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thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
3.0
Read for Review/Listened for Fun (Edelweiss/Audible)
Overall Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)
Quick Thoughts: This was a pretty good listen. I have to admit that contemporary romance isn't my favorite subgenre but I still had fun. It had Molly's signature humor and hijinks! I will listen to the rest of the series (cause Amanda Ronconi y'all) cause I want to see what hijinks the rest of the team will get up to!
Overall Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)
Quick Thoughts: This was a pretty good listen. I have to admit that contemporary romance isn't my favorite subgenre but I still had fun. It had Molly's signature humor and hijinks! I will listen to the rest of the series (cause Amanda Ronconi y'all) cause I want to see what hijinks the rest of the team will get up to!
cherryredsreads's review against another edition
4.0
Truly enjoyed this book. A great funny romance that has memorable characters and a story that many of us could relate to.
sweetdreams_sunshine's review against another edition
4.0
First thank you to Gallery Books/Simon and Schuster and Goodreads for allowing me to have this review copy.
This book was a huge surprise to me. I have only read one of Molly Harper's other books and while I enjoyed it, it was pretty far from being a favorite. Plus the fact this is Harper's first time writing a book in this genre I didn't know what to expect.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy was a super enjoyable and light, easy read. I was a little unsure about Margot at first even though she definitely went through a tough break losing her job and her life the way she knew it. To make stories short it involved an elite gala that ended in disaster mostly due to flamingos and shrimp. Although this book could be classified as a romance it is more-so a heartwarming journey towards family and the unexpected reality of what one really wants in life.
My favorite thing about this book was that it is full of fun, quirky characters. I also the small town atmosphere and the dogs. The romance between Margot and Kyle was also lovely. In all I definitely recommend this book!
4.5 stars
This book was a huge surprise to me. I have only read one of Molly Harper's other books and while I enjoyed it, it was pretty far from being a favorite. Plus the fact this is Harper's first time writing a book in this genre I didn't know what to expect.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy was a super enjoyable and light, easy read. I was a little unsure about Margot at first even though she definitely went through a tough break losing her job and her life the way she knew it. To make stories short it involved an elite gala that ended in disaster mostly due to flamingos and shrimp. Although this book could be classified as a romance it is more-so a heartwarming journey towards family and the unexpected reality of what one really wants in life.
My favorite thing about this book was that it is full of fun, quirky characters. I also the small town atmosphere and the dogs. The romance between Margot and Kyle was also lovely. In all I definitely recommend this book!
4.5 stars
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
The first full length novel in the Southern Eclectic series, Sweet Tea and Sympathy by Molly Harper is an absolutely charming novel of new beginnings and coming to terms with the past.
Unable to find a job after her last event becomes famous for all the wrong reasons, Margot Cary very reluctantly accepts her Great-Aunt Tootie's offer to work in the family business. Grudgingly relocating to Lake Sackett, GA, she is out of her comfort zone in too many ways to count. Margot is surprisingly enchanted by her extended family but unsurprisingly, her estranged father, Stan, continues to be a disappointment. She is intrigued by Kyle Archer and although their attraction is mutual, are either of them ready for a relationship at this point in their lives?
Margot is a bit of a snob when she first moves to Lake Sackett and despite how out of place her fancy clothes and shoes are in the rural community, she clings to her big city ways. She tries to keep her distance from her numerous family members, but they have a way of sneaking past her defenses. Charmed by their eccentricities and their big hearts, Margot cannot deny how much their easy acceptance of her means to her. However, Stan continues to keep his distance from her and she remains unforgiving when he blows his chance to start mending their strained relationship. Despite slowly coming to appreciate and enjoy her close-knit family, Margot is still planning to leave town at the first opportunity.
Margot is absolutely delighted to meet someone who can commiserate with her adjustment to life in small town America. As a transplant to Lake Sackett, Kyle has a pretty good idea just how much of a culture shock she is experiencing. Their friendship is definitely a bright spot in her (hopefully) temporary relocation but will their unexpected attraction have any impact on her plans for her future? Well, considering just how ill-prepared she feels when confronted with the depth of Kyle's situation, Margot is not sure she is the right person for him.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy is a humorous and poignant novel that is fast-paced and engaging. Margot is initially a little off-putting but as she falls under the spell of her family, Kyle and Lake Sackett, she becomes much more sympathetic and likable. Despite a bit of a romantic element, Margot's character growth is what drives the story and it is an absolute joy watching her connect with her relatives and sort through her tangled relationship with her father. A heartwarming first installment in Molly Harper's Southern Eclectic series that readers of women's fiction are going to LOVE.
The first full length novel in the Southern Eclectic series, Sweet Tea and Sympathy by Molly Harper is an absolutely charming novel of new beginnings and coming to terms with the past.
Unable to find a job after her last event becomes famous for all the wrong reasons, Margot Cary very reluctantly accepts her Great-Aunt Tootie's offer to work in the family business. Grudgingly relocating to Lake Sackett, GA, she is out of her comfort zone in too many ways to count. Margot is surprisingly enchanted by her extended family but unsurprisingly, her estranged father, Stan, continues to be a disappointment. She is intrigued by Kyle Archer and although their attraction is mutual, are either of them ready for a relationship at this point in their lives?
Margot is a bit of a snob when she first moves to Lake Sackett and despite how out of place her fancy clothes and shoes are in the rural community, she clings to her big city ways. She tries to keep her distance from her numerous family members, but they have a way of sneaking past her defenses. Charmed by their eccentricities and their big hearts, Margot cannot deny how much their easy acceptance of her means to her. However, Stan continues to keep his distance from her and she remains unforgiving when he blows his chance to start mending their strained relationship. Despite slowly coming to appreciate and enjoy her close-knit family, Margot is still planning to leave town at the first opportunity.
Margot is absolutely delighted to meet someone who can commiserate with her adjustment to life in small town America. As a transplant to Lake Sackett, Kyle has a pretty good idea just how much of a culture shock she is experiencing. Their friendship is definitely a bright spot in her (hopefully) temporary relocation but will their unexpected attraction have any impact on her plans for her future? Well, considering just how ill-prepared she feels when confronted with the depth of Kyle's situation, Margot is not sure she is the right person for him.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy is a humorous and poignant novel that is fast-paced and engaging. Margot is initially a little off-putting but as she falls under the spell of her family, Kyle and Lake Sackett, she becomes much more sympathetic and likable. Despite a bit of a romantic element, Margot's character growth is what drives the story and it is an absolute joy watching her connect with her relatives and sort through her tangled relationship with her father. A heartwarming first installment in Molly Harper's Southern Eclectic series that readers of women's fiction are going to LOVE.
janif49's review against another edition
3.0
I adore Molly Harper. Jane Jameson is someone I would be besties with Her humor is on the spot every time.
I liked the humor in this book but something about it fell flat for me. That makes me so sad to say. I’m stumped as to why as well. Honestly I might read it again soon to see if maybe it just was bad timing.
I liked the humor in this book but something about it fell flat for me. That makes me so sad to say. I’m stumped as to why as well. Honestly I might read it again soon to see if maybe it just was bad timing.
summermusings's review against another edition
3.0
A solid 3.5 for me. I was able to put it down several times, but I also laughed & enjoyed a few quotes.
sbeaulieu's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
coffeenbooks74's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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