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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
inspiring
reflective
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
Julie Hatcher delivers a heartfelt and witty story in ๐ก๐ข๐ง ๐ค๐จ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐, a novel about self-discovery, family expectations, and unexpected romance. Emma Rini has spent her life running the family bookstore, always assuming it was her destinyโuntil her parents decide to retire and pass it down to her. Overwhelmed, she retreats to a secluded manor in Amherst to embrace the solitary life of her literary idol, Emily Dickinson. But solitude proves more challenging than expected, especially with a grumpy (yet swoon-worthy) architect constantly around and a secret admirer leaving floral messages. Emmaโs journey is beautifully layered with humor, warmth, and a touch of mystery. Watching her navigate independence, romance, and her own desires was deeply satisfying. Davis, the brooding architect, added plenty of sparks, and the book community connections were a delightful touch.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
A nice story about a bookstore owner holding onto some negative patterns who journeys to Amherst MA where she attended college to try to live like poet Emily Dickinson. Well crafted characters and plot but the details about downtown Amherst do not ring true (a small squabble).
emotional
relaxing
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:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Please edit before publishing. Please. I donโt need to be hot over the head with the name Emily Dickinson on every page. I get it, she loved her and wanted to emulate her. If you are going to mention a million times that the house doesnโt have wifi, please donโt have a character use their phone.
lighthearted
medium-paced