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elizelizelizeliz's review
3.0
A workplace romance, boss-employee but everyone is supportive of it, small town and cozy. Novella-length but hallmark vibes!
elizelizeliz's review
3.0
A workplace romance, boss-employee but everyone is supportive of it, small town and cozy. Novella-length but hallmark vibes!
cleansetolovers's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is my first time entering the clover hill universe and I won’t be my last. Karmen Lee has crafted something special here. I love a good chef romance, and both Star and Anisse are such swoon-worthy MCs. The passion they share for the diner and each other is so real, wonderful and refreshing. I also genuinely loved how realistic the miscommunications are handled in this book! They feel grounded and mature in a way that I don’t always see in romance. The fact the story is also a low angst really made the moments of misunderstanding work that much better for me, so when they get on the same page, their passion and perspective on the diner and themselves just makes for a lovely HEA.
jmontg18's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
readwithmoniqua's review
3.0
This was a cute enemies to lovers. Not my favorite by this author, but it was cute. Honestly, all Star and Anisse had to do was have a conversation to clear up any misconceptions.
cakt1991's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Changing Spaces is the eighth book in the Clover Hill Romance series. Just as before, it works as a standalone, although I of course recommend reading them all. I especially loved the vibes of this one, with most of the story being set in the town diner where both leads work.
I love how the romance is a great balance between the two being opposites and also a meeting of minds and hearts. Star and Anisse both love the diner, but they aren’t necessarily on the same page at first. However, their initial misunderstandings about each other evolve seamlessly into respect and understanding, and then love for the other. The narrative also addresses the complexities of dating as coworkers/Anisse technically being Star’s boss, and I like how it tackles those hurdles as they navigate their feelings and find their way to professional and personal happiness together.
This is another winner for the series, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys small-town queer romance.
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