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A review by katie_liz
The Slowest Burn by Sarah Chamberlain
3.75
The Slowest Burn is a fun, reflective and heartfelt rom com, set in a foodie world, complete with close proximity and a wonderful furball of a cat named Floyd.
I really admired the attention paid by the author to create such a diverse cast of characters, and capture the complexity of their experiences. At certain points it felt like there was a bit too much going on, but the overall effect was a story full of heart, reflection, and love, that was heartwarming and satisfying.
The portrayal of grief, particular the dynamic between Ellie and Diane, felt authentic and honest, a mix of sadness, guilt and misplaced love. The journey of self discovery for Ellie and Kiernen was as much if not more a focus on the story than their romance. I loved the way they supported each other to find and celebrate their true selves.
This was a great debut novel, and I’ll be keeping an eye out for the authors next work.
Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for this read. Opinions expressed are my own.
I really admired the attention paid by the author to create such a diverse cast of characters, and capture the complexity of their experiences. At certain points it felt like there was a bit too much going on, but the overall effect was a story full of heart, reflection, and love, that was heartwarming and satisfying.
The portrayal of grief, particular the dynamic between Ellie and Diane, felt authentic and honest, a mix of sadness, guilt and misplaced love. The journey of self discovery for Ellie and Kiernen was as much if not more a focus on the story than their romance. I loved the way they supported each other to find and celebrate their true selves.
This was a great debut novel, and I’ll be keeping an eye out for the authors next work.
Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for this read. Opinions expressed are my own.