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A review by sarah_reading_party
A Winter in New York by Josie Silver
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
what a sweet book! it was the perfect read during a snowed in week at home. i loved the new york setting, the food angle, and iris's lovely mix of british slang paired with gio's italian background. such a fun way to travel in a book. :) i was just engrossed in every page and wish i had friends like iris does! the belotti family, bobby, robin... gah.
reading about iris's abusive relationship, though shared in small bits throughout the novel, was hard. i felt that should have been mentioned in the description of the book. i also would have liked to see her reengage with friends from london as she healed in new york. i felt the female friendship aspect of this book was lacking, though she did find some of that in her friendship with sophia and gio's family members. all in all, a lovely read!
reading about iris's abusive relationship, though shared in small bits throughout the novel, was hard. i felt that should have been mentioned in the description of the book. i also would have liked to see her reengage with friends from london as she healed in new york. i felt the female friendship aspect of this book was lacking, though she did find some of that in her friendship with sophia and gio's family members. all in all, a lovely read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse