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sarahthescrivnr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
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? No
5.0
Absolutely loved this. A cross between Practical Magic and the House by the Cerulean Sea. Feels like drinking the perfect warm cuppa on a chilly day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Child abuse
Minor: Racism and Child abuse
readingbooksandshit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mike739's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.75
bootsyscootsy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
maggersann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
This gave me House in the Cerulean Sea vibes in the best way! Absolutely charming. Love, love, love.
lizziebeex3's review against another edition
5.0
This book was BEAUTIFUL.
If you want a cozy, found family, grumpy/sunshine, romantic adult novel that is like a cup of warm tea for the mind, this is for you. This was so charming, the main character deals with issues reasonably, the driving plot points were not cheap. Everything felt very well thought out, the steaminess was respectable, and the plot stands on its own two feet without being overtaken by the romance. The whole thing felt neatly packaged, finished with a pretty bow. Not a book to overthink, just curl up and enjoy it. All cozy vibes in this stand-alone; as long as you don’t expect this cute, lighthearted book to be more than it’s supposed to be, you’ll likely be content.
Perfection, no notes.
If you want a cozy, found family, grumpy/sunshine, romantic adult novel that is like a cup of warm tea for the mind, this is for you. This was so charming, the main character deals with issues reasonably, the driving plot points were not cheap. Everything felt very well thought out, the steaminess was respectable, and the plot stands on its own two feet without being overtaken by the romance. The whole thing felt neatly packaged, finished with a pretty bow. Not a book to overthink, just curl up and enjoy it. All cozy vibes in this stand-alone; as long as you don’t expect this cute, lighthearted book to be more than it’s supposed to be, you’ll likely be content.
Perfection, no notes.
pandaamomma's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
In a lot of books where children are part of the plot, I find that the children are actually rather scarce in the actual story. One thing that I like about this story is that the children are very much a part of the story instead of an afterthought.
zjimz's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0