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ichbinclamp's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.0
cleg11's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Another great book from Helen.
Loretta has three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, she feels their relationship is falling apart at the seems and comes up the a plan to stitch the sisters relationship back together. She decides to host Christmas and get all the sisters back together. She gets them working together on a new quilt for their grandad which in turns helps stitch the girls back together.
Another great book from Helen.
Loretta has three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, she feels their relationship is falling apart at the seems and comes up the a plan to stitch the sisters relationship back together. She decides to host Christmas and get all the sisters back together. She gets them working together on a new quilt for their grandad which in turns helps stitch the girls back together.
kitvaria_sarene's review
4.0
Three very different sisters who lost their father a long time ago are called home home for Christmas by their mum. Neither is really happy about having to spent time with their sisters, as life has driven them ever more apart.
I love how they all have their own strengths and weaknesses, and now there isn't a right or wrong side, just different point of views.
The romance part was very predictable, but cozy and actually just a side story to the main plot.
The focus was definitely on family bonds, personal growth and finding one's one way in the world.
Having crafts like knitting and sewing as important part of the book also is a definite plus for me!
It definitely is a warm and fuzzy book that leaves you with a smile.
I love how they all have their own strengths and weaknesses, and now there isn't a right or wrong side, just different point of views.
The romance part was very predictable, but cozy and actually just a side story to the main plot.
The focus was definitely on family bonds, personal growth and finding one's one way in the world.
Having crafts like knitting and sewing as important part of the book also is a definite plus for me!
It definitely is a warm and fuzzy book that leaves you with a smile.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
A festive, heartwarming and well written story about family, secrets and coming together.
I thoroughly enjoyed it as it's well written and the characters are fleshed out and relatable.
The author did it again and I liked this story, rooted for the characters and enjoyed the atmosphere.
The setting is lovely and the descriptions made me wish I could travel there.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I thoroughly enjoyed it as it's well written and the characters are fleshed out and relatable.
The author did it again and I liked this story, rooted for the characters and enjoyed the atmosphere.
The setting is lovely and the descriptions made me wish I could travel there.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
onceuponabookreview's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
melmo2610's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read for me. I really liked the characters and the mystery elements to the storyline. A nice easy and enjoyable Christmas read(and listen!)
mickysbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
4.0
Christmas at the Village Sewing Shop - Helen Rolfe
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Can three sisters stitch their family back together?
Loretta loves running the little village sewing shop in Butterbury. Some of her most precious memories are sitting with her three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, stitching together pieces of material - and their hopes and dreams.
Having previously enjoyed books by Helen Rolfe, and being a crafter myself this book screamed out at me to be read. It is a beautiful and emotional story about family. Helen has written a festive and heart-warming story that I would happily recommend.
In a change to what I expect from Helen, this book does not necessarily focus on romance. Without the romance aspect of a Christmas book it was difficult to work out what path this book was going to take - ultimately as a reader this kept me more engaged.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Can three sisters stitch their family back together?
Loretta loves running the little village sewing shop in Butterbury. Some of her most precious memories are sitting with her three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, stitching together pieces of material - and their hopes and dreams.
Having previously enjoyed books by Helen Rolfe, and being a crafter myself this book screamed out at me to be read. It is a beautiful and emotional story about family. Helen has written a festive and heart-warming story that I would happily recommend.
In a change to what I expect from Helen, this book does not necessarily focus on romance. Without the romance aspect of a Christmas book it was difficult to work out what path this book was going to take - ultimately as a reader this kept me more engaged.
Rating 4/5
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