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bookgirl0925's review
2.0
Didn't like either Holly or Calebs characters. The story was predictable and I found the conversations between them a bit strange for a couple of high school kids.
olyapro's review
4.0
A sweet and easy holiday read. Gives the joy of Christmas and the predictable romance we all love.
ajchaaan's review
3.0
a festive, (very short) cute read that’s easy to finish within 15 to 20 minutes
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momwithareadingproblem's review
3.0
A Christmas Gift by Stella Wilkinson is a short holiday story about a girl who falls for her neighbor. Holly and Caleb were childhood best friends, but during that awkward tween time the two drifted a part. Caleb became a part of the popular crowd and Holly was left behind. Now years later, Caleb needs Holly’s help finding the perfect present for his girlfriend.
Holly is a sweet girl who holds a bit of a grudge. She’s quiet, keeps to herself, and hates the group that her former best friend hangs out with. Caleb seems to be a nice guy, but hangs with a group that the way the author describes them reminds me of the T-Birds from Grease. Also he’s clueless when it comes to Holly.
Holly works at a large department store and Caleb asks for her help in finding his girlfriend the perfect gift. It’s a bit cliché how the story plays out. Girl pinning over guy, guy always liked girl but thought he didn’t have a chance, etc. Overall it’s a sweet PG-romance that plays out exactly as you would expect. If you’re looking for a quick read to cleanse your palate between books, this is it!
Holly is a sweet girl who holds a bit of a grudge. She’s quiet, keeps to herself, and hates the group that her former best friend hangs out with. Caleb seems to be a nice guy, but hangs with a group that the way the author describes them reminds me of the T-Birds from Grease. Also he’s clueless when it comes to Holly.
Holly works at a large department store and Caleb asks for her help in finding his girlfriend the perfect gift. It’s a bit cliché how the story plays out. Girl pinning over guy, guy always liked girl but thought he didn’t have a chance, etc. Overall it’s a sweet PG-romance that plays out exactly as you would expect. If you’re looking for a quick read to cleanse your palate between books, this is it!
friedatweehuysen's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ah, young love, so achingly intense. So sweet and endearing. And the expressions were rather quite lovely. I enjoyed it.
chantie's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a perfect story for young adults to read. While I enjoyed reading it, I felt that it was a little too short. I would have liked another chapter or an epilogue explaining what happened next.
thisreadergirl's review
3.0
It is a short and quick read (40 pages) of young love revolving around Christmas celebration. Holly and Caleb are childhood friends but she stays the same whereas Caleb changes. It was simple and well written and good for festive read.