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A review by pucksandpaperbacks
Recommended Reading by Paul Coccia
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
CW: Body shaming, blood, bullying
I was sent a review copy from the publisher, Zando Projects through Hear Our Voices Book Tours. All of my opinions are my own.
*I do not give books star ratings. It's a personal preference of mine!*
A funny, light-hearted YA summer rom-com set in a small town bookstore about Bobby, a hopeless romantic and "book whisperer" who helps revive his uncles bookshop. After an incident at his college where he will start in the Fall, Bobby declares his love in an exuberant way. But when the feelings aren't mutual, he's embarrassed. The incident leaves him heartbroken, in trouble with the dean, and is fired from his job at the campus bookstore. This leaves Bobby turning to his uncle Andy who has a position open at his store, Corner Books. There, Bobby helps market the store and bring in more customers. When he recommends a book to a customer, he is quickly given the title, "The Book Whisperer" throughout the small town of Little Elm.
In comes Luke, a customer at the store, sneakily reading a romance novel. We learn Luke is anti-romantic and pansexual. Due to his lack of believing in love due to his family's history of divorce, Bobby is blindsided by Luke's flirtations.
I enjoyed this rom-com for the humor, small town vibes, characters, and the lighthearted story. I devoured this book! It was a fast paced and fun read. I also liked the integration of video game streaming as Bobby's friend, Wendy is a popular video game streamer. My only critique is the romance was too slow for me and I wish we had gotten more build up + time with Luke and Bobby to see more of their chemistry. The ending was fun, but I felt like it was too rushed. Coccia is a great storyteller and his characters are loveable. I would read more from him in the future.
I was sent a review copy from the publisher, Zando Projects through Hear Our Voices Book Tours. All of my opinions are my own.
*I do not give books star ratings. It's a personal preference of mine!*
A funny, light-hearted YA summer rom-com set in a small town bookstore about Bobby, a hopeless romantic and "book whisperer" who helps revive his uncles bookshop. After an incident at his college where he will start in the Fall, Bobby declares his love in an exuberant way. But when the feelings aren't mutual, he's embarrassed. The incident leaves him heartbroken, in trouble with the dean, and is fired from his job at the campus bookstore. This leaves Bobby turning to his uncle Andy who has a position open at his store, Corner Books. There, Bobby helps market the store and bring in more customers. When he recommends a book to a customer, he is quickly given the title, "The Book Whisperer" throughout the small town of Little Elm.
In comes Luke, a customer at the store, sneakily reading a romance novel. We learn Luke is anti-romantic and pansexual. Due to his lack of believing in love due to his family's history of divorce, Bobby is blindsided by Luke's flirtations.
I enjoyed this rom-com for the humor, small town vibes, characters, and the lighthearted story. I devoured this book! It was a fast paced and fun read. I also liked the integration of video game streaming as Bobby's friend, Wendy is a popular video game streamer. My only critique is the romance was too slow for me and I wish we had gotten more build up + time with Luke and Bobby to see more of their chemistry. The ending was fun, but I felt like it was too rushed. Coccia is a great storyteller and his characters are loveable. I would read more from him in the future.