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heyspaghetti's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
See, I didn't hate it but I did. It wasn't awful but it was Not For Me. It was hurt hurt hurt hurt hurt hurt hurt hurt/comfort. No. Bad. Go away.
misthios_pat's review
5.0
The dumbest dummy in earth, quiçá the universe
First of all, super recommend, that's without question.
I think I fooled myself here, somehow I thought this would be love-dovey with a touch of angst, but boy was I wrong! This was so many things and I'm so grateful for it. I finished this book with a soaring heart and very swollen eyes from crying silly, and not just once! My heart was ripped off and mended so many times I lost count. Damn sure Melissa kept me on my toes.
The characters, as always with Melissa, were lovely. It's really hard not to root for them, be delighted with them, be sad and happy for them. They surely take us for a ride. And the MC were both the sweetest, in very different ways. In one side we have Aster, the quirky, sweet, very honest, sweetheart, the world is her shell. Then we have Brynn, someone who we can see was hurt badly in the past and for a long time has been on the mend; you can see she's also a sweetheart, a lovely and more down to earth person, who saw Aster as special from the very beginning. I wish I could hug both of them.
However, I'm still a tad mad at her. I mean I can understand what made Brynn do what she did on many occasions, I really do (realistically, most people would act if not the same, close to it), but I cannot for the life of me agree with her decisions. I think she was such an idiot, chicken shit. But that's on me, I most of the time hold the characters I care a lot to a higher standard. I expect more than I should hahaha.
Anyway, this was just LOVELY and I loved every tiny bit of it.
First of all, super recommend, that's without question.
I think I fooled myself here, somehow I thought this would be love-dovey with a touch of angst, but boy was I wrong! This was so many things and I'm so grateful for it. I finished this book with a soaring heart and very swollen eyes from crying silly, and not just once! My heart was ripped off and mended so many times I lost count. Damn sure Melissa kept me on my toes.
The characters, as always with Melissa, were lovely. It's really hard not to root for them, be delighted with them, be sad and happy for them. They surely take us for a ride. And the MC were both the sweetest, in very different ways. In one side we have Aster, the quirky, sweet, very honest, sweetheart, the world is her shell. Then we have Brynn, someone who we can see was hurt badly in the past and for a long time has been on the mend; you can see she's also a sweetheart, a lovely and more down to earth person, who saw Aster as special from the very beginning. I wish I could hug both of them.
However, I'm still a tad mad at her. I mean I can understand what made Brynn do what she did on many occasions, I really do (realistically, most people would act if not the same, close to it), but I cannot for the life of me agree with her decisions. I think she was such an idiot, chicken shit. But that's on me, I most of the time hold the characters I care a lot to a higher standard. I expect more than I should hahaha.
Anyway, this was just LOVELY and I loved every tiny bit of it.
jeannethinks's review
4.0
The Last Lavender Sister by Melissa Brayden
Aster Lavender is the youngest of the Lavender siblings, oft forgotten by the town and given various monikers of "that last one" "the doughnut one" and various others. She is the smart, introspective one who's rather read a book and create amazing food. She's unidirectional in her own way. She's not good at social situations, yet when she meets Brynn she is immediately drawn to her.
Brynn needs a change her life in Chicago has come to a screeching blown up halt after a nasty breakup. When Tyler hands her the opportunity to come to Homer's Bluff to run the veterinary practice she jumps at the chance for a change. She just didn't expect Aster.
This is a story of chances taken. When you choose to push past your fears you may just get what you always wanted.
This story is of strong women, close family and small town living. I love that we don't see stereotyped females for the main characters.
Aster Lavender is the youngest of the Lavender siblings, oft forgotten by the town and given various monikers of "that last one" "the doughnut one" and various others. She is the smart, introspective one who's rather read a book and create amazing food. She's unidirectional in her own way. She's not good at social situations, yet when she meets Brynn she is immediately drawn to her.
Brynn needs a change her life in Chicago has come to a screeching blown up halt after a nasty breakup. When Tyler hands her the opportunity to come to Homer's Bluff to run the veterinary practice she jumps at the chance for a change. She just didn't expect Aster.
This is a story of chances taken. When you choose to push past your fears you may just get what you always wanted.
This story is of strong women, close family and small town living. I love that we don't see stereotyped females for the main characters.
misha_ali's review
4.0
This was really cute. I love the characters and the growth from section to section of the book. The timeskips work well to develop the characters and their connection. Melissa Brayden does not miss for heartwarming, sweet wlw romance.
becloseau's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jennabeebs79's review
5.0
Dill….Pickles….donuts…..lavender….books….angst. Brynn and Aster found one another when Brynn temporarily moved to town. What started as a tentative friendship quickly blossomed into best friend status. Even though there were lusty romantic feelings on both their parts, the timing just wasn’t right. What do you do when you find your person but aren’t ready for what it means? The journey for these two lovely ladies was a long and complex one, with a lot more angst than we usually have from Melissa Brayden. But it all worked so well. The supporting cast of characters really helped to enhance the overall story. Marigold….please tell me more! The witty dialogue and lovable characters that readers come to except from a Brayden novel were present and accounted for. Enjoy!
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
thiccadonna's review
4.0
3.5 rounded to a 4 absolutely not indicative of any mindblowing quality to the book I'm just gay and single and this hit the spot too well for me not to give it its due :((
lujein's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
geobarros's review
challenging
reflective
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
3.75