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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you like fun and whimsical, it could be ok... but even if that was my criteria, I’d still only give it 2 starts
I wanted to like this more than I did. It's a lovely concept and for the most part, beautifully executed. I just wish there had been a lot more of it.
If this had been a book of short stories written by Anthony Peardew, I would have rated it 5 stars. That part was wonderful. The romance felt quite tiresome in comparison. I didn't like Laura's tendency to put herself down constantly because of her age either. The supernatural element was also weird and felt really extraneous.
I liked how the story tied itself into a pretty little bow at the end, but I wanted more from this book.
If this had been a book of short stories written by Anthony Peardew, I would have rated it 5 stars. That part was wonderful. The romance felt quite tiresome in comparison. I didn't like Laura's tendency to put herself down constantly because of her age either. The supernatural element was also weird and felt really extraneous.
I liked how the story tied itself into a pretty little bow at the end, but I wanted more from this book.
The character development was too weak for me (which is the #1 thing that pulls me into a book). A lot of the times the language was cliched and felt stilted and artifical. the special needs character felt like a prop for the main character, Laura, who has to be one of the characters that I least empathized with. The only character that really felt real was the house, Padua. I did like some of the "Lost things" stories but overall this book just did not speak to me :/
I absolutely devoured this book. It was such a lovely feel good book, I couldn’t help but to feel happy as soon as I finished it. I loved the way the little details all slotted in together.
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
Outside of my normal comfort zone and it was awesome! I will now always say "The Lovely Cup of Tea" due to the amazing performances of the audiobook. Thank you for this book.
I have to admit, I bought this book for its beautiful cover, but I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised. It kept me reading vigorously and calmed me with a satisfying ending. All in all, nice summer read!
medium-paced
I prefer books with more dialogue and found myself having to go back and re-read sections of the book to grab details.
I LOVED Portia’s writing!!! Laugh out loud funny.
Read for Theta Book Club (July 2025)
I LOVED Portia’s writing!!! Laugh out loud funny.
Read for Theta Book Club (July 2025)
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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