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hajarreads_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
larissa9904's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
rayraytaylorr's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nadinezeta's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jessslibrary's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
itsmejennigee's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Predictable romance but good enough for what it is. I appreciate the character building that the author put into the underlying meaning of the tattoos though
annarella's review
2.0
I had high expectations for this book as I love stories set in bookshops/libraries.
I was disappointed as the bookshop was just a sort of background and it seemed a sort of "I will save you" and "Love conquer all".
Max is the type of man that should make you run for the hills not boyfriend material.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I was disappointed as the bookshop was just a sort of background and it seemed a sort of "I will save you" and "Love conquer all".
Max is the type of man that should make you run for the hills not boyfriend material.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
infjkiki's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
isabellm's review
3.0
I liked Sarah, her love of books, the bookshop and the supporting characters but I did not warm to Max very much. I also felt the relationship was a little bit rushed and they seemed to go from 0 to 60 with not enough buildup especially from his end. Worth a look if you’re after a quick and easy read. (3 ⭐️)
rexiesmum's review
2.0
Thank you to the author, publisher and netgalley for giving me a free ebook copy in return for a review.
This book really did not work for me. I chose it because it was a romance in a bookshop but there were a number of problems with it that completely put me off and basically stalled all my reading, until I’d finished it.
First thing is that the only reference to books is ‘there were books everywhere’ or she collected more books etc… barely any named or explained about why they’re enjoyable. Basically it didn’t read like it was written by an obsessive reader who has to share her love of books with her readers. It was a gimmick that didn’t work.
Secondly the male character was awful. He was a violent, angry, criminal who seemed to have no redeeming features whatsoever, whilst the woman could only do one thing and that was blush over everything. It just wasn’t believable that they two of them could/would ever be together.
Finally the writing was poor - perhaps because it was translated- but it was all ‘tell’ and no ‘show’ and it was so tiresome to read as a result.
I won’t be reading anything by this writer again and I really don’t recommend this book. I’m gutted that I read it and even more gutted that I felt I “had” to finish it. It’s put me in a massive reading slump!
This book really did not work for me. I chose it because it was a romance in a bookshop but there were a number of problems with it that completely put me off and basically stalled all my reading, until I’d finished it.
First thing is that the only reference to books is ‘there were books everywhere’ or she collected more books etc… barely any named or explained about why they’re enjoyable. Basically it didn’t read like it was written by an obsessive reader who has to share her love of books with her readers. It was a gimmick that didn’t work.
Secondly the male character was awful. He was a violent, angry, criminal who seemed to have no redeeming features whatsoever, whilst the woman could only do one thing and that was blush over everything. It just wasn’t believable that they two of them could/would ever be together.
Finally the writing was poor - perhaps because it was translated- but it was all ‘tell’ and no ‘show’ and it was so tiresome to read as a result.
I won’t be reading anything by this writer again and I really don’t recommend this book. I’m gutted that I read it and even more gutted that I felt I “had” to finish it. It’s put me in a massive reading slump!