4.0

Midnights by Rainbow Rowell - 5/5
Loved this one with its November 9 vibes. Republished in Almost Midnights.

The Lady and The Fox by Kelly Link - 2/5
Very stilted writing that I didn't gel with. The magic there was a little odd to me and not explained well at all.

Angels In The Snow by Matt de la Peña - 3/5
Tried adding a lot of depth, but I thought that it fell short.

Polaris Is Where You’ll Find Me by Jenny Han - 4/5
Cute, wish the story was a little longer. I liked her friendship, but didn't care for the bully/love triangle

It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins - 5/5
The writing was smooth, the story was perfect for its length and I liked how much the characters actually got to know each other in a short time. Didn't feel forced.

Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan - 4/5
Felt unfinished, but I loved Riley's belief and hope

Krampuslauf by Holly Black - 5/5
Very Holly Black - twisted fairytale magic that was weird enough that it was unique but didn't lose me

What The Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman - 5/5
Gayle Forman maintained her quiet sort of profoundness through this story. The relationship drives the plot and I enjoy how she continues to prove her MCs wrong

Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire - 5/5
That bad boy/good girl thing - everything was chaos but it felt authentic, ya know?

Welcome To Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: 5/5
Hilarious and magical. Gave me those warm and fuzzy feels.

Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter - 3/5
The end was so rushed, but I did enjoy the story as a whole - she needed to give the end more time to breathe

The Girl Who Woke The Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 2/5
Very narrative heavy, beautifully written, but it wasn't my cup of tea