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Sleigh Belle by N.D. Testa, N.D. Testa
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
💌 Sleigh Belle by N. D. Testa
The book is the human embodiment of Beauty And The Beast. It revolves around the main characters Belle, Jake, and the Christmas mystery/miracle. The delicate, romantic, and mysterious relationship showcased in the novel kept me waiting for their kiss. I won’t spoil the moment for future readers by telling about how and where it happened but, all I would love to confess is that they do kiss and it was magical. While reaching the end of the book, at one point I was angry at a decision Belle was going to make but Nicole beautifully overpowered that emotion and made the end of Sleigh Belle worth the read. She did an amazing job because of her efforts all the agitation vanished as if it had never been in existence before.
The portrayal of Frost Manor’s precious owner, Sam (Jake’s grandfather) was the moment that I cherished throughout the book. His riddles, passions for Christmas, and letters were pleasurable rides.
If love was ever displayed in the simplest form it would be Sleigh Belle’s journey. It had a beginning, a middle, and an end. There was no murder, emotional trauma that was triggering not just for the character but the reader too, or even sexual activity. It’s shocking how without any of these acts the novel was wholesome. Her work was complete and did not require any other crutches to help her novel to walk. The novel spoke and walked on its own and that's what made me happier.
—Love S
The book is the human embodiment of Beauty And The Beast. It revolves around the main characters Belle, Jake, and the Christmas mystery/miracle. The delicate, romantic, and mysterious relationship showcased in the novel kept me waiting for their kiss. I won’t spoil the moment for future readers by telling about how and where it happened but, all I would love to confess is that they do kiss and it was magical. While reaching the end of the book, at one point I was angry at a decision Belle was going to make but Nicole beautifully overpowered that emotion and made the end of Sleigh Belle worth the read. She did an amazing job because of her efforts all the agitation vanished as if it had never been in existence before.
The portrayal of Frost Manor’s precious owner, Sam (Jake’s grandfather) was the moment that I cherished throughout the book. His riddles, passions for Christmas, and letters were pleasurable rides.
If love was ever displayed in the simplest form it would be Sleigh Belle’s journey. It had a beginning, a middle, and an end. There was no murder, emotional trauma that was triggering not just for the character but the reader too, or even sexual activity. It’s shocking how without any of these acts the novel was wholesome. Her work was complete and did not require any other crutches to help her novel to walk. The novel spoke and walked on its own and that's what made me happier.
—Love S