My True Love Gave to Me

My True Love Gave to Me is a collection of twelve holiday stories by popular young adult authors.  I was initially drawn to it because Rainbow Rowell supplied a story.  Rainbow's story--"Midnights"--is great!  It's about two friends who over the course of four New Year's Eves decide if they want to be more than friends.  I hope we see the characters again!

Another plus for this collection is the chance to sample authors that you've been curious about.  I've never read anything by Matt de la Peña or Stephanie Perkins, who also edited the collection, and I loved both of their stories.  It made me want to read all of their books.  Holly Black has a great story--called "Krampuslauf"--about a group of friends who want to throw the perfect New Year's Eve party and get revenge on a cheating ex.  An unexpected guest makes the party even more memorable.

A lot of the stories fall into the "meet-cute during the holidays" category, but they're well done (except for a couple stinkers).  It's a great book to read as a break from reading another book.  If you like holiday stories, you won't go wrong with My True Love Gave to Me.