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A review by rachelreadsromance_
A Festive Feud by Maren Moore
5.0
f: Emma
m: Jackson
(Dual POVs)
Emma and Jackson both come with families with holiday traditions, but their traditions couldn’t be more different. Emma’s family always throws a black tie affair with champagne, a five course meal, and a piano. Jackson’s family’s party typically consists of ugly christmas sweaters, your traditional holiday dinner, and a band playing for entertainment. I enjoyed watching these two compromise and try to meet in the middle to honor both families’ traditions.
I loved that the pre-conceived notions these two had about each other were slowly dissipated and they were able to see who the other really was on the inside. I personally understood Emma’s need to be organized, and when Jackson learns it’s not due to her being uptight, he comes to understand her need for the post it notes and lists as well. Jackson may not come off as the most warm, but he has soft spots he doesn’t like to openly show, like the ones for his rescued dogs. When it came to Jackson’s feelings for Emma, I loved how quickly he disregarded the feud and how fiercely he demanded respect for Emma in the midst of gatherings.
I had an inkling about a specific detail of the decades-long feud between these two families, and I was happy when my inkling turned out to be correct. This one has been my favorite holiday read so far of this holiday season and I will definitely be needing a paperback copy for my shelves! Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope and everything about this one was executed perfectly, especially the banter, the steam, and the dirty talk. I’m definitely going to have to go back and read more from this author!
Favorite Quotes:
I want to be the one that strips away all of the hard, prim exterior, leaving her soft and pliable beneath my calloused hands. -Jackson
I now have to share a bed overnight with someone who probably wants to suffocate me in my sleep or fuck me. It changes by the minute. -Emma
“Melt for me, Snowflake,” -Jackson
m: Jackson
(Dual POVs)
Emma and Jackson both come with families with holiday traditions, but their traditions couldn’t be more different. Emma’s family always throws a black tie affair with champagne, a five course meal, and a piano. Jackson’s family’s party typically consists of ugly christmas sweaters, your traditional holiday dinner, and a band playing for entertainment. I enjoyed watching these two compromise and try to meet in the middle to honor both families’ traditions.
I loved that the pre-conceived notions these two had about each other were slowly dissipated and they were able to see who the other really was on the inside. I personally understood Emma’s need to be organized, and when Jackson learns it’s not due to her being uptight, he comes to understand her need for the post it notes and lists as well. Jackson may not come off as the most warm, but he has soft spots he doesn’t like to openly show, like the ones for his rescued dogs. When it came to Jackson’s feelings for Emma, I loved how quickly he disregarded the feud and how fiercely he demanded respect for Emma in the midst of gatherings.
I had an inkling about a specific detail of the decades-long feud between these two families, and I was happy when my inkling turned out to be correct. This one has been my favorite holiday read so far of this holiday season and I will definitely be needing a paperback copy for my shelves! Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope and everything about this one was executed perfectly, especially the banter, the steam, and the dirty talk. I’m definitely going to have to go back and read more from this author!
Favorite Quotes:
I want to be the one that strips away all of the hard, prim exterior, leaving her soft and pliable beneath my calloused hands. -Jackson
I now have to share a bed overnight with someone who probably wants to suffocate me in my sleep or fuck me. It changes by the minute. -Emma
“Melt for me, Snowflake,” -Jackson