I absolutely adored Christmas People. I’m a sucker for romance, magical realism, and Christmas settings so this was right up my alley. I could have used a bit more Jill and Grant but overall I really liked this. The story was thoughtful and fun and I loved the full circle ending. Definitely recommend!

I just finished reading this book. The plot was absolutely fantastic! It was quite the page turner, and I could not put the book down once I began reading it. I can't wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

This book feels like a love letter to the genre and to anyone who’s ever felt a little lost around the holidays. Charming, emotionally honest, and just the right amount of cozy, it made me fall in love with Christmas stories all over again.

Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer was such a cozy, feel-good read. It’s the kind of book that’s perfect for curling up with during the holiday season, especially if you're in the mood for something warm, funny, and full of heart.

I loved how the story blended humor, emotion, and a touch of magical realism. It struck a nice balance between being lighthearted and reflective, and it left me feeling really hopeful by the end. The writing is super easy to get into, and the whole thing had a comforting, fireside kind of vibe. It honestly felt like drinking hot cocoa while watching your favorite Christmas movie.

The characters were so lovable and really carried the story. It’s definitely character-driven in the best way, and I found myself rooting for all of them. If you’re looking for a sweet, charming holiday read that wraps you up in warmth, this one is a great pick.

Not gonna lie, I HAD to read this because I genuinely just miss Christmastime. It was so good! Cuddled up in bed on a cold, rainy, spring day - it was easy to pretend it IS Christmastime. This felt like a Hallmark movie and I want 2000 more books just like this one!

You know how when you are feeling a little bit blue you just need to watch a Hallmark movie that you know will have a happy (and probably predictable) ending? Well this book is the literary version of a Hallmark movie. Light, easy to read, and leaves you feeling really good.

This book just gives you all the Christmas feels! I couldn’t put down the book. It was absolutely darling. Makes me want Christmastime

This is a sweet Christmas story. Jill is struggling in her life and then one day she wakes up in a vibrant Heartfelt movie! How funny! Santa keeps trying to tell her to open her heart. Really that is what her friends and her mom try to tell her too. She needs to quit pushing good things away just because she is afraid something bad will happen. She is keeps trying and trying to figure out what the right path in her life is. She does just fine when she finally just trusts herself!

Christmas People is a cozy, bittersweet holiday read with just the right amount of heart and humor. I loved how Palmer brings a small-town Christmas vibe to life—think twinkling lights, family chaos, and those awkward reunions that somehow feel comforting. The characters are real: they mess up, they heal, they laugh at their own drama—then laugh some more. And while the story delivers plenty of yuletide cheer, there’s enough emotional depth to keep it from feeling saccharine.

What really worked for me was the balance between community warmth and someone dealing with real baggage. The romance is gentle and slow‑burn, more about healing through connection than insta‑love, and I found myself rooting for everyone—even the ones who were hard to like at first. If you want a holiday romance that’s cozy without being cliché and has a touch of emotional honesty, Christmas People is a win.