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nessreadsalot's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
samanatha's review against another edition
It was okay and I didn’t feel compelled to return and finish before the loan expired.
pearsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I usually read romance novels when I'm stuck in a rut with reading and I need something easy to digest and this did the job! It was the perfect cocktail of adorable, romantic, tortured, and sexy with the most delightful fall backdrop.
The main characters, Jeanie and Logan are lively and lovable and I found myself not only getting sucked into their romance, but their normal lives and the mysteries of Dream Harbour and the Cafe too! The world building and the townsfolk were so vibrant and colourful I almost wished that there was more to the plot BEYOND the romance.
As with a lot of romance & spicy books, the writing and the editing showed a lot of room for improvement, and I found that some of the body language, dialogue and description could be repetitive, an easy fix would have made this a more stand-out romance book! I also felt that there wasn't enough distinction between the voices/viewpoints of the two main characters, so sometimes I was confused about whose POV it was.
Overall though, The Pumpkin Spice Café is an addictive, satisfying and well fleshed out romance, where the plot didn't feel completely empty, and the character's relationships outside of the romantic relationship were nicely developed and enjoyable to read. A fluffy warm blanket of a book
I usually read romance novels when I'm stuck in a rut with reading and I need something easy to digest and this did the job! It was the perfect cocktail of adorable, romantic, tortured, and sexy with the most delightful fall backdrop.
The main characters, Jeanie and Logan are lively and lovable and I found myself not only getting sucked into their romance, but their normal lives and the mysteries of Dream Harbour and the Cafe too! The world building and the townsfolk were so vibrant and colourful I almost wished that there was more to the plot BEYOND the romance.
As with a lot of romance & spicy books, the writing and the editing showed a lot of room for improvement, and I found that some of the body language, dialogue and description could be repetitive, an easy fix would have made this a more stand-out romance book! I also felt that there wasn't enough distinction between the voices/viewpoints of the two main characters, so sometimes I was confused about whose POV it was.
Overall though, The Pumpkin Spice Café is an addictive, satisfying and well fleshed out romance, where the plot didn't feel completely empty, and the character's relationships outside of the romantic relationship were nicely developed and enjoyable to read. A fluffy warm blanket of a book
medusa89's review against another edition
3.0
Pop star farm animals, cute/cozy "mysteries", a small town that anyone would want to be apart of, AND fun characters. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a cozy romance featuring a big city living FMC coming into ownership of her eclectic family members coffee shop--The PS Cafe (as some call it). Figuring out herself along with adjusting to a not so fast paced life, this story will transport you immediately to 'Stars Hollow' and have your brain doing that tingly thing as if you swore this was an episode of 'Gilmore Girls'. Things inevitably heat up when the new gal in town meets the towns golden boy. Laurie Gilmore gives readers a place to swoon over and characters you want to know more about. I can't wait to see what happens next in Dream Harbor.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a cozy romance featuring a big city living FMC coming into ownership of her eclectic family members coffee shop--The PS Cafe (as some call it). Figuring out herself along with adjusting to a not so fast paced life, this story will transport you immediately to 'Stars Hollow' and have your brain doing that tingly thing as if you swore this was an episode of 'Gilmore Girls'. Things inevitably heat up when the new gal in town meets the towns golden boy. Laurie Gilmore gives readers a place to swoon over and characters you want to know more about. I can't wait to see what happens next in Dream Harbor.
martsoff's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
graystreetbooks's review against another edition
2.0
This was not good. The first few chapters held promise for some Gilmore Girls vibe and it went downhill from there. Minimal plot and gratuitous steam.
whatzudoin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
The first couple of chapters had me giggling. I wasn’t big on the insta love trope. I felt like these characters really should’ve worked through a lot before becoming such a serious couple. I loved the small town vibes. The idea that the place was haunted felt anticlimactic. I got the book on my Kindle from my library solely based on the title and cover.