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paige87's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet and fluffy holiday read. I loved some stories and strongly disliked a few. But it was fun and easy, so over all I enjoyed it.
dontstopreadin's review against another edition
2.0
To be honest, this wasn't anything memorable. It took me a while to get through, but I made it. I enjoyed a few of the stories, loved one, and the rest were pretty meh or bad. They weren't very romantic or cute IMO. I'd pass on this read. There's nothing particularly wrong with it, I just don't think it's the best holiday read. I won't be picking this up again in coming holiday seasons.
goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Overall Mean Average - 3.625 stars (rounded to 4)
Full review here - https://emdoesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/my-true-love-gave-to-me-by-stephanie-perkins-and-others/
Breakdown of scores:
'Midnights' by Rainbow Rowell - 4.5 stars
'The Lady and the Fox' by Kelly Link - 2 stars
'Angels in the Snow' by Matt de la Pena - 3.5 stars
'Polaris is Where You'll Find Me' by Jenny Han - 4.5 stars
'It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown' by Stephanie Perkins - 4 stars
'Your Temporary Santa' by David Levithan - 4.75 stars
'Krampuslauf' by Holly Black - 4 stars
'What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth?' by Gayle Forman - 3.5 stars
'Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus' by Myra McEntire - 3.5 stars
'Welcome to Christmas, CA' by Kiersten White - 2.75 stars
'Star of Bethlehem' by Ally Carter - 2.25 stars
'The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer' by Laini Taylor - 4.25 stars
Full review here - https://emdoesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/my-true-love-gave-to-me-by-stephanie-perkins-and-others/
Breakdown of scores:
'Midnights' by Rainbow Rowell - 4.5 stars
'The Lady and the Fox' by Kelly Link - 2 stars
'Angels in the Snow' by Matt de la Pena - 3.5 stars
'Polaris is Where You'll Find Me' by Jenny Han - 4.5 stars
'It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown' by Stephanie Perkins - 4 stars
'Your Temporary Santa' by David Levithan - 4.75 stars
'Krampuslauf' by Holly Black - 4 stars
'What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth?' by Gayle Forman - 3.5 stars
'Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus' by Myra McEntire - 3.5 stars
'Welcome to Christmas, CA' by Kiersten White - 2.75 stars
'Star of Bethlehem' by Ally Carter - 2.25 stars
'The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer' by Laini Taylor - 4.25 stars
justplainbecca's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite's gotta be the Kelly Link story (The Lady and the Fox) because it's the one I can stop thinking about. It was eerie and ambiguous and even though it was definitely, totally fantasy it didn't feel like it at all. It was so believable.
Loved the Rainbow Rowell (Midnights). Of course. I always believe her characters are into each other. I'm always swooning when they finally kiss. And Rowell's hometown pride for Omaha is icing on the cake.
I think I might have liked Stephanie Perkins' story (It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown) even more having already read its sequel in the summer collection. Seeing Marigold and North back when and where it all began actually felt like unwrapping a present. I want Perkins to do spring and fall anthologies so I can read even more about them.
My other favorites were "What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth" by Gayle Forman (could've guessed--I've also swooned for the romances in her full-length novels) and "Welcome to Christmas, CA" by Kiersten White. I've never read anything by her before, but y'know, changing lives through food? Of course it won me over. Although, it also was maybe the best example of why I sometimes find short stories frustrating. There just wasn't enough detail or information and everything felt too conveniently resolved because of it.
Loved the Rainbow Rowell (Midnights). Of course. I always believe her characters are into each other. I'm always swooning when they finally kiss. And Rowell's hometown pride for Omaha is icing on the cake.
I think I might have liked Stephanie Perkins' story (It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown) even more having already read its sequel in the summer collection. Seeing Marigold and North back when and where it all began actually felt like unwrapping a present. I want Perkins to do spring and fall anthologies so I can read even more about them.
My other favorites were "What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth" by Gayle Forman (could've guessed--I've also swooned for the romances in her full-length novels) and "Welcome to Christmas, CA" by Kiersten White. I've never read anything by her before, but y'know, changing lives through food? Of course it won me over. Although, it also was maybe the best example of why I sometimes find short stories frustrating. There just wasn't enough detail or information and everything felt too conveniently resolved because of it.
caroleolto's review against another edition
4.0
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell: 5/5
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link: 2/5
Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña: 4/5
Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han: 4/5
It's A Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: 5/5
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: 4/5
Krampuslauf by Holly Black: 1/5
What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: 3/5
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: 4/5
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 4/5
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: 3/5
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: 1/5
The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link: 2/5
Angels in the Snow by Matt de la Peña: 4/5
Polaris Is Where You'll Find Me by Jenny Han: 4/5
It's A Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: 5/5
Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: 4/5
Krampuslauf by Holly Black: 1/5
What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: 3/5
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: 4/5
Welcome to Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 4/5
Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: 3/5
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: 1/5
readingwiththeresa's review against another edition
3.0
"Midnights" by Rainbow Rowell -4/5
I actually enjoyed this story & I thought it was cute.
"The Lady and the Fox" by Kelly Link - 2.5/5
I somehow managed to finished the whole story but what? The ending confused me...
"Angels in the Snow" by Matt De La Pena - 5/5
Absolutely LOVED this one!
"Polaris is Where You’ll Find Me" by Jenny Han - 3/5
It was a fun read.
"It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" by Stephanie Perkins - 5/5
Another GREAT one! This story made me want to find out about their future, did she stay? Did she leave? Did he follow her? or did he stay and take over the family business?
"Your Temporary Santa" by David Levithan - 3/5
Nothing special about this story but I did enjoy reading it!
"Krampuslauf by Holly Black" - 1/5
Probably the worst story I've read so far... It was a MESS.
I'm still reading this book but I've been in a reading slump for a while & with how crazy it is at work, I have no time to relax and enjoy anything.. by the time I'm home.. I just want to sleep.. so reading has been a challenge for me. I'm not sure if I will actually finish this book before Christmas or if I even want to keep reading but regardless, I hope to have a better reading year in 2015!
For now, I am going to save this book as "Read"
Until next year Goodreads!
I actually enjoyed this story & I thought it was cute.
"The Lady and the Fox" by Kelly Link - 2.5/5
I somehow managed to finished the whole story but what? The ending confused me...
"Angels in the Snow" by Matt De La Pena - 5/5
Absolutely LOVED this one!
"Polaris is Where You’ll Find Me" by Jenny Han - 3/5
It was a fun read.
"It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown" by Stephanie Perkins - 5/5
Another GREAT one! This story made me want to find out about their future, did she stay? Did she leave? Did he follow her? or did he stay and take over the family business?
"Your Temporary Santa" by David Levithan - 3/5
Nothing special about this story but I did enjoy reading it!
"Krampuslauf by Holly Black" - 1/5
Probably the worst story I've read so far... It was a MESS.
I'm still reading this book but I've been in a reading slump for a while & with how crazy it is at work, I have no time to relax and enjoy anything.. by the time I'm home.. I just want to sleep.. so reading has been a challenge for me. I'm not sure if I will actually finish this book before Christmas or if I even want to keep reading but regardless, I hope to have a better reading year in 2015!
For now, I am going to save this book as "Read"
Until next year Goodreads!
kmparsons's review against another edition
1.0
I really disliked this book, that doesn't mean that everyone will, but I just could not get into it. The stories were predictable and one dimensional. However I do love most of these authors, I believe that many of these stories could have been great if they were longer and less rushed. That is just my opinion and I still think that many people could potentially enjoy this book, it just wasn't for me.
nathalyalvarez's review against another edition
3.0
Leído para el 2015 Reading Challenge #45: Un libro ambientado en navidad.
Estaba muy emocionada por este libro cuando salió porque era la oportunidad perfecta para leer mas sobre algunos autores que amo, y tambien conocer nuevos autores que podrían gustarme como Ally Carter y Laini Taylor.
Midnights de Rainbow Rowell: 5★
Siempre he tenido un soft spot por las relaciones que comienzan siendo mejores amigos. Me encanto cada palabra de esta historia y sobre todo, ese sentimiento de desesperación mientras esperaba que esos dos se juntaran.
The Lady and The Fox de Kelly Link: 2★
Un poquito extraña para mí. Y no demasiado navideña, pero tiene sus momentos.
Angels in the Snow de Matt de la Peña: 3★
Pudo haber sido una gran historia pero no.
Polaris is Where You'll Find Me de Jenny Han: 5★
Éste cuento es el tipo de historia que deberían tener los libros de navidad. Puntos extra por creatividad a Jenny Han porque nunca imagine que una niña asiática en el Polo Norte.
It's a Yuletide Christmas, Charlie Brown de Stephanie Perkins: 5★
La autora hizo un increible trabajo, no solo en dar a conocer personajes en pocas paginas sino tambien hacerlos particularmente singulares. Amé esta historia. Mucho.
Your Temporary Santa de David Levithan: 4★
Estoy enamorada de la historia y como representa la esperanza de las personas que todavía creen en algo que no pueden ver y su deseo de mantener esa esperanza para sus seres queridos.
Krampuslauf de Holly Black: 2★
No entendí mucho de esta historia, pero las partes que entendí estaban llenas de magia y me hacen sentir feliz.
What The Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? de Gayle Forman: 4★
Esta historia es sobre cambios, decisiones, perdidas y milagros. Es sobre personajes que son más de lo que parecen ser. Y sinceramente, amé la historia y los personajes. Y me gustaría que fuera más larga.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus de Myra McEntire: 2★
Segundas oportunidades narradas de una manera demasiado cliché para mi gusto.
Welcome to Christmas, CA de Kiersten White: 4★
Siento que si fuera una pelicula, probablemente sería una de mis favoritas.
Star of Bethlehem de Ally Carter: 2★
Linda, pero le falta un poquito de todo.
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer de Laini Taylor: 1★
No entendí mucho ni me gusto lo que entendí.
Estaba muy emocionada por este libro cuando salió porque era la oportunidad perfecta para leer mas sobre algunos autores que amo, y tambien conocer nuevos autores que podrían gustarme como Ally Carter y Laini Taylor.
Midnights de Rainbow Rowell: 5★
Siempre he tenido un soft spot por las relaciones que comienzan siendo mejores amigos. Me encanto cada palabra de esta historia y sobre todo, ese sentimiento de desesperación mientras esperaba que esos dos se juntaran.
The Lady and The Fox de Kelly Link: 2★
Un poquito extraña para mí. Y no demasiado navideña, pero tiene sus momentos.
Angels in the Snow de Matt de la Peña: 3★
Pudo haber sido una gran historia pero no.
Polaris is Where You'll Find Me de Jenny Han: 5★
Éste cuento es el tipo de historia que deberían tener los libros de navidad. Puntos extra por creatividad a Jenny Han porque nunca imagine que una niña asiática en el Polo Norte.
It's a Yuletide Christmas, Charlie Brown de Stephanie Perkins: 5★
La autora hizo un increible trabajo, no solo en dar a conocer personajes en pocas paginas sino tambien hacerlos particularmente singulares. Amé esta historia. Mucho.
Your Temporary Santa de David Levithan: 4★
He says presents aren't important, but I think they are ―not because of how much they cost― but for the opportunity they provide to say I understand you
Estoy enamorada de la historia y como representa la esperanza de las personas que todavía creen en algo que no pueden ver y su deseo de mantener esa esperanza para sus seres queridos.
Krampuslauf de Holly Black: 2★
No entendí mucho de esta historia, pero las partes que entendí estaban llenas de magia y me hacen sentir feliz.
What The Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? de Gayle Forman: 4★
Not sure there is such a thing as a minor miracle.
Esta historia es sobre cambios, decisiones, perdidas y milagros. Es sobre personajes que son más de lo que parecen ser. Y sinceramente, amé la historia y los personajes. Y me gustaría que fuera más larga.
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus de Myra McEntire: 2★
Segundas oportunidades narradas de una manera demasiado cliché para mi gusto.
Welcome to Christmas, CA de Kiersten White: 4★
Siento que si fuera una pelicula, probablemente sería una de mis favoritas.
Star of Bethlehem de Ally Carter: 2★
Linda, pero le falta un poquito de todo.
The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer de Laini Taylor: 1★
No entendí mucho ni me gusto lo que entendí.
brisingr's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book for two reasons:
1) I wanted a winter-themed book in this period
2) It was voted as the book of the month for a book club/group I am part of
I am not a lover of YA books/stories/writers and I usually try to stay away from them, so I won't be the black sheep in a herd of people that love this genre; plus I don't like starting riots. I am not really saying that here is an exception to the rule, but from time to time I just feel like... reading something that is simple and not as challenging. Plus, I haven't read any of the authors present in this antology, so it was a good opportunity to test their writing.
The truth is that, writing short stories, you have some disadvantages on character development and you tend to hurry the endings. Unfortunately, a big part of this was found in what I've read in this book.
(though, as the review will keep going on, you'll see me oscilating between being a calm, clear-minded reviewer and an excited romantic and lover of Christmas)
First of all, some stories I enjoyed too much and others I disliked deeply and it was pretty hard to come to a common point with where my feelings stand. The Christmas atmosphere was present in not many of them, even if most of the authors tried to set it by adding nice actions, happy endings and miraculous solvings, but the true magic of winter was quite absent and I didn't feel like the book managed to remind me of the happier, younger years of my life when Christmas had a meaning.
It was interesting, but it was a little bit weird the way that the genres mixed. Of course, all were still young-adult, but the fact that we were going from a story where the main character is the daughter of Santa Claus to a girl stucked in her dorm during Christmas was... something new, that I am not exactly used to. But, the truth is, that it got my attention. I knew that the stories were relatively short, which helped me bear the horrible ones easier and accept the loss of the good ones earlier. Some stories only showed teenagers that wanted alcohol and parties, but in most cases, the relationship between the characters, or the characters themselves, were nice enough to make it all bearable. Some stories disappointed me, because somehow, between browsing review blogs and watching booktubers, I had some expectations placed upon some of the writers, or on some of the stories, because I knew their topic, but they quite disappointed. I still loved most of the characters and I liked their atitude, or at least they were nice enough not to annoy me.
It's a pretty cute book if you want to read it for the season, because it somehow gets you in the mood in the end, without asking too much of you. I enjoyed reading these short stories, even with their minuses, and it wasn't as bad as my review might have made it, as I still gave the book 3/5 stars, which is the goodreads way of saying that the book was "okay".
1) I wanted a winter-themed book in this period
2) It was voted as the book of the month for a book club/group I am part of
I am not a lover of YA books/stories/writers and I usually try to stay away from them, so I won't be the black sheep in a herd of people that love this genre; plus I don't like starting riots. I am not really saying that here is an exception to the rule, but from time to time I just feel like... reading something that is simple and not as challenging. Plus, I haven't read any of the authors present in this antology, so it was a good opportunity to test their writing.
The truth is that, writing short stories, you have some disadvantages on character development and you tend to hurry the endings. Unfortunately, a big part of this was found in what I've read in this book.
(though, as the review will keep going on, you'll see me oscilating between being a calm, clear-minded reviewer and an excited romantic and lover of Christmas)
First of all, some stories I enjoyed too much and others I disliked deeply and it was pretty hard to come to a common point with where my feelings stand. The Christmas atmosphere was present in not many of them, even if most of the authors tried to set it by adding nice actions, happy endings and miraculous solvings, but the true magic of winter was quite absent and I didn't feel like the book managed to remind me of the happier, younger years of my life when Christmas had a meaning.
It was interesting, but it was a little bit weird the way that the genres mixed. Of course, all were still young-adult, but the fact that we were going from a story where the main character is the daughter of Santa Claus to a girl stucked in her dorm during Christmas was... something new, that I am not exactly used to. But, the truth is, that it got my attention. I knew that the stories were relatively short, which helped me bear the horrible ones easier and accept the loss of the good ones earlier. Some stories only showed teenagers that wanted alcohol and parties, but in most cases, the relationship between the characters, or the characters themselves, were nice enough to make it all bearable. Some stories disappointed me, because somehow, between browsing review blogs and watching booktubers, I had some expectations placed upon some of the writers, or on some of the stories, because I knew their topic, but they quite disappointed. I still loved most of the characters and I liked their atitude, or at least they were nice enough not to annoy me.
It's a pretty cute book if you want to read it for the season, because it somehow gets you in the mood in the end, without asking too much of you. I enjoyed reading these short stories, even with their minuses, and it wasn't as bad as my review might have made it, as I still gave the book 3/5 stars, which is the goodreads way of saying that the book was "okay".