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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Oh my heart! This book was everything I didn’t know I needed and nothing I expected it to be. It was fun, silly at times, and so, so charming. I really liked it!
Gretchen Acorn is a fake spirit medium who’s always happy to help her clients using her *ahem* artistry to leave them better than she met them. So when one of her wealthy clients asked Gretchen to go to Gilded Creek, she accepted the job - even though she never interacted with any spirits at all, let alone knew how to perform an exorcism. At Gilded Creek, Gretchen is shocked by the very hot owner (Charlie) and the very icy ghost that haunted the very cute goat farm (Everett).
I almost can’t believe I’m saying this but the connection between Gretchen and Everett was definitely the highlight of this book and outshined the romance between Gretchen and Charlie. I’m not complaining though, for their friendship was truly something else. I could listen to their squabbling for ages, they were that good!
And Charlie. He was just a good egg. He had his fences up, but he meant well. And he made Gretchen happy and that’s all that matters, right?
There were a couple of other characters in the story that provided for some sweet moments or funny interactions who I thought could have used more page time (like Charlie’s grandfather or Hannah from the market). They weren’t necessarily adding something to the story but they did really well in showing who Gretchen and Charlie were as a person.
A charming read I can recommend to anyone who loves their romances with humor, style and substance.
Thank you NetGalley and Quercus Books for sharing a complimentary copy with me.
Gretchen Acorn is a fake spirit medium who’s always happy to help her clients using her *ahem* artistry to leave them better than she met them. So when one of her wealthy clients asked Gretchen to go to Gilded Creek, she accepted the job - even though she never interacted with any spirits at all, let alone knew how to perform an exorcism. At Gilded Creek, Gretchen is shocked by the very hot owner (Charlie) and the very icy ghost that haunted the very cute goat farm (Everett).
I almost can’t believe I’m saying this but the connection between Gretchen and Everett was definitely the highlight of this book and outshined the romance between Gretchen and Charlie. I’m not complaining though, for their friendship was truly something else. I could listen to their squabbling for ages, they were that good!
And Charlie. He was just a good egg. He had his fences up, but he meant well. And he made Gretchen happy and that’s all that matters, right?
There were a couple of other characters in the story that provided for some sweet moments or funny interactions who I thought could have used more page time (like Charlie’s grandfather or Hannah from the market). They weren’t necessarily adding something to the story but they did really well in showing who Gretchen and Charlie were as a person.
A charming read I can recommend to anyone who loves their romances with humor, style and substance.
Thank you NetGalley and Quercus Books for sharing a complimentary copy with me.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This was a really sweet and heartfelt story. I loved the banter they had at first and then the tortured love he felt, but didn’t want to. Everett was so funny and made the story entertaining. Overall this was a great, quick read.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ummm... it was fine. I think my expectations may have been a bit too high because I loved Mrs Nash's Ashes so much. My favorite character was Everett, and I loved Gretchen's friendship with him. His television addiction was a laugh. The relationship between Gretchen and Charlie was a bit boring and rushed. Honestly, I skimmed the last third of the book except for the bits with Everett. I'm unsure if I'll read her next book.