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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
Such a warm and cosy book with great character development. Got a bit mushy towards the end, but thoroughly enjoyed
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Diverse cast of 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:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
In this super-sweet small-town rivals-to-lovers romance, Jess and Theo compete to buy an unused building in a friendly seaside community. Theo's father, a real estate baron, wants to knock it down and build luxury condos, while Jess's benefactor has left money for the creation of a "romance library". The buildings' owner of the building insists that Jess and Theo prepare to pitch their ideas by living and working in close quarters, and despite their initial friction they soon find themselves drawn together.
The Romance Library is full of bookish references, tropes, and devices, and while this is cute, it's sometimes taken too far for my liking. The initial plot wrangling required to put Jess in charge of the Romance Library is implausible, and both characters' backstories feel like caricatures. But once the story gets going these issues fade, and the chemistry between Jess and Theo is wonderful, evolving from resentment to curiosity to lust and friendship and finally to love. Even the titular Romance Library acquires more depth and interest as the story progresses; initially I thought it was a silly idea, and now I want someone to build it so I can visit!
[I received a complimentary ARC from BookSirens. Opinions are my own.]
The Romance Library is full of bookish references, tropes, and devices, and while this is cute, it's sometimes taken too far for my liking. The initial plot wrangling required to put Jess in charge of the Romance Library is implausible, and both characters' backstories feel like caricatures. But once the story gets going these issues fade, and the chemistry between Jess and Theo is wonderful, evolving from resentment to curiosity to lust and friendship and finally to love. Even the titular Romance Library acquires more depth and interest as the story progresses; initially I thought it was a silly idea, and now I want someone to build it so I can visit!
[I received a complimentary ARC from BookSirens. Opinions are my own.]
The Romance Library by Olivia Spring is a fun Rivals to Lovers RomCom. I Loved Everything about this book, the characters (All, well except Theos Father), the banter, the forced proximity, and the perfect amount of spice. The story is told in dual POV.
I wish The Romance Library in Sunshine Bay actually existed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I wish The Romance Library in Sunshine Bay actually existed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
📚The Romance Library - Olivia Spring📚
Today is my turn on Olivia Spring’s virtual book tour for her latest release ‘The Romance Library’. I am always so thrilled to be part of Olivia’s book tours, and this was one gorgeous book! 🥰
The premise of this book got me so good and I could not wait to get stuck in. All I kept picturing was the library in Beauty and the Beast and who wouldn’t want that right? 😍
I loved the rivalry and banter between Jess and Theo, and the side characters just brought so much fun energy to the story. Everyone knows everyone and I definitely love that about a small town romance 🥰
It was so refreshing to see the character growth these characters experienced throughout this book and I love the way Olivia brings in some of our favourite characters from previous books. It’s like I never have to say goodbye to them 😊
What you can expect:
❤️🔥 Opposites attract
❤️🔥 Forced proximity
❤️🔥 Henry Cavill look-a-like 🥵
❤️🔥 Fish out of water
You know I love a somewhat forbidden, small town rom-com, throw in enemies to lovers and a work rivalry and you got me good 🙈🔥 check it out now on Kindle Unlimited!
Thank you so much to @ospringauthor for sending me this to review and having me a part of your blog tour 🙏🏻 as always I had so much fun and can’t wait for the next one! 😍
Today is my turn on Olivia Spring’s virtual book tour for her latest release ‘The Romance Library’. I am always so thrilled to be part of Olivia’s book tours, and this was one gorgeous book! 🥰
The premise of this book got me so good and I could not wait to get stuck in. All I kept picturing was the library in Beauty and the Beast and who wouldn’t want that right? 😍
I loved the rivalry and banter between Jess and Theo, and the side characters just brought so much fun energy to the story. Everyone knows everyone and I definitely love that about a small town romance 🥰
It was so refreshing to see the character growth these characters experienced throughout this book and I love the way Olivia brings in some of our favourite characters from previous books. It’s like I never have to say goodbye to them 😊
What you can expect:
❤️🔥 Opposites attract
❤️🔥 Forced proximity
❤️🔥 Henry Cavill look-a-like 🥵
❤️🔥 Fish out of water
You know I love a somewhat forbidden, small town rom-com, throw in enemies to lovers and a work rivalry and you got me good 🙈🔥 check it out now on Kindle Unlimited!
Thank you so much to @ospringauthor for sending me this to review and having me a part of your blog tour 🙏🏻 as always I had so much fun and can’t wait for the next one! 😍