A review by niahraereads
The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for my ARC copy! This review contains my personal thoughts and opinions.

I picked up The Bookshop Sisterhood expecting a book-centered story, especially as someone who loves stories about bookstores and the world of books. However, it didn't quite deliver on that front. The bookshop setting played a very minimal role, and instead, the story leaned heavily into more drama than I expected. While this wasn't quite what I had hoped for, the drama kept me intrigued, especially after election day when I needed a good escape. It almost felt like an episode of Real Housewives, which I love, but if you're going in expecting a bookish, literary vibe, you might feel a bit let down. There were some mentions of books and authors, but again, there were fewer than I had expected based on the book's title. The ending also felt very, very rushed. If you're in the mood for drama, this could be a good pick!

Rating: 3/5