Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber

Dear Santa
by Debbie Macomber

ISBN-13: 9781984818812
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Released: October 19th 2021

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Lindy Carmichael isn't feeling particularly joyful when she returns home to Wenatchee, Washington, for Christmas. The man she thought was the one has cheated on her with her best friend, and she feels unappreciated in her graphic design job. Lindy's mother, Ellen, suggests an old tradition that might lift her daughter's spirits. Reading through a box of childhood letters to Santa and reminiscing about what she'd wished for as a young girl may be just the inspiration Lindy needs. With Ellen's encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa. Little does Lindy know that her wishes will unfold before her in unexpected ways. And, thanks to some fateful twists of Christmas magic, Lindy ultimately realizes that there is truly no place like home for the holidays.


My Review:
Dear Santa is a holiday romance. Lindy asks Santa to bring her a new best friend, a perfect boyfriend, and success at work. Santa (who was an actual character) tells her that she'll get her wishes. Much of the story was watching a romance unfold alongside Christmas fun with family and friends. The only problem was that Lindy discovered that she couldn't have all three wishes at once and must choose what she wanted most.

The characters were sweet and kind. Except for The Choice at the end, there wasn't really any set-backs or points of conflict to create suspense. Just a fun read about a "perfect" Christmas. My main problem was that Santa had God-like abilities. I kept expecting God to be thanked for the blessings, but Santa got the credit and even appeared in person to help Lindy make the right choices. I know the title says it's a Santa story, but the book description said the letter was to herself and an "exercise in gratitude." It's not. It's a wish list written to Santa. Anyway, there was no sex or bad language.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.