A review by rayne
Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales by Kyndra Hatch, S.E. Smith, Candace Colt, Winnie Winkle, Stephanie Harrell, Cassandra Chandler, Natalie Palma, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Electra Gajdos, Pauline Baird Jones

5.0

An collection of original Christmas tales 

*Twas the fight before Christmas- an alien/earthling Christmas party. This short story was engaging and fun.

*Home for Christmas- paranormal/alien Christmas story about family and forgiveness. 

*unwrapping the True Spirit - This short Christmas story is about remembering that Christmas is about more than just physical gifts. 

*Christmas Trappings - what happens when aliens find out about Santa Claus? Hilarious antics- that’s what. Alex and Beth gave their hands full when their resident aliens hear the story of Santa Claus and take on the role of self-appointed protectors. 

*The Winter Queen - the enchanting story of Kris Kringle finding his magical Mrs Kringle.

*Retired but not forgotten - when a case needs solving and you have to put up with the too cheery Christmas spirit of a partner - what’s a girl supposed to do? 

*Sunshine’s War - when 2 people who should not have an attraction do, not even war can keep them apart.

*Wicked beginnings- This is Jareth and Hazel’s story. It was a great read with both of them skirting around the obvious. 

*Magical Mayhem - Christmas for the supernatural is Halloween. This is the story of a snarky Keeper who needs to navigate the most celebrated night in the magical community.

*Seshka’s gift - Magical Academy with danger and battles.

*Searching for Thanksgiving - dragons and cat-shifters on an adventure to find the magic that is Thanksgiving. 

I enjoyed every book in this collection. Each was well written and bought an individuality that was endearing.  Highly recommend!