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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am generously giving this a 3 because there is a story and characters here that I like, but it was lacking something. It was a bit slow at times and could have been about 50 pages shorter. It's not a bad book; maybe just not my 'jam'.
The most magical cosy fantasy that completely stole my heart. I felt such joy in reading this wonderful story, it’s full of loveable characters (Caz and Meep
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
In the acknowledgments, Sarah Beth Durst says:
‘“I want to write a book that reads like drinking hot chocolate.” Or eating really good raspberry jam. Or a fresh-baked pastry, with hot chocolate and maybe some raspberry jam on the side. I wanted to write a book that felt like a warm hug.’
And that is exactly what she delivered!
I loved every minute of reading it and was torn between wanting to keep reading and for it to not end. 5 stars from me!
‘“I want to write a book that reads like drinking hot chocolate.” Or eating really good raspberry jam. Or a fresh-baked pastry, with hot chocolate and maybe some raspberry jam on the side. I wanted to write a book that felt like a warm hug.’
And that is exactly what she delivered!
I loved every minute of reading it and was torn between wanting to keep reading and for it to not end. 5 stars from me!
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
emotional
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:
No
I enjoyed this book but felt it dragged a bit in the last act. There were too many plot twists for the pacing not to feel dramatically off in comparison to the first two acts of the story.
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:
Yes
Such a cute and cozy romance. I loved the structure and pacing! There are some heavy themes that are dropped in somewhat unexpectedly, but I enjoyed this read a lot. This story would be a great sitcom
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse