A review by deviant_angel_reads
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

I picked this book up as a quick read to match a challenge prompt. I've never read anything by this author before, and Christmas being my least favorite holiday, I was skeptical. But also desperate to just pick something! lol I'm glad I did. Yes it takes place around Christmas, but it isn't the main focus, so it didn't bother me. It's definitely a "cozy romance" story, but there's several other mini plots happening, and I loved that. I initially didn't like the female MC. She was whiney, selfish, self-absorbed, and immature. But she had a lot of growth through the book, so I ended up really loving her. There's a couple of characters in the book that are really pieces of poop, so that makes it easier to start liking the MC. I think the author did a great job tying up some of the mini plots, and of course, it has your typical sappy romance HEA. Is the book life changing? No, but it is heartwarming and a sweet romance with a little bit of humor tossed in here & there. Really enjoyed it!