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I think this book had potential. Unfortunately, it was a real struggle for me. Enemies to lovers is one if my favorite trope, but Dear Enemy failed to hold my attention and gain my praise.

The premise behind Dear Enemy is that ever since Macon and Delilah were children, they have had a strong hatred for each other. And even when Macon begun dating Samantha, Delilah's sister, that hatred was still strong. Now adults, Delilah is forced to pay her sister's debt after she steals a valuable item and skips town. Unfortunately for Delilah she has to pay off her sister's debt by working for Macon- her enemy.

When done correctly, enemies to loves is a superior trope. Unfortunately, Dear Enemy fails to provide a captivating and developed romance. I didn't connect to the story or the characters. And there were times were they felt too dull or upsetting. There was no spark; and it lacked any feelings for the most part.

I didn't understand the draw both Macon and Delilah had for each other. Of course, they hated each other growing up, but again there was no spark. It didn't feel authentic. And the majority of their disagreements could have be resolved if they stopped lying to each other and stopped all the miscommunication.

Another issue that bothered me with the relationship between Samantha and Delilah. It is established pretty early on that Sam isn't the best sister. And as the book progresses, readers learn that she is quite frankly a little cruel. Her behavior wasn't acceptable, and I don't think that the situation was handy correctly when she finally was confronted. The scene between Samantha and Delilah should have had more impact, and the stakes should have been higher. Unfortunately, it felt like that scene was rushed to pave way for a scene between Macon and Delilah.

Final Analysis

Dear Enemy fails to deliver on a quality enemies to lovers story.