jemery07 's review for:

Darby's Cafe by Cori Cooper
5.0
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Cori Cooper books always suck me right in. The scene is laid out and you instantly feel connected. This book was exactly that.
I was in the restaurant with Darby, drooling over Myles, giggling with Kenya, scared of Gretta and very intrigued the entire way through. 
When Kenya works up her plan to get Myles to notice Darby, it seems perfect, even though Darby is a little nervous. Then she starts talking to Cole in text and on the phone and boy does he seem perfect. Keeping the mystery, they are waiting to meet and not sharing first names, but all that does is make it to where they are truly getting to know one another.
Darby gets to know Gretta a bit more and understand her better, turns out they have a bit in common. Darby realizes the stresses that Gretta has running her own cafe, as Darby previously had a restaurant. Living with Kenya strengthens their friendship and gives Darby even more confidence. Talking to Cole reminders her of things she enjoyed before and ways to get back to doing those activities. 
A wonderful book, that is a quick read sure to make you smile.