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novellenovels's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
piahaderer's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thekiwibibliophile's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
A collection of short stories set in fictional Everdene. I really liked the short stories and even grew to enjoy the recipes in it (they annoyed me to start with). I really could have done without the personal commentary from the author, that’s what made me the most iffy. I really liked how the stories intertwined at the end. Low stakes, super happy stories. I really liked them all! Will probably reach for the authors other stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic relationship
fayereadsbooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the format-the book was divided into 8 sections
- breakfast
- picnic food
- treats and snacks
- a birthday banquet
- seafood suppers
- family favourites
- a romantic dinner for two
- nightcap
each section had a short story, some recipes and some have a little anecdote or note from the author
The book is set at a row of beach huts at Everdene seaside and each short story follows the people currently staying in each hut. There are two authors on a writing retreat, a family struggling with the mother being so absorbed by being an influencer, a couple who do fishing and selling sea food and more lovely stories. I enjoyed every story thoroughly.
The final story was a lady working in the ice cream van serving a character from each of the previous stories, so it was great to have a little insight into what happened to the characters after the short story finished
Only thing I can think of that could have been better was that there were a few illustrations throughout the book and i would have appreciated it if each recipe was illustrated so I could have an idea what the completed dish should look like
The book is set at a row of beach huts at Everdene seaside and each short story follows the people currently staying in each hut. There are two authors on a writing retreat, a family struggling with the mother being so absorbed by being an influencer, a couple who do fishing and selling sea food and more lovely stories. I enjoyed every story thoroughly.
The final story was a lady working in the ice cream van serving a character from each of the previous stories, so it was great to have a little insight into what happened to the characters after the short story finished
Only thing I can think of that could have been better was that there were a few illustrations throughout the book and i would have appreciated it if each recipe was illustrated so I could have an idea what the completed dish should look like
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Chronic illness, and Pregnancy
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