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My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins
4.0
I read this compilation for the #TwelveGoldenReads read along in December 2014. Below is a rating and small description of my thoughts on each individual story.
"Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 4/5 stars"
"The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 4 out of 5 stars! First time i've heard of this author and first time reading from her. Really enjoyed the details and writing style, but the story was a bit confusing and there are a lot of unanswered questions"
"Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña - 4 out of 5 stars! I feel so connected to this story, because of the representation of Latinos and my hometown of San Diego. I empathize with the main character since I too know not having anything to eat. I think this was a very cute story and I loved the sort of relationship that evolves. I'll definitely be checking out the author."
"Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han - 5/5! Why did it end there?! This story is so cute! Such a great premise, never would've thought of it! Loved how much detail we got from so little and I loved all the different dynamics"
"It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 5/5! This story was so cute! Definitely my favorite so far. I love the quirkiness of the characters and how we still got deep pasts in a short amount of pages"
"Your Temporary Santa by David Leviathan - 4/5! This was a cute story, though there was definitely information that was not shared which had me a bit confused. I am glad that there was LGBT representation in this compilation. Loved the little kid wonder and Christmas Magic :D"
"Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 2/5. Did not like this. Very confusing and unrealistic throughout. Didn't understand the mythology and it was not explained. Not my cup of tea"
"What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman - 5/5! Loved this story! So much diversity, so many details all packed into a few pages. Really enjoyed the quirkiness in conversations and the interactions between the main characters."
"Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 5/5! I loved this story! Really enjoyed the humor and the banter between the main characters. The plot in itself was hilarious! Will definitely be checking out this author"
"Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kirsten White - 5/5!! Loved this story! So heartwarming and cute. Loved the Latin and California elements, reminded me of home. Absolutely loved the message and writing style as well"
"Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 4/5! Ally Carter is one of my favorite authors and I loved this story! It was cute, heartwarming with a little mystery and some real situations. Loved the main characters and the supporting characters had just as much to say and it was lovely!"
"The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 4/5! Loved the writing, thought it was beautiful. Really interesting plot and world but the beginning was a bit heavy for the last story. Absolutely loved the ending though!"
"Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 4/5 stars"
"The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link - 4 out of 5 stars! First time i've heard of this author and first time reading from her. Really enjoyed the details and writing style, but the story was a bit confusing and there are a lot of unanswered questions"
"Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña - 4 out of 5 stars! I feel so connected to this story, because of the representation of Latinos and my hometown of San Diego. I empathize with the main character since I too know not having anything to eat. I think this was a very cute story and I loved the sort of relationship that evolves. I'll definitely be checking out the author."
"Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han - 5/5! Why did it end there?! This story is so cute! Such a great premise, never would've thought of it! Loved how much detail we got from so little and I loved all the different dynamics"
"It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 5/5! This story was so cute! Definitely my favorite so far. I love the quirkiness of the characters and how we still got deep pasts in a short amount of pages"
"Your Temporary Santa by David Leviathan - 4/5! This was a cute story, though there was definitely information that was not shared which had me a bit confused. I am glad that there was LGBT representation in this compilation. Loved the little kid wonder and Christmas Magic :D"
"Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 2/5. Did not like this. Very confusing and unrealistic throughout. Didn't understand the mythology and it was not explained. Not my cup of tea"
"What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman - 5/5! Loved this story! So much diversity, so many details all packed into a few pages. Really enjoyed the quirkiness in conversations and the interactions between the main characters."
"Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 5/5! I loved this story! Really enjoyed the humor and the banter between the main characters. The plot in itself was hilarious! Will definitely be checking out this author"
"Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kirsten White - 5/5!! Loved this story! So heartwarming and cute. Loved the Latin and California elements, reminded me of home. Absolutely loved the message and writing style as well"
"Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 4/5! Ally Carter is one of my favorite authors and I loved this story! It was cute, heartwarming with a little mystery and some real situations. Loved the main characters and the supporting characters had just as much to say and it was lovely!"
"The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 4/5! Loved the writing, thought it was beautiful. Really interesting plot and world but the beginning was a bit heavy for the last story. Absolutely loved the ending though!"