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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
This is such a sweet romance novel with just a hint of spice (š¶). I love the way the author brought the worlds of teaching and publishing together in what is essentially a love letter to literature.
Mac is a teacher at a high school in the Chicago suburbs, and Daniel is a published author who comes to Mac's neck of the woods to do a case study on teachers for his next novel. Mac has always kept a strict boundary between her professional life and her personal life, but Daniel seems to have this pull on her she hasn't felt before. And, for the first time ever, she's considering crossing her boundary.
The Write Place is so much more than just a romance novel. It touches on grief, toxic relationships, mental health, and showcases a beautiful female friendship. Whether you're familiar with the world of education or not, you'll find something to relate to and love about this novel.
Mac is a teacher at a high school in the Chicago suburbs, and Daniel is a published author who comes to Mac's neck of the woods to do a case study on teachers for his next novel. Mac has always kept a strict boundary between her professional life and her personal life, but Daniel seems to have this pull on her she hasn't felt before. And, for the first time ever, she's considering crossing her boundary.
The Write Place is so much more than just a romance novel. It touches on grief, toxic relationships, mental health, and showcases a beautiful female friendship. Whether you're familiar with the world of education or not, you'll find something to relate to and love about this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Car accident
One thing I really appreciated about the story is that, even though it focuses on a heteronormative relationship, the author included people in the LGBTQ+ community. There is a non-binary student and a lesbian relationship as frequent side characters in the story.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
I absolutely loved this. Such a great book. I laughed and cried and then laughed again. Totally recommend adding to your tbr!
The Write Place
By Allie Samberts
āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø /5
āThatās the beauty of literature. It makes us feel. Or maybe a better description is that it allows us to feel in a safe space.ā
āDid you know, that as books decompose, the paper releases a chemical compound similar to vanilla, and thatās why old books smell so good?ā
I was not familiar with Allie Samberts until a couple local book friends started sharing their reviews of her first two novels, The Write Place and The Write Time. With their rave reviews, and the fun wordplay in the titles, I asked my library to order both books.
I absolutely loved Mac and Danielās story! Letās face it, weāve all had some not so great teachers in our lives, but Mac is the memorable kind, the kind that makes a difference. I loved Macās love for books, how she shared that love with her students and how she was able to demonstrate to Daniel the feelings his own books evoke. There were times I felt the slow-burn was a little too slow, then the ending rushed, but I loved it. I canāt wait to read The Write Time and then The Write Choice, when itās released in January.
Oh! I almost forgot to take a moment for the best friend anyone could ever ask for, Jenny. The way she shows up for Mac, again and again, was next level. I canāt wait for her story. I hope Mac is as great a friend as Jenny is.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is probably one of my favorite āworkplaceā romances I have ever read. The author is a teacher and everything is so realistic. And the found family aspect of this novel is beautiful to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes