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kateyroa's review
5.0
A Perfect Holiday Read
What a terrific book! I loved the characters and the growth of the story and the magical location. The Northern Lights felt so real! I want to visit this place and see the igloos and the cabins and meet Santa!
What a terrific book! I loved the characters and the growth of the story and the magical location. The Northern Lights felt so real! I want to visit this place and see the igloos and the cabins and meet Santa!
lifeinthebooklane's review
5.0
5 "Northern Lights" sparkling stars for this emotional and utterly captivating Christmas romance. Written entirely from Sasha's viewpoint I initially found myself struggling to connect with her. However, it wasn't long, no more than a chapter or two, until I found myself warming to the character who at first sight had appeared to be a bit of a do-nothing doormat. Once I'd gotten to know her, understand how worthless life had made her feel, she very quickly and easily captured my heart. I may also have shed tears for her - and on more than one occasion.
The Post Box at the North Pole is quite simply perfect, I wouldn't change a single thing. The author created a beautiful and appealing setting, I actually feel quite sad that I can't journey to Norway to stay in one of the themed cabins, watch the Northern Lights from a glass igloo, send a postcard with a North Pole stamp, see Santa's home or take a reindeer-powered sleigh ride through the North Pole Forest. Even if something similar does exist it won't have Tav, Sasha, Perce and Rudolph-slash-Clive, and they were what made this such a good book.
Tav and Sasha were eminently likeable characters, flawed, damaged by life, and a little worn around the edges. Wholly perfect for one another, I found myself delighting in every scene they shared, melting at Tav's sweet, thoughtful gestures, and hoping beyond hope for Sasha's dreams to come true. With themes of forgiveness, family and learning to trust, TPBatNP is a truly wonderful story. Even though I guessed the original owner of the North Pole Forest almost immediately I still adored watching how that aspect of the plot played out. The new owner twist took me by surprise though, as did the lists Sasha discovered, despite the generous amount of foreshadowing.
This was a book that I put down only begrudgingly, and that I couldn't wait to get back to. If you are looking for a heart-warming Christmas romance then this is one I am happy to recommend.
It's just a sentence, but those are words I've always wished someone would say to me. Always wanted someone to feel about me. I'm on the periphery of most people's vision - there but unimportant. Tav makes me feel like his number-one priority, and it's a good thing I'm already sitting down because it makes my knees weak and my chest all quivery.
The Post Box at the North Pole is quite simply perfect, I wouldn't change a single thing. The author created a beautiful and appealing setting, I actually feel quite sad that I can't journey to Norway to stay in one of the themed cabins, watch the Northern Lights from a glass igloo, send a postcard with a North Pole stamp, see Santa's home or take a reindeer-powered sleigh ride through the North Pole Forest. Even if something similar does exist it won't have Tav, Sasha, Perce and Rudolph-slash-Clive, and they were what made this such a good book.
Tav and Sasha were eminently likeable characters, flawed, damaged by life, and a little worn around the edges. Wholly perfect for one another, I found myself delighting in every scene they shared, melting at Tav's sweet, thoughtful gestures, and hoping beyond hope for Sasha's dreams to come true. With themes of forgiveness, family and learning to trust, TPBatNP is a truly wonderful story. Even though I guessed the original owner of the North Pole Forest almost immediately I still adored watching how that aspect of the plot played out. The new owner twist took me by surprise though, as did the lists Sasha discovered, despite the generous amount of foreshadowing.
This was a book that I put down only begrudgingly, and that I couldn't wait to get back to. If you are looking for a heart-warming Christmas romance then this is one I am happy to recommend.
"I don't want to go," I whisper into his hands, holding his arms around me.
It's the first time I've said it out loud and there's freedom in admitting it to myself as well as to him.
"I don't want you to go."
Tears. Instantaneous tears. No one has ever said that to me before. No one has ever cared whether I'm there or not, and I didn't realise how much I wanted someone to want me until he did.
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Oh, Holy Night WHAT A BOOK! This is the first book I have read by Jaime but it most definitely will not be the last!
Sasha has had some real rough Christmas' since her mum passed and for her, it's lost its magic. Sasha doesn't feel like she is a priority to anyone. From the moment we met Sasha I wanted her to feel special. It's clear underneath that she is someone so unique but life has gotten in the way.
Taavi is something quite different. He is a real hunk of a man. At 6ft 8 with a wall of solid muscle he quickly swept Sasha off her feet. Taavi has been really hurt in the past. Not just physically but also mentally. He's given up on good people and just expects everyone will let him down. This is so sad and I was very happy to see him bring down his walls as the story progressed.
I almost forgot to add I LOVED the way each chapter began with a letter from a child! It was very interesting to see what they asked.
This book has everything you need for a Christmas romance but it is so much more than that. This book is what Christmas is all about. It will make you believe in the magic of Christmas and leave you feeling all the emotions. If you read one Christmas book this year make it this one!
Sasha has had some real rough Christmas' since her mum passed and for her, it's lost its magic. Sasha doesn't feel like she is a priority to anyone. From the moment we met Sasha I wanted her to feel special. It's clear underneath that she is someone so unique but life has gotten in the way.
Taavi is something quite different. He is a real hunk of a man. At 6ft 8 with a wall of solid muscle he quickly swept Sasha off her feet. Taavi has been really hurt in the past. Not just physically but also mentally. He's given up on good people and just expects everyone will let him down. This is so sad and I was very happy to see him bring down his walls as the story progressed.
I almost forgot to add I LOVED the way each chapter began with a letter from a child! It was very interesting to see what they asked.
This book has everything you need for a Christmas romance but it is so much more than that. This book is what Christmas is all about. It will make you believe in the magic of Christmas and leave you feeling all the emotions. If you read one Christmas book this year make it this one!
helenpickett's review
5.0
Dear Father Christmas
For Christmas, I would love to go out into the snowy wilderness of Norwegian North Pole.
From Helen
This is the spirit of Christmas captured in a book. It is warm and cosy like a big woollen Christmas hug.
Sasha lives in the UK. Christmas used to be her favourite time of year until her mother was tragically killed in a car accident. She went to live her with maternal grandmother and her father went on exciting trips around the world. Her father always promised to be home for Christmas but never quite made it. After loosing her grandmother, Christmas became a lonely time.
She has a passport but has never used it preferring a box set on Netflix.
Already dreading Christmas, Sasha looses her job as a dog groomer when she gets a phone call from her father saying he has had a heart attack and needs her help…….at a Reindeer sanctuary in Norwegian North Pole. Sasha agrees to go on the understanding that her father returns to Britain with her.
She flys to a remote airport in snowy Norway and the magic begins,
She is first of all picked up by husky sled. The thrill perfectly described even if it does miss out the whiff you get downwind from the huskies (I’ve husky sled and it is my favourite way to travel, but there is a bit of a whiff).
Where her father lives is more than just a reindeer sanctuary, it is a Christmas themed village complete with post boxes and a post office. It is in a state of disrepair and visitors are thin on the ground.
Her father now playing a perfect Father Christmas and his only employee tall dark and handsome Taavi.
Sasha falls in love. She falls in love with the wilderness, the reindeer and the Northern Lights. She falls in love with the letters that children write to Santa. Not those with long lists of toys, but those that are heartfelt. She falls in love with the magic of Nisse and the the story of Frigya. All of which are perfectly described that conjures pictures in your imagination. The final piece of magic is falling in love with Taavi.
Will she ever want to leave?
A pleasant read and I shall definitely look out for Jaimie Admans again.
With thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for the preview read #PostBoxattheNorthPole.
Published to Goodreads and Twitter.
suzireads11's review
3.0
Cute book. I enjoyed reading about Norway and the Northern lights. The scenery sounded so nice. I love the reindeer. Spending time at the holidays in that setting sounded like it would be a perfect getaway.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read the book.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read the book.
thepeachmartini's review
4.0
The Post Box at the North Pole by Jaimie Admans
Date Read: 26 Nov 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was very lovely. I was ready to book a ticket to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights and stay in the Candy Cane Cottage. I wanted to feed the reindeer, and hang out with Santa.
There were times when I wanted to shake Sasha violently for being overly cynical and cranky about Christmas but as things unfolded it became more clear why she had such strong negative feeling about it.
Again, it’s a Hallmark movie in book form, so it’s sweet, sappy, and there were definitely tears leaking out of my face. I want to be in charge of answering the letters to Santa because that just warms my rotten little soul to the core.
Date Read: 26 Nov 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was very lovely. I was ready to book a ticket to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights and stay in the Candy Cane Cottage. I wanted to feed the reindeer, and hang out with Santa.
There were times when I wanted to shake Sasha violently for being overly cynical and cranky about Christmas but as things unfolded it became more clear why she had such strong negative feeling about it.
Again, it’s a Hallmark movie in book form, so it’s sweet, sappy, and there were definitely tears leaking out of my face. I want to be in charge of answering the letters to Santa because that just warms my rotten little soul to the core.
myameegirl's review
5.0
"Everyone should have a life that makes them want to dance occasionally."
This was such an awesomely festive Christmas read, chock full of Christmas spirit & magic! Lapland has always been a place I wanted to see, so when I saw this book was set there I knew I had to read it. And oh my gosh, I was not disappointed. I love how the author brings this Santa Village to life and really makes you BELIEVE in all of it. Or, at the very least, makes you want to believe in it. The beautiful snowy village, the cabins with their festive themes, the reindeer, Santa's House, the thousands of letters from children all around the world, and of course, who can forget about Santa! This was just the book I needed to really give me the extra Christmassy feels I needed this year. I loved every minute of my time at the North Pole Forest. What a special book this is. Let's also take a moment to give some love to the cover of this book. Gorgeous! I will definitely be reading more by this author.
This was such an awesomely festive Christmas read, chock full of Christmas spirit & magic! Lapland has always been a place I wanted to see, so when I saw this book was set there I knew I had to read it. And oh my gosh, I was not disappointed. I love how the author brings this Santa Village to life and really makes you BELIEVE in all of it. Or, at the very least, makes you want to believe in it. The beautiful snowy village, the cabins with their festive themes, the reindeer, Santa's House, the thousands of letters from children all around the world, and of course, who can forget about Santa! This was just the book I needed to really give me the extra Christmassy feels I needed this year. I loved every minute of my time at the North Pole Forest. What a special book this is. Let's also take a moment to give some love to the cover of this book. Gorgeous! I will definitely be reading more by this author.
kjmil's review
5.0
This has to be one of my favourite Christmas books ever, so fully of magic and laughter, but also had me in tears in a few places.
Feeling very festive after reading. Absolutely loved it and would love to visit the North Pole forest!
Feeling very festive after reading. Absolutely loved it and would love to visit the North Pole forest!
dreameradri's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
portybelle's review
5.0
O Holy Night, I loved this book! That phrase will make sense once you’ve read the book, I promise.
There seem to be quite a few festive books set in Nordic countries this year and it’s not hard to see why. With snow and even frosty mornings becoming a rarity these days, setting books further North satisfies our desire for a white Christmas. This book couldn’t be more Christmassy if it tried. There’s plenty of snow, sleigh rides, reindeer, nisse (Norwegian elves), frozen lakes, Northern Lights, candy canes, glögg and of course, Santa Claus himself. And there is the very handsome Taavi…
Sasha doesn’t really like Christmas and prefers a quiet life close to home. But that phone call from her Dad, who she’s hardly ever spent Christmas with, has her rushing to his side in Norway at North Pole Forest. She gets caught up in the special magic of the place and is particularly touched by the letters from children that arrive in their thousands Although most of the letters to Santa are what you might expect – I’d like an iPad, can I have a penguin – others just melted my heart and brought a lump to my throat. It was so lovely to see how Sasha responded to some of these letters and what a difference her responses made.
There’s most definitely something warm and special in the freezing air at North Pole Forest and there’s a a huge helping of Christmas magic sparkling throughout this book. The book is dedicated to ‘everyone who still looks to the skies on Christmas Eve and hopes to see something magical’. There is so much in this book which brings that magic to life and as Sasha says ‘if kissing in the snow isn’t the epitome of winter romance, then I don’t know what is’. The Post Box at The North Pole is easily one of the loveliest winter romances I have read.
There seem to be quite a few festive books set in Nordic countries this year and it’s not hard to see why. With snow and even frosty mornings becoming a rarity these days, setting books further North satisfies our desire for a white Christmas. This book couldn’t be more Christmassy if it tried. There’s plenty of snow, sleigh rides, reindeer, nisse (Norwegian elves), frozen lakes, Northern Lights, candy canes, glögg and of course, Santa Claus himself. And there is the very handsome Taavi…
Sasha doesn’t really like Christmas and prefers a quiet life close to home. But that phone call from her Dad, who she’s hardly ever spent Christmas with, has her rushing to his side in Norway at North Pole Forest. She gets caught up in the special magic of the place and is particularly touched by the letters from children that arrive in their thousands Although most of the letters to Santa are what you might expect – I’d like an iPad, can I have a penguin – others just melted my heart and brought a lump to my throat. It was so lovely to see how Sasha responded to some of these letters and what a difference her responses made.
There’s most definitely something warm and special in the freezing air at North Pole Forest and there’s a a huge helping of Christmas magic sparkling throughout this book. The book is dedicated to ‘everyone who still looks to the skies on Christmas Eve and hopes to see something magical’. There is so much in this book which brings that magic to life and as Sasha says ‘if kissing in the snow isn’t the epitome of winter romance, then I don’t know what is’. The Post Box at The North Pole is easily one of the loveliest winter romances I have read.