A review by botanyandbookends
The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This book was as expected. An easy-going historical fiction with love at its center. While a mix of loss and hope, the ending was a bit schmaltzy, but I’m a bit cynical about schmaltz so maybe it was just me. Ha. A nice, all-around, easy start to 2022 reading.