The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily

The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is the sequel to Dash & Lily's Book of Dares.

Dash and Lily have had a tough year since they first fell in love among the shelves of their favorite bookstore. Lily’s beloved grandfather suffered a heart attack, and his difficult road to recovery has taken a major toll on her typically sunny disposition.

With only twelve days left until Christmas—Lily’s favorite time of the year—Dash, Lily’s brother Langston, and their closest friends must take Manhattan by storm to help Lily recapture the unique holiday magic of a glittering, snow-covered New York City in December.

The Breakdown:
1. Cohn and Levithan bring back the adorable Dash and Lily for another Christmas adventure. This book has all the charm and Christmas spirit of the first book. Although surprisingly, Dash is the one to bring Lily into the Christmas spirit, it is just full of fun and crazy mishaps.

2. I loved seeing how Dash and Lily's relationship has changed in the year since they met. While they have had some rough patches and are in one when the book starts, they prove that all relationships have ups and downs and that working through them makes it stronger.

3. I was excited to see some of my favorite supporting characters back, like Boomer, Mrs. Basil E, and Langston.  I enjoyed watching them help Dash and Lily in their holiday adventures and quest. Personal favorite was the ice skating scene, and its consequences.

4. It was interesting meeting Dash's parents in this book. Got to say, that his dad is a real tool.  I really hated that guy.  I did however like his mom, and surprisingly, his step-mom.

5. This book, like the first, is definitely a must for getting into the Christmas spirit.

To Read or Not to Read:
Read to make your Yule-time merry and bright.