It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins

My True Love Gave to Me

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

                I really enjoyed this story. It felt like Christmas. Or, at least, what Hallmark movies make you think Christmas should be. And this story would make a cute holiday short movie.

                Ms. Perkins did a spectacular job creating North and Marigold. They felt like well-developed characters. And I loved their relationship. They played off each other well and it was cute.

                The story also ended with so much hope and joy. You know-like any good Christmas story. And just like Rainbow Rowell’s story I’m satisfied, but would love to spend more time with these characters, because I liked them that much.

 Thanks for reading!
~Holly 

The Lady and the Fox by Kelly Link

Anthology: My True Love Gave to Me

Format: Hardcover

Pages:  26

Rating: 2 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

                I felt like I was just reading this story to get onto the next one. I find Miranda to be an interesting character and the story definitely has potential. As a full length story or maybe a novella it could be very good.

                There seemed to be too much going on for less than 30 pages. I have questions about Miranda’s mom, the Honeywell family, the Lady, and some other things. I’m more confused about what happened in this story than anything else.

                But if you’re into a more free-form or abstract story then this might be for you. And the writing style is definitely something that would be some people’s candy. This story just isn’t my cup of tea.

Thanks for reading!

Holly 

Midnights by Rainbow Rowell

Anthology: My True Love Gave to Me

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 22

Rating: 5 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

                This was a great start to this anthology. The story is told in a way that I was immediately sucked in.

                And even though it was only 22 pages I knew and felt connected to Mags and Noel. They’re both a little different, but in a cute way. Plus, they have a shorthand when talking to each other. I feel like this makes it easier to believe their relationship even with this short length.

                This story is another example of how skilled Ms. Rowell is. And while I’m satisfied by how this story ended I wouldn’t hate more time with these characters, because I liked them so much.

Thanks for reading!

Holly