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awebster92's review
4.0
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This is my second book by Diane Rinella, and I'm becoming a fan of her work. It's A Marshmallow World is a lot lighter than the other book I read of hers, but I enjoy lighthearted reads between my normal chaos. This was a great book to listen to while doing busy work around my house. I thought Darla and Chris were too cute, and I'm hoping there is more from them in the following books. Darla was the perfect amount of understanding and stubborn. I'm sure her friends are just as interesting from the brief moments you see them. The paranormal aspects were also pretty adorable; Gran was my favorite character hands down. The audiobook was a little over 2 hours, and I'm craving more from this story. I wasn't really keen on the narrator, but she started growing on me towards the end. I also adore the holiday/Christmas theme - I'm a little sad it's still half a year away. I'm already feeling the season thanks to this book.
This is my second book by Diane Rinella, and I'm becoming a fan of her work. It's A Marshmallow World is a lot lighter than the other book I read of hers, but I enjoy lighthearted reads between my normal chaos. This was a great book to listen to while doing busy work around my house. I thought Darla and Chris were too cute, and I'm hoping there is more from them in the following books. Darla was the perfect amount of understanding and stubborn. I'm sure her friends are just as interesting from the brief moments you see them. The paranormal aspects were also pretty adorable; Gran was my favorite character hands down. The audiobook was a little over 2 hours, and I'm craving more from this story. I wasn't really keen on the narrator, but she started growing on me towards the end. I also adore the holiday/Christmas theme - I'm a little sad it's still half a year away. I'm already feeling the season thanks to this book.
ireadwhatuwrite's review
5.0
Some people are born to conform to the world and work within it and others are free spirits who just shine. It often takes a lot of courage to go against the flow and be exactly who you are. Darla inherited her independent streak from her Grangran, a quirky bohemian with a supernatural side, who always encouraged Darla to do what comes naturally. She lived life to the fullest until her death at the grand young age of 92, setting Darla on a course to do things her way. Others aren’t so lucky to have such a “bad” influence.
Years later while hanging out on a typical Friday night with her best girlfriends at their soon-to-be-trendy usual favorite bar, Darla meets Chris, a super hot guy without the usual cheesy pick up lines. He piques her interest, but after their first date goes sour, with him doing all the things guaranteed1 to tick her off, she is ready to write him off. That is, until Grangran intervenes.
This was a delightful Christmas read. Though it is short it is filled with wonderful characters and a story, with such brilliant undertones, that you hope won’t ever end.
Years later while hanging out on a typical Friday night with her best girlfriends at their soon-to-be-trendy usual favorite bar, Darla meets Chris, a super hot guy without the usual cheesy pick up lines. He piques her interest, but after their first date goes sour, with him doing all the things guaranteed1 to tick her off, she is ready to write him off. That is, until Grangran intervenes.
This was a delightful Christmas read. Though it is short it is filled with wonderful characters and a story, with such brilliant undertones, that you hope won’t ever end.
honeysbookobsession's review
4.0
Sweet story that's shares being yourself is the best thing you could ever be.
meredith_gayle's review
5.0
I loved this story! I loved how the main character found the love of her life when she wasn't even looking for it.
cherime's review
5.0
Great tale about being who you are. Sweet story of acceptance and family relationships. Went down just fine like a roasted marshmallow by a campfire, warming and sweet.
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