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emilydehaven's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bel017's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed this but had two issues -
1. Lia casually gives Craig beer, you shouldn't be giving a three year old a taste for alcohol, especially a child who isn't your own.
2. Isaac kidnaps and attempts to murder Lia. He's then immediately released on bail followed by serving a really short sentence, maybe a year? I don't think NZ's laws are that lax and it pulled me out of the story.
1. Lia casually gives Craig beer, you shouldn't be giving a three year old a taste for alcohol, especially a child who isn't your own.
2. Isaac kidnaps and attempts to murder Lia. He's then immediately released on bail followed by serving a really short sentence, maybe a year? I don't think NZ's laws are that lax and it pulled me out of the story.
hayleyslibrarycard's review against another edition
4.0
Easy reading kiwi goodness!
I love Danielle’s books for a summer beach read, a “cleanse your palate” kinda book.
Easy to love characters. Enough drama to keep you flipping the pages but not enough that it gets carried away and so many wee kiwi-isms it’s hard not to break into a smile when you can hear our accent in every word.
She writes characters that you can find people in your own life who relate to them and she managed to write about a dark serious topic with ease without it feeling over or under done - not an easy feat in such a lighthearted book.
She’s as humble as anything. Will pretty much read anything she writes
I love Danielle’s books for a summer beach read, a “cleanse your palate” kinda book.
Easy to love characters. Enough drama to keep you flipping the pages but not enough that it gets carried away and so many wee kiwi-isms it’s hard not to break into a smile when you can hear our accent in every word.
She writes characters that you can find people in your own life who relate to them and she managed to write about a dark serious topic with ease without it feeling over or under done - not an easy feat in such a lighthearted book.
She’s as humble as anything. Will pretty much read anything she writes
live_love_dogs_read's review against another edition
4.0
I love the humor of Oceania based stories! This one had some laugh out loud moments for me aside from the the terrifying lia/issac situation. I enjoyed the book and can’t wait to read more by this author, however, it did end too abruptly.
alexan007's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
3.0
alanamaree12's review against another edition
4.0
Cute read. Just what I was after. Love the recipes in the back too and how homesick it made me feel. Good thing my flights are booked.
hannahmayreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
scatterbooker's review against another edition
4.0
Don’t read The Pretty Delicious Cafe without treats nearby! Food plays an integral role in this novel as the main character, Lia owns a cafe with her best friend and soon to be sister-in-law, Anna. The story is full of delicious food descriptions and there is even some Pretty Delicious Cafe recipes included at the end of the book.
While the love story was central to the story there was a lot more to this book than just romance. Lia’s zany family and relationship dynamics were fantastically written and characterised. I was pleasantly surprised when a series of dramatic events turned so dark. It almost seems like there was too much going on in this book, but it felt like just the right amount of drama while I was reading it.
The Pretty Delicious Cafe is full of surprises and great food! I loved the New Zealand setting and common sayings. The language rang true to me and the setting descriptions reminded me that I really do need to visit myself
While the love story was central to the story there was a lot more to this book than just romance. Lia’s zany family and relationship dynamics were fantastically written and characterised. I was pleasantly surprised when a series of dramatic events turned so dark. It almost seems like there was too much going on in this book, but it felt like just the right amount of drama while I was reading it.
The Pretty Delicious Cafe is full of surprises and great food! I loved the New Zealand setting and common sayings. The language rang true to me and the setting descriptions reminded me that I really do need to visit myself
abookishshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Lia runs the Pretty Delicious Cafe with her friend Anna is a small town in New Zealand. She is having troubles with her ex, has a new love interest, is trying to keep up with the stress of the tourism time, helping her friend with her wedding AND dealing with the 'psychic' connection she has with her twin. This was a wonderful little holiday book. A bit of drama, romance, good food and family. Defiantly going to try more of Danielle's books.