Content report card
What's inside
Medium confidence
Mild
· 1/5
Occasional mild profanity scattered across different stories; typical of YA.
Some
· 2/5
Romantic scenes include kissing and some physical affection; no explicit sexual activity, but romantic tension and intimacy are present in several stories.
Moderate
· 3/5
Multiple stories feature LGBTQ+ characters and relationships as central plot elements, making this a strength of the collection.
Mild
· 1/5
Casual references to alcohol in holiday contexts (e.g., wine, holiday drinks) in a few stories.
What it offers
Strong
· 4/5
Strong emphasis on kindness, acceptance, finding connection, being true to oneself, and the magic of human relationships and the holidays.
Strong
· 4/5
Characters across stories demonstrate honesty, courage in vulnerability, empathy, and care for others; protagonists navigate romantic and personal growth with thoughtfulness.
A note for parents
This YA anthology features twelve holiday-themed short stories by different authors, with romantic and festive themes. Several stories include LGBTQ+ characters and relationships as a notable element. The collection is age-appropriate for mid-to-older teens, with mild language, light romantic content (kissing, mild physical affection), and positive messages about kindness, love, and connection during the holidays.
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From the publisher
A collection of twelve holiday stories by twelve authors.
A collection of twelve holiday stories by twelve authors.
Shelved under
Juvenile Fiction
Romance
Young Adult
Fiction
Fantasy
Christmas stories
American
LGBTQ
American Short stories
American Young adult fiction
Holidays
American Romance fiction
ISBN 9781250059307 · Macmillan
For your family
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For younger readers
Sexual content is some (2/5) — a bit much at 12; fine with a grown-up nearby. Suggested for ages 13+.
LGBTQ+ characters or themes are part of the story (3/5).
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