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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
lighthearted
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:
No
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:
Yes
this was a random library hold that ended up being surprisingly sweet! I appreciated the representation of neurodivergence without making it A Thing™️. instead, it was just part of each characters’ arc and helped me understand their motivations better. there was a great blend of plot and character info, and I truly did learn a lot about flower farming lol. I think the side characters were well-developed and added to the plot in meaningful ways. will I pick it up to reread in the future? I’m not sure. but I know I enjoyed it while I was in it!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
Yes
Oh my goodness! This book is wonderful. A true ode to the town I call home. It’s fantastic how much care went into this. These girls are full of so much love and fun. Their journey is deeply relatable and honestly was super helpful in me figuring out some of my own budding feelings.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I'm too ace for this kind of romance
emotional
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:
Yes
Late Bloomer is the definition of a cozy romance with heart, humor, and just the right amount of emotional depth. I loved the small-town flower farm setting, the quirky and lovable side characters, and the rich representation woven throughout. Opal and Pepper are total opposites, but watching them clash, connect, and grow—both individually and together—was so satisfying. The slow build of their relationship, combined with all the personal growth and soft moments, made this such a warm, feel-good read that still packed an emotional punch.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
A sapphic read for PRIDE 🌈 month!
Mazey is such a good writer and I am really enjoying reading her back catalog.
This one features Opal and Pepper, as they are forced to live together once Opal wins the lottery and moves into the home/flower shop of Pepper after her mom sells the place without telling Pepper when her grandmother (the owner) passes away.
I gave this one an extra half a star because it takes place in both Charlotte (my home) and Asheville (one of my favorite places).
Ultimately this was an okay read with both Opal and Pepper coming out of their shells and growing as people with some spicy scenes. A great little palette cleanser if you need.
Mazey is such a good writer and I am really enjoying reading her back catalog.
This one features Opal and Pepper, as they are forced to live together once Opal wins the lottery and moves into the home/flower shop of Pepper after her mom sells the place without telling Pepper when her grandmother (the owner) passes away.
I gave this one an extra half a star because it takes place in both Charlotte (my home) and Asheville (one of my favorite places).
Ultimately this was an okay read with both Opal and Pepper coming out of their shells and growing as people with some spicy scenes. A great little palette cleanser if you need.
I was struggling to like the book from the very beginning, but willing to give it more chances, until it turned out the book is practically insta love, or insta attraction, which made me lose practically all interest in the book. Simply not for me.