Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer
An un-Christmassy heroine is trapped in a peppermint-scented, snow-covered Heartfelt holiday movie — clichés included, love mandatory.
Pre-Reading Thoughts:
I wanted Hallmark vibes with a twist — and a heroine smart enough to notice all the tropes.
Post-Reading:
As I thought… Jill’s snarky, un-Christmassy voice is a delight. Every trope is noticed and skewered, but still charming.
It surprised me by… Being genuinely heartfelt. Beneath the holiday chaos is warmth, second chances, and joy, even for someone who swore off Christmas.
Music Pairing:
🎵 Featured Song: “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – Darlene Love
🎶 Vibe Album: A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi Trio
🎧 Artist Recommendation: She & Him
Vibe Check:
Colour Palette: Peppermint red, snowy white, warm pine green
Soundtrack: Jingle bells, cozy chatter, cookies sizzling
Season: Christmas-time chaos
Mood: Playful, warm, a little chaotic
Scent: Peppermint, pine, sugar cookies
Tarot Pull:
The Fool (Light Seer’s Tarot) – Jill makes a deliberate leap into a world she doesn’t belong in. She chooses to play along with Heartfelt’s rules, and only then can she grow and find her way home.
For fans of: Hallmark Christmas movies (the smart, self-aware kind), Life’s Too Short to Miss the Christmas Movie