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_alireads_ 's review for:
The Cinnamon Spice Inn
by Harper Graham
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
⭐️⭐️
The Cinnamon Spice Inn had a charming fall setting and a cozy small-town vibe, but the execution didn’t quite work for me. The pacing felt uneven, with lots of telling rather than showing, and lengthy descriptions that didn’t add much to the story.
The romance was frustrating — built on multiple miscommunications and very little actual conversation. Despite being a second chance romance, it leaned more toward insta-lust than emotional connection. Madison’s constant avoidance made her hard to root for, and Zach forgives her too easily. Their emotional bond never felt fully developed, aside from one strong moment during the storm.
Liam and Kit were the standout characters, but the rest of the cast felt underdeveloped. While the premise was cute, the story leaned too heavily on inner monologues and unresolved tension, rather than meaningful growth or connection.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
The Cinnamon Spice Inn had a charming fall setting and a cozy small-town vibe, but the execution didn’t quite work for me. The pacing felt uneven, with lots of telling rather than showing, and lengthy descriptions that didn’t add much to the story.
The romance was frustrating — built on multiple miscommunications and very little actual conversation. Despite being a second chance romance, it leaned more toward insta-lust than emotional connection. Madison’s constant avoidance made her hard to root for, and Zach forgives her too easily. Their emotional bond never felt fully developed, aside from one strong moment during the storm.
Liam and Kit were the standout characters, but the rest of the cast felt underdeveloped. While the premise was cute, the story leaned too heavily on inner monologues and unresolved tension, rather than meaningful growth or connection.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ARC! All opinions are my own.