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dani_reis's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
dogoodwithbooks's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Closed Door Mod: Chapter 18
I was not expecting to fall in love with a book so much as I have with Love at First Book.
Whisked away to the heart of Ireland, former librarian Emily tries to set forth a new life for herself during her year-long work visa a local bookshop as well as serving as an assistant for her favorite childhood author. Meanwhile, Kieran, the bookshop’s owner and son of said author, is suspicious over Emily’s intentions and concerned about his mother returning to writing after a ten-year writer’s block. Yet, as the two spend more time together, the two realize that they have more in common than they originally thought.
I just love everything about this book. McKinlay has a way of words that transports you to the cozy charm of the Last Chapter within the small town of Finn’s Hollow (even the name of the town sounds cozy) as well as every book lovers’ dream of working within the walls of a bookshop or alongside their favorite author. The tension between Emily and Kieran, so palpable you could feel it, makes such for an enemies-to-lovers romance with enough slow-burn to have you kicking your feet and rooting for them to get together till the very end. Or maybe it’s how McKinlay makes you feel everything at once while reading this book.
Whatever it is that makes you want to read this book, and I can name a quite bit more reasons on why you should read this book, I assure you that you’re going to love it as much as I do.
I was not expecting to fall in love with a book so much as I have with Love at First Book.
Whisked away to the heart of Ireland, former librarian Emily tries to set forth a new life for herself during her year-long work visa a local bookshop as well as serving as an assistant for her favorite childhood author. Meanwhile, Kieran, the bookshop’s owner and son of said author, is suspicious over Emily’s intentions and concerned about his mother returning to writing after a ten-year writer’s block. Yet, as the two spend more time together, the two realize that they have more in common than they originally thought.
I just love everything about this book. McKinlay has a way of words that transports you to the cozy charm of the Last Chapter within the small town of Finn’s Hollow (even the name of the town sounds cozy) as well as every book lovers’ dream of working within the walls of a bookshop or alongside their favorite author. The tension between Emily and Kieran, so palpable you could feel it, makes such for an enemies-to-lovers romance with enough slow-burn to have you kicking your feet and rooting for them to get together till the very end. Or maybe it’s how McKinlay makes you feel everything at once while reading this book.
Whatever it is that makes you want to read this book, and I can name a quite bit more reasons on why you should read this book, I assure you that you’re going to love it as much as I do.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Cancer
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abandonment and Medical content
mandareads222's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abandonment and Medical content
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