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lisam0183_bookworm's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Stevie is stuck in a rut - sacked by her boss and now her Aunt Peggy has passed away and left everything to her.
Taking a chance she buys a tea shop in Tanglewood in the hopes of having a successful business. Will she be able to take to country life? What will happen with her and Nick, the moody stable owner?
This was a very quick read and I really enjoyed it. Tanglewood village seemed lovely and a close knit community (well apart from Allegra Johnson). She needed a good slap to the face.
Stevie was a lovely character although I felt like shouting at her a few times and Nick, when it came to them admitting their feelings for each other.
Taking a chance she buys a tea shop in Tanglewood in the hopes of having a successful business. Will she be able to take to country life? What will happen with her and Nick, the moody stable owner?
This was a very quick read and I really enjoyed it. Tanglewood village seemed lovely and a close knit community (well apart from Allegra Johnson). She needed a good slap to the face.
Stevie was a lovely character although I felt like shouting at her a few times and Nick, when it came to them admitting their feelings for each other.
illyreadsbooks's review against another edition
Just OK. I had a hard time getting into this book. Picked it pop and put it down many times. It has a cute story line, just not my favorite.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.
jordiejam's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I will preface this by saying that I did enjoy this book. I absolutely smashed through it in just a few sittings (including an all nighter). It was incredibly easy reading and it had a pleasantly engaging style. I’m strongly considering reading the next in the series.
The main issue I had with this book, which really took away from it for me, was the fact that it simply wasn’t believable. The characters didn’t feel real, the dialogue felt forced and the relationships (particularly the headline one) didn’t make sense to me. I wasn’t able to buy into the characters or their stories simply because I didn’t feel like they were realistic representations of humans. This is coming from a person who loves fantasy stories, the characters have to make sense and feel real in the world they’re in; these didn’t for me.
The main issue I had with this book, which really took away from it for me, was the fact that it simply wasn’t believable. The characters didn’t feel real, the dialogue felt forced and the relationships (particularly the headline one) didn’t make sense to me. I wasn’t able to buy into the characters or their stories simply because I didn’t feel like they were realistic representations of humans. This is coming from a person who loves fantasy stories, the characters have to make sense and feel real in the world they’re in; these didn’t for me.
pizzamyheart's review against another edition
2.0
August 2022 Hoopla Bonus Borrows recommendation.
Throwing this into the DNF pile at the 22% mark of the Audiobook.
By all accounts I should have enjoyed this. Opening up a tea shop with a large inheritance. Sounds fun. But this book just rubbed me the wrong way. The MC was aggravating. Yet she was "perfect" and this was "perfect" and everything was "perfect". Also, where is her math skills? She inherited something like $230k from her deceased aunt. She buys a teashop for nearly that exact price. Then goes on a shopping spree for everything in the shop, let alone inventory. Also... uhhh TAXES?? Hello. She didn't have a job at the beginning of the story and seemed down on her luck, soo where's this extra $100k she spent.
In theory I should have enjoyed some of this book. The writing wasn't bad. The story had some points and a pace, but the pace was incredibly slow, drawn out. and I found her chipper bulldozer attitude irritating. If you're going to become part of the community, how about try to make friends instead of enemies across the board?... I have plenty of other books to read and since this hasn't been entertaining for the last 2 hours, I'm tossing it aside for something better.
Throwing this into the DNF pile at the 22% mark of the Audiobook.
By all accounts I should have enjoyed this. Opening up a tea shop with a large inheritance. Sounds fun. But this book just rubbed me the wrong way. The MC was aggravating. Yet she was "perfect" and this was "perfect" and everything was "perfect". Also, where is her math skills? She inherited something like $230k from her deceased aunt. She buys a teashop for nearly that exact price. Then goes on a shopping spree for everything in the shop, let alone inventory. Also... uhhh TAXES?? Hello. She didn't have a job at the beginning of the story and seemed down on her luck, soo where's this extra $100k she spent.
In theory I should have enjoyed some of this book. The writing wasn't bad. The story had some points and a pace, but the pace was incredibly slow, drawn out. and I found her chipper bulldozer attitude irritating. If you're going to become part of the community, how about try to make friends instead of enemies across the board?... I have plenty of other books to read and since this hasn't been entertaining for the last 2 hours, I'm tossing it aside for something better.
jkjoy_books's review
4.0
What I enjoyed most was the main character and how she overcame the struggles she was going through, and worked hard to make her dream a reality. Stevie relocates to Tanglewood in Wales and opens her own little tea shop in a beautiful little village there, being the pastry chef she is, what better to do then throw some sweets on the menu. Of course finding love is in there too, but it's not the main focal point in the book at all. For me the best part of this whole book, was how the author's words flowed, i.e. describing the characters, and this wonderful little village, oh how beautiful this must be. I seen everything through this author's writing, as if I was there, and when a book can do that for me I am hooked. Thank you to NetGalley and Canelo for the opportunity to read this book.
#TanglewoodTeaShop #NetGalley
#TanglewoodTeaShop #NetGalley
sophiesbookshelf09's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ahcrowns's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great, light read but the ending was a bit too rushed for my taste.
debyik's review
4.0
So adorably cute! I love when communities come together to invite someone new in and gather together to help themselves through tough times. The antagonist is so well written and I love how it gets resolved, I got a little choked up.
This is the story of Stevie, a baker who finds herself out of a job and getting an inheritance from a relative that has passed away. She decides to open a tea shop and finds not only a new family in the community she moves to but she also finds love.
It has a bit of a slow start, but once you get halfway through, it really picks up and gets going. Betty, a true fairy godmother, is such a great character. This book makes me want to move to a small town where everyone knows each other.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
This is the story of Stevie, a baker who finds herself out of a job and getting an inheritance from a relative that has passed away. She decides to open a tea shop and finds not only a new family in the community she moves to but she also finds love.
It has a bit of a slow start, but once you get halfway through, it really picks up and gets going. Betty, a true fairy godmother, is such a great character. This book makes me want to move to a small town where everyone knows each other.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series.