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jessicareadsinvb's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
There are many books about women inheriting bookstores, but this one is so much deeper and well written. The dual storylines between Valentina and her mother connect perfectly. It's dreamy with lots of literary references, and has a perfect cozy ending! If you love London, snow, books, scavenger hunts, and happy endings, you'll love this book. I'm adding it to my list of favorites! ☕📚🌹🇬🇧💂🏻♂️The cover doesn't do it justice.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment and Miscarriage
justinekorson's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was a very melancholic book about life, divorce, grief and death. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I especially didn't think I would be rooting for Eloise but I should have known better because men suck.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Grief, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Abandonment, and Infidelity
lucibello's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
This was an excellent book, telling love stories past and present and connecting generations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Abandonment
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
mamawantsbooks's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
caribbeangirlreading's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
LOVED
· I usually stay far away from books that feature social media influencers, but in this case, I loved that Valentina was a bookstagrammer. She mostly posted musings about books and life and there was zero discussion about paid partnerships or the number of followers she had.
· I usually stay far away from books that feature social media influencers, but in this case, I loved that Valentina was a bookstagrammer. She mostly posted musings about books and life and there was zero discussion about paid partnerships or the number of followers she had.
· I really liked Valentina and how she still opened her heart to forgiveness despite all the pain.
· I loved how the author set the story in a large city but because she focused on one neighborhood, it had a small town feel to it.
DISLIKED
· Both Valentina and her mother were the victims of a manipulative and controlling man, yet this is never fully addressed in the book. Many Goodreads reviewers complained that they could not understand why neither Valentina nor Eloise reached out to each other once she turned 18. Those reviewers have obviously (and thankfully for them) never been the victim of mental and emotional abuse. This is some serious shit that was treated superficially. It just felt like low-key victim blaming. Not cool.
· Both Valentina and her mother were the victims of a manipulative and controlling man, yet this is never fully addressed in the book. Many Goodreads reviewers complained that they could not understand why neither Valentina nor Eloise reached out to each other once she turned 18. Those reviewers have obviously (and thankfully for them) never been the victim of mental and emotional abuse. This is some serious shit that was treated superficially. It just felt like low-key victim blaming. Not cool.
Although Valentina’s story had a happy ending overall the book was just sad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Miscarriage, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy, Cancer, and Infidelity
rrubin97's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Well written sweet story. It was entirely predictable though
Things that frustrated me
1. Eloise’s behavior. Once Val was 18 she could contact her with no repercussions- why didn’t she when she so obviously should have. 2. The author kept mentioning Maggie was older and taller than F - so? Why should that stop them from being a couple? It obviously bothered the author but is just stupid. 3. Val was obviously going to end up with Eric and he was the one who wrote the notes. No big reveal there
Things that frustrated me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Terminal illness
ksherman712's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The setting of this book in Primrose Hill makes the book. We find Valentina struggling with the loss of her mother who abandoned her at the of 12. V works to save her mothers bookstore while going on a beautiful scavenger hunt to see and meet the people her mom held dear. My problem with this book is the abandonment and lack of communication once Valentina became 18 and out of her father’s grip. Ughhhhh. All in all an interesting read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
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