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Macmillan Children's Books (2014), Hardcover, 400 pages
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"If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers, edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you enjoy celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or New Years, there's something here for everyone. So curl up by the fireplace and get cozy. You have twelve reasons this season to stay indoors and fall in love"--
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LibraryThing member gaby317
It's been a long time since I've read a holiday romance, but I'm a big fan of the old Christmas stories. I hadn't realized how much My True Love Gave To Me was a collection of love stories of sorts, but this made it possible for me to approach the stories with a blank slate.
I'd read some YA in the
The collection gives us a wide range of holiday stories but the characters are all the age of college students or new graduates. While there's a mix of backgrounds, races, sexual preferences, the people that we read about all share a certain mix of disappointment and wonder. The stories themselves left me remembering the excitement and joy of finding someone that I wanted to stay up all night with, wanted to explore the town with, someone who made things new.
I'm keeping these stories for myself but I might get this book for a college aged niece. It's a good book to share with friends, if your friends enjoy YA and/or love stories.
I'd read some YA in the
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past and have read works by some of the featured authors (Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt De La Pena, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Leviathan, Laini Taylor and Rainbow Rowell) and quite a few were new to me (Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Stephanie Perkins, Kiersten White). I loved that this collection introduced me to new authors and took me to very different ideas of holiday stories.The collection gives us a wide range of holiday stories but the characters are all the age of college students or new graduates. While there's a mix of backgrounds, races, sexual preferences, the people that we read about all share a certain mix of disappointment and wonder. The stories themselves left me remembering the excitement and joy of finding someone that I wanted to stay up all night with, wanted to explore the town with, someone who made things new.
I'm keeping these stories for myself but I might get this book for a college aged niece. It's a good book to share with friends, if your friends enjoy YA and/or love stories.
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LibraryThing member dlynch
This is a great anthology to get you in the mood for the holidays. It was a fun read by a wonderful combination of authors with a variety of styles. Even if you don’t like every story, there is something in here for everyone.
LibraryThing member LibStaff2
Holiday stories about loss, hope, and love, some quirky, some heartfelt.
5 Stars to "It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" and "Welcome to Christmas, CA."
4 Stars to "Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus" and "Angels in the Snow."
3-3.5 Stars to the rest.
An enjoyable read, especially if you are familiar with
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5 Stars to "It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" and "Welcome to Christmas, CA."
4 Stars to "Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus" and "Angels in the Snow."
3-3.5 Stars to the rest.
An enjoyable read, especially if you are familiar with
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the contributors. And just in time for the holidays.Net Galley Feedback
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LibraryThing member ethel55
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of holiday short stories. From Rainbow Rowell to Ally Carter to Kiersten White, I have several favorites among these authors, but a few I haven't read anything by--yet. With most anthologies, I sometimes lose interest in some stories, as they just aren't my cup
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of tea. Across the board, all of these, even in genres I don't normally gravitate toward, I found I really enjoyed all of these short works. They're mostly contemporary, realistic style pieces, with a few edgier bits thrown in. A couple may register a little more paranormal for some, actually seemed to be based in various fairytale/folklore roots, which I found especially interesting. This was a well put together, well edited selection of holiday tales that won't go out of style anytime soon. Show Less
LibraryThing member ecataldi
I LOVED this short story collection! I just want to wrap up this book and give it to all my friends for Christmas. It's freaking adorable! The collection of authors who have stories in here is impressive, they're all kings and queens of the YA market. There is Holly Black, Rainbow Rowell, David
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Levithan, Gayle Forman, Laini Taylor and several more. Each short story is holiday themed romance, but beyond that, they vary wildly! There is Hannakuh, New Years, Krampus Day; Kelly Link throws some fantasy in her London Christmas story, David Levithan throws ho ho homosexuals in (adorable and sad story, as always), Holly Black gets wild in "Krampuslauf," and there is much much more. I read this book in a span of one day, and I was not disappointed in a single story! I think my two favorites were by Holly Black and Stephanie Perkins. This is a must read for teens and adults this holiday season. You seriously won't be disappointed. Best holiday book I've read in a long time, perhaps... ever?! Show Less
LibraryThing member MirandaR18
I did not read this entire book but rather just a few of the authors I know or who's stories intrigued me. Here's what I thought of each individual story:
Rainbow Rowell - 4 - So cute! This was one of the shorter stories but I enjoyed both of the characters and thought their story was a cute, simple
Kelly Link - 2.5 - Fantasy isn't my genre to begin with but i felt like I never connected to any of the characters and I felt a little uncomfortable and confused with the story line most of the time.
Matt De La Pena - 3 - Very cheesy, dull story line. I kept waiting for the big climax and nothing ever happened.
Jenny Han - 4 - I really enjoyed this story but it felt like very unoriginal to me. Most of the story had parallels to the movie Elf but I still liked reading about Natty and her elf friends.
Stephanie Perkins - 5 - Wow I loved this story so much! Marigold and North were lovely and I found myself really connecting to and caring about them in just 30 pages. A story not only about love but also about family.
David Levithan - 4 - The relationship between these two is wonderful, I felt so much hot reading about Riley and Santa and remembering how wonderful Christmas is when it's shared with the one you love
Rainbow Rowell - 4 - So cute! This was one of the shorter stories but I enjoyed both of the characters and thought their story was a cute, simple
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one. Kelly Link - 2.5 - Fantasy isn't my genre to begin with but i felt like I never connected to any of the characters and I felt a little uncomfortable and confused with the story line most of the time.
Matt De La Pena - 3 - Very cheesy, dull story line. I kept waiting for the big climax and nothing ever happened.
Jenny Han - 4 - I really enjoyed this story but it felt like very unoriginal to me. Most of the story had parallels to the movie Elf but I still liked reading about Natty and her elf friends.
Stephanie Perkins - 5 - Wow I loved this story so much! Marigold and North were lovely and I found myself really connecting to and caring about them in just 30 pages. A story not only about love but also about family.
David Levithan - 4 - The relationship between these two is wonderful, I felt so much hot reading about Riley and Santa and remembering how wonderful Christmas is when it's shared with the one you love
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LibraryThing member MickyFine
A collection of twelve short stories set in and around the holidays by twelve different authors in YA fiction.
I picked this one up because of Stephanie Perkins and stuck around because the majority of these stories were a delightful hit of holiday magic. While inevitably my favourite stories in the
I picked this one up because of Stephanie Perkins and stuck around because the majority of these stories were a delightful hit of holiday magic. While inevitably my favourite stories in the
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collection were by my favourite authors (Stephanie Perkins and Rainbow Rowell), there were several stories by authors I had not previously encountered that I also adored. Only two of the stories were duds for me - not that they were poorly written but that they didn't fit with what I wanted out of the collection. The collection is a nice mix of Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year's tales and while the majority of romances are hetero, David Levithan delivers a very lovely story about two teen boys. There were also a couple stories in the collection that I enjoyed so much I desperately wished for more; a whole book could be pulled from some of the narratives. Overall, an excellent book to pick up during the holidays and one that's very easy to dip in and out of over the course of the season. Show Less
LibraryThing member StefanieGeeks
Fun short stories written by authors I adore. Some of the stories like Stephanie Perkins', Rainbow Rowell's, Ally Carter's, and Laini Taylor's would be wonderful to expand into full novels. Highly enjoyable!
LibraryThing member AlaynaFisher
I enjoyed this collection. It was a good way to get introduced to a lot of YA authors I'd never read before.
Rainbow Rowell's story, "Midnights," was the reason I checked this book out from the library, and it did not disappoint--it was very sweet and cute. The other stand outs, for me, were "The
On the next tier were "Angels in the Snow" by Matt de la Pena, "It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" by Stephanie Perkins, "Krampuslauf" by Holly Black, and "The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor.
The other stories weren't really very good, but they were still good holiday fun.
Rainbow Rowell's story, "Midnights," was the reason I checked this book out from the library, and it did not disappoint--it was very sweet and cute. The other stand outs, for me, were "The
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Lady and the Fox" by Kelly Link, and "Welcome to Christmas, CA" by Kiersten White.On the next tier were "Angels in the Snow" by Matt de la Pena, "It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" by Stephanie Perkins, "Krampuslauf" by Holly Black, and "The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor.
The other stories weren't really very good, but they were still good holiday fun.
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LibraryThing member dpappas
This is the first collection of short stories (at least that I can remember) that I've read. All of these stories are holiday stories, so they will get you into the holiday season that is soon approaching (boy has this year gone by fast). While these are basically all YA stories, they are all quite
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: This is the perfect story to read if you want a nice sweet and fluffy read about love, friendship, and New Years. While I liked Mags I spent the story wishing she'd have more self confidence. I loved Noel's humor and it was what made this story really shine for me. This was a good length for the topic that it covered. If it had been longer I think it might have dragged on a bit.
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was really confusing when I first started it. It felt like I had jumped in the middle of a book. The more that I read, the clearer the story became. I liked following Miranda but was really unclear on why her mother ended up where she did. Once Fenny was introduced in to the story I started to become more interested in the story. There is definitely some sort of supernatural angle to this story and at times I liked it but towards the end it was a bit odd. I really enjoyed the relationship between Miranda and Fenny and that is what really kept me in this story.
Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña
Rating: 4 stars
Review: When I first started this story I didn't think that I was going to like it. The more I read about Shy and his backstory the more I started to love this story. Shy has some hardship in his past and is still dealing with some issues. He meets Haley when he gets snowed-in and they surprisingly hit it off. I loved the dynamic between Shy and Haley and loved how they grew into a friendship that had potential to be more. I could seriously see this being a full length book with all of Shy's backstory. I really wanted this to be longer, but that is probably because I liked it so much.
Polaris is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han
Rating: 2 stars
Review: I feel like this story might have been too short. It took me a little while to get into this, mostly because it felt like I was dropped in the middle of a story, and once I was interested the story was over. Natalie was a bit too naive for me. I didn't like how the elves treated her and pitied her for being human. I can't help but think that this does remind me of a certain Christmas movie that I love.
It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: This started off a bit awkward and Marigold just seemed really creepy at first. Once I got over the initial creepiness, I really warmed up to the story. Even though both Marigold and North had their own issues this could be pretty sweet and fluffy at times. I loved the banter between North and Marigold.
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I really loved the humor in this story. I was constantly laughing while reading this. I was a bit confused by how series it got towards the end because it was so different from the tone of the rest of the story and it felt like it came out of nowhere. Maybe the author wanted to pack more emotion or grit into the story but to me humor was fine for a story of that length.
Krampuslauf by Holly Black
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review: I don't quite know what to make of this story. It started off where everything was relatively normal and then supernatural elements were introduced and everything went wild. The story just didn't click with me. I'm not sure if it is the length I didn't like, the supernatural stuff, or the characters. The most I can really say is that the story was just odd.
What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Once again, a sweet and fluffy story and I really liked it. I loved the humor in the story, especially the banter between Sophie and Russell. I liked that even though the story could be light at times, that both Sophie and Russell had depth to them. They both have their issues and are going through things but for each of them spending time with the other helps them put things into perspective. I enjoyed this story and wouldn't have minded for it to have been longer.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire
Rating: 3 stars
Review: At first I felt that the author was trying too hard to make this humorous but then the more that I read it the funnier things became. I really enjoyed that both Vaughn and Gracie have more to them then just how they are perceived by others. I enjoyed how Vaughn, after seemingly ruining everything, ends up make up for it and saving the day.
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kierstan White
Rating: 4stars
Review: This story made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Maria can't stand living in Christmas, CA. She is saving her money so she can leave. Once Ben comes to town to work at the diner Maria's mother runs, everything starts to get a little better (even if Maria doesn't want to admit it). Maria could be a bit cranky at times but you could understand why she would be cranky. Ben really stirred things up not only for her but also for the rest of town. I loved how everyone started to change and where they all ended up at the end. If you want warm and fuzzy, this is the story for you.
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I started this off being really annoyed with Hulda but once the story really concentrated on Lydia I really started to get into the story. You don't find out what Lydia is running from until the end of the story. I really liked how Ethan's family embraced Lydia and tried to make her feel as though she was a part of the family. The ending was really cute and a perfect ending to a nice fluffy story.
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: The thing about this story is that the holiday theme doesn't overpower the story. This one really concentrated on the supernatural elements. I found the world building in this story was done surprisingly well for a short story and would have loved to see what Laini Taylor could have made of this world if this would have been a full length book. Neve was a compelling character for me and I just loved reading about her and the Dreamer.
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different as some have a touch of the supernatural and others will make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Some of these stories just were not my cup of tea but there were some that I loved and didn't want to end. My favorite story in this book was Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña. Overall my rating for the book is 3.5 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the galley. Here are my ratings and reviews for each of the stories:Midnights by Rainbow Rowell
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: This is the perfect story to read if you want a nice sweet and fluffy read about love, friendship, and New Years. While I liked Mags I spent the story wishing she'd have more self confidence. I loved Noel's humor and it was what made this story really shine for me. This was a good length for the topic that it covered. If it had been longer I think it might have dragged on a bit.
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was really confusing when I first started it. It felt like I had jumped in the middle of a book. The more that I read, the clearer the story became. I liked following Miranda but was really unclear on why her mother ended up where she did. Once Fenny was introduced in to the story I started to become more interested in the story. There is definitely some sort of supernatural angle to this story and at times I liked it but towards the end it was a bit odd. I really enjoyed the relationship between Miranda and Fenny and that is what really kept me in this story.
Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña
Rating: 4 stars
Review: When I first started this story I didn't think that I was going to like it. The more I read about Shy and his backstory the more I started to love this story. Shy has some hardship in his past and is still dealing with some issues. He meets Haley when he gets snowed-in and they surprisingly hit it off. I loved the dynamic between Shy and Haley and loved how they grew into a friendship that had potential to be more. I could seriously see this being a full length book with all of Shy's backstory. I really wanted this to be longer, but that is probably because I liked it so much.
Polaris is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han
Rating: 2 stars
Review: I feel like this story might have been too short. It took me a little while to get into this, mostly because it felt like I was dropped in the middle of a story, and once I was interested the story was over. Natalie was a bit too naive for me. I didn't like how the elves treated her and pitied her for being human. I can't help but think that this does remind me of a certain Christmas movie that I love.
It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: This started off a bit awkward and Marigold just seemed really creepy at first. Once I got over the initial creepiness, I really warmed up to the story. Even though both Marigold and North had their own issues this could be pretty sweet and fluffy at times. I loved the banter between North and Marigold.
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I really loved the humor in this story. I was constantly laughing while reading this. I was a bit confused by how series it got towards the end because it was so different from the tone of the rest of the story and it felt like it came out of nowhere. Maybe the author wanted to pack more emotion or grit into the story but to me humor was fine for a story of that length.
Krampuslauf by Holly Black
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review: I don't quite know what to make of this story. It started off where everything was relatively normal and then supernatural elements were introduced and everything went wild. The story just didn't click with me. I'm not sure if it is the length I didn't like, the supernatural stuff, or the characters. The most I can really say is that the story was just odd.
What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Once again, a sweet and fluffy story and I really liked it. I loved the humor in the story, especially the banter between Sophie and Russell. I liked that even though the story could be light at times, that both Sophie and Russell had depth to them. They both have their issues and are going through things but for each of them spending time with the other helps them put things into perspective. I enjoyed this story and wouldn't have minded for it to have been longer.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire
Rating: 3 stars
Review: At first I felt that the author was trying too hard to make this humorous but then the more that I read it the funnier things became. I really enjoyed that both Vaughn and Gracie have more to them then just how they are perceived by others. I enjoyed how Vaughn, after seemingly ruining everything, ends up make up for it and saving the day.
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kierstan White
Rating: 4stars
Review: This story made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Maria can't stand living in Christmas, CA. She is saving her money so she can leave. Once Ben comes to town to work at the diner Maria's mother runs, everything starts to get a little better (even if Maria doesn't want to admit it). Maria could be a bit cranky at times but you could understand why she would be cranky. Ben really stirred things up not only for her but also for the rest of town. I loved how everyone started to change and where they all ended up at the end. If you want warm and fuzzy, this is the story for you.
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I started this off being really annoyed with Hulda but once the story really concentrated on Lydia I really started to get into the story. You don't find out what Lydia is running from until the end of the story. I really liked how Ethan's family embraced Lydia and tried to make her feel as though she was a part of the family. The ending was really cute and a perfect ending to a nice fluffy story.
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: The thing about this story is that the holiday theme doesn't overpower the story. This one really concentrated on the supernatural elements. I found the world building in this story was done surprisingly well for a short story and would have loved to see what Laini Taylor could have made of this world if this would have been a full length book. Neve was a compelling character for me and I just loved reading about her and the Dreamer.
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LibraryThing member ad_astra
A great collection of stories! Although these are labeled as "holiday stories," most of them just happened during the holidays and didn't really focus on them. I wasn't familiar with all the authors so it was a fun way to experience authors I might not typically read. Favorites included stories by
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Stephanie Perkins, Gayle Forman, Kiersten White (my favorite of them - made me cry!), Ally Carter, and Laini Taylor. Show Less
LibraryThing member lispylibrarian
This is a collection of winter/holiday themed short stories (generally about 30 pages each) by different young adult authors. I really enjoyed the stories, and whether you like all of them or not, you will definitely find at least one that you will enjoy.
LibraryThing member amrahmn
I loved the first story by Rainbow Rowell and another one by Kiersten White. Others were okay and a couple entered the territory of "Mystical Realism" which doesn't usually work for me. I want to feel excited for these couples - these are the sort of stories that are supposed to make me smile as I
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LibraryThing member BeckyGandee
I always love picking up a new Christmas themed book every Christmas, I was pretty excited about this one. It was full of cute, Christmas stories, perfect for the Holiday Season. I probably would of gotten through it faster if I wasn't so busy with all the festivities and preparation.
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The cover is adorable and very festive, I enjoyed reading this and getting into the Christmas spirit!”
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stories really stuck out and I wished they were full books, Rainbow Rainell and Stephanie Perkins' stories had me wanting more. I'm a HUGE Stephanie Perkins fan so I really wasn't surprise that her short story was so good. The cover is adorable and very festive, I enjoyed reading this and getting into the Christmas spirit!”
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LibraryThing member hawaiianmermaid701
I always love to read anthologies because it allows me to discover new authors to keep my eye on and rediscover old favorites.
I loved some of the stories included in this book and I wasn't a fan of some stories, which is the whole point of books like this. I was pleased with this book; it is a good
I loved some of the stories included in this book and I wasn't a fan of some stories, which is the whole point of books like this. I was pleased with this book; it is a good
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LibraryThing member taleofnight
This was my first anthology, so I wasn't completely sure how I was going to like something like this. It was hard for me to completely switch gears every time I started reading a new story, especially if I really enjoyed one story, and then had to start a completely different one.
I'll break it down
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell: 5/5
This one was really cute and fun and I would definitely read this if it was a full length novel.
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link: 1/5
Reading this story right after Midnights was hard, especially since I liked Midnights so much. This one was weird. I had no idea what was happening most of the time and really didn't care for the main character and what happened. There's really no explanation to what is going on, which kept me from really committing to the story. The fact that this girl falls in love with a guy she's only seen a handful of times on Christmas was unbelievable to me.
Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña: 3/5
I liked this story, but sometimes I got really frustrated with the main character. He was starving most of the time, and this girl was offering him food, but he would turn down her offer because of his own stupid pride. He was frustrating at times, but the story was cute once we got past the annoying part.
Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han: 2/5
Another weird one where the main character is pretty much the adopted daughter of Santa and all the elves are jerks to her, besides one, who she is in love with. I couldn't get into it. I felt sorry for the poor girl who really had no place in the north pole. I like the little glimmer of hope we get at the end, but I still had trouble really caring.
It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: 5/5
I loved this one (of course)!! I don't know how Stephanie Perkins does it, but she had me rooting for these two people to get together after only knowing each other for an hour. And I just want to hug them both. And I want a full length novel about them.
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: 1/5
I hate that I have to give the LGBT story a 1 out of 5 but, ugh. I really got tired of the main characters depressing thoughts. His boyfriend, Connor, wants him to dress up as Santa, sneak into his house at night and act like he's putting presents under the tree for Connor's little sister. It's a cute idea. But the main character (I don't remember his name) had thought's like "he wants me to be Santa because I'm fat and will fit the suit better" I mean, come on. And then there's the constant thoughts about their relationship and how he's sad that he will never be in that house as Connor's boyfriend, because Connor doesn't want to come out to his family about their relationship. There was barely any hope there that made me want to cheer on the couple.
Krampuslauf by Holly Black: 2.5/5
This one was weird. It was kind of hard for me to get into, but the ending was very satisfying and I liked the little magic that was in it. It was sort of fun, but nothing spectacular.
What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: 2/5
I liked this one, but there were time when I got very annoyed by Sophie. Sophie is from the "big city" so she feels very out of place in the small town college. She feels like no one gets her or understands when she uses sarcasm (which apparently is so "big city" of her). I found it kind of insulting. I did really enjoyed the romance and how it made Sophie open her eyes to how she was acting.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: 4/5
This is fun! And definitely a nice relief after the Sophie Roth story. It was fun to read about how this little church production would manage to pull everything off after everything that could go wrong, went wrong.
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 5/5
I loved this one. I wasn't that into it at first, but the more I read the more I loved it. I really liked that this new, young chef comes in and just happens to know what people want to eat, even when they don't even know. There was a little but of magic in there, which I would say is exactly what Christmas is about, that little bit of magic.
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: 3/5
This story was cute and I liked how I didn't know what was going to happen until it happened. It was a fun idea, what would happen if two girls switched plane tickets? The story was a little far-fetched, but that didn't really keep me from liking the story. I thought the ending wrapped up a little too quickly and a little too nicely, but overall, it was a good story.
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: 1/5
I feel like I'm the only one who didn't like this story. It was weird, to the point where I would set down the book and think "WTF am I reading?" I would go online and read reviews for it and how awesome it is, which would give me hope that I would like it the more I read. But that didn't happen. It was unique, I'll give it that. But I had no interest in what would happen to the characters at all and I was just happy to be finished with the book.
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into each short story because some of the stories I have a lot to say about.Midnights by Rainbow Rowell: 5/5
This one was really cute and fun and I would definitely read this if it was a full length novel.
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link: 1/5
Reading this story right after Midnights was hard, especially since I liked Midnights so much. This one was weird. I had no idea what was happening most of the time and really didn't care for the main character and what happened. There's really no explanation to what is going on, which kept me from really committing to the story. The fact that this girl falls in love with a guy she's only seen a handful of times on Christmas was unbelievable to me.
Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña: 3/5
I liked this story, but sometimes I got really frustrated with the main character. He was starving most of the time, and this girl was offering him food, but he would turn down her offer because of his own stupid pride. He was frustrating at times, but the story was cute once we got past the annoying part.
Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han: 2/5
Another weird one where the main character is pretty much the adopted daughter of Santa and all the elves are jerks to her, besides one, who she is in love with. I couldn't get into it. I felt sorry for the poor girl who really had no place in the north pole. I like the little glimmer of hope we get at the end, but I still had trouble really caring.
It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: 5/5
I loved this one (of course)!! I don't know how Stephanie Perkins does it, but she had me rooting for these two people to get together after only knowing each other for an hour. And I just want to hug them both. And I want a full length novel about them.
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: 1/5
I hate that I have to give the LGBT story a 1 out of 5 but, ugh. I really got tired of the main characters depressing thoughts. His boyfriend, Connor, wants him to dress up as Santa, sneak into his house at night and act like he's putting presents under the tree for Connor's little sister. It's a cute idea. But the main character (I don't remember his name) had thought's like "he wants me to be Santa because I'm fat and will fit the suit better" I mean, come on. And then there's the constant thoughts about their relationship and how he's sad that he will never be in that house as Connor's boyfriend, because Connor doesn't want to come out to his family about their relationship. There was barely any hope there that made me want to cheer on the couple.
Krampuslauf by Holly Black: 2.5/5
This one was weird. It was kind of hard for me to get into, but the ending was very satisfying and I liked the little magic that was in it. It was sort of fun, but nothing spectacular.
What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: 2/5
I liked this one, but there were time when I got very annoyed by Sophie. Sophie is from the "big city" so she feels very out of place in the small town college. She feels like no one gets her or understands when she uses sarcasm (which apparently is so "big city" of her). I found it kind of insulting. I did really enjoyed the romance and how it made Sophie open her eyes to how she was acting.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: 4/5
This is fun! And definitely a nice relief after the Sophie Roth story. It was fun to read about how this little church production would manage to pull everything off after everything that could go wrong, went wrong.
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 5/5
I loved this one. I wasn't that into it at first, but the more I read the more I loved it. I really liked that this new, young chef comes in and just happens to know what people want to eat, even when they don't even know. There was a little but of magic in there, which I would say is exactly what Christmas is about, that little bit of magic.
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: 3/5
This story was cute and I liked how I didn't know what was going to happen until it happened. It was a fun idea, what would happen if two girls switched plane tickets? The story was a little far-fetched, but that didn't really keep me from liking the story. I thought the ending wrapped up a little too quickly and a little too nicely, but overall, it was a good story.
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: 1/5
I feel like I'm the only one who didn't like this story. It was weird, to the point where I would set down the book and think "WTF am I reading?" I would go online and read reviews for it and how awesome it is, which would give me hope that I would like it the more I read. But that didn't happen. It was unique, I'll give it that. But I had no interest in what would happen to the characters at all and I was just happy to be finished with the book.
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LibraryThing member DarkFaerieTales
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: A cute collection of stories that didn’t completely satisfy my high expectations, although it still delivered a good amount of adorable romances and plenty of Christmas spirit.
Opening Sentence: It was cold out on the patio, under the deck.
The
When I first received this novel for review, I was excited. Who wouldn’t be? After all, these are some of the biggest names in young adult novels – Holly Black, Rainbow Rowell, Gayle Forman, Stephanie Perkins . . . the list goes on and on. And so I dove into it with high expectations and an open mind. However, this was not what I had been expecting. It was good, yes. Cute. Fun. But I found it a little underwhelming considering the incredible authors that I have revered my whole reading career.
There were quite a few different stories going on here, quite a variety of subjects, but all of them had a central theme: the holidays. Some were contemporaries, some were magical realism, The funny thing was that my favorites were from the authors I’d never really heard of, such as Matt De La Pena’s. It was about a poor Mexican boy barely making it by, feeling like he’s letting down his family, and how an unexpected romance blossoms with a girl that seems completely his opposite. It was super sweet.
David Levianthon is pretty well known. I’ve never read anything of his beforehand, but now I think I definitely want to after reading his contribution to the novel. He had a diverse set of characters, including a gay couple that was oh so cute together. In it one of the characters dresses up as Santa in order to trick his boyfriend’s sister into believing for another year. Although it was a shorter one, it was still adorable. This might have been my favorite, to be completely honest, even among the other amazing ones.
Jenny Han wrote a popular series that I have yet to read, but I’ve heard such good things that when I started her story I was intrigued. Unfortunately, that feeling didn’t last long. The idea behind her contribution was a good one. In it, a girl had been adopted by Santa and was living as the only human among elves. She’s in love with one of them, but the species barrier just might be too much. I couldn’t connect to the main character, for some reason, although the it was well-written.
The final story I’ll talk about is Laini Taylor. Now, I’ve only read the first of her Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, and it was a little slow. However, her writing is absolutely lovely, with a breathtaking, ethereal, evocative quality that lures you in. This story was no exception. On it, Neve lives on an island where men shower their women with gifts during December with the hope of wooing them to wed. When she gets attention from an unwelcome suitor she tries the fantastical approach to escape him. In typical Taylor fashion, it is odd and strange in all the best ways.
Altogether this story had a few really cute ones. Unfortunately, I was let down by a couple of them as well – although it’s still worth a read!
Notable Scene:
Something is not right. I still feel that, in some way, I should not be here.
“I’m an imposter,” I whisper.
“Yes,” he whispers back, “but you’re the right imposter.”
FTC Advisory: St. Martin’s Press/Macmillan provided me with a copy of My True Love Gave to Me. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: A cute collection of stories that didn’t completely satisfy my high expectations, although it still delivered a good amount of adorable romances and plenty of Christmas spirit.
Opening Sentence: It was cold out on the patio, under the deck.
The
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Review:When I first received this novel for review, I was excited. Who wouldn’t be? After all, these are some of the biggest names in young adult novels – Holly Black, Rainbow Rowell, Gayle Forman, Stephanie Perkins . . . the list goes on and on. And so I dove into it with high expectations and an open mind. However, this was not what I had been expecting. It was good, yes. Cute. Fun. But I found it a little underwhelming considering the incredible authors that I have revered my whole reading career.
There were quite a few different stories going on here, quite a variety of subjects, but all of them had a central theme: the holidays. Some were contemporaries, some were magical realism, The funny thing was that my favorites were from the authors I’d never really heard of, such as Matt De La Pena’s. It was about a poor Mexican boy barely making it by, feeling like he’s letting down his family, and how an unexpected romance blossoms with a girl that seems completely his opposite. It was super sweet.
David Levianthon is pretty well known. I’ve never read anything of his beforehand, but now I think I definitely want to after reading his contribution to the novel. He had a diverse set of characters, including a gay couple that was oh so cute together. In it one of the characters dresses up as Santa in order to trick his boyfriend’s sister into believing for another year. Although it was a shorter one, it was still adorable. This might have been my favorite, to be completely honest, even among the other amazing ones.
Jenny Han wrote a popular series that I have yet to read, but I’ve heard such good things that when I started her story I was intrigued. Unfortunately, that feeling didn’t last long. The idea behind her contribution was a good one. In it, a girl had been adopted by Santa and was living as the only human among elves. She’s in love with one of them, but the species barrier just might be too much. I couldn’t connect to the main character, for some reason, although the it was well-written.
The final story I’ll talk about is Laini Taylor. Now, I’ve only read the first of her Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, and it was a little slow. However, her writing is absolutely lovely, with a breathtaking, ethereal, evocative quality that lures you in. This story was no exception. On it, Neve lives on an island where men shower their women with gifts during December with the hope of wooing them to wed. When she gets attention from an unwelcome suitor she tries the fantastical approach to escape him. In typical Taylor fashion, it is odd and strange in all the best ways.
Altogether this story had a few really cute ones. Unfortunately, I was let down by a couple of them as well – although it’s still worth a read!
Notable Scene:
Something is not right. I still feel that, in some way, I should not be here.
“I’m an imposter,” I whisper.
“Yes,” he whispers back, “but you’re the right imposter.”
FTC Advisory: St. Martin’s Press/Macmillan provided me with a copy of My True Love Gave to Me. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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LibraryThing member foggidawn
This holiday short story anthology edited by Stephanie Perkins features stories by some of the hottest names in YA right now: Holly Black, Gayle Foreman, Laini Taylor, Rainbow Rowell, and more. Though, naturally, some stories are better than others, the overall quality is high.
My personal favorites
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were "It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" by Stephanie Perkins, "Welcome to Christmas, CA" by Kiersten White, "The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor, and of course "Midnights" by Rainbow Rowell. "Polaris is Where You'll Find Me" by Jenny Han struck me as the weakest of the lot, and I didn't particularly care for "Krampuslauf" by Holly Black, though that's more a matter of taste than of quality (Holly Black is a hit-or-miss author for me). Also, because I used to live in Oklahoma, I spent more time while reading "Star of Bethlehem" trying to pinpoint the geography than I did actually enjoying the story. I'm not convinced that Ally Carter has ever been to Oklahoma. My main issue with the book as a whole was that it led off with the story that should have been saved for the grand finale. That's obviously a minor issue, because on the whole I found this collection an enjoyable read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a light, seasonal story or twelve. Show Less
LibraryThing member Twink
You've heard me say it before - I love reading Christmas fiction in the days leading up to the 25th. Life is incredibly busy right now, so the 12 holiday stories in My True Love Gave to Me were just perfect. I could get my fix in short bursts.
Zoom in on the cover - twelve best-selling YA authors
I must admit - I had two favourites - and they're two of my fave YA writers as well - Rainbow Rowell and Gayle Forman. Rowell's story has two friends slowly inching towards more over the course of four New Year's Eves. Clever back and forth bantering and an engaging pair of characters had me crossing my fingers as each New Year drew closer to twelve. Gayle's story has a pair of students who aren't quite fitting in at their college meeting at a holiday event and realizing that they may have found more than a new friend.
Matt De La Pena was a new to me author and I'll be hunting down more of his work. His story of a shy cat-sitting guy alone over the holidays - until he meets the girl who lives above - was charming in its simplicity.
This collection was actually a great way to sample some new authors for me as well. Love romance? Love the holidays? Then My True Love Gave to Me is a gift you'll want to buy yourself or any YA fan. I'll be re-reading this one again next year.
Zoom in on the cover - twelve best-selling YA authors
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contributed to this collection, edited by Stephanie Perkins. You love their novels, so you just know you're going to love these stories. Perkins has drawn from diverse writers so the tales range from contemporary to fantasy and magical realism.I must admit - I had two favourites - and they're two of my fave YA writers as well - Rainbow Rowell and Gayle Forman. Rowell's story has two friends slowly inching towards more over the course of four New Year's Eves. Clever back and forth bantering and an engaging pair of characters had me crossing my fingers as each New Year drew closer to twelve. Gayle's story has a pair of students who aren't quite fitting in at their college meeting at a holiday event and realizing that they may have found more than a new friend.
Matt De La Pena was a new to me author and I'll be hunting down more of his work. His story of a shy cat-sitting guy alone over the holidays - until he meets the girl who lives above - was charming in its simplicity.
This collection was actually a great way to sample some new authors for me as well. Love romance? Love the holidays? Then My True Love Gave to Me is a gift you'll want to buy yourself or any YA fan. I'll be re-reading this one again next year.
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LibraryThing member aratiel
Enchanting and deliciously sigh-worthy.
LibraryThing member SimplyKelina
I was expecting this to be amazing, as it was all the rage on Book Tube this Christmas. It also has several very popular authors. However; it just fell short for me.
I think some of the stories were really cute. I was actually surprised with some of the ones I thought I would not like as they were
Midnights: Awe! So cute! This took me back to all of the New Year's Eve parties we had in High School. I enjoyed it! DNF second one. Angels in the snow was ok but I wish there was more to the ending.
I found myself not being able to finish this. I may pick it up again next holiday season or when I want to read something quick.
I think some of the stories were really cute. I was actually surprised with some of the ones I thought I would not like as they were
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the ones I enjoyed. I say this since I was not a fan of the authors previous works that I have read.Midnights: Awe! So cute! This took me back to all of the New Year's Eve parties we had in High School. I enjoyed it! DNF second one. Angels in the snow was ok but I wish there was more to the ending.
I found myself not being able to finish this. I may pick it up again next holiday season or when I want to read something quick.
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LibraryThing member tina_thebookworm
My True Love Gave to Me was another book I've seen on everyone's Instagram. It is one that seems to be the most popular during this time of year. So I decided to check it out, I've been growing fond of audiobooks especially while cleaning and cooking so I decided to listen to My True Love Gave To
"Midnights," by Rainbow Rowell. Read by Rebecca Lowman. ★ ★ ★ ★
This was one of my favorite stories in the book. I thought it was absolutely adorable and it brought a smile to my face. Mags and Noel seemed like a realistic couple whose love grew over the years. The narrator was really good and I could pay attention to every detail.
"The Lady and the Fox," by Kelly Link. Read by Fiona Hardingham ★ ★ ★ ★
It took a while for me to get into The Lady and the Fox mostly because of the Narrator. However, when I was able to get into the story it was very interesting and I was so curious about what was going on. It was a sweet and magical story.
"Angels in the Snow," by Matt de la Peña. Read by Henry Leyva ★ ★ ★ ½
I liked this story but in a way it was a bit stereotypical which I did have a problem with it. I liked the narrator but had problems with the fact that he couldn't pronounce some of the of the food dishes properly. Overall, the story was very sweet and teaches one not to judge a book by the cover.
"Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me," by Jenny Han. Read by Kim Mai Guest ★ ★ ★ ★
I knew as soon as the narrator said this was by Jenny Han that I would love this short story and I did. I loved the idea of Santa adopting a child. I loved seeing the North Pole through a human's eyes instead of an Elf or Santa. The Narrator was sweet and I really felt Natty's feelings through the story.
"It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown," by Stephanie Perkins. Read by Samantha Quan ★ ★ ★ ★
I absolutely loved this story. North was absolutely sweet and I really loved Marigold. I loved how everything turned out sweet and absolutely romantic. The Narrator was really awesome and really brought Marigold to life. I absolutely cannot wait to read more about Marigold and North.
"Your Temporary Santa," by David Levithan. Read by Dustin Rubin ★ ★
Something was missing in Your Temporary Santa. I thought it was sweet to try and make sure the kids still in believe in Santa while they still can. But I don't know, it lacked something. I didn't really care for the Narrator and maybe that was the problem.
"Krampuslauf," by Holly Black. Read by Julia Whelan ★ ★ ★
I almost didn't finish this one. It just felt so out of place and the narrator was okay. I do like the whole magically aspect of the story but overall the story was a bit dull. But I did Joaquim was awesome.
"What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth?" by Gayle Foreman. Read by Abby Craden ★ ★ ★ ½
This one started off a bit slow but I absolutely loved the title. I wasn't entirely sure I was going to finish the story at first because it just seemed so boring but then it actually became really cute. I did feel it dragged in some parts but overall it was really sweet. The narrator was okay, I had a hard time focusing because her voice was so low that I almost considered not listening to it at all.
"Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus," by Myra McEntire. Read by Lincoln Hoppe ★ ★ ★ ½
I absolutely loved the title of this one it was one of the stories I was most looking forward to. I thought it was really funny and the perfect story about redemption. The Narrator was okay sometimes he would lose me so I would have to go back and listen to parts over but other than that this was perfect story of redemption.
"Welcome to Christmas, CA," by Kiersten White. Read by Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I absolutely loved this story. It is probably my favorite story in the whole book. I loved all the characters although I must confess that the bad guy being named Jerry threw me off since my husband's name is Jerry so it just didn't work for me. But of course, that was just a minor detail. I loved the entire story, the narrator was amazing and she pronounced the things in Spanish correctly so that made me love the story even more.
"Star of Bethlehem," by Ally Carter. Read by Shannon McManus ★ ★ ★ ½
I have to say the story started out strong. I was really curious about how everything would turn out. It was an overall nice story and I wish it had little bit more to it. The Narrator was okay, she sometimes lost my attention.
"The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer," by Laini Taylor. Read by Ann Marie Lee ★ ½
This was the one story I wanted to DNF. The narrator just wasn't capturing my attention no matter how many times I started the story over so I eventually move to read the rest of the story and that still didn't make me love it. I just couldn't get into the story and just wanted it to end.
Overall
I will probably buy a physical copy so that I can reread my favorite stories every year during this time. The audiobook was amazing and I recommend it, each story has a different narrator and it really brings the story to life.
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Me. I have never read many of these authors so I'm looking forward to meeting more from each and every one of them. "Midnights," by Rainbow Rowell. Read by Rebecca Lowman. ★ ★ ★ ★
This was one of my favorite stories in the book. I thought it was absolutely adorable and it brought a smile to my face. Mags and Noel seemed like a realistic couple whose love grew over the years. The narrator was really good and I could pay attention to every detail.
"The Lady and the Fox," by Kelly Link. Read by Fiona Hardingham ★ ★ ★ ★
It took a while for me to get into The Lady and the Fox mostly because of the Narrator. However, when I was able to get into the story it was very interesting and I was so curious about what was going on. It was a sweet and magical story.
"Angels in the Snow," by Matt de la Peña. Read by Henry Leyva ★ ★ ★ ½
I liked this story but in a way it was a bit stereotypical which I did have a problem with it. I liked the narrator but had problems with the fact that he couldn't pronounce some of the of the food dishes properly. Overall, the story was very sweet and teaches one not to judge a book by the cover.
"Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me," by Jenny Han. Read by Kim Mai Guest ★ ★ ★ ★
I knew as soon as the narrator said this was by Jenny Han that I would love this short story and I did. I loved the idea of Santa adopting a child. I loved seeing the North Pole through a human's eyes instead of an Elf or Santa. The Narrator was sweet and I really felt Natty's feelings through the story.
"It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown," by Stephanie Perkins. Read by Samantha Quan ★ ★ ★ ★
I absolutely loved this story. North was absolutely sweet and I really loved Marigold. I loved how everything turned out sweet and absolutely romantic. The Narrator was really awesome and really brought Marigold to life. I absolutely cannot wait to read more about Marigold and North.
"Your Temporary Santa," by David Levithan. Read by Dustin Rubin ★ ★
Something was missing in Your Temporary Santa. I thought it was sweet to try and make sure the kids still in believe in Santa while they still can. But I don't know, it lacked something. I didn't really care for the Narrator and maybe that was the problem.
"Krampuslauf," by Holly Black. Read by Julia Whelan ★ ★ ★
I almost didn't finish this one. It just felt so out of place and the narrator was okay. I do like the whole magically aspect of the story but overall the story was a bit dull. But I did Joaquim was awesome.
"What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth?" by Gayle Foreman. Read by Abby Craden ★ ★ ★ ½
This one started off a bit slow but I absolutely loved the title. I wasn't entirely sure I was going to finish the story at first because it just seemed so boring but then it actually became really cute. I did feel it dragged in some parts but overall it was really sweet. The narrator was okay, I had a hard time focusing because her voice was so low that I almost considered not listening to it at all.
"Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus," by Myra McEntire. Read by Lincoln Hoppe ★ ★ ★ ½
I absolutely loved the title of this one it was one of the stories I was most looking forward to. I thought it was really funny and the perfect story about redemption. The Narrator was okay sometimes he would lose me so I would have to go back and listen to parts over but other than that this was perfect story of redemption.
"Welcome to Christmas, CA," by Kiersten White. Read by Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I absolutely loved this story. It is probably my favorite story in the whole book. I loved all the characters although I must confess that the bad guy being named Jerry threw me off since my husband's name is Jerry so it just didn't work for me. But of course, that was just a minor detail. I loved the entire story, the narrator was amazing and she pronounced the things in Spanish correctly so that made me love the story even more.
"Star of Bethlehem," by Ally Carter. Read by Shannon McManus ★ ★ ★ ½
I have to say the story started out strong. I was really curious about how everything would turn out. It was an overall nice story and I wish it had little bit more to it. The Narrator was okay, she sometimes lost my attention.
"The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer," by Laini Taylor. Read by Ann Marie Lee ★ ½
This was the one story I wanted to DNF. The narrator just wasn't capturing my attention no matter how many times I started the story over so I eventually move to read the rest of the story and that still didn't make me love it. I just couldn't get into the story and just wanted it to end.
Overall
I will probably buy a physical copy so that I can reread my favorite stories every year during this time. The audiobook was amazing and I recommend it, each story has a different narrator and it really brings the story to life.
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LibraryThing member mrsdanaalbasha
One of my favorite activites, that I could seriously spend hours contemplating is browsing books. Admiring them, looking for them, ordering some, wishing for another pile, and feeling unnaturally happy when I find an author I love writing a sequel to a favorite series or releasing a new book.
So
My drug dealer (aka book dealer) got it for me and I felt goosebumps on my flesh as I held it. It's a beautiful book, perfect for the holiday season and freezing winter, filled with names of some of my favorite authors. So now, I'm finally reading it and I hope I finish it before the year is out.
1- Midnights by Rainbow Rowell
This one is very cute, about two friends who always meet in the same new year's party every year, until finally they admit to each other they're in love.
2- The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link
This one is super strange, kept me reading on quickly, the peculiar story and the strange way it's written. A kind of magical realism novel close to 'Snow Queen' movie mixed with something French. At least that's how I felt.
3- Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Pena
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imagine my happiness, when I stumbled upon this cute bookworm blog, showing her edition of this book, with Stephanie Perkins name on the cover. I ordered it on the spot. I wanted the same fuschia and mint cover.My drug dealer (aka book dealer) got it for me and I felt goosebumps on my flesh as I held it. It's a beautiful book, perfect for the holiday season and freezing winter, filled with names of some of my favorite authors. So now, I'm finally reading it and I hope I finish it before the year is out.
1- Midnights by Rainbow Rowell
This one is very cute, about two friends who always meet in the same new year's party every year, until finally they admit to each other they're in love.
2- The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link
This one is super strange, kept me reading on quickly, the peculiar story and the strange way it's written. A kind of magical realism novel close to 'Snow Queen' movie mixed with something French. At least that's how I felt.
3- Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Pena
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LibraryThing member Kaethe
Charming as all get out
Veronica's copy
Veronica's copy
LibraryThing member ecataldi
I LOVED this short story collection! I just want to wrap up this book and give it to all my friends for Christmas. It's freaking adorable! The collection of authors who have stories in here is impressive, they're all kings and queens of the YA market. There is Holly Black, Rainbow Rowell, David
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Levithan, Gayle Forman, Laini Taylor and several more. Each short story is holiday themed romance, but beyond that, they vary wildly! There is Hannakuh, New Years, Krampus Day; Kelly Link throws some fantasy in her London Christmas story, David Levithan throws ho ho homosexuals in (adorable and sad story, as always), Holly Black gets wild in "Krampuslauf," and there is much much more. I read this book in a span of one day, and I was not disappointed in a single story! I think my two favorites were by Holly Black and Stephanie Perkins. This is a must read for teens and adults this holiday season. You seriously won't be disappointed. Best holiday book I've read in a long time, perhaps... ever?! Show Less
Awards
CCBC Choices (2015)
Language
Original publication date
2014-10-14
Physical description
400 p.
ISBN
144727279X / 9781447272793
Local notes
A collection of joyful festive stories.
Includes: Ally Carter Holly Black Laini Taylor Rainbow Rowell Matt de la Pena David Levithan Stephanie Perkins Kiersten White Kelly Link Jenny Han Gayle Forman Myra McEntire
Pink sprayed edges and a satin bookmark.
Includes: Ally Carter Holly Black Laini Taylor Rainbow Rowell Matt de la Pena David Levithan Stephanie Perkins Kiersten White Kelly Link Jenny Han Gayle Forman Myra McEntire
Pink sprayed edges and a satin bookmark.