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The Wish Augur
Gabriel Juarez has only one wish for Christmas, uttered moments before midnight on Christmas Eve: a hug. He wakes up the next morning to find his wish being haphazardly granted in the form of an insecure elf called Felix, who works as a wish augur and couldn't bring himself to let Gabe's wish go unfulfilled.
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February 8, 2015
I'm dying. A knitting elf ???
Review @ Scattered Thoughts And Rogue Words
A knitting elf? I’m a goner. How cute is it?
The Wish Augur by Cecil Wilde is a short Christmas story.
Gabe has no family, no friends (except Maria), a crappy job with crappy coworkers and a crappy apartment. Shortly, his life sucks. He writes comics in his free time, hoping it could become his true work. He’s lonely and sad, spending the Christmas Eve in bed crying and cursing his life.
“I want… All I want for Christmas right now is a hug.”
On Christmas morning he wakes with someone wrapped around him. Who is the blond haired, blue eyes guy in his bed?
Felix is one of Santa’s elves, a wish augur elf come from the North Pole to Gabe’s home to fulfill his request of a hug. He just wants Gabe to spend a perfect Christmas.
There are a lot of things I loved in this story. First of all the characters: Felix is exuberant, full of energy and at the same time insecure. Gabe squeezed my heart in the first pages of the book and it was wonderful to see him starting to believe in this “hugs dispenser” and becoming happier and self assured.
I liked all the little details the author added to the story: the fireworks scene, the decorations’ choice and the fantastic use Felix do of the magic (pancakes from nowhere and high speed knitting).
Since I’m a naughty girl, I loved the short and funny sex scene.
Being so short I can understand there was no space for more informations about Felix’s world, but I’m sure we could get more about this cute couple in a sequel, cause I loved the end so much and it would be wonderful to see them again in their new life together.
A quick, magical Christmas story. Highly recommended.
COVER DESIGNED by Aisha Akeju. I like this artist’s work a lot. So far she designed covers that fit the stories I read perfectly. In particular I like this one cause I can see something magical in it and at the same time it’s simple and cozy. That bed draws a lot of hugs.
Review @ Scattered Thoughts And Rogue Words
A knitting elf? I’m a goner. How cute is it?
The Wish Augur by Cecil Wilde is a short Christmas story.
Gabe has no family, no friends (except Maria), a crappy job with crappy coworkers and a crappy apartment. Shortly, his life sucks. He writes comics in his free time, hoping it could become his true work. He’s lonely and sad, spending the Christmas Eve in bed crying and cursing his life.
“I want… All I want for Christmas right now is a hug.”
On Christmas morning he wakes with someone wrapped around him. Who is the blond haired, blue eyes guy in his bed?
Felix is one of Santa’s elves, a wish augur elf come from the North Pole to Gabe’s home to fulfill his request of a hug. He just wants Gabe to spend a perfect Christmas.
There are a lot of things I loved in this story. First of all the characters: Felix is exuberant, full of energy and at the same time insecure. Gabe squeezed my heart in the first pages of the book and it was wonderful to see him starting to believe in this “hugs dispenser” and becoming happier and self assured.
I liked all the little details the author added to the story: the fireworks scene, the decorations’ choice and the fantastic use Felix do of the magic (pancakes from nowhere and high speed knitting).
Since I’m a naughty girl, I loved the short and funny sex scene.
Being so short I can understand there was no space for more informations about Felix’s world, but I’m sure we could get more about this cute couple in a sequel, cause I loved the end so much and it would be wonderful to see them again in their new life together.
A quick, magical Christmas story. Highly recommended.
COVER DESIGNED by Aisha Akeju. I like this artist’s work a lot. So far she designed covers that fit the stories I read perfectly. In particular I like this one cause I can see something magical in it and at the same time it’s simple and cozy. That bed draws a lot of hugs.
May 4, 2016
I pretty much wanted to hug both these guys to death this story was so cute.
Gabriel hates his job, his boss, his life. Ever since his mother died he’s been pretty much on his own, alone. After having to deal with his smarmy asshole of a boss at the company Christmas party, Gabriel has only one wish when he makes his way home: a hug. Little does he know that his wish has been seen by Felix, a wish augur up at the North Pole, and that Felix just can’t let this wish go unfulfilled. By him.
Like I said, this story is trés adorable. Gabriel just needs a hug, and Felix just wants to give them to him. I loved how infectiously happy Felix was, with his ability to use magic…and bake like all the food in the world for Gabriel. Felix just wants to take care of Gabriel, and I really enjoyed watching Gabe become more and more alive under Felix’s care.
Plus, yeah, turns out elf-sex can be hot. Who knew?
I really enjoyed this short story. Very Christmasy, very sweet, and well worth the read.
Also, Gabriel is sarcastic as fuck and he is hilarious.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
Gabriel hates his job, his boss, his life. Ever since his mother died he’s been pretty much on his own, alone. After having to deal with his smarmy asshole of a boss at the company Christmas party, Gabriel has only one wish when he makes his way home: a hug. Little does he know that his wish has been seen by Felix, a wish augur up at the North Pole, and that Felix just can’t let this wish go unfulfilled. By him.
Like I said, this story is trés adorable. Gabriel just needs a hug, and Felix just wants to give them to him. I loved how infectiously happy Felix was, with his ability to use magic…and bake like all the food in the world for Gabriel. Felix just wants to take care of Gabriel, and I really enjoyed watching Gabe become more and more alive under Felix’s care.
Plus, yeah, turns out elf-sex can be hot. Who knew?
I really enjoyed this short story. Very Christmasy, very sweet, and well worth the read.
Also, Gabriel is sarcastic as fuck and he is hilarious.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
December 11, 2014
3.5 stars
Short sweet review for a short sweet story:
Yes, there is that insta-love situation because it doesn’t take long for Gabriel to fall in love and throw caution to the wind to be with Felix. But look, this is a Christmas story (a short one, only 13.5 k)! And there is already magic in the first place – we have an elf! Such an endearing, adorable, insecure little elf here. I just couldn’t be too finicky about it since it made me feel happy that Gabriel found somebody who loved him and gave him happiness. He needed it.
So dismiss the insta-love effect. It’s a holiday story, it’s cute and magical. Take a leap of faith and just fall in love with Gabriel and his elf.
PS: I’m curious what Felix’s real name is!
The ARC is provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
Short sweet review for a short sweet story:
Yes, there is that insta-love situation because it doesn’t take long for Gabriel to fall in love and throw caution to the wind to be with Felix. But look, this is a Christmas story (a short one, only 13.5 k)! And there is already magic in the first place – we have an elf! Such an endearing, adorable, insecure little elf here. I just couldn’t be too finicky about it since it made me feel happy that Gabriel found somebody who loved him and gave him happiness. He needed it.
So dismiss the insta-love effect. It’s a holiday story, it’s cute and magical. Take a leap of faith and just fall in love with Gabriel and his elf.
PS: I’m curious what Felix’s real name is!
The ARC is provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
November 21, 2014
3.5 stars
Gabriel Juarez lives a very mundane, unfulfilled life. He hates his job, his boss harasses and insults him on a daily basis and he only has one friend. Christmas is quickly approaching and the holiday just doesn't have the same luster or meaning now that his mother has passed away.
After another stressful day at work, Gabe wishes he could just have a hug. When he wakes up Christmas morning, there's a man his bed holding him tightly. Gabe doesn't know what is going on, but an elf named Felix is determined to make this the best Christmas Gabe has had in a long time.
This is an incredibly sweet holiday story that is heartwarming and fun. Gabe was a little cold towards Felix when he first arrived, but I enjoyed watching their friendship grow and Gabe's spirits lift. Felix is an adorable character who found joy in the smallest things. His attitude towards life, and Gabe, made me really like him as a character.
If you're in the mood for a feel-good story this Christmas season, definitely give The Wish Augur a try. It's a very quick read that will bring a smile to your face.
The publisher provided an ARC of this book, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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Gabriel Juarez lives a very mundane, unfulfilled life. He hates his job, his boss harasses and insults him on a daily basis and he only has one friend. Christmas is quickly approaching and the holiday just doesn't have the same luster or meaning now that his mother has passed away.
After another stressful day at work, Gabe wishes he could just have a hug. When he wakes up Christmas morning, there's a man his bed holding him tightly. Gabe doesn't know what is going on, but an elf named Felix is determined to make this the best Christmas Gabe has had in a long time.
This is an incredibly sweet holiday story that is heartwarming and fun. Gabe was a little cold towards Felix when he first arrived, but I enjoyed watching their friendship grow and Gabe's spirits lift. Felix is an adorable character who found joy in the smallest things. His attitude towards life, and Gabe, made me really like him as a character.
If you're in the mood for a feel-good story this Christmas season, definitely give The Wish Augur a try. It's a very quick read that will bring a smile to your face.
The publisher provided an ARC of this book, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
Read more m/m reviews on Slashsessed.
April 29, 2015
I received a copy of this from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely LOVED this. It reminded me so much of the angst-and-fluff Erestor/Glorfindel fanfictions that I used to live off, and every single word was a joy to read. I felt really sad for both Gabe and Felix, and as their friendship and blossoming relationship made them happier, I was happier.
The explanations of Felix's world were fascinating, especially the way magic worked (or didn't). Everything was really well thought out and explained. It was unlike any Christmas story I've come across before.
The Wish Augur is a really cute, really enjoyable and satisfying queer romance. I will definitely be buying a copy when it's released. My only criticism is that it's too short - Iwant to know more about that world, and about their relationship in general. It's perfect as a standalone, but I would really love to read a sequel about life in the North Pole.
I absolutely LOVED this. It reminded me so much of the angst-and-fluff Erestor/Glorfindel fanfictions that I used to live off, and every single word was a joy to read. I felt really sad for both Gabe and Felix, and as their friendship and blossoming relationship made them happier, I was happier.
The explanations of Felix's world were fascinating, especially the way magic worked (or didn't). Everything was really well thought out and explained. It was unlike any Christmas story I've come across before.
The Wish Augur is a really cute, really enjoyable and satisfying queer romance. I will definitely be buying a copy when it's released. My only criticism is that it's too short - Iwant to know more about that world, and about their relationship in general. It's perfect as a standalone, but I would really love to read a sequel about life in the North Pole.
December 8, 2014
Felix is a Wish Augur, part elf and part fae, he grants the wishes of those in need around the Holidays. It’s Christmas Eve and a lonely young man wishes for the simplest thing, a hug. Far be it from Felix to deny such a simple request, so he grants the wish, and so much more.
Gabriel Juarez lives a life unfulfilled. He hates his job and he’s single and alone at Christmas. He cries himself to sleep only to wake up Christmas morning wrapped in a warm embrace. Once Gabe gets over the shock of finding a wiry, blonde, doe eyed elf in his bed, the two share a special Christmas filled with uncertainty, awkwardness and confessions. They learn that though they may different people from different worlds, they are very alike and both very lonely. Perhaps, Gabe is meant to fill Felix’s wish for a companion, after all it really doesn’t seem they met by chance.
What an adorable little story! At the start I wasn’t sure where it was going, Gabe was so miserable and unhappy and utterly alone. But when he woke in Felix’s arms it really set the stage for them going forward. A cute, fluffy story with two characters that are so alone and sad in their separate lives, but together they fill the void each one is missing.
If you are looking for something short, sweet and enchanting with a Christmas theme, then look no further.
*Review copy received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Gabriel Juarez lives a life unfulfilled. He hates his job and he’s single and alone at Christmas. He cries himself to sleep only to wake up Christmas morning wrapped in a warm embrace. Once Gabe gets over the shock of finding a wiry, blonde, doe eyed elf in his bed, the two share a special Christmas filled with uncertainty, awkwardness and confessions. They learn that though they may different people from different worlds, they are very alike and both very lonely. Perhaps, Gabe is meant to fill Felix’s wish for a companion, after all it really doesn’t seem they met by chance.
What an adorable little story! At the start I wasn’t sure where it was going, Gabe was so miserable and unhappy and utterly alone. But when he woke in Felix’s arms it really set the stage for them going forward. A cute, fluffy story with two characters that are so alone and sad in their separate lives, but together they fill the void each one is missing.
If you are looking for something short, sweet and enchanting with a Christmas theme, then look no further.
*Review copy received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
November 22, 2014
A great holiday read. Gabriel is just so sweet and so perfectly lonely. The quintessential holiday hero in need of a little love. And Felix is just the elf to give it to him. There is very little angst in this story, just a perfectly sweet little tale about finding love in unexpected places.
December 22, 2014
3,5* upgrade because I would love to read a sequel...
March 24, 2015
3.5 stars! Awww so cute and fluffy! I wish it were longer tho. I would really love to see Felix's home.
January 19, 2015
Thank you to Less Than Three Press for sending me a copy of this short story to read in exchange for an honest review.
Having never read Cecil Wilde before I started this with absolutely no idea of what to expect at all, bar the fact that it sounded like it would be a cosy little Christmas story; perfect for this time of year.
What the blurb says:
Gabriel Juarez has only one wish for Christmas, uttered moments before midnight on Christmas Eve: a hug. He wakes up the next morning to find his wish being haphazardly granted in the form of an insecure elf called Felix, who works as a wish augur and couldn't bring himself to let Gabe's wish go unfulfilled.
Which pretty much sums it up nicely. The story is short and I read the whole thing in less than an hour. It opens on Christmas Eve and we meet Gabriel at his work Christmas party where we very soon realise that this is one seriously unhappy guy: ‘He’s got no family to go home to, no friends to vent to... tears overwhelm him quickly, violent sobs wracking his body as he curls up tighter on himself’.
Into this picture of misery appears (literally), Felix who introduces himself as an elf and a wish augur: ‘I read the energy that wishes emit and interpret it’. He explains that he ‘heard’ Gabriel’s wish for a hug and decided to oblige. Not unsurprisingly there are humorous snatches from this point on as Gabriel tries to make sense of what’s going on: ‘Gabe blinks. He got an insecure elf for Christmas’.
The story then flits from scenes of domestic bliss (breakfast in bed and snuggles in front of the TV), to moments of unmistakable homoeroticism: ‘Gabe maybe had a little crush on an elf. A Christmas elf’ before the relationship is established and the story ends happily and full of hope for the future.
If you’re after a short, quirky, very different kind of Christmas read this is definitely one to try!
Having never read Cecil Wilde before I started this with absolutely no idea of what to expect at all, bar the fact that it sounded like it would be a cosy little Christmas story; perfect for this time of year.
What the blurb says:
Gabriel Juarez has only one wish for Christmas, uttered moments before midnight on Christmas Eve: a hug. He wakes up the next morning to find his wish being haphazardly granted in the form of an insecure elf called Felix, who works as a wish augur and couldn't bring himself to let Gabe's wish go unfulfilled.
Which pretty much sums it up nicely. The story is short and I read the whole thing in less than an hour. It opens on Christmas Eve and we meet Gabriel at his work Christmas party where we very soon realise that this is one seriously unhappy guy: ‘He’s got no family to go home to, no friends to vent to... tears overwhelm him quickly, violent sobs wracking his body as he curls up tighter on himself’.
Into this picture of misery appears (literally), Felix who introduces himself as an elf and a wish augur: ‘I read the energy that wishes emit and interpret it’. He explains that he ‘heard’ Gabriel’s wish for a hug and decided to oblige. Not unsurprisingly there are humorous snatches from this point on as Gabriel tries to make sense of what’s going on: ‘Gabe blinks. He got an insecure elf for Christmas’.
The story then flits from scenes of domestic bliss (breakfast in bed and snuggles in front of the TV), to moments of unmistakable homoeroticism: ‘Gabe maybe had a little crush on an elf. A Christmas elf’ before the relationship is established and the story ends happily and full of hope for the future.
If you’re after a short, quirky, very different kind of Christmas read this is definitely one to try!
December 20, 2014
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
This was a really sweet story, from beginning to end, and I liked it a lot. Gabe’s heartbreaking misery just pours off the page in the beginning, and instantly, I wanted nothing more than for him to have a happily ever after. With Felix there making his life enjoyable, Gabe is happy for the first time in a very long time. I loved watching the two of them interact.
There was a surprising amount of world building in this short story, and I appreciated that the author took the time to explain the unexplainable. Some parts you just have to leap in and accept, but it absolutely worked within the confines of the plot. It was a quick, fun read, with great emotion and sweet characters. If you like stories that exemplify holiday magic, then you should definitely add this story to your list
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
4.25 stars
This was a really sweet story, from beginning to end, and I liked it a lot. Gabe’s heartbreaking misery just pours off the page in the beginning, and instantly, I wanted nothing more than for him to have a happily ever after. With Felix there making his life enjoyable, Gabe is happy for the first time in a very long time. I loved watching the two of them interact.
There was a surprising amount of world building in this short story, and I appreciated that the author took the time to explain the unexplainable. Some parts you just have to leap in and accept, but it absolutely worked within the confines of the plot. It was a quick, fun read, with great emotion and sweet characters. If you like stories that exemplify holiday magic, then you should definitely add this story to your list
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
January 21, 2015
Cute Cinder-fella Christmas story.
Gabriel's miserable. He works hard at a job he hates, for a boss who hates him. He has no time for friends or a life. The misery part is pretty heavy-handed, but it boils down to Gabriel spending Christmas alone and wishing for a hug as he's falling asleep on Christmas Eve.
The happy ending was nearly as heavy handed as the misery, but it fit well with the holiday theme.
Some Favorite Quotes:
Gabe bites his lip and reminds himself firmly that fuck off and die, asshole isn't an appropriate thing to say to your boss. Especially on Christmas Eve.
Of all the stupid things he'd wished for in his life, he's glad it's this one the universe decided to grant.
Felix does make him happy, just by existing in Gabe's world for a little while.
His sheer glee reminds Gabe that Felix is decidedly not human, but then, Gabe's never really felt at home around other humans anyway. Felix, on the other hand, feels a lot like home.
Gabriel's miserable. He works hard at a job he hates, for a boss who hates him. He has no time for friends or a life. The misery part is pretty heavy-handed, but it boils down to Gabriel spending Christmas alone and wishing for a hug as he's falling asleep on Christmas Eve.
The happy ending was nearly as heavy handed as the misery, but it fit well with the holiday theme.
Some Favorite Quotes:
Gabe bites his lip and reminds himself firmly that fuck off and die, asshole isn't an appropriate thing to say to your boss. Especially on Christmas Eve.
Of all the stupid things he'd wished for in his life, he's glad it's this one the universe decided to grant.
Felix does make him happy, just by existing in Gabe's world for a little while.
His sheer glee reminds Gabe that Felix is decidedly not human, but then, Gabe's never really felt at home around other humans anyway. Felix, on the other hand, feels a lot like home.
December 2, 2014
This was a cute holiday read and I enjoyed it very much.
Gabriel is a human who's very unhappy and lonely. After the loss of his mother, Christmas is a pretty lonely affair since he's all alone in this world. His only Christmas wish is to receive a hug. His wish is granted by Felix, a wish augur who's job is to grant wished at Christmas time.
Gabriel is an insecure human and Felix is an even more insecure elf but they're perfect for each other. Felix is very sweet and his joy for everything he gets to experience brings light and happiness to Gabriel as well. Their friendship evolves into a relationship that will bring a smile to your lips.
This is a recommended read for anyone who enjoys a light holiday read that will leave you feeling light and sugared-up from the sweetness of it all.
Gabriel is a human who's very unhappy and lonely. After the loss of his mother, Christmas is a pretty lonely affair since he's all alone in this world. His only Christmas wish is to receive a hug. His wish is granted by Felix, a wish augur who's job is to grant wished at Christmas time.
Gabriel is an insecure human and Felix is an even more insecure elf but they're perfect for each other. Felix is very sweet and his joy for everything he gets to experience brings light and happiness to Gabriel as well. Their friendship evolves into a relationship that will bring a smile to your lips.
This is a recommended read for anyone who enjoys a light holiday read that will leave you feeling light and sugared-up from the sweetness of it all.
January 23, 2015
What a cute and sweet short story. Ms. Wilde was able to put a good amount of characterization into this short story but due to its length it lacked some of the depth of plot that other stories have. While I loved Gabriel and Felix I just wanted to delve deeper into their feelings for each other. I think the reader could have benefited from at least one chapter that was written from Felix’s point of view, just so we could feel more connected to both characters. I really felt Gabriel’s helplessness and despair but I understood Felix’s inadequacy I didn’t feel it.
Overall this was a good book and I hope the author writes a second book in this series that showcases their life at the North Pole and maybe shows Gabriel helping Felix feel more confident in himself.
Overall this was a good book and I hope the author writes a second book in this series that showcases their life at the North Pole and maybe shows Gabriel helping Felix feel more confident in himself.
December 23, 2014
Received from: Less Than Three Press
Received Via: NetGalley.com
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
I was in the mood for a cute Christmas story
What I thought
This story was beyond cute I had a stupid smile on my face throughout the whole thing. I loved the interactions between Felix and Gabe and how Felix made Gabes life enjoyable for once. I also loved seeing their friendship blossom into something more. I highly enjoyed this story and one things for sure this put me in the Christmas spirit.
Received Via: NetGalley.com
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
I was in the mood for a cute Christmas story
What I thought
This story was beyond cute I had a stupid smile on my face throughout the whole thing. I loved the interactions between Felix and Gabe and how Felix made Gabes life enjoyable for once. I also loved seeing their friendship blossom into something more. I highly enjoyed this story and one things for sure this put me in the Christmas spirit.
December 18, 2014
REVIEW: THE WISH AUGUR by Cecil Wilde
A special touch is required to thrum the heartstrings of a cynical Scrooge, and THE WISH AUGUR is exactly the story to do so. Please make it a Christmas gift to all your "Bah, Humbug!" friends. Magical in the truest sense of the word; share with the one you love.
A special touch is required to thrum the heartstrings of a cynical Scrooge, and THE WISH AUGUR is exactly the story to do so. Please make it a Christmas gift to all your "Bah, Humbug!" friends. Magical in the truest sense of the word; share with the one you love.
May 20, 2016
This was a sweet short holiday story. I like the mythology the author created and found myself wishing we could get a glimpse of life at the North Pole either with these characters or others in the same world.
January 8, 2015
Super adorable. Full of warm fuzzies.
December 17, 2014
This was exactly the sort of happy-warm-adorable story I needed right now. It inspires plentiful smiles and giggles all the way through. Excellent read if you need a little virtual hug of your own.
January 5, 2015
Reviewed for The Novel Approach. Review to come soon.
December 14, 2016
A really sweet feel-good holiday read.
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