Reviews

New Beginnings at Seaside Blooms by Jessica Redland

22rachel22's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

a_ab's review against another edition

3.0

2.5* rounded up for good intentions. Like all the books by this author I've read so far, this one is too long and pointlessly meandering. But it still managed to be entertaining and even enjoyable. I liked the characters and the friendships much more than the romantic [mis]adventures of the main character or the whole ridiculous prophesy plotline.

In fact I didn't feel any romantic vibes in this book at all - between any of the characters, but the story of enduring friendships, self discovery and familial support made up for the disappointing romance.

This book also feels like it belongs in the 90's somehow. I kept wondering whether it was just dusted up from the back of a desk drawer where it had spent at least 2 decades before publication.

christie327's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

meganbarber11's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

thewoollygeek's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted to love this, as I loved the first so much and it is nice, light hearted read, the characters were lovely and the story heartwarming, but I found Sarah slightly silly and irritating with her Steven obsession, I know it’s the point of the story but I found it too far fetched and ridiculous how obsessed she was, still nice if you get past it. A nice read but not silly

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

friedatweehuysen's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

This was just what I needed at the end of a hectic year, a lovely balm to my soul. It's a great romance even through normal problems people experience. There was 1 that wasn't normal but was needed for the story. 

katie_jane2021's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

panda_charlotte's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

georginainvisablestring22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25