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devanreadsbooks's review
2.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. The two MC’s don’t really have any reason to dislike each other in the beginning, especially since every single conflict they share is just a bunch of small misunderstandings. Sadie thinks Max is an entitled playboy, while Max thinks Sadie is a clout chaser who’s sleeping her way to the top.
The writing itself isn’t bad, and neither is the plot. However, I can’t really say there’s anything I loved about it either. There isn’t any real character development, and I don’t feel like we get to see much in the progression of their feelings. One minute they hate each other, and the next they’re both fighting big romantic feelings? Make it make sense.
But here’s my thoughts:
- Fluffy romance
- A Star is Born vibes, but make it Christmas
- Why can’t they just communicate?!
- All their problems could’ve been solved if they just talked to each other and we’re honest
- Why does Max keep walking away?
This book includes multiple different tropes, including: fake dating, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity.
0.5
The writing itself isn’t bad, and neither is the plot. However, I can’t really say there’s anything I loved about it either. There isn’t any real character development, and I don’t feel like we get to see much in the progression of their feelings. One minute they hate each other, and the next they’re both fighting big romantic feelings? Make it make sense.
But here’s my thoughts:
- Fluffy romance
- A Star is Born vibes, but make it Christmas
- Why can’t they just communicate?!
- All their problems could’ve been solved if they just talked to each other and we’re honest
- Why does Max keep walking away?
This book includes multiple different tropes, including: fake dating, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity.
0.5
nvangilder's review
5.0
Such a good read. You can tell that the author was inspired by the show Nashville. This book gave me the same kind of feels as the show did. TBH, I would love to see this story played out on screen. Finished it in one day, I couldn't help myself. it was too good, I was too invested to sleep.
lindseysmindsey's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 20%
It was boring. The characters were boring. The storytelling was boring.
It was boring. The characters were boring. The storytelling was boring.
emilywiltzius's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I sure do love a good Christmas love story. I read it in March because that’s when the hold came to me on Libby and didn’t even mind. Feel good, cute romance. Nothing spectacular, not boring. Overall just really enjoyed it. 🎧
destinydeeter's review against another edition
2.0
Really just felt very “eh” about this book. Would probably make a good cutesy Christmas movie though
simplysavy's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nathalieknudsen's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
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amykryvenchuk's review
3.0
Maybe it was because I read it at peak holiday time but I really enjoyed the holiday romance despite the cheesiness. It was a romance book so what else could you expect?
lost_in_novels's review
3.0
3.5 stars
All I want for Christmas is a holiday romcom in which you have two competitors in a singing program that doesn’t like much each other, but have to do a duet together. They performed so well that the producers of the show ask them to pretend to be a couple in order to get more views for the show.
Ok… I’m getting to the point that I might have read a lot of romcoms and I think a lot of them start to seem the same thing. However, there were a few nice things that happened here that I didn’t see in other novels.
First, the guy, to de-stress, likes to crochet. I thought it was so adorable to include something that is viewed by the society as a feminine hobby to be his hobby! And listen guys, he wears still super hot and desirable!!
The big issue for me is the miscommunication trope that was used not once, not twice but at least3 times in this book. For a moment I thought they had the star crossed trope, but no.. it was just them jumping to conclusions, missing opportunities to open up and plain bad pride issues.
I did like to see some “me too” movement included in this book and how that was dealt.
I know the time to read this book has “passed” since we are in January, but IO think it’s a nice light recommendation for the holidays!
All I want for Christmas is a holiday romcom in which you have two competitors in a singing program that doesn’t like much each other, but have to do a duet together. They performed so well that the producers of the show ask them to pretend to be a couple in order to get more views for the show.
Ok… I’m getting to the point that I might have read a lot of romcoms and I think a lot of them start to seem the same thing. However, there were a few nice things that happened here that I didn’t see in other novels.
First, the guy, to de-stress, likes to crochet. I thought it was so adorable to include something that is viewed by the society as a feminine hobby to be his hobby! And listen guys, he wears still super hot and desirable!!
The big issue for me is the miscommunication trope that was used not once, not twice but at least3 times in this book. For a moment I thought they had the star crossed trope, but no.. it was just them jumping to conclusions, missing opportunities to open up and plain bad pride issues.
I did like to see some “me too” movement included in this book and how that was dealt.
I know the time to read this book has “passed” since we are in January, but IO think it’s a nice light recommendation for the holidays!