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Tomte
RYAN ANDERSON has known something was wrong since he was a teenager. He’s been tormented by a sense of emptiness and loss—but what did he lose? He has no idea. Then a mysterious man appears, calling himself Tomte, a Swedish word Ryan remembers hearing from his grandmother in his childhood. It means “Christmas elf.” With the help of his older brother and his nine-year-old niece, Ryan begins a journey to discover what happened fifteen years ago, when he disappeared during a winter storm and didn’t reappear until spring. Not only has he forgotten those months, he’s forgotten the faithful dog who failed to come back with him. As memories surface and impossible things happen all around him, Ryan senses Tomte, that beautiful man he’s inexplicably drawn to, is the key to everything—his past, his future, and his happiness.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2018
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About the author
Jamie Fessenden
45 books389 followersJamie Fessenden set out to be a writer in junior high school. He published a couple short pieces in his high school's literary magazine and had another story place in the top 100 in a national contest, but it wasn't until he met his partner, Erich, almost twenty years later, that he began writing again in earnest. With Erich alternately inspiring and goading him, Jamie wrote several screenplays and directed a few of them as micro-budget independent films. He then began writing novels and published his first novella in 2010.
After nine years together, Jamie and Erich married and purchased a house together in the wilds of Raymond, New Hampshire, where there are no street lights, turkeys and deer wander through their yard, and coyotes serenade them on a nightly basis. Jamie recently left his "day job" as a tech support analyst to be a full-time writer.
After nine years together, Jamie and Erich married and purchased a house together in the wilds of Raymond, New Hampshire, where there are no street lights, turkeys and deer wander through their yard, and coyotes serenade them on a nightly basis. Jamie recently left his "day job" as a tech support analyst to be a full-time writer.
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December 7, 2018
I really don't know why I haven't read more by this Author because his writing is captivating.
I wasn't sure what to expect here but from the first page I was all in....I read this in a day.
If there's one thing I'm fascinated by it's folklore from other countries.
Starting in the present day this is a charming fantasy/mythical story with a refreshing change on a Christmas story.
True love will always win,in the end........right?
Available on KU.
December 28, 2018
It is 2:15 am as I write this and I need to get to bed. Just want to say that I am up so late because no matter how late it was I had to finish this book. This year ends in a few days... and this book is the 380th I have read this year. For me this is the best thing I have read all year. The highest complement I can give a book is that "I didn't read it I lived it." Reading this was an emotional roller-coaster like no other, it drained me it destroyed me and I loved every page of it.
December 17, 2018
Jamie Fessenden is an excellent writer. I enjoy the majority of his books and was eager to read Tomte.
Disclaimer: It's not you; it's ME.
I've never been all that interested in mythology, much less Norse mythology, with which I'm barely familiar. I like the idea of the story, and the commingling of reality and fantasy. The tale weaves in suspense and longing, although Tomte is more love story than traditional romance.
The book lost me in the second half when Ryan, along with his brother and niece, find Tomte's world. The last chapter and epilogue were lovely, however.
Do give this book a go if you like stories about elves and fairies that effortlessly weave in legends of yore.
Disclaimer: It's not you; it's ME.
I've never been all that interested in mythology, much less Norse mythology, with which I'm barely familiar. I like the idea of the story, and the commingling of reality and fantasy. The tale weaves in suspense and longing, although Tomte is more love story than traditional romance.
The book lost me in the second half when Ryan, along with his brother and niece, find Tomte's world. The last chapter and epilogue were lovely, however.
Do give this book a go if you like stories about elves and fairies that effortlessly weave in legends of yore.
December 3, 2018
Charming, fanciful, magical, urban fantasy. Lovely characters and compelling mythology. A very enjoyable few hours. Highly recommended to fans of this subgenre.
December 13, 2018
Magical, Fairy Tale like Christmas-y story that rubbed me the right way.
I didn't love it completely but I truly have no complaints.
It seems I visit this Author mostly in December. I should branch out. The writing is superb.
I didn't love it completely but I truly have no complaints.
It seems I visit this Author mostly in December. I should branch out. The writing is superb.
December 29, 2018
This was such a sweet romantic read! I loved it's magical almost fairy tale feel. At first I didn't know what to make of it but as the pieces of the puzzle neatly fit in everything made sense. It's a love through time story. There is humor, magic and sacrifice. I loved how everything was unknown and got uncovered bit by bit. The folklore and the mystical parts were intriguing. I loved Ryan and that he finally was able to get back that part of himself he was missing. As for Tomte at first I was unsure if I liked him but when the whole truth came out he seemed so lonely and had to wait for so long for his happiness. But together Tomte and Ryan were just perfect. This whole book is just wonderful! It's my first time reading this author's work and I will definitely read more. I highly recommend it!
December 2, 2018
Jamie Fessenden is one of my favorite authors. I had the opportunity to read the beta of this and loved every minute of it. Read in one sitting, this isn't your average ho-ho-hum Christmas story. This is an adventure into the mythology of elves.
Whatever magic is needed to write a book - Fessenden has it naturally. A fun story for the festive part of the year.
Whatever magic is needed to write a book - Fessenden has it naturally. A fun story for the festive part of the year.
December 1, 2018
Lovely
I heartily recommend this book. Poignant, emotional, charming and beautiful writing. The modern twist of traditional folklore and mythology added to a romance was exceptionally handled. Loved it.
I heartily recommend this book. Poignant, emotional, charming and beautiful writing. The modern twist of traditional folklore and mythology added to a romance was exceptionally handled. Loved it.
December 1, 2018
Let's start this review off right and tell you I read this in one sitting. I've read many books by Jamie Fessenden and one of my favorite things about this author is his eclectic nature when it comes to books. You can easily research this author and find something that interests you. It will surely wrap you up and take you on an amazing ride.
When it comes to Tomte this falls into the Christmas/holiday, magical, wondrous, and suspenseful category for me.
The air of mystery and wonder were my favorite parts. This isn't your typical Christmas/holiday story but there is love, romance, and happiness all thing a holiday book should have.
This time of year we are inundated with these feel good stories with important messages, and a need to bake everything. Tomte, for me, wrapped me in the magic that surrounds this time of year and made me believe in the unexplainable. The unique way of weaving this story was truly brilliant.
I love this author's style so it's always flawless writing and a smooth read. I always learn something while reading this author's work and I walk away knowing a little extra.
I would absolutely add Tomte to your holiday book list and push it to the top.
When it comes to Tomte this falls into the Christmas/holiday, magical, wondrous, and suspenseful category for me.
The air of mystery and wonder were my favorite parts. This isn't your typical Christmas/holiday story but there is love, romance, and happiness all thing a holiday book should have.
This time of year we are inundated with these feel good stories with important messages, and a need to bake everything. Tomte, for me, wrapped me in the magic that surrounds this time of year and made me believe in the unexplainable. The unique way of weaving this story was truly brilliant.
I love this author's style so it's always flawless writing and a smooth read. I always learn something while reading this author's work and I walk away knowing a little extra.
I would absolutely add Tomte to your holiday book list and push it to the top.
December 4, 2018
Just magical
I loved this book so much. It was done so well, from the empty feeling Ryan had to his disbelief at the things that started happening around him, to his eventual recollection and reunion. The ending surprised me a bit, but it left me satisfied.
Also, that fabulous cover deserves a mention. Yum.
I loved this book so much. It was done so well, from the empty feeling Ryan had to his disbelief at the things that started happening around him, to his eventual recollection and reunion. The ending surprised me a bit, but it left me satisfied.
Also, that fabulous cover deserves a mention. Yum.
February 20, 2019
Oh my goodness was this book darker than I had anticipated.
"It's a Christmas book!" I thought, "Light and fluffy!" I thought, "Christmas cheer!" I thought.
Wrong!
Attempted suicide and mental illness and depression and vast separation and loss and oh my wow. On and on and on. This book is much more serious than I thought it would be.
That isn't to say it's a bad book at all; in fact, I quite enjoyed it. The mythology was very interesting, the relationships were engaging, the characters were well fleshed out, and the plot was intriguing. I'm really glad I read this book. It's just not the book I thought it would be. I partially blame the blurb and largely blame the general tropes and atmosphere that have come to be associated with Christmas romances, but don't go into this book wanting a lighthearted romance, because that's not what you'll get.
"It's a Christmas book!" I thought, "Light and fluffy!" I thought, "Christmas cheer!" I thought.
Wrong!
Attempted suicide and mental illness and depression and vast separation and loss and oh my wow. On and on and on. This book is much more serious than I thought it would be.
That isn't to say it's a bad book at all; in fact, I quite enjoyed it. The mythology was very interesting, the relationships were engaging, the characters were well fleshed out, and the plot was intriguing. I'm really glad I read this book. It's just not the book I thought it would be. I partially blame the blurb and largely blame the general tropes and atmosphere that have come to be associated with Christmas romances, but don't go into this book wanting a lighthearted romance, because that's not what you'll get.
January 22, 2019
This book has so much going for it. A deft weaving of timelines as well as fantastic and contemporary settings. Compelling main characters with a warm and sympathetic family (and dogs!). Lovely descriptions. And there's sweetness balanced with melancholy depths. I felt caught up in the story at once, and I love the way past mysteries were slowly exposed. Also, this book made me feel cold and hungry. The perfect thing to read with a mug of hot spiced cider and some cinnamon cookies.
December 10, 2018
Imaginative Well Written Story
Wonderful to read a story with a unique plot based on ancient legends. I love mythology mixed with sexy men. ( See Sherrilyn Kenyon stories, although not MM.)
This was a very well written book with defined characters and imagination. Not much sex, but that was okay. A beautiful story.
Wonderful to read a story with a unique plot based on ancient legends. I love mythology mixed with sexy men. ( See Sherrilyn Kenyon stories, although not MM.)
This was a very well written book with defined characters and imagination. Not much sex, but that was okay. A beautiful story.
December 20, 2018
Tomte is two reads for me the first half is mysterious and fun for me. I love the kid, I love the brothers, and I love Tomte. For me the second half was hard to read because I’M not a fan of fantasy, elves, fairies, and all that jazz.
I did like the resolution and the epilogue.
I did like the resolution and the epilogue.
December 6, 2018
To be honest, I initially picked this up because of the absolutely gorgeous cover, and I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed the story.
It was sweet and magical and the characters were lovely.
It was sweet and magical and the characters were lovely.
December 16, 2018
What can I say: spent my Sunday on the couch, selected a nostalgic playlist with a slice or two of panettone and let myself be lured into a fairytale and didn't want to eave it until I finished the epilogue. My plans to go for a run or enjoy sometime outside at the Christmas market completely forgotten.
Started quite mysterious when Ryan met the new babysitter for his 9 year old niece who wants convince him that Santa is somehow real. At that point of the story Ryan doesn't know that Tomte is there for him and not for his niece, so he reacts like every responsible adult would do and calls his brother back from his date and the police to their home after Tomte disappeared into thin air. Their next meeting at a toy story didn't go better and he's just glad his brother believes him and doesn't consider him a nearly lost cause depending on prozac and valium. Wonder how that story would have evolved if Mr. Fessenden would have choosen a different path and didn't take the branch-off into a sweet and a little melancholic fairytale with norse origins. Certain I would have enjoyed that as well but ... no, Tomte deserved that story line and after all it's supposed to be a Holiday story, so miracles have to happen, family life is necessary and children and dogs make it even better but above all it's a tale of two 16 year old guys falling in love and loosing each other for the next 15 years. One invisibly watching over the other who only has a dream and the feeling he's missing an important part of himself.
Started quite mysterious when Ryan met the new babysitter for his 9 year old niece who wants convince him that Santa is somehow real. At that point of the story Ryan doesn't know that Tomte is there for him and not for his niece, so he reacts like every responsible adult would do and calls his brother back from his date and the police to their home after Tomte disappeared into thin air. Their next meeting at a toy story didn't go better and he's just glad his brother believes him and doesn't consider him a nearly lost cause depending on prozac and valium. Wonder how that story would have evolved if Mr. Fessenden would have choosen a different path and didn't take the branch-off into a sweet and a little melancholic fairytale with norse origins. Certain I would have enjoyed that as well but ... no, Tomte deserved that story line and after all it's supposed to be a Holiday story, so miracles have to happen, family life is necessary and children and dogs make it even better but above all it's a tale of two 16 year old guys falling in love and loosing each other for the next 15 years. One invisibly watching over the other who only has a dream and the feeling he's missing an important part of himself.
January 27, 2019
This book really resonated with me. It kept me interested. And I was deliciously on edge the whole book.
December 17, 2018
This was not bad but it wasn't my bag. I'm sure someone else who really enjoys fantasy would love this, but me not so much. 3 stars because despite the fact that I didn't really love it, it's well written and interesting.
December 7, 2018
This was clever and different and it had norse mythology in it!
I liked it a lot!
I liked it a lot!
December 10, 2021
This is my favourite Christmas story 💜 ( and yes, I bought it bc the cover😁)
December 24, 2021
Unexpected, unique and lovely. Thanks to my GR friends for their shoutouts on this one, it was exactly the sort of story I was craving for my holiday reading ❤️😘
December 5, 2018
Enjoyed this a ton! Loved reading takes on mythical stories and this one is very interesting. My mind gets twisted when I try to unravel the solution and it’s impact of timelines. So I am just going to shrug my shoulders and not sweat the small details for a change.
December 31, 2018
Fantasy at its Finest
I loved Ryan and Tomte! I felt so sorry for Alex...he was trying to do his best for everyone and was stymied at every turn. Folk tales, especially those from Scandinavia, combined with mythology, are alive with so many twists and turns... Jamie did a wonderful job of entwining a romance for these two tortured souls!
I loved Ryan and Tomte! I felt so sorry for Alex...he was trying to do his best for everyone and was stymied at every turn. Folk tales, especially those from Scandinavia, combined with mythology, are alive with so many twists and turns... Jamie did a wonderful job of entwining a romance for these two tortured souls!
December 4, 2018
Fascinating book!
When I started reading this book, it was somewhat confusing because it seemed that in our contemporary world, the main character, Ryan and his niece Julia were experiencing bits of magic or fantasy along with our world. As this continued on for some time, what began as confusing and unusual turned into the usual. I can only attribute that to the brilliance of the author in the building of our contemporary world intersecting with the fantasy world - it all felt real!
Continuing along in my reading, Ryan continued to encounter Tomte and their love story was evolving. It was sweet, infuriating, sexy and fascinating. What seemed to be magical (such as both of them having their clothing morphed into tuxedos) was now common-place and didn't startle me at all. I had totally accepted this story as how this life really was, not as a fantasy.
Then came the angst-ridden part, where Julia ran through the portal to the Elven world, followed by her Uncle and Father. However, learning about how they were welcomed and coped with this world was compelling.
And then, the happily ever after was spectacular and incredibly heart-warming, even if at first I was stubbornly angry with the way their lives were changed. I know I've been gushing while writing this review but that is the way I've been feeling. I visited a magical world and I remember all of it - what a treat!
When I started reading this book, it was somewhat confusing because it seemed that in our contemporary world, the main character, Ryan and his niece Julia were experiencing bits of magic or fantasy along with our world. As this continued on for some time, what began as confusing and unusual turned into the usual. I can only attribute that to the brilliance of the author in the building of our contemporary world intersecting with the fantasy world - it all felt real!
Continuing along in my reading, Ryan continued to encounter Tomte and their love story was evolving. It was sweet, infuriating, sexy and fascinating. What seemed to be magical (such as both of them having their clothing morphed into tuxedos) was now common-place and didn't startle me at all. I had totally accepted this story as how this life really was, not as a fantasy.
Then came the angst-ridden part, where Julia ran through the portal to the Elven world, followed by her Uncle and Father. However, learning about how they were welcomed and coped with this world was compelling.
And then, the happily ever after was spectacular and incredibly heart-warming, even if at first I was stubbornly angry with the way their lives were changed. I know I've been gushing while writing this review but that is the way I've been feeling. I visited a magical world and I remember all of it - what a treat!
December 31, 2018
This story is magical but also there are bittersweet moments. In the end everything ends up happy for the main characters but there is cost to get there.
June 23, 2019
**3 stars**
This was a very sweet, low angst fantasy story. I quite enjoyed this book from new-to-me author Jamie Fessenden. I also liked the folklore the story is based on. I hadn't heard of a tomte before and it was enjoyable to learn about it.
There was very little heat and very little romance. I felt more for Tomte's character than Ryan's. There were also some editing issues. I don't mind a few misspellings, but inconsistencies are another story.
For example...
At 25%: "Julia's mother had passed away when she was too young to remember, so it had been just her and her father her entire life..."
At 28%: "Maybe everybody was like Steve...or like Julia's mother, who'd left Alex with a two-year-old girl and gladly signed over custody before dropping out of their lives for good."
Overall, it was entertaining, a bit different, and worth the read.
This was a very sweet, low angst fantasy story. I quite enjoyed this book from new-to-me author Jamie Fessenden. I also liked the folklore the story is based on. I hadn't heard of a tomte before and it was enjoyable to learn about it.
There was very little heat and very little romance. I felt more for Tomte's character than Ryan's. There were also some editing issues. I don't mind a few misspellings, but inconsistencies are another story.
For example...
At 25%: "Julia's mother had passed away when she was too young to remember, so it had been just her and her father her entire life..."
At 28%: "Maybe everybody was like Steve...or like Julia's mother, who'd left Alex with a two-year-old girl and gladly signed over custody before dropping out of their lives for good."
Overall, it was entertaining, a bit different, and worth the read.
January 1, 2019
“It is very hard to explain to people who have never known serious depression or anxiety the sheer continuous intensity of it. There is no off switch.” ~ Matt Haig
After Ryan Anderson, of 'Tomte' by Jamie Fessenden, is lost in a winter storm and reappears only the next spring in his yard, things have been difficult for him. Ryan has no memory of that time in his life. He is severely depressed and on medication, which only helps to a certain degree. Without knowing his past, he has a hard time considering a future. The only clues to his past are in his convoluted dreams that are becoming more vivid and are lasting longer. No matter how hard he tries, Ryan simply can't remember what happened all those years ago, but he knows it's the key to regaining his sanity.
Ryan's brother, Alex, is a widower with a young child, Julia. Ryan has come to town to visit them for Christmas but when Ryan arrives at his brother’s, he is greeted by a stranger who explains that the regular sitter couldn't make it. Ryan thinks this is a bit odd, but, since his niece seems to be thrilled by her caretaker, he lets it go. The stranger introduces himself as Tomte. During their encounter, Ryan can’t shake the feeling that he has met Tomte before. When his brother comes home, all traces of Tomte have disappeared. This is just the beginning of several sightings of Tomte. Ryan finally figures out that Tomte is trying to encourage Ryan to remember his past.
After a discussion about their grandparents' farm, Ryan, Alex, and Julia decide to take a trip back there to see if it jogs Ryan's memory. While there, Ryan has more vivid dreams with lots of symbolism in them, but they are beginning to change, becoming more like memories. A visit to the farm and the dreams are urging him to remember and it's not necessarily a good experience; he is assaulted with thoughts and feelings he's having trouble internalizing.
'Tomte' is a marvelous mixture of reality and fantasy, including a fairy tale like land where anything is possible. It's kind of a cross between 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', but written with even more imagination. Ryan's depression is a large component in the tale as well as how learning the truth causes him to find a “cure”. Jamie's writing isn't just a story, it's always a journey, challenging me and opening my mind to new possibilities – and 'Tomte' is no exception. Thanks, Jamie, for the exquisite combination of legend and reality.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
After Ryan Anderson, of 'Tomte' by Jamie Fessenden, is lost in a winter storm and reappears only the next spring in his yard, things have been difficult for him. Ryan has no memory of that time in his life. He is severely depressed and on medication, which only helps to a certain degree. Without knowing his past, he has a hard time considering a future. The only clues to his past are in his convoluted dreams that are becoming more vivid and are lasting longer. No matter how hard he tries, Ryan simply can't remember what happened all those years ago, but he knows it's the key to regaining his sanity.
Ryan's brother, Alex, is a widower with a young child, Julia. Ryan has come to town to visit them for Christmas but when Ryan arrives at his brother’s, he is greeted by a stranger who explains that the regular sitter couldn't make it. Ryan thinks this is a bit odd, but, since his niece seems to be thrilled by her caretaker, he lets it go. The stranger introduces himself as Tomte. During their encounter, Ryan can’t shake the feeling that he has met Tomte before. When his brother comes home, all traces of Tomte have disappeared. This is just the beginning of several sightings of Tomte. Ryan finally figures out that Tomte is trying to encourage Ryan to remember his past.
After a discussion about their grandparents' farm, Ryan, Alex, and Julia decide to take a trip back there to see if it jogs Ryan's memory. While there, Ryan has more vivid dreams with lots of symbolism in them, but they are beginning to change, becoming more like memories. A visit to the farm and the dreams are urging him to remember and it's not necessarily a good experience; he is assaulted with thoughts and feelings he's having trouble internalizing.
'Tomte' is a marvelous mixture of reality and fantasy, including a fairy tale like land where anything is possible. It's kind of a cross between 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', but written with even more imagination. Ryan's depression is a large component in the tale as well as how learning the truth causes him to find a “cure”. Jamie's writing isn't just a story, it's always a journey, challenging me and opening my mind to new possibilities – and 'Tomte' is no exception. Thanks, Jamie, for the exquisite combination of legend and reality.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
December 8, 2018
5 *****Stars
Novella: Tomte
Author: Jamie Fessenden
Publisher: Amazon Digital
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 192
Rated: Mature
Release date: Dec 1, 2018
Jamie Fessenden is one of those authors known for a fabulous research ethic. When I read his stories I learn something new that I didn’t know before. If its about music, or travel I am immersed in what he brings to my understanding as well as the wonderful tale he wants to tell. Tomte does not disappoint.
Mr. Fessenden has chosen to write a tale about a mythical Christmas Elf called a Tomte who only has the responsibility in life to watching over a family generation after generation.
Meeting Ryan Anderson, his brother and niece was an adorable beginning to this story. Ryan has not really been well since he was a teenager and we slowly are led thru this amazing chain of events into fantasy and reality.
As we follow the chain of events through past and present we get to know the main characters and begin to see where the author is leading us. Not to give away any spoilers I loved the tale, and the thought behind it.
Some lines in a book make a reader truly feel its heartfelt meaning . As an over 70 yr old, reading a line about missed chances almost made me sob reading this on a 3 hour flight. I was brought to my knees to tears Mr, Fessenden’s line spoken thru Ryan…..telling his lover that no matter how long time goes by, it will never be too late for them. Oh to wish we all had a chance like that in life.
Great read!!!
Novella: Tomte
Author: Jamie Fessenden
Publisher: Amazon Digital
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 192
Rated: Mature
Release date: Dec 1, 2018
Jamie Fessenden is one of those authors known for a fabulous research ethic. When I read his stories I learn something new that I didn’t know before. If its about music, or travel I am immersed in what he brings to my understanding as well as the wonderful tale he wants to tell. Tomte does not disappoint.
Mr. Fessenden has chosen to write a tale about a mythical Christmas Elf called a Tomte who only has the responsibility in life to watching over a family generation after generation.
Meeting Ryan Anderson, his brother and niece was an adorable beginning to this story. Ryan has not really been well since he was a teenager and we slowly are led thru this amazing chain of events into fantasy and reality.
As we follow the chain of events through past and present we get to know the main characters and begin to see where the author is leading us. Not to give away any spoilers I loved the tale, and the thought behind it.
Some lines in a book make a reader truly feel its heartfelt meaning . As an over 70 yr old, reading a line about missed chances almost made me sob reading this on a 3 hour flight. I was brought to my knees to tears Mr, Fessenden’s line spoken thru Ryan…..telling his lover that no matter how long time goes by, it will never be too late for them. Oh to wish we all had a chance like that in life.
Great read!!!
December 5, 2018
A lovely Christmas story not really about Christmas, but about second chances, remembering your roots and Swedish folklore.
Being Swedish this was the one book I couldn’t pass this year. I’m lucky it paid off. Somethings were not the way I’ve learnt. However, I suspect I could find people who remembered the old stories this way and I’m really happy the tomte wasn’t portrayed as a Swedish Santa since a tomte and the Tomte are two very different things despite sharing the name.
The story it self was well written and I actually loved the ending. That was the only was it could end and I was just so happy about it. The language was smooth and made the story easy and quick to read
Being Swedish this was the one book I couldn’t pass this year. I’m lucky it paid off. Somethings were not the way I’ve learnt. However, I suspect I could find people who remembered the old stories this way and I’m really happy the tomte wasn’t portrayed as a Swedish Santa since a tomte and the Tomte are two very different things despite sharing the name.
The story it self was well written and I actually loved the ending. That was the only was it could end and I was just so happy about it. The language was smooth and made the story easy and quick to read
December 27, 2018
This was a story of magic, a land under a mound and two men who are destined to be together despite protocols and and laws put forth by the king and queen of this magical land. Tomte is a guardian of the family he came from and is 300 years old. Ryan is 16 at the time of their first meeting and then his memories of the time together is wiped clean. A story fascinating and at times dangerous. Ryan's brother Alex and his niece, Julia are tangled up in his tale of depression and a feeling of emptiness that as clung to him for fifteen years. An excellent book.
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