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hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Calm, quiet book to relax with in a cosy corner. Getting to know Takako and her Uncle and the Jimhocho area of Tokyo was delightful. My batteries are recharged, i enjoyed the re-connections practical healing and care between the characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abortion
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Grief
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
A quick, cozy and enjoyable read. This definitely isn’t the romance it was marketed to me as, but I really loved it. I think that what it does focus on (new beginnings, family, and love in the broadest sense) should be celebrated. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a low stakes read. I just wish some of the sections were longer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infidelity
Moderate: Chronic illness, Medical content, Grief
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book wasn’t for me unfortunately! It was fine. I wasn’t connected to any of the characters and feel a lot was just left without being resolved. I’m not sure if it was the translation but sometimes the book read as if it were for children instead of adults.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Sexism
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
So cute and wholesome 🥰 this book feels like a big, warm hug
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Abortion
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Inspiring slice of life. A young woman turns her life around after hitting rock bottom by working in her uncle's secondhand bookshop.
Cute short novel. Some aspects progressed too quickly for the message of the story. The first half was building up for so long and the last half was a bit of information overload.
Overall, very wholesome, simple, straightforward slice of life.
Cute short novel. Some aspects progressed too quickly for the message of the story. The first half was building up for so long and the last half was a bit of information overload.
Overall, very wholesome, simple, straightforward slice of life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
N/A
This is an actual 5-star read for me. This book made me feel so light and comfortable.
I loved the relationship between Uncle Satoru and Takako. Over time, Takako gradually understands her uncle and develops a love for the Morisaki Bookshop. When Momoko arrives, Takako and I share the same feeling of dislike toward her at first. However, as the story unfolded, I felt warmth towards Momoko. Learning about her past with Uncle Satoru and the reasons why she left him and the bookshop made me cry. She is truly a mysterious yet cheerful person.
Characters like Wada, Sabu, and the coffee shop crew have all made a lasting impression on me.
I absolutely ADORE this book! I'm both excited and a bit apprehensive about the sequel since I've heard mixed reviews.
I loved the relationship between Uncle Satoru and Takako. Over time, Takako gradually understands her uncle and develops a love for the Morisaki Bookshop. When Momoko arrives, Takako and I share the same feeling of dislike toward her at first. However, as the story unfolded, I felt warmth towards Momoko. Learning about her past with Uncle Satoru and the reasons why she left him and the bookshop made me cry. She is truly a mysterious yet cheerful person.
Characters like Wada, Sabu, and the coffee shop crew have all made a lasting impression on me.
I absolutely ADORE this book! I'm both excited and a bit apprehensive about the sequel since I've heard mixed reviews.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Grief
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abortion
Minor: Cancer