Okay... WHAT. This has to be one of the most, if not THE creepiest books I have ever read. I can't. Nope. I'm done.
(also Christopher Lee narrates! I lisOkay... WHAT. This has to be one of the most, if not THE creepiest books I have ever read. I can't. Nope. I'm done.
2.5 stars I've gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed... I don't know what I was expecting but this just didn't cut it for me. I'm not exactly sure how I feel2.5 stars I've gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed... I don't know what I was expecting but this just didn't cut it for me. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it - I don't have any strong feelings that's for sure. It had some spooky scenes - not as many as I'd like but that's that I suppose... ...more
This was such an original, charming story! I realised straight away it was retelling of The Jungle Book and spotting the parallels was delightful! All NThis was such an original, charming story! I realised straight away it was retelling of The Jungle Book and spotting the parallels was delightful! All Neil Gaiman's books have been perfect so far. He's a masterful storyteller and I'm living for it...more
Best story from the collection: hm not sure. Welcome to Christmas CA? or maybe Polaris Is Where You’ll Find Me. Worst story: Beer Buckets and Baby JesuBest story from the collection: hm not sure. Welcome to Christmas CA? or maybe Polaris Is Where You’ll Find Me. Worst story: Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus
Midnights by Rainbow Rowell: ★★★☆☆ I liked the writing and the characters (surprisingly (I could never really get into Rowell's other novels)) but The Lady and The Fox by Kelly Link: DNF (the writing was absolutely terrible (IMHO)! Couldn't force myself to read it) Angels In The Snow by Matt de la Peña: *skipped* Polaris Is Where You’ll Find Me by Jenny Han: ★★★☆☆ (I really liked the writing and the whole North Pole re-imagining but it was just too short to enjoy) It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown by Stephanie Perkins: ★★☆☆☆ Your Temporary Santa by David Levithan: I can't remember if I read this or not (shows) but I remember thinking how good the writing was, that's all. Krampuslauf by Holly Black: DNF What The Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth? by Gayle Forman: *Skipped* Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus by Myra McEntire: ★☆☆☆☆ I hated the MC urghgh Welcome To Christmas, CA by Kiersten White: ★★★☆☆ This one was actually the one I remember and probably liked best. But again, I don't like the MC. Plus, why she so mean to Santa? :P Star of Bethlehem by Ally Carter: ★★★☆☆ I really do have a soft spot for Ally Carter... The Girl Who Woke The Dreamer by Laini Taylor: ★☆☆☆☆ I've never been so disappointed, the only reason I picked this book up was because I saw Laini Taylor had written a story in it.
As a whole, I liked these little stories, but they were far from giving me any vibes of Christmas. Some were just romances that just happened to take place near Christmas. Basically I wanted more Christmas vibes from it!...more