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Twinkling Elf
by Nic Starr
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In case you didn’t get the message last night, let me make it clear—I’m really into you. I can’t promise anything right now—I don’t know what I’m going to do about my work, or when I’ll be in a position to move closer, but I’d like to see where this goes. Maybe you don’t feel the same way, and that’s cool, but if you do, then I’m all in. I think we could have something special.
A short and super sweet Christmas novelette I got through the 2022 Rainbow Advent Calendar (http://alexjane.info/rainbow-advent-calendar-2022/). Micah moves back to his hometown. His old crush and best friend's brother Nicholas is home for the holidays. They both get gently roped into helping with the kids meeting Santa at the local play center, and of course that draws them closer. There's a bit of a second chance romance vibe, although in the past Micah's crush was clearly one-sided, and plenty of sweet moments. I loved the earnest conversations Micah and Nicholas had, and the adorable scenes with the kids at the play center. Also, Micah's friendship with Chad and Nicholas's relationship with his mom were so sweet, too!
The story is short and simple, but it does exactly what it sets out to do: provides a pleasant helping of good mood, fluff, and holiday spirit. Just what I needed today.