Joy to the Girls: A She Gets the Girl Novella
by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
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Getting the girl was easy, but can Alex and Molly keep each other when they're both keeping secrets? Find out in this cozy holiday novella companion to She Gets the Girl!
For Alex and Molly, the last three years have felt like Christmas every day. So what better way to celebrate winter break of their senior year than a romantic getaway in a town right out of a Christmas card?
Aside from sampling all the holiday cheer Barnwich has to offer, Alex and Molly have an important mission this weekend: to help their friend Cora get her crush to fall for her. But in between ice skating, snowball fights, and matchmaking schemes, it becomes obvious that Alex and Molly have another mission this weekend: to not reveal the huge secrets they're keeping from the other. Secrets about their post-college plans that threaten to tear them apart.
Will these two be able to help Cora get the girl and keep theirs--or will this be the last Christmas of Alex and Molly's love story?
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781665963930
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Published Date
- September 30, 2025
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 176
- Physical Info
- 7.25 in L x 5.37 in W (0.47 lb)
I read "She gets the girl" in January 2023. I instantly fell in love with everything about the story, characters, setting. I was able to read it all in one sitting. I simply could not put it down. I laughed, cried, gasped, felt giddy inside. It truly became one of my favorite books and I can be quite picky with what I add to my shelf. When this was announced I couldn't believe we get so lucky to dive back into this magical world. Thanks to the authors for sharing their sweet story once again. I am sooo excited to know what my girls have been up to. Ialso love how cute and little it is compared to the first one.
If you want to read a good short Christmas novella this one is it.I didn’t know going in This was the second book in this series but it didn’t seem to matter much. The story gives enough information into the backstory that gives you an idea of the characters history.This story will get you into the holiday season
Even better than She Gets the Girl.Joy to the Girls is sweet, charming, funny and packed with cheer. The setting is perfect for a Hallmark style Christmas but make it sapphic.I really enjoyed getting to know where Molly and Alex ended up. This felt like a natural progression. Still a happily ever after, but one that makes sense.Least favorite and most confusing scene was the snowman building, or completion? It felt like the timing was jumbled and couldn’t quite imagine what was going on there.I would love another novella to be honest.Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my ARC of this delight.
4⭐️ 🌶️ level: kissing, suggestive scenesFavorite quote: “Cora, I’m pretty sure sapphics would literally kill to get a lesbian scene that hot in a movie,” I say.”Tropes: found family, holiday romance, kept secrets, oblivious to love(Light spoiler)summary:This story continues to expand upon Molly and Alex’s relationship while also turning our attention towards Cora and May who don’t realize how perfect they could be together.When the friend group decides to take a trip over Christmas vacation together the clock starts ticking. Cora is in the same position Molly once was, having feelings but not knowing how to “get the girl”Molly and Alex decide to help her, but are having troubles of their own. Both are dancing around what they want to say/ ask each other but will these bring them closer together or drive them apart?
My contain spoilersThis novella is adorable!If you read She Gets the Girl, this story picks up Christmas break their senior year of college. A new friend has invited Alex, Molly and Cora (yes, Cora) to come to her real life, Hallmark movie, Christmas town. This time, both Alex and Molly are helping Cora snag the girl. We also see each one planning for her future with0out confiding in the other.Readers are treated with a snowball fight, small town fun, new found family and all the Christmas joy you can want.This is a follow up of She Gets the Girl. I did finish the book before diving into this novella, but if you haven't read She Gets the Girl the story will still make sense.This is the perfect holiday read, especially if you want something short and sweet.Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
