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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Poppy’s Story! Very good. I’m enjoying reading about this town and it’s residents. That second held of the epilogue was not what I expected and it made me cry. Now if Hoopla would just get Lexi’s book I could then continue this series.
I enjoyed this book so much! It gave me romcom/hallmark (with a LOT more sex and smut) small town, childhood friends vibes and I love those movies. They are (somewhat) predictable, sweet, comforting, and make me feel all happy and fuzzy inside. Spotlight on Poppy does the same.
I loved the pining that Josh had for Poppy (since 4th grade!) and how determined Poppy was that anyone BUT someone from her hometown could be her soulmate.
The magical elements were cute and sweet, and I loved that Poppy’s love potion/magic was so different from Hannah’s, but they both got their HEAs in the end.
And the positive fat representation? *chef’s kiss* Josh being a bit dominant in bed? *double chef’s kiss*
This was a beautifuly written, sexy, small town, friends to lovers story where the town and it’s inhabitants feature as part of the love story. It made me smile, laugh, feel sorry for Josh’s past, frustrated with Poppy and her inability to see the hunk of a man right under her nose, and wish I could visit their orchard for a bite of Poppy’s apple muffins and Josh’s sandwich.
I loved the pining that Josh had for Poppy (since 4th grade!) and how determined Poppy was that anyone BUT someone from her hometown could be her soulmate.
The magical elements were cute and sweet, and I loved that Poppy’s love potion/magic was so different from Hannah’s, but they both got their HEAs in the end.
And the positive fat representation? *chef’s kiss* Josh being a bit dominant in bed? *double chef’s kiss*
This was a beautifuly written, sexy, small town, friends to lovers story where the town and it’s inhabitants feature as part of the love story. It made me smile, laugh, feel sorry for Josh’s past, frustrated with Poppy and her inability to see the hunk of a man right under her nose, and wish I could visit their orchard for a bite of Poppy’s apple muffins and Josh’s sandwich.
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
A huge thanks for Mary allowing me to have an ARC of Poppy’s story! This book was a super sweet & quick read. Just like Hannah’s story, the fat representation was
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This was a solid read, but a bit of a let down in comparison to “A Highlander for Hannah”, which I absolutely loved. Warren has great writing, and is super funny and relatable. I absolutely loved that there’s this little nod to the show Friends (from a popular Tiktok trend) at the beginning of the novel: “Poppy was happy for her best friend. Yes, Happy and not at all jealous.” Of the bat, this novel has me gripped and laughing. With the exception of my personal icks (I fucking hate when men call women ‘Princess’) my only hang up with this the absence of certain scenes.
For instance, we know that Poppy and Josh are in a play together where the two kiss, but in the novel we are never given a glimpse of Poppy and Joshes feelings when they share the stage kiss. I really feel like people who have feelings for each other would feel a spark or even have emotions even from something like a stage kiss. So that kind of bothered me that it wasn’t really addressed. Another example would be when Josh fights that guy from Broadway. We get a quick summary of the moment Josh punches him after the fact. We don’t get a real glimpse at what happened, what exactly was said and what brought that douchebag and Josh together to even have that interaction.
I know it seems like this is a negative review for something I gave 4-stars too, but it is because I know this is a novel many people will enjoy, and preventing people from picking up this book because of my own personal icks, that likely wouldn’t bother anyone else, seems like too much of a shame. The writing is good, the characters are believable and relatable. I love the closeness of the town, and the logistics of Poppy having to deal with a lot of her feelings on her own (Hannah is on her honeymoon!!).
Great book for someone ready for a touch of magic in their romance, some wonderful plus-size representation and all-in-all good fun.
For instance, we know that Poppy and Josh are in a play together where the two kiss, but in the novel we are never given a glimpse of Poppy and Joshes feelings when they share the stage kiss. I really feel like people who have feelings for each other would feel a spark or even have emotions even from something like a stage kiss. So that kind of bothered me that it wasn’t really addressed. Another example would be when Josh fights that guy from Broadway. We get a quick summary of the moment Josh punches him after the fact. We don’t get a real glimpse at what happened, what exactly was said and what brought that douchebag and Josh together to even have that interaction.
I know it seems like this is a negative review for something I gave 4-stars too, but it is because I know this is a novel many people will enjoy, and preventing people from picking up this book because of my own personal icks, that likely wouldn’t bother anyone else, seems like too much of a shame. The writing is good, the characters are believable and relatable. I love the closeness of the town, and the logistics of Poppy having to deal with a lot of her feelings on her own (Hannah is on her honeymoon!!).
Great book for someone ready for a touch of magic in their romance, some wonderful plus-size representation and all-in-all good fun.
emotional
hopeful
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
I absolutely loved this love story. There is magic in knowing someone your whole life, being in love with them and things finally working out.
The MMC was very loveable and exhibited a lot of traits I really loved - he is a golden boy and this was a golden story for me.
The MMC was very loveable and exhibited a lot of traits I really loved - he is a golden boy and this was a golden story for me.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated