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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year by Rochelle Bilow is a story of community and a coming-of-age novel for a woman in her mid-30s. It’s a big-hearted and tender story with a generous helping of romance. Ruby is feeling lost and stuck in her NYC job. She quits and moves to a small town in the Scottish Highlands in order to write a cookbook. This story follows Ruby from the time she arrives in the village that will be her new home for the next year. She’ll be living in a small cottage, and she’ll spend the first several weeks working on a proposal for her agent before she officially begins writing a cookbook. The only problem is that she doesn’t have a concise concept for her book just yet. While there she finds a newfound family of close-knit neighbors, a swoony Highland man and inspiration for her book. I couldn't get enough of this. It was funny and heartfelt with amazing food descriptions and just plain wonderful in all the best ways.
With wonderful characters that just make you smile, unique and delightful people making you want to be there and involved in this small town too, Ms. Bilow gives the scenery quite the vivid description, allowing the reader to visualize the places Ruby visits, smell the grass, rain, flowers, gardens, and pub. You can almost taste the whisky and all of the food cooking. The sights, sounds, and smells are upfront and personal in your own imagination due to Bilow's intricate development of the scenes. I highly recommend Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
With wonderful characters that just make you smile, unique and delightful people making you want to be there and involved in this small town too, Ms. Bilow gives the scenery quite the vivid description, allowing the reader to visualize the places Ruby visits, smell the grass, rain, flowers, gardens, and pub. You can almost taste the whisky and all of the food cooking. The sights, sounds, and smells are upfront and personal in your own imagination due to Bilow's intricate development of the scenes. I highly recommend Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
slow-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:
No
Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year is a fun mix of romance, adventure, and food, set in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Rochelle Bilow tells a warm story about Ruby Spencer, an American food writer. Ruby wants to write a bestselling cookbook, try local whisky, and figure out her future.
Ruby’s interactions with the villagers add depth to the story, and her growing relationship with Brochan, the handsome handyman, adds a nice romantic touch. The chemistry between Ruby and Brochan feels real and sweet.
However, the “will they/won’t they” storyline between Ruby and Brochan can get a bit repetitive, especially about halfway through the book. While this adds some tension to their relationship, it might feel a little overused for some readers. Despite this, their eventual connection is worth the wait.
In conclusion, *Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year* is a heartwarming and enjoyable read. It will make readers dream of their own adventure in the Scottish Highlands. It's perfect for anyone who loves romance, food, and a bit of Scottish charm. Recommended for fans contemporary romance, and Scotland.
Ruby’s interactions with the villagers add depth to the story, and her growing relationship with Brochan, the handsome handyman, adds a nice romantic touch. The chemistry between Ruby and Brochan feels real and sweet.
However, the “will they/won’t they” storyline between Ruby and Brochan can get a bit repetitive, especially about halfway through the book. While this adds some tension to their relationship, it might feel a little overused for some readers. Despite this, their eventual connection is worth the wait.
In conclusion, *Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year* is a heartwarming and enjoyable read. It will make readers dream of their own adventure in the Scottish Highlands. It's perfect for anyone who loves romance, food, and a bit of Scottish charm. Recommended for fans contemporary romance, and Scotland.
Didn't love or hate the first part. The setting was cozy, the side characters lovable, and the relationship cute but a little bland. And then Brochan went ahead and pissed me right off.
He was always showing his anger in physical ways—slamming his fists into the table for example. Man baby behavior.
THEN—
HE DIDN'T PICK HER UP FROM THE AIRPORT WITHOUT GIVING HER A REASON OR WARNING. He straight up ghosted her when he KNEW she was depending on him! It doesn't matter if you're upset, if you actually care about the safety and well-being of a person YOU PICK THEM UP FROM THE AIRPORT. It's the AIRPORT! You have luggage, it's confusing, you're surrounded by strangers in a foreign country. There are a MULTITUDE of ways to get taken advantage of there, are you kidding me?? To make matters worse, what was he doing while she was stranded at the airport? HAVING WHISKEY WITH HIS EX. No no no absolutely not.
He never apologizes for this btw.
During their fight he told her she thought she'd be a good fling before he caught feelings which is also so icky to me. I totally got those vibes from his too—that he'd be a good, fun fling on vacation but not someone to build a life and relationship with. This man is not trustworthy.
Ruby goes on to say that her expectations were too high for him. Ruby NO. Wanting your man to not lie and keep secrets from you, is NOT a high expectation. Wanting him to pick you up from the airport, IS NOT A HIGH EXPECTATION. It's human decency!!
Fumingggg
He was always showing his anger in physical ways—slamming his fists into the table for example. Man baby behavior.
THEN—
HE DIDN'T PICK HER UP FROM THE AIRPORT WITHOUT GIVING HER A REASON OR WARNING. He straight up ghosted her when he KNEW she was depending on him! It doesn't matter if you're upset, if you actually care about the safety and well-being of a person YOU PICK THEM UP FROM THE AIRPORT. It's the AIRPORT! You have luggage, it's confusing, you're surrounded by strangers in a foreign country. There are a MULTITUDE of ways to get taken advantage of there, are you kidding me?? To make matters worse, what was he doing while she was stranded at the airport? HAVING WHISKEY WITH HIS EX. No no no absolutely not.
He never apologizes for this btw.
During their fight he told her she thought she'd be a good fling before he caught feelings which is also so icky to me. I totally got those vibes from his too—that he'd be a good, fun fling on vacation but not someone to build a life and relationship with. This man is not trustworthy.
Ruby goes on to say that her expectations were too high for him. Ruby NO. Wanting your man to not lie and keep secrets from you, is NOT a high expectation. Wanting him to pick you up from the airport, IS NOT A HIGH EXPECTATION. It's human decency!!
Fumingggg
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes