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adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Mno. Autoři se nejspíš neshodli jen na vánoční tematice, ale i na tom, že žádný hrdina si nezaslouží mít sezdané rodiče. Co už, některé byly roztomilé.
Průměrně vychází přesně na 4*, hodnocení jednotlivých povídek:
Rowell - O půlnocích 3,5*
Link - Dáma a liška 2*
de la Pena - Andílci ve sněhu 4*
Jenny Han - Najdeš mě podle Polárky 4,5*
Perkins - To je yulský zázrak, Charlie Browne 5*
Levithan - Váš záskok za Santu 5*
Black - Krampuslauf 3*
Forman - Cos to sakra provedla, Sophie Roth? 5*
McEntire - Kyblíky s pivem a jezulátko 4*
White - Vítejte ve Vánocích, CA 5*
Carter - Betlémská hvězda 4*
Taylor - Dívka, která probudila snílka 3*
Průměrně vychází přesně na 4*, hodnocení jednotlivých povídek:
Rowell - O půlnocích 3,5*
Link - Dáma a liška 2*
de la Pena - Andílci ve sněhu 4*
Jenny Han - Najdeš mě podle Polárky 4,5*
Perkins - To je yulský zázrak, Charlie Browne 5*
Levithan - Váš záskok za Santu 5*
Black - Krampuslauf 3*
Forman - Cos to sakra provedla, Sophie Roth? 5*
McEntire - Kyblíky s pivem a jezulátko 4*
White - Vítejte ve Vánocích, CA 5*
Carter - Betlémská hvězda 4*
Taylor - Dívka, která probudila snílka 3*
nikki52010's review against another edition
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell 3 1/2 stars.
This is my first Rainbow story and I am not quite sure I loved it. It was kind of boring. Every year around midnight, Mags and Noel come together at a New Year's Eve party and discuss their friends, his allergies and then Noel ends up dancing on a coffee table. Each year was basically the same thing.
OKAY. So it's days past Christmas, and I am still only on the second story. I believe I bought this to late in the year to finish in time. So alas, this will be on hold until next Christmas!
This is my first Rainbow story and I am not quite sure I loved it. It was kind of boring. Every year around midnight, Mags and Noel come together at a New Year's Eve party and discuss their friends, his allergies and then Noel ends up dancing on a coffee table. Each year was basically the same thing.
OKAY. So it's days past Christmas, and I am still only on the second story. I believe I bought this to late in the year to finish in time. So alas, this will be on hold until next Christmas!
harleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
This book was full of many fantastic stories and many not go great stories. I like about half of the stories and was not a fan of the other half. I was able to fly through the ones I liked, but the other just took forever.
The stories I liked:
Midnights
Angels in the snow
Polaris is where you'll find me
It's a Yuletide miracle, Charlie Brown
What the hell have you done, Sophie Roth?
Welcome to christmas, CA
The stories I didn't like:
The lady and the fox
Your temporary santa
Krampuslauf
Beer buckets and baby Jesus
Star of Bethlehem
The girl who woke the dreamer
All is all I enjoyed about half the stories, but it did help to get in the Christmas spirit.
The stories I liked:
Midnights
Angels in the snow
Polaris is where you'll find me
It's a Yuletide miracle, Charlie Brown
What the hell have you done, Sophie Roth?
Welcome to christmas, CA
The stories I didn't like:
The lady and the fox
Your temporary santa
Krampuslauf
Beer buckets and baby Jesus
Star of Bethlehem
The girl who woke the dreamer
All is all I enjoyed about half the stories, but it did help to get in the Christmas spirit.
christineponkey's review against another edition
3.0
1. Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 10/10, still good even though it's my second time reading
2. The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 7/10, don't know what's going on but very pretty
3. Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Pena - 7/10, kinda cute but I don't like cheating and characters don't seem well-developed
4. Polaris is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han - 7.5/10
5. It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 8/10
6. Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 8/10
7. Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 8/10 actually kinda magical
8. What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Foreman - 6/10 v meh
9. Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 6/10
10. Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White - 7/10 Ok. Family message is sweet but the romance comes out of nowhere
11. Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 5/10 lol so random and moves v fast. Lots of logistical things that kinda don't work
12. The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 7.75/10 Kind of a lot to digest but cool world building. Wish there was more personality to the characters
2. The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 7/10, don't know what's going on but very pretty
3. Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Pena - 7/10, kinda cute but I don't like cheating and characters don't seem well-developed
4. Polaris is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han - 7.5/10
5. It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 8/10
6. Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 8/10
7. Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 8/10 actually kinda magical
8. What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Foreman - 6/10 v meh
9. Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 6/10
10. Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White - 7/10 Ok. Family message is sweet but the romance comes out of nowhere
11. Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 5/10 lol so random and moves v fast. Lots of logistical things that kinda don't work
12. The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 7.75/10 Kind of a lot to digest but cool world building. Wish there was more personality to the characters
bookdevouringmisfit's review against another edition
3.0
3-star rating is based on Rowell, Perkins, and Taylor's works. I did not read the other stories. Even Gayle Forman's. :(
fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fuzzy, cute read and I definitely have a few favorites in there. Overall, I'm giving it 4 stars.
Here are my ratings for each story:
1) Midnights by Rainbow Rowell: 5/5
2) The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link: 3/5
3) Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña: 4/5
4) Polaris is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han: 4/5 (It was so quirky I loved it)
5) It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: 5/5
6) Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: 3.5/5
7) Krampuslauf by Holly Black: 4/5
8) What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: 5/5
9) Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: 2.5/5 (I didn't really feel any connection with the characters)
10) Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 4/5
11) Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: 5/5 (FAVORITE)
12) The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: 2/5 (DoS&B is one of my favorite books, so I'm a little disappointed in Laini Taylor)
Here are my ratings for each story:
1) Midnights by Rainbow Rowell: 5/5
2) The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link: 3/5
3) Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña: 4/5
4) Polaris is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han: 4/5 (It was so quirky I loved it)
5) It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: 5/5
6) Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: 3.5/5
7) Krampuslauf by Holly Black: 4/5
8) What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: 5/5
9) Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: 2.5/5 (I didn't really feel any connection with the characters)
10) Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 4/5
11) Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: 5/5 (FAVORITE)
12) The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: 2/5 (DoS&B is one of my favorite books, so I'm a little disappointed in Laini Taylor)
readwithkiekie's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 Stars!
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 5/5
I absolutely loved this short story by Rainbow Rowell which follows a girl called Mags over the period of 3 New Years parties. Each year is different and the ending is super cute. Rainbow Rowell really captured my attention and wrote great, flawed characters.
“You’re a kaleidoscope. You change every time I look away.”
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 1/5
I just did not like this short story at all. The beginning was a little all over the place and the writing didn't do anything for me. Maybe having Rainbow Rowell start the collection was a really bad idea.
Angels in the Snow by Matt De La Pena - 5/5
I absolutely adored this short story. It was great with it following a guy named Shy because men do have slightly different thoughts to women. I also loved how it wasn't exactly a happy-ish ending. It was a mutual ending that fitted the story very well.
“The feeling it gave me was an odd combination of weightless self-pity and excitement. I understood my life was meaningless, and this knowledge freed me up to accomplish absolutely anything.”
Polaris is where you'll find me by Jenny Han - 4/5
I was so surprised that I enjoyed this short story because it was about Elves. I don't have anything against Elves, but I didn't think it'd work, but it definitely did. The characters were great and very life like. The only negatives were the fact that Flynn could touch Natalie's cheek when she was standing up. Can Elves even reach that far? and the ending was so abrupt. But it was still super cute!
"When I think back on it, I realize it was the first time I ever got to introduce myself. I'd known everyone at the North Pole since I was a baby, and they all called me Natty, because that was what Santa called me. It was my first time being Natalie."
It's a Yuletide miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 4/5
I really did love this short story. Stephanie can create some of the best characters ever and she did with Marigold and North. I loved how witty and awkward and fresh they were. It was a little weird with the situation, but all I could while I read it was smile.
"Until tomorrow, Marigold Moon." And he kissed her one last time.
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 0/5
I decided not to read this short story because the past two books I've read by David Levithan I've hated. Detested. That's not to say that you guys wouldn't like the story because it does sound interesting and it is about a gay couple.
Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 0/5
This short story by Holly Black didn't appeal to me at all. I wish it did, because I'm sure Holly Black has a great writing style, but when I think of Holly Black writing a book I think of Faeries and Vampires, not two humans falling in love.
What The Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth by Gayle Forman - 3.5/5
I really enjoyed this cute story. It was warm, fuzzy and super cute. I love Gayle Forman's writing and the characters Sophie and Russell were perfect together. I got butterflies in my stomach. I did take over an hour to read this because I haven't read anything is about 2 weeks.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McIntire - 4/5
AHHH! I loved this short story so much. I was expecting it to be a 2 or 3 star rating, but I absolutely fell in love with the characters and the story. Prankster and the priest's daughter as a pair? You'd never see it, but it was all about forgiving and family and it was the perfect read.
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White - 3/5
I very much liked this story, but it was also a little generic and predictable. The girl felt like she "lost" her mother when she met Rick, but it turns out that they wanted better for her. I've read it over and over again, but I still enjoyed it.
“But people don't need to remember how it felt to be happy and safe in the past. They need to have hope that they can get there again in the future.”
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 4/5
I really really enjoyed this short story. I've heard a lot of mixed feelings about Ally's writing style, but I liked it. The characters were great, the writing was great and the whole premise was great. It was just a cute, quick read.
“I sang because that is what I do when I am happy and when I'm sad. I sang because it is who I am when I am being the best possible version of me.”
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 3/5
This story was definitely a little different, but the writing was so unique, beautiful. I enjoyed the characters a lot and it ended up as a well done Christmas Day read (It's near 1am here on the 25th).
“She wanted to be free, and if she could never be free, at least she wanted to be brave - brave enough not to sell herself, no matter what the payment, or the cost of refusing.”
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 5/5
I absolutely loved this short story by Rainbow Rowell which follows a girl called Mags over the period of 3 New Years parties. Each year is different and the ending is super cute. Rainbow Rowell really captured my attention and wrote great, flawed characters.
“You’re a kaleidoscope. You change every time I look away.”
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 1/5
I just did not like this short story at all. The beginning was a little all over the place and the writing didn't do anything for me. Maybe having Rainbow Rowell start the collection was a really bad idea.
Angels in the Snow by Matt De La Pena - 5/5
I absolutely adored this short story. It was great with it following a guy named Shy because men do have slightly different thoughts to women. I also loved how it wasn't exactly a happy-ish ending. It was a mutual ending that fitted the story very well.
“The feeling it gave me was an odd combination of weightless self-pity and excitement. I understood my life was meaningless, and this knowledge freed me up to accomplish absolutely anything.”
Polaris is where you'll find me by Jenny Han - 4/5
I was so surprised that I enjoyed this short story because it was about Elves. I don't have anything against Elves, but I didn't think it'd work, but it definitely did. The characters were great and very life like. The only negatives were the fact that Flynn could touch Natalie's cheek when she was standing up. Can Elves even reach that far? and the ending was so abrupt. But it was still super cute!
"When I think back on it, I realize it was the first time I ever got to introduce myself. I'd known everyone at the North Pole since I was a baby, and they all called me Natty, because that was what Santa called me. It was my first time being Natalie."
It's a Yuletide miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 4/5
I really did love this short story. Stephanie can create some of the best characters ever and she did with Marigold and North. I loved how witty and awkward and fresh they were. It was a little weird with the situation, but all I could while I read it was smile.
"Until tomorrow, Marigold Moon." And he kissed her one last time.
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 0/5
I decided not to read this short story because the past two books I've read by David Levithan I've hated. Detested. That's not to say that you guys wouldn't like the story because it does sound interesting and it is about a gay couple.
Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 0/5
This short story by Holly Black didn't appeal to me at all. I wish it did, because I'm sure Holly Black has a great writing style, but when I think of Holly Black writing a book I think of Faeries and Vampires, not two humans falling in love.
What The Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth by Gayle Forman - 3.5/5
I really enjoyed this cute story. It was warm, fuzzy and super cute. I love Gayle Forman's writing and the characters Sophie and Russell were perfect together. I got butterflies in my stomach. I did take over an hour to read this because I haven't read anything is about 2 weeks.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McIntire - 4/5
AHHH! I loved this short story so much. I was expecting it to be a 2 or 3 star rating, but I absolutely fell in love with the characters and the story. Prankster and the priest's daughter as a pair? You'd never see it, but it was all about forgiving and family and it was the perfect read.
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White - 3/5
I very much liked this story, but it was also a little generic and predictable. The girl felt like she "lost" her mother when she met Rick, but it turns out that they wanted better for her. I've read it over and over again, but I still enjoyed it.
“But people don't need to remember how it felt to be happy and safe in the past. They need to have hope that they can get there again in the future.”
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 4/5
I really really enjoyed this short story. I've heard a lot of mixed feelings about Ally's writing style, but I liked it. The characters were great, the writing was great and the whole premise was great. It was just a cute, quick read.
“I sang because that is what I do when I am happy and when I'm sad. I sang because it is who I am when I am being the best possible version of me.”
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 3/5
This story was definitely a little different, but the writing was so unique, beautiful. I enjoyed the characters a lot and it ended up as a well done Christmas Day read (It's near 1am here on the 25th).
“She wanted to be free, and if she could never be free, at least she wanted to be brave - brave enough not to sell herself, no matter what the payment, or the cost of refusing.”
reesetotle's review against another edition
4.0
Rainbow Rowell — 4.5 stars
Kelly Link — 3 stars
Matt de la Peña — 4 stars
Jenny Han — 6 out of 5 stars
Stephanie Perkins — 4 stars
David Levithan — 3.5 stars
Holly Black — did not read (religious reasons)
Gayle Forman — 3.5 stars
Myra McEntire — 4 stars
Kiersten White — 5 stars
Ally Carter — 4.5 stars
Laini Taylor — 3 stars
Kelly Link — 3 stars
Matt de la Peña — 4 stars
Jenny Han — 6 out of 5 stars
Stephanie Perkins — 4 stars
David Levithan — 3.5 stars
Holly Black — did not read (religious reasons)
Gayle Forman — 3.5 stars
Myra McEntire — 4 stars
Kiersten White — 5 stars
Ally Carter — 4.5 stars
Laini Taylor — 3 stars
maida's review against another edition
3.0
Final Rating: 2.9 stars
Yeah, this one definitely wasn’t for me. It took me 6 months to finish and I only really loved one of the stories. I’m left more than disappointed because a couple of years ago this was everyone’s favorite anthology and I just don’t get it.
Individual Ratings
1. Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 3.5 stars
2. The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 2 stars
3. Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña - 2 stars
4. Polaris is Where You’ll Find Me by Jenny Han - 4 stars
5. t’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 5 stars
6. Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 1 star
7. Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 2 stars
8. What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth by Gayle Forman - 3.5 stars
9. Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 1 star
10. Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White - 4 stars
11. Stars of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 3 stars
12. The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 4 stars
For my specific thoughts on all the stories you can check my reading updates!
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Yeah, this one definitely wasn’t for me. It took me 6 months to finish and I only really loved one of the stories. I’m left more than disappointed because a couple of years ago this was everyone’s favorite anthology and I just don’t get it.
Individual Ratings
1. Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 3.5 stars
2. The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 2 stars
3. Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña - 2 stars
4. Polaris is Where You’ll Find Me by Jenny Han - 4 stars
5. t’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 5 stars
6. Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 1 star
7. Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 2 stars
8. What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth by Gayle Forman - 3.5 stars
9. Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 1 star
10. Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White - 4 stars
11. Stars of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 3 stars
12. The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 4 stars
For my specific thoughts on all the stories you can check my reading updates!
28. A book related to something cold (i.e. theme, title, author, cover, etc.)
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fantastic collection of stories for the holidays. They were mostly light and fun, and just perfect to get you in a festive mood.
Despite Laini Taylor being one of my favorite authors, I didn't really love her story in this collection. It just didn't really fit with the others. The other one I didn't really care for was the story by David Levithan. Too much navel gazing for my tastes, and I'm not tempted to pick up any of his books.
The rest of the stories were great, I just wish I had given myself more time before the holidays were over to read them.
Despite Laini Taylor being one of my favorite authors, I didn't really love her story in this collection. It just didn't really fit with the others. The other one I didn't really care for was the story by David Levithan. Too much navel gazing for my tastes, and I'm not tempted to pick up any of his books.
The rest of the stories were great, I just wish I had given myself more time before the holidays were over to read them.