“This modern-day Scrooge tale is a delightful read with plenty of fun twists and turns.” — USA Today
“An updated version of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol . . . with some surprising twists.” — Boston Globe
“Charming . . . The Gift is like a warm sweater.” — Associated Press
“A moving tale . . . The Gift weaves magical elements into modern-day setting, and will certainly appeal to readers looking for a touching supernatural tearjerker.” — Booklist
“A winning tale of magic and redemption. . . . Ahern’s an accomplished storyteller, and her writing chops elevate this far above the normal holiday fare. There’s magic, but it’s not campy, and the sentiment is real.” — Publishers Weekly
“Light holiday fare with a lesson . . . [that] encourages readers to appreciate the important things. . . . Ahern has a way with character.” — Kirkus Reviews
“[A] holiday treat . . . This clever twist on the guardian angel story will appeal to Ahern’s fans and lovers of holiday fiction.” — Library Journal
“THE GIFT is a tantalizing tale wrapped in a tale that I devoured in one sitting. It’s a perfect treat for the holidays.” — Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants