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jijirich's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The relationship between the romantic leads felt a bit hollow. I wanted to know more about her friends and how they got so close, but it was never elaborated on. It was cute, but not as fun as Lana Harper's books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
beccisays's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-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
3.75
A gentle and charming love story, heavily steeped in herbal tea, moon rituals, manifestation and witchy vibes. I loved the regular (and accurate) use of tarot by our FMC's Wiccan best friend and business partner.
Going into this, I think I was expecting a paranormal or fantasy plot to emerge but I found I was pleasantly surprised to find all the rituals and magic within the book were very true to life practices. The author even directly mentioned a real witchy deck of oracle cards readily available to purchase by name.
The nod to Taylor Swift and Swifties was cute, in the fictional superstar who visited the shop. As a reader, it's hard to resist the allure of classic second-hand books, bookbinding and restoration weaved into this love story.
The Bookbinder's Guide to Love is a very low-stakes, cozy (but spicy) romance book with plenty of sisterhood and found family feels. The storyline follows our main characters processing grief and abandonment trauma, as well as how that impacts their ability to open up to love and long-term commitment.
Going into this, I think I was expecting a paranormal or fantasy plot to emerge but I found I was pleasantly surprised to find all the rituals and magic within the book were very true to life practices. The author even directly mentioned a real witchy deck of oracle cards readily available to purchase by name.
The nod to Taylor Swift and Swifties was cute, in the fictional superstar who visited the shop. As a reader, it's hard to resist the allure of classic second-hand books, bookbinding and restoration weaved into this love story.
The Bookbinder's Guide to Love is a very low-stakes, cozy (but spicy) romance book with plenty of sisterhood and found family feels. The storyline follows our main characters processing grief and abandonment trauma, as well as how that impacts their ability to open up to love and long-term commitment.
Thank you Mills & Boon and Katherine Garbera for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Abandonment and Death of parent
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