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aahegedus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I absolutely loved this book! You can really empathize with Emilia’s grief and the feelings of all the characters really. The feelings and issues are very relatable. The small town feel of Peasebrook is also very comforting. I could not get through the second half of the book fast enough, wanting to know what was going to happen in all the characters lives.
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
atamano's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, and Medical content
waytoomanybooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If you're looking for a cozy read where everyone gets a happily ever after, then this is the book for you. The stakes within it are low, and everyone gets what they set out for. I love the idea of a bookstore being the heart and soul of a community. The concept alone gives me the warm fuzzies.
However...
I'm not a fan of the fact that every single main character ends up with another main character; it comes across as forced and unnecessary. I don't like the idea that happy ending = everyone ends up in a hetero marriage. I liked the first 75% of the book a lot more than the last 25%. It's not a bad book; it just has a sloppy, rushed end.
However...
I'm not a fan of the fact that every single main character ends up with another main character; it comes across as forced and unnecessary. I don't like the idea that happy ending = everyone ends up in a hetero marriage. I liked the first 75% of the book a lot more than the last 25%. It's not a bad book; it just has a sloppy, rushed end.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail