Sophie wants nothing more than to spend Christmas break away from her overprotective parents and with her boyfriend Griffin. Griffin had other plans. 

After overhearing Griffin talk about wanting a break from their relationship, Sophie breaks up with him and decides to spend Christmas with her huge extended family. 

They devise a plan to set Sophie up on 10 Blind Dates to take her mind off of recent events. Reuniting with her cousins and navigating crazy dates, family dinners, and her feelings for the boy next door she has known since childhood, Sophie discovers just how much she needed this break. 

I loved this book. It was filled with fun, family drama, chaos, and just the right amount of romance. Sophie has a huge family, but Elston does a great job of writing the characters and the family dynamic so that it does not feel confusing. Instead it feels like a warm hug. You truly want to be transported into the world and into the Messina family. This book does not tackle huge worldly problems or morals, but it is just a feel good book. Elston created the perfect balance of humor, conflict, and wholesomeness. If you are looking for a book to lift your spirits or get you back into the reading game, I highly recommend 10 Blind Dates.

-Camryn