A review by craftyemma
The Cornish Cream Tea Bus by Cressida McLaughlin

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A heart-warming story about Charlie, who has inherited her uncles old Routemaster bus, Gertie, and decides to drive it down to Cornwall to spend some time with her friend while pondering what to do with it.

Along the way, Charlie meets two men, both very different, but both possible suitors. As she gets to know them better she realises which one is for her, but there are difficulties in then getting together.

I enjoyed meeting all the characters, good and bad. Usually I find the miscommunication trope is irritating, but this novel makes it into a valuable life lesson and I'm looking forward to reading more from the seaside town of Porthgolow.