.' - Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways
'A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.' - Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead
'A gorgeous love story, full of joy, humour and heart. Abiola Bello has given us something truly special!' - Danielle Jawando, author of And the Stars Were Burning Brightly
'The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story.' - Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist
'Fans of Mean Girls will love this delightful and riveting read.' - Clara Loveman, author of Crown of Crowns
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About Abiola Bello
Abiola Bello is a Nigerian-British, prize-winning children's and YA author who was born and raised in London. She is an advocate for diversity in books for young people. Her debut Emily Knight I Am...Awakened was nominated for the CILIP's Carnegie Award, won London's BIG Read 2019, and was a finalist for the People's Book Prize Best Children's Book. She also has a story in The Very Merry Murder Club: a collection of mysteries from thirteen diverse children's writers.
Abiola won The London Book Fair Trailblazer Awards 2018 and is the founder of The Lil' Author School, co-founder of The Author School, Hashtag Press, Hashtag BLAK, The Diverse Book Awards, That Playlist Book Box and ink! Abiola has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Female First Magazine, The Mirror, BBC1XTRA to name a few. Love in Winter Wonderland is her debut YA.
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