A review by bookaholic30
By the Book by Amanda Sellet

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

just felt like it was cringy, melodramatic and over the top - especially the whole winter formal, alex ritter kiss aftermath, etc. and also found mary a bit just unreal - she's not a 'realistic' character (i understand she's a huge classic bookreader, but just felt it was too literal, almost). wouldn't really recommend.