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kshertz's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a cute book not so much a romance as trying to find yourself and be happy with your life. Plus lots of books and a library. I love this writing style even though the smut is nonexistent ๐. I think itโs a fantastic look into a small town world and the much needed diversity that can be added to it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
hobbithopeful's review
funny
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? Yes
5.0
After reading this book, I want Maggie's life. This is such a warm book to read, it is full of humor and joy, and the characters are so loveable (especially Maggie!) and no matter how you may view them at first, they all grow on you. The author masterfully wove a tale of finding yourself no matter your age or where you are at in life, but also included racial issues relating to classic books, and the lives and tales that have been hidden from the world. The fact that classics books only being allowed at the bookstore means that there are no poc authors and one of the coowners had no problem with that!!! Maggie fought to be heard and for the people of the town, she was truly passionate about her newfound job, and it was so inspiring. I want to be like Maggie when I get my life together.
This is a really funny read, and you will come out of this book a better person then you went in.
This is a really funny read, and you will come out of this book a better person then you went in.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
eahoffm2's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Racism and Sexual content
cozyscones'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Racism, and Classism
michaelion's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
So cute! So sweet! So lovely!!! What a perfect read to end my year! The first year I'm back to reading as regularly as I used to when I was a kid, before reading was made un-fun. (A black girl discovering her love of books? A black girl trying to figure out what to do with her life? A black girl who says she only read a book if she already watched and liked the movie it was based on? As a cinema major, MOOD!) It has a cheesy sweet Hallmark / Netflix Christmas / romance movie feel, so it's very fun, and all the tropes are so well done! I have no complaints! I wanna buy it and pre-order any and all following books by Shauna Robinson! What a treat!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol
Minor: Racism
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
funny
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
4.25
Secret underground book clubs? Wild spins on literary classics? Enemies-to-lovers...but with books? This was just the read I was looking for!
I laughed, sighed, cringed, and cheered.
I am very happy I got around to reading this book. It was full of everything I love and more. I adored Maggie's character (though sometimes I did want to ask her what the heck she was doing!), and I felt that almost every secondary character had an important, supporting role in the plot.
The themed bookish events Maggie hosted are parties that I hope one day I can be invited to (or host myself)!
I am ready to read more of Shauna Robinson's work.
I laughed, sighed, cringed, and cheered.
I am very happy I got around to reading this book. It was full of everything I love and more. I adored Maggie's character (though sometimes I did want to ask her what the heck she was doing!), and I felt that almost every secondary character had an important, supporting role in the plot.
The themed bookish events Maggie hosted are parties that I hope one day I can be invited to (or host myself)!
I am ready to read more of Shauna Robinson's work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Racism
purplepenning's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse and Racism
uranaishi's review
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Death, Racism, Sexism, Medical content, Murder, and Classism