Wednesday, 22 January 2025

WHAT I'M READING | THE GIFT | FREIDA MCFADDEN

I’ve been slowly working my way through Freida McFadden's books as you most probably know. I bet you are sick to death of book reviews, I am in my book worm era, they will not be stopping anytime soon  :). 



I recently came across a little short story by her, The Gift. A clever reimagining of the timeless classic, The Gift of the Magi. 47 pages long, it’s the perfect read for a cosy evening in bed, with a hot cup of tea and a cheeky Christmas slice, yes I am still obsessed and slowly going through my supplies :)

Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows Stella Hansen, who is facing a difficult holiday season. Despite working two jobs, she finds herself completely broke, unable to buy her husband a gift for their first Christmas together as a married couple.

Feeling desperate and hopeless, Stella stumbles upon a peculiar pawn shop where an enigmatic storekeeper offers her an intriguing trade. Torn between her love for her husband and the mysterious consequences of the storekeeper's offer, Stella must make a choice.

She longs to give her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams, but as the story unfolds, the question lingers: will her decision come at a cost too great to bear?

I loved it—it brought back a wave of nostalgia, reminding me of old Goosebumps episode from the 90s with its mysterious and slightly eerie plot.

This book is available for just 99p, but it’s also included with Kindle Unlimited. So, if you’re a bookworm like me, I’d definitely recommend looking into getting a subscription.


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