Reviews

Sweetshop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan

simmonsmry's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

brianne_k's review against another edition

3.0

*3.25/5*

this was quite cute!
I liked the sweet shop, I want to visit it.
I think my favourite character was Lillian in all her sassy glory.

I've read 2 books by Jenny now, and they both seemed to have followed the same type of trajectory..
I am going to read more by her, I wish I had another book right now.. I'm just in the mood for this cute stories now.

danileighta's review against another edition

During these times of COVID-19, this was a sweet and fun audiobook read by a charming narrator. For all the fluff, the characters felt real and I really cared for them. Lillian is such a delightful old grouch and Rosie is so much herself that she doesn't know how likeable she is.

This is a cozy, quick read that will make you feel warm at heart.

dichap's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.25

whalesharkandme's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

luciearan's review against another edition

4.0

Tahle kniha má jedno obrovské úskalí... a tím je nepřekonatelná chuť na sladké, po dobu celého jejího čtení. =D
A tak jako u ostatních knih J. Colgan, i tento příběh je čtivý, milý a nenáročný. Čtenář si u něj příjemně odpočine a příběh sám prostě pohladí. Vyprávění je vtipné, místy lehce ironické, plné lásky, s lehkou příchutí smutku i nostalgie. Kniha jako stvořená pro trochu unavené odpoledne pozdního léta.

freckleduck's review against another edition

2.0

I wanted to like this book and I love how Jenny Colgan write about settings but the characters felt meh, unrealistic and not authentic.

katrenia's review

4.0

I give this a 3.5. A sweet story. A good lesson in living to not have regrets.

thurchan's review against another edition

relaxing medium-paced

3.0

ginabyeg's review against another edition

4.0

A delightful light, summer read. While the side-plot with the main character and her boyfriend is nothing original, the overall story of Rosie’s family, the sweet shop, and the village of Lipton is engaging, funny, and heartwarming.