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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This was a book about navigating life change after loss with the main charter buying and running a bookstore after the death of her husband. There are empty nest themes and elements of making the decision to go on in love again after loss as well. While I though the main character was someone I wanted to route for, generally I did not feel that the characters were well developed and there were too many pieces of the story line to do the main story well. There was also a supernatural element that was fully out of place.
A charming, warm-hearted story full of delightful characters you will love getting to know. This is a story about second chances, of how you can have one even when you don't think you want one. With the encouragement from her friends--and her deceased ex-husband--Molly begins her reluctant quest to get back in the dating game. At the same time, she's trying to save her bookstore which is under threat. A great read with a strong female lead.
Charming and full of heart, this book will have you rooting for Molly's second chance at love and the success of her small town bookstore. Grief, loss, community, and new beginnings are the centerpieces of this cozy read.
This book is a warm and fuzzy feel good book. You start the book by being introduced to Molly the owner of a bookstore and during the book you are introduced to a wide range of customers, friends and dodgy dates. This book explores grief , second chances and letting go.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.
molly stevenson is finding her way and learning to stand on her own all over again. as a new widow and exploring dating while also being a business owner with financial struggles, it feels as though she’s struggling with every part of her life. but molly doesn’t realize she has more support and help in her corner than she realized. as she navigates these new challenges and overcoming new obstacles, she manages to find grounding and stability with the new life she’s creating for herself.
genuine thoughts on the book — not my most favorite read. there are cute moments and it was very heart warming to see the main character take the lead on her life again, but the major plot of the story fell short for me. there weren’t a lot of exciting moments that drew me back in and wanted me to continue reading.
genuine thoughts on the book — not my most favorite read. there are cute moments and it was very heart warming to see the main character take the lead on her life again, but the major plot of the story fell short for me. there weren’t a lot of exciting moments that drew me back in and wanted me to continue reading.
Oh, I love a good bookstore story! And I cheered for Molly, as she reinvented herself and her business! I enjoyed the character development in this book and the story felt believable! Definitely worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It is unmistakably a Gabi Coatsworth story, because of the wit and charm and readability. While her first book was a memoir, it read like a novel, so I was looking forward to this book. I love how spunky the main character becomes throughout the book. The way her husband haunts her is something we can all imagine and it's delightful. As a book lover and indy bookstore aficionado, I loved reading about the fight to keep her store. This book is a great mix of cozy and fun.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy of this e-book.
This novel was heartwarming and endearing, with a focus on second chances. I loved Molly and her growth throughout the novel. Molly, a widow, is still trying to move forward after the death of her husband. Through the encouragement of her friends, and the ghost of her late husband, she begins to find herself. She not only finds herself, she saved her bookstore. I was rooting for Molly to find love and happiness. Overall, the book was a delightful read that left me feeling uplifted.
I would recommend this book if you love romance and second chances.
emotional
lighthearted