Reviews

A Troca by Beth O'Leary

penguinsinpjs's review against another edition

I listened to this book during a shift at work and found after I really didn't want to continue as I found the story a tad boring. I loved the chapters with the grandmother, but I didn't really connect with the daughter much. Additionally, I spent most of the book wondering where the love interest for the daughter was only to find out it was a character I'd been picturing as one of the grandparents the entire time 😂

hoona's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

makennakjacobs's review against another edition

5.0

O'Leary created a beautiful version of grandmother-granddaughter love while demonstrating that you're never too old or too routine-bound to grow and change for the better. I loved the neighbor-next-door feel and how we got to see him bond with the granddaughter before knowing the full history with her grandmother. Having a grandmother myself who dabbles in online dating, this felt very real and very fun. The small town British charm was a nice escape as well.

rnshack's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars.

This was such a wonderful book. I enjoyed every bit of it. Beth O’Leary has become an automatic read author for me. I love her writing style, the subject, and the stories and characters she is able to weave together.

Such a great story and so beautifully written. Can’t wait to read more of her books.

gemmalouise_93's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Such an easy read, I flew through it. Heartwarming & heartbreaking all in one with plenty of adventure & loveable characters 🥰

lydsssgentry's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

sringdahl's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.5

saarrr's review against another edition

4.0

3,5* schattig en heerlijk voortkabbelend. Het verhaal is behoorlijk voorspelbaar, maar zit vol met lieve (en deels eenzame) ouderen en daar ik heb nu eenmaal een zwak voor. De romance interesseerde me niet zo, maar al die leuke bejaarden hebben het helemaal goedgemaakt :)

pi_a_la_mode's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Lovely rom-com read that sparks appreciation for our inter-generational relationships. 

plotko's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.5

it was cute. i was trying to imagine Jackson as hot, but i just couldnt 😔🙏