Reviews

The Irish Goodbye: A Novel by Amy Ewing

missquiss's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

claudschapters's review against another edition

4.0

The Irish Goodbye is a fun, sweet, and charming romance novel. It’s a beautiful story of love and a healing journey for both characters. I really enjoyed reading it!

Cordelia is a photographer from New York and has been having a tough time finding inspiration and motivation after her father’s sudden passing. She decides to take a spontaneous trip to a small town in Ireland to reignite her passion for photography and take time for herself. Niall is a chef in Ireland returning back to his home town of Inishmore after getting his heartbroken.

The tension and chemistry between Cordelia and Niall was so good. I found myself giggling and swooning while reading. There was an undeniable spark between them. They’re so cute together.

The side characters are also lovable and amazing! I adore them all. This book made me wish I was in the cute cottage in Ireland and exploring the island.
This would be a great summer romance book to dive into.

Thank you Alcove Press for the Arc!

beccamlvn's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.75

samigordineer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

Looking for a heartwarming romance novel to get lost in this summer? Well, look no further than "The Irish Goodbye"! This book follows Cordelia as she deals with the unexpected loss of her father and decides to take a trip to Ireland to find herself. Along the way, she meets some amazing people who help her rediscover who she is. And of course, what's a romance novel without a little stumbling into someone who changes everything?

I got to listen to the audiobook version of this story, and let me tell you, the narrators did an awesome job! With two narrators bringing the characters to life with so much emotion, you won't be able to stop listening to Cordelia's journey. So grab a cozy seat, make yourself a cup of iced tea, and get ready to be swept away by "The Irish Goodbye"!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

nicolecostanza's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

sarahsbookishreads's review against another edition

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? No

3.0

overbookedmama's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

dearhaleynicole's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

My first read from Amy Ewing and it was, dare I say, possibly TOO good?? Considering my bags are now packed for Inishmore (not actually, but a girl can dream 😅).

This book is perfect for lovers of: forced proximity, small *Irish* town charm and grumpy x sunshine tropes! A little note: I really loved the side characters in this book and thought they brought a lot of vibrancy to the main story. A lot of humor and even more heart were woven into this book.

I thought the love story between Niall & Cordelia felt so natural. They just slowly wormed their way into each other's lives so seamlessly until they realized that the other person wasn't just a friend, but their "person."

Also, there was a pup named Pocket. How stinkin’ cute is that??

I've seen it said before – If you liked the movie Leap Year, this is 1000% the summer read for you! Just trust me, you're going to be obsessed with this one.

A huge thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Random House for gifting me an e-arc copy of this book in exchange for my thoughts!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Infidelity

excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.25

preshsuperfresh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful

4.0