Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
This was a very cute book! I really enjoyed Ruby's story and how she was trying to become a person who she was proud of and do what she was good at. I loved that the setting of this was Scotland because it all just sounded so beautiful. Ruby goes to Thistlecross and starts working on her cookbook. She encounters a little town full of fun characters and it doesn't hurt that the town handyman, Brochan, is good looking. This definitely gave me grumpy/sunshine vibes (for those of us who like that trope). Since she's working on a cookbook I would have loved for recipes to be included because I am a huge sucker for that. Overall, I really liked this story and can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ruby Spencer's Whiskey Year took me by such surprise. I figured I would enjoy it, but I was not expecting to love it as much as I did. Ruby 100% felt so relatable to me as an older millennial and from the first page I was excited to read about Ruby's journey. This was 100% a romance, but so many other things were added to this book as far as Ruby's personal journey and the fate of this adorable small town in Scotland, and Brochan's family drama, but IMO I never felt like those things took away from the romance. Speaking of romance; Brochan is 100% the perfect book boyfriend, especially for fans of the grumpy hero who's never been grumpy for the heroine, and he said the sweetest, most swoony things to Ruby. I adore the friendship the Ruby and Brochan created and their eventual relationship. I loved that they were both older, and really felt like for the most part there was not all of the non/miscommunication issues I see in a lot of romance books (there was one situation, but it wasn't a reoccurring thing). The plot of this one was fun, the audio was fantastic, it was a bit of a slow burn, and did everything I love about romance. I can not think of one thing I didn't like about this book and can not wait to see what the author does next.
Audiobook. I had low expectations for this book, but it was such a fun listen. Set in the Scottish highlands with truly lovable characters, what more could I ask for? The narrator also did a wonderful Scottish accent!
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Probably closer to 3.5 stars than four stars. I bought this book on a whim, and because I am traveling to Scotland in mid June. It did not disappoint. I love that the main character is older, as is her beau. I appreciate that it allows you to feel OK about not knowing who you are in your mid 30s, which seems appropriate. I also love the risk-taking that Ruby does to restart her life in a whole new country and little jealous of it honestly. The writing in general was pretty good. Ruby was funny and relatable and Brochen seems like someone who I would be very comfortable curling up in bed with so +A on that!
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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