The Christmas Clash
by Suzanne Park
Two Korean American teens whose families run rival restaurants in a mall food court face off during the busy holiday season, until their rivalry turns into romance. A sweet YA holiday romcom.
About This Book
The Christmas Clash is a contemporary romance novel by Suzanne Park, first published in 2022 by Sourcebooks Fire. It runs 352 pages. Readers can expect rivals to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two Korean American teens running rival mall food court restaurants find their business competition turning into romance during the holidays.
- Fans of YA holiday romcoms
- Readers who enjoy food-centric stories
- Cheerful
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- The description is generic regarding plot specifics beyond the setup
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult Romcom
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; both protagonists represent their respective family businesses.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
During the bustling holiday season, two Korean American teenagers find themselves at odds as their families manage competing restaurants in a mall food court. As the pressure of the holidays mounts, their intense rivalry shifts, leading to unexpected romantic feelings.
Central Conflict
The professional and familial rivalry between two competing restaurant owners' children during the busiest season of the year.
Setting
A mall food court during the holiday season.
Strengths
- Clear, accessible holiday premise
- Cultural specificity adds flavor to a classic trope
Consider before reading
- The description is generic regarding plot specifics beyond the setup
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Suzanne Park
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Fire
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781728248011
- ISBN-10
- 1728248019
The Christmas Clash: quick answers
- Who wrote The Christmas Clash?
- The Christmas Clash was written by Suzanne Park.
- When was The Christmas Clash published?
- The Christmas Clash was first published in 2022 by Sourcebooks Fire.
- What genre is The Christmas Clash?
- The Christmas Clash is a contemporary romance novel, with rivals to lovers.
- How many pages is The Christmas Clash?
- The Christmas Clash is 352 pages long (Paperback).
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