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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
CW: child neglect, death of a parent, abusive parent, graphic sexual content, past abusive relationship
🌟 Rivals to lovers
🌟 Small Town
🌟 Opposites attract
🌈 Black FMC
🌶 Al fresco
I think Olivia Spring might be one of my new favourites. Much like The Love Hotel series, this book manages to keep JUST enough angst to keep you on your toes, while building swoonworthy relationships that will steal your heart.
🌟 Rivals to lovers
🌟 Small Town
🌟 Opposites attract
🌈 Black FMC
🌶 Al fresco
I think Olivia Spring might be one of my new favourites. Much like The Love Hotel series, this book manages to keep JUST enough angst to keep you on your toes, while building swoonworthy relationships that will steal your heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Abandonment
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s a contemporary romance because sometimes you just need to slip one in to remind your brain it’s not all darkness ðŸ¤
We follow our FMC Jessica from meeting Mrs Davies into a war to win the right to purchase an old school, her opponent is a rich guy who at first comes across as arrogant but our girl is feisty. They have to spend three weeks in a quaint little town in the south of England. The build up to their presentation, the consequences of them being thrown together, the community who welcome them makes for a great read. Her never ending enthusiasm comes across and obviously the romance of it all (sigh!)
It’s well written, keeps you engaged, a few times it has you wondering, there’s spicy scenes and effective visuals of the area. Enjoyed my step into the light for this one and I know we’d all love for this to happen to us.
We follow our FMC Jessica from meeting Mrs Davies into a war to win the right to purchase an old school, her opponent is a rich guy who at first comes across as arrogant but our girl is feisty. They have to spend three weeks in a quaint little town in the south of England. The build up to their presentation, the consequences of them being thrown together, the community who welcome them makes for a great read. Her never ending enthusiasm comes across and obviously the romance of it all (sigh!)
It’s well written, keeps you engaged, a few times it has you wondering, there’s spicy scenes and effective visuals of the area. Enjoyed my step into the light for this one and I know we’d all love for this to happen to us.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved it but a tad cheesy and I would of liked more depth to the characters
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Every book by Olivia I have loved, and so when she asked me if I wanted to read The Love Librarian, I jumped at the chance... But before that, I had to read The Romance Library... I wasn't ready for this.
I loved everything about this book and the fact that, it felt at times, the characters were breaking the fourth wall and explaining exactly how I felt! Everything I loved in a romance book was all in these pages. I loved that we got to go on the adventure with Theo and Jess. I loved how my heart sang for them both, how I cried for them and at the end I was smiling.
I adored the idea of a romance library, too!!! What a lovely idea, and the fact that it put Jess in and out of her comfort zone at the same time...well, I was here for all of it. Both characters dealing with grief, Jess' ex doing a number on her, Theo's dad being a narcissist, we had a lot to unpack and work through to get these two where they needed to be. It was worth everything. Plus, from Jess' reaction, I think I need to hear some audiobooks narrated by Theo!!
This is one of my favourite books this year. I just need a book by Olivia. She writes realistic love stories with just the right amount of spice too...and cor that spice 🥵🥵
I am now jumping straight into the Love Librarian. I want to know more about Jane!
I loved everything about this book and the fact that, it felt at times, the characters were breaking the fourth wall and explaining exactly how I felt! Everything I loved in a romance book was all in these pages. I loved that we got to go on the adventure with Theo and Jess. I loved how my heart sang for them both, how I cried for them and at the end I was smiling.
I adored the idea of a romance library, too!!! What a lovely idea, and the fact that it put Jess in and out of her comfort zone at the same time...well, I was here for all of it. Both characters dealing with grief, Jess' ex doing a number on her, Theo's dad being a narcissist, we had a lot to unpack and work through to get these two where they needed to be. It was worth everything. Plus, from Jess' reaction, I think I need to hear some audiobooks narrated by Theo!!
This is one of my favourite books this year. I just need a book by Olivia. She writes realistic love stories with just the right amount of spice too...and cor that spice 🥵🥵
I am now jumping straight into the Love Librarian. I want to know more about Jane!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
7.5/10
olivia spring’s newest romance follows jess, a hardworking woman struggling with her estranged love of reading, when she’s left some money in a woman’s will to open a romance library in the small town of sunshine bay. unfortunately (or fortunately depending on who you ask), the property she has to buy to claim the money is also sought after by Henry Cavill look-a-like, Theo, who intends to win the property for his father’s company in order to become the next CEO.
this book is set in Great Britain and holds all the charm of fish and chips and lovely banter while also serving as an ode to the Bookstagram/Booktok community, serving as the book in which every booktokker dreams would happen to them. it is indeed very smutty and strays from the usual vanilla deeds done in some other books while also keeping its sense of humor and silliness.
i was hesitant at first of the book when first beginning to read it as its quite different than other romances and really leans into the genre and how romances have really lent themselves to modern media. however, within 25% of the way through, i was hooked and excited to see how long jess and theo could hold out before they kissed (and other things..) each other senseless. a great romance read for people shrouded within the romance book community and full of everything you’d think of when you think romance.
i am pleased to say that i received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Romance Library to review honestly and truthfully.
olivia spring’s newest romance follows jess, a hardworking woman struggling with her estranged love of reading, when she’s left some money in a woman’s will to open a romance library in the small town of sunshine bay. unfortunately (or fortunately depending on who you ask), the property she has to buy to claim the money is also sought after by Henry Cavill look-a-like, Theo, who intends to win the property for his father’s company in order to become the next CEO.
this book is set in Great Britain and holds all the charm of fish and chips and lovely banter while also serving as an ode to the Bookstagram/Booktok community, serving as the book in which every booktokker dreams would happen to them. it is indeed very smutty and strays from the usual vanilla deeds done in some other books while also keeping its sense of humor and silliness.
i was hesitant at first of the book when first beginning to read it as its quite different than other romances and really leans into the genre and how romances have really lent themselves to modern media. however, within 25% of the way through, i was hooked and excited to see how long jess and theo could hold out before they kissed (and other things..) each other senseless. a great romance read for people shrouded within the romance book community and full of everything you’d think of when you think romance.
i am pleased to say that i received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Romance Library to review honestly and truthfully.