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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Book – Mending Noel (North Pole City Tales #1)
Author – Charlie Cochet
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 64
Cover – Nice, but not really on par with the others in the series
POV – 3rd person, dual POV
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Holiday, Fantasy, Christmas
This was a lovely Christmassy story, filled with heart-warming sweetness and hope.
Easily suitable for the YA/NA market, because there's no 18+ material, the story focused on the emotions, while adding a sprinkle of Christmas to almost every aspect, without feeling overdone or exaggerated.
From the Rein Deer Squadron, Jack Frost, the Mouse King, Mayor Kringle, the AAD (Abominable Administrative Department), Mayo Kringle's Construction Firm, Claus College, Sugar Plum Fairies and Elves, there was a little bit of Christmas everywhere, in the sweetest way! I loved that the exclamations were all holiday-related and appropriate – Pixie dust, Holy Holly. Together, the gentle but constant dedication to the holiday season made the world of North Pole City seem more authentic.
As main characters, I really hated Noel to begin with, until he got his own POV about the midway point of the story. Then it all became clear. He and Tim were lovely, sweet and charming in all the right ways. Great characters to read in terms of POV and their personalities being bright enough to shine through the pages and make them seem real.
The additional characters – and romance! – of Rudy and Jack was brilliantly done. Not only did their story pave the way for Tim and Noel's future and their relationship, but it was the warmth that was needed, even when Noel was still a little frosty. Both big, strong characters and in the Rein Deer Squadron, it was nice to see their gentle side when with each other and the impact that their situation had on the rest of the Rein Deers.
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Favourite Quote
“Just keep this in mind – the bitter cold that comes from your own heart can never compare to the warmth of having someone you love in your arms. It's time to be brave, Noel.”
“He led Tim in a sweeping waltz, noticing how Tim pressed his lips together whenever Noel turned him. Pretending not to have noticed, Noel picked up his pace just a little ad pulled away enough to spin Tim, who let out a snicker. Twirling him back, Noel grinned broadly. “You laughed.”
“I didn't want to,” Tim said with a pout.”
Author – Charlie Cochet
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 64
Cover – Nice, but not really on par with the others in the series
POV – 3rd person, dual POV
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Holiday, Fantasy, Christmas
This was a lovely Christmassy story, filled with heart-warming sweetness and hope.
Easily suitable for the YA/NA market, because there's no 18+ material, the story focused on the emotions, while adding a sprinkle of Christmas to almost every aspect, without feeling overdone or exaggerated.
From the Rein Deer Squadron, Jack Frost, the Mouse King, Mayor Kringle, the AAD (Abominable Administrative Department), Mayo Kringle's Construction Firm, Claus College, Sugar Plum Fairies and Elves, there was a little bit of Christmas everywhere, in the sweetest way! I loved that the exclamations were all holiday-related and appropriate – Pixie dust, Holy Holly. Together, the gentle but constant dedication to the holiday season made the world of North Pole City seem more authentic.
As main characters, I really hated Noel to begin with, until he got his own POV about the midway point of the story. Then it all became clear. He and Tim were lovely, sweet and charming in all the right ways. Great characters to read in terms of POV and their personalities being bright enough to shine through the pages and make them seem real.
The additional characters – and romance! – of Rudy and Jack was brilliantly done. Not only did their story pave the way for Tim and Noel's future and their relationship, but it was the warmth that was needed, even when Noel was still a little frosty. Both big, strong characters and in the Rein Deer Squadron, it was nice to see their gentle side when with each other and the impact that their situation had on the rest of the Rein Deers.
~
Favourite Quote
“Just keep this in mind – the bitter cold that comes from your own heart can never compare to the warmth of having someone you love in your arms. It's time to be brave, Noel.”
“He led Tim in a sweeping waltz, noticing how Tim pressed his lips together whenever Noel turned him. Pretending not to have noticed, Noel picked up his pace just a little ad pulled away enough to spin Tim, who let out a snicker. Twirling him back, Noel grinned broadly. “You laughed.”
“I didn't want to,” Tim said with a pout.”
I truly enjoy this first story in the series.
It was hard for me to see any attraction from Tim towards Noel, at least in the beginning. I could maybe see a glimmer of that after he saw the hurt in Noel’s eyes.... The attraction Noel felt was on the other hand quite obvious.
This was a good start and I’ll definitely continue the series.
It was hard for me to see any attraction from Tim towards Noel, at least in the beginning. I could maybe see a glimmer of that after he saw the hurt in Noel’s eyes.... The attraction Noel felt was on the other hand quite obvious.
This was a good start and I’ll definitely continue the series.
What a sweet holiday story
This enchanting christmas story was a total surprise for me.
North Pole City with its elf and fairy residents provided magical christmas vibes.
Tim and Noel was adorable and their adventure was quick but exciting!
Though this was a short little story I enjoyed it a lot!
This enchanting christmas story was a total surprise for me.
North Pole City with its elf and fairy residents provided magical christmas vibes.
Tim and Noel was adorable and their adventure was quick but exciting!
Though this was a short little story I enjoyed it a lot!
lighthearted
fast-paced
Charlie Cochet is amazing at world building and North Pole City is a perfect Christmas town but it's quite a different take on the world of the elves. There's a full on city vibe with the different places that the elves work but there's still prejudice and deception going on within the ranks.
Tim has been attracted to Noel for so long but Noel has been mean to him which adds to his feelings of not fitting in and being unfulfilled in life right now. Unknown to Tim, Noel also has these feelings but no way to express them. The two stumble across a plot to hurt Jack Frost and end up spending a time together whilst helping to apprehend the suspects.
It's a short and sweet romance, extra sweet with the amount of talk of candy and hot chocolate! It's kind of an enemies to lovers story with a good plot added in. I really enjoyed reading it and as with all of Charlie's stories, there's fun to be had with some great characters and a good story line. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Tim has been attracted to Noel for so long but Noel has been mean to him which adds to his feelings of not fitting in and being unfulfilled in life right now. Unknown to Tim, Noel also has these feelings but no way to express them. The two stumble across a plot to hurt Jack Frost and end up spending a time together whilst helping to apprehend the suspects.
It's a short and sweet romance, extra sweet with the amount of talk of candy and hot chocolate! It's kind of an enemies to lovers story with a good plot added in. I really enjoyed reading it and as with all of Charlie's stories, there's fun to be had with some great characters and a good story line. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
fast-paced
Probably a 2,75/5 but I decided not to rate it because it was WAY TOO SHORT for me. There were some good elements and interesting ideas though. I would have liked it better (and actually would have rated it) if it was longer -even novella size.
Magical holiday adventure.
Charlie Cochet really knows how to write an original story. In this first book of the North Pole City Tales series we’re introduced to elves Tim and Noel. Tim is adorable whilst Noel lets his insecurities turn him into a grumpy elf. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time leads them to some intriguing side characters.
The world building is fabulous and some of the curse words made me giggle.
This is a sweet, fun, witty holiday novella that’s ideal for a quick seasonal read.
Charlie Cochet really knows how to write an original story. In this first book of the North Pole City Tales series we’re introduced to elves Tim and Noel. Tim is adorable whilst Noel lets his insecurities turn him into a grumpy elf. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time leads them to some intriguing side characters.
The world building is fabulous and some of the curse words made me giggle.
This is a sweet, fun, witty holiday novella that’s ideal for a quick seasonal read.
I liked the different take on the North Pole and it's inhabitants but struggled to get a handle on either Noel or Tim. I didn't feel the vibes (except anger) between the two and definitely am still only lukewarm towards Noel. But overall I liked the story. I will read the rest of the series and hope to catch up with these two and perhaps get a different view of their relationship