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bckyflmn's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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
sv25's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.25
agb101103's review against another edition
emotional
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
maggiementions's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
Children’s librarian Emily is ready for some space from her Martha’s Vineyard home and more importantly her toxic mother. When she unexpectedly gets the job of assisting her favorite author Sioban Riordan in Ireland Emily takes it. But when she arrives in Ireland Emily doesn’t expect so much pushback from Sioban’s son Kieran. Emily suspects there’s a reason Sioban hasn’t written a new book in years that Kieran and Sioban are hiding from her. Slowly Emily gains Kieran’s trust and they develop a romantic relationship. But when Sioban drops her big secret Emily is sworn to secrecy from telling Kieran. But will Kieran feel too betrayed to trust Emily again?
This book is an idyllic bookish romance in a picturesque location. But more then that this book and it’s characters cover topics such as anxiety disorders, cancer, and codependency. What a treat it was to be transported by this book!
This book is an idyllic bookish romance in a picturesque location. But more then that this book and it’s characters cover topics such as anxiety disorders, cancer, and codependency. What a treat it was to be transported by this book!
lindseyfranson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
diana_reads_and_reads's review
Had to DNF after cringing so many times. This was the one that broke me: “I was struck by how much he resembled the Fitzwilliam Darcy of my imagination from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, a favorite novel of mine. Oh, yes, I was a hardcore Mr. Darcy fangirl.”