A review by mamaandemmaread
The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

When Shelby’s grandmother dies, she knows she will inherit the bookstore she’s been working at since high school. What she didn’t expect was to work alongside the boy who broke her heart in high school. 

Have you ever had a time where it seems like everything is going wrong? The characters in this book keep getting hit with heartache, but also have some really sweet moments of hope and friendship. I enjoyed the dual timeline and watching Shelby and Gray repair the mistakes of their past.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the book for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.