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A review by mishale1
All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Sadie and Max are both competing on a tv singing competition. They got paired up for a team challenge and their chemistry was so impressive that the powers that he decided to pretty much force them to compete as a duo. The audience is wild for Saxie and their odds of winning together are practically a guarantee.
The competition means different things to each of them.
Max has a father who is a legendary country singer and Max wants to earn his career without an strings pulled by his father. He wants to prove that he’s not the kind of guy his dad is.
Sadie is taking her last stab at accomplishing her dream. She moved to Nashville and put all her hopes on this competition. If it doesn’t work this time, she’ll probably go back home.
They each have a lot to lose and they agree to sing as a duo. They also agree to fake date. Pretending they are a couple will definitely bring in votes.
It’s hard at first but it becomes much easier when real feelings develop between them. But lines start to blur between what’s real and what fake. And because of this already fragile situation, Sadie and Max get into some huge fights very quickly.
They are contractually obligated to sing a Christmas song together a year from now. Neither one of them can predict where they’ll be a year from now. Will they be a fake couple? Will they be in love? Will they hate each other? Any of these options seem possible.
And as Sadie’s career success finally hits its stride, she faces a devastating loss in her personal life.
I liked Sadie and Max. I’ll admit to getting very frustrated with Max a couple of times in this book but I won’t elaborate so I can avoid spoilers. This book was sad at times due to Sadie’s loss and very happy at others. It really covered all the emotions.
I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley. Thank you!
The competition means different things to each of them.
Max has a father who is a legendary country singer and Max wants to earn his career without an strings pulled by his father. He wants to prove that he’s not the kind of guy his dad is.
Sadie is taking her last stab at accomplishing her dream. She moved to Nashville and put all her hopes on this competition. If it doesn’t work this time, she’ll probably go back home.
They each have a lot to lose and they agree to sing as a duo. They also agree to fake date. Pretending they are a couple will definitely bring in votes.
It’s hard at first but it becomes much easier when real feelings develop between them. But lines start to blur between what’s real and what fake. And because of this already fragile situation, Sadie and Max get into some huge fights very quickly.
They are contractually obligated to sing a Christmas song together a year from now. Neither one of them can predict where they’ll be a year from now. Will they be a fake couple? Will they be in love? Will they hate each other? Any of these options seem possible.
And as Sadie’s career success finally hits its stride, she faces a devastating loss in her personal life.
I liked Sadie and Max. I’ll admit to getting very frustrated with Max a couple of times in this book but I won’t elaborate so I can avoid spoilers. This book was sad at times due to Sadie’s loss and very happy at others. It really covered all the emotions.
I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley. Thank you!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Sexual harassment