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A review by meghan_plethoraofpages
Sweetshop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan
3.0
The Sweetshop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan is a perfect sweet-filled getaway to the English countryside in the small town of Lipton. Following Rosie, as she moves from the big city to take care of her ailing elderly great-aunt and deal with her estate and dilapidated sweetshop. Told in dual timeline narratives between present day Rosie and her great-aunt Lilian in the 1940’s, the story slows effortless and you can’t help but being swept up in the nostalgia of Lilian and the self-discovery of Rosie.
Of course, in true Colgan fashion, there is a charming romance to be discovered. The romance can only be realized of course once Rosie comes into her own and undergoes character growth. I enjoyed all the townsfolk, the small town dramas, and the levity of Rosie’s big city ways clashing with farm life.
The one relationship that gave me pause was between Rosie and Stephen.. as a nurse myself I’m not really a fan of relationships that start out like this. I’ve seen it time and again in various novels and it always feels uncouth.
Overall a very enjoyable, pleasant novel that is an escapist read, featuring strong female characters who overcome challenges and grow as characters.
Thank you very much Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for access to an e-copy of this book in exchange for review. It publishes April 13, 2021!
3.5⭐️
Of course, in true Colgan fashion, there is a charming romance to be discovered. The romance can only be realized of course once Rosie comes into her own and undergoes character growth. I enjoyed all the townsfolk, the small town dramas, and the levity of Rosie’s big city ways clashing with farm life.
The one relationship that gave me pause was between Rosie and Stephen.. as a nurse myself I’m not really a fan of relationships that start out like this. I’ve seen it time and again in various novels and it always feels uncouth.
Overall a very enjoyable, pleasant novel that is an escapist read, featuring strong female characters who overcome challenges and grow as characters.
Thank you very much Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for access to an e-copy of this book in exchange for review. It publishes April 13, 2021!
3.5⭐️