My True Love Gave to Me
Twelve YA authors offer twelve holiday love stories, from snowy small towns to big-city nights. A festive young adult romance anthology edited by Stephanie Perkins.
About This Book
My True Love Gave to Me is a contemporary romance novel by Stephanie Perkins, first published in 2015 by Macmillan Children's Books. Readers can expect first love.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- First Love
- Published
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Twelve acclaimed young adult authors craft a collection of holiday love stories ranging from snowy small towns to vibrant cityscapes.
- Young Adult readers
- Fans of holiday romance
- Festive
- Features First Love
This may not be ideal if…
- Short story format may limit emotional depth compared to full-length novels
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Anthology
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
This anthology gathers twelve short stories by various YA authors, all centered around the holiday season. The collection explores different romantic settings and experiences, ranging from intimate snowy backdrops to busy metropolitan environments.
Central Conflict
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Setting
Various; including snowy small towns and big-city nights.
Strengths
- Variety of voices and settings provided by twelve distinct authors
Consider before reading
- Short story format may limit emotional depth compared to full-length novels
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Stephanie Perkins
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Published
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781447272816
- ISBN-10
- 1447272811
My True Love Gave to Me: quick answers
- Who wrote My True Love Gave to Me?
- My True Love Gave to Me was written by Stephanie Perkins.
- When was My True Love Gave to Me published?
- My True Love Gave to Me was first published in 2015 by Macmillan Children's Books.
- What genre is My True Love Gave to Me?
- My True Love Gave to Me is a contemporary romance novel, with first love.
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