A review by missbreathing
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It was just nice and festive, and a fitting read for this time of year. I’d say it was about a 3.5⭐️ read for me, which isn’t bad! Some thoughts:
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This was my first Tessa Bailey book, and now I get what y’all mean about her books being 🌶! I was ready for the spice, but I do have to say that it can be a little over the top and cringey at times. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the insta-love, even though that’s a trope I normally like; there’s just something kinda creepy about it… 
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BUT it isn’t all bad. I enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine trope, especially since the female MC was the grump. And I liked the theme of learning to trust yourself and your talents. Stella’s arc was really nice overall.
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The length is perfect, and it cements my belief that most romance novels could easily be 100 pages shorter. And this does have some cute, swoony moments. I especially liked the ending and epilogue. 
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If you’re looking for a fast, sexy holiday read, check out Window Shopping!
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