A review by tomatopotato
Bokhandeln på Riverside Drive by Frida Skybäck

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Although it felt a little slow in the beginning, the pace quickened and everything got better as the book went on. It's meant to be a feelgood novel, but for me the sad bits sort of took over, so I felt like it was more of a dramatic novel instead. The two timelines worked really well together, and I thought the plot was handled well. I was frustrated at times, and there were a few nitpicks I had to do with formatting of the sentences or tiny other details, but nothing major. 

Overall, I did enjoy the read. The twist later hit me and affected me quite a bit - the reason for my frustration, since I pretty much only expected a light-hearted read. To put it this way, it's no wonder Frida has begun writing crime novels. I can see it seeping through the pages in this, and it only made it better (though again, the drama wasn't exactly what I was expecting or looking for :p).

I recommend it!