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A review by shelvedthoughts
Cotswolds Holiday by Kasey Stockton
5.0
Reader’s Notes:
– this is part of a series, but meant to be read as a stand-alone
– this is told from Luna’s point of view
Review:
I loved this escape to England! I’ve never been, so some of the things (mainly foods) that Luna encountered made me feel the same way Luna did about them! It was interesting to see the differences in cultures and meanings of different phrases despite them both speaking English (for example, what floor is the actual first floor). It was cool to get to know Rhys and see that maybe he had feelings developing for Luna too before we understood his cousin’s warning for Luna to keep away from him in terms of a relationship. And speaking of Ruby, she was a lot of fun to read about and her friendship with Hamish and her cousin Rhys. I loved all of their interactions with each other and the community. I also loved that Rhys’s pub was such a staple for the town to come and do just about anything together. Some of my favorite scenes/moments of this story included: a murder mystery book club debate, Cotswolds’ rivalry with Linscombe (and the things they both did in retaliation for a few things that happened in the story), whenever Rhys gave Luna an odd look over something she said or did, Luna’s love for Dr. Pepper, meeting Maggie (and the texts to Rhys about her), finding and chopping down a Christmas tree, ice skating, decorating the pub for Christmas, and the cake incident.
Summary:
When Luna receives an invite to her estranged ex’s wedding not even a year after they broke up from their long-time relationship and discovers that the bride wants her in the wedding party, Luna does what she does best in tough situations: she runs away from her problems. In this case, all the way to the Cotswolds in England and she plans on staying there past Christmas due to the wedding date being close by to then. Sure, it means she won’t be able to have Christmas with her family this year, but her sanity will be safe.
At least, that’s what Luna thinks before getting into the Cotswolds. But not everything goes according to plan…
First, there is so much snow and the roads are incredibly narrow which leads to one disaster. Another problem comes in the form of her rental not looking like the ad suggested. The third and possibly most dangerous problem comes in the form of Luna’s English landlord. Rhys is a guy straight from her fantasies and though he seems a little rough around the edges, he is dangerous to her already broken heart. Neither of them are looking for a relationship, especially with someone who won’t be living anywhere nearby, but Luna is finding herself falling for him despite all that.
When it comes time to leave, will Luna once again have her heart shattered?
– this is part of a series, but meant to be read as a stand-alone
– this is told from Luna’s point of view
Review:
I loved this escape to England! I’ve never been, so some of the things (mainly foods) that Luna encountered made me feel the same way Luna did about them! It was interesting to see the differences in cultures and meanings of different phrases despite them both speaking English (for example, what floor is the actual first floor). It was cool to get to know Rhys and see that maybe he had feelings developing for Luna too before we understood his cousin’s warning for Luna to keep away from him in terms of a relationship. And speaking of Ruby, she was a lot of fun to read about and her friendship with Hamish and her cousin Rhys. I loved all of their interactions with each other and the community. I also loved that Rhys’s pub was such a staple for the town to come and do just about anything together. Some of my favorite scenes/moments of this story included: a murder mystery book club debate, Cotswolds’ rivalry with Linscombe (and the things they both did in retaliation for a few things that happened in the story), whenever Rhys gave Luna an odd look over something she said or did, Luna’s love for Dr. Pepper, meeting Maggie (and the texts to Rhys about her), finding and chopping down a Christmas tree, ice skating, decorating the pub for Christmas, and the cake incident.
Summary:
When Luna receives an invite to her estranged ex’s wedding not even a year after they broke up from their long-time relationship and discovers that the bride wants her in the wedding party, Luna does what she does best in tough situations: she runs away from her problems. In this case, all the way to the Cotswolds in England and she plans on staying there past Christmas due to the wedding date being close by to then. Sure, it means she won’t be able to have Christmas with her family this year, but her sanity will be safe.
At least, that’s what Luna thinks before getting into the Cotswolds. But not everything goes according to plan…
First, there is so much snow and the roads are incredibly narrow which leads to one disaster. Another problem comes in the form of her rental not looking like the ad suggested. The third and possibly most dangerous problem comes in the form of Luna’s English landlord. Rhys is a guy straight from her fantasies and though he seems a little rough around the edges, he is dangerous to her already broken heart. Neither of them are looking for a relationship, especially with someone who won’t be living anywhere nearby, but Luna is finding herself falling for him despite all that.
When it comes time to leave, will Luna once again have her heart shattered?