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Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year
by Rochelle Bilow
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Thank you to Berkeley for the free ebook via Netgalley.
Well, Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year has solidified its place in my heart and on my favorites list. It is delightfully cozy, like a warm hug. The cooking aspects made my foodie heart sing. The slow burn, moderately open door romance was extremely satisfying for me and a nice chance of pace from all the enemies to lovers I’ve been reading.
I fell in love with these characters instantly - every single one (except the “disney villain,” of course). I love that Ruby is in her thirties, an age I don’t see represented too often in contemporary romance. The narrative voice swept me in and the small Scottish town setting is perfection. I want to live in Thistlecross, and settle in for a meal at the Cozy Hearth.
In short: I was transported. I already want to read this again and buy a finished copy (or two). Absolutely recommend.
CW: As the name implies, many drinking references throughout. And complicated parental relationship.
Well, Ruby Spencer’s Whisky Year has solidified its place in my heart and on my favorites list. It is delightfully cozy, like a warm hug. The cooking aspects made my foodie heart sing. The slow burn, moderately open door romance was extremely satisfying for me and a nice chance of pace from all the enemies to lovers I’ve been reading.
I fell in love with these characters instantly - every single one (except the “disney villain,” of course). I love that Ruby is in her thirties, an age I don’t see represented too often in contemporary romance. The narrative voice swept me in and the small Scottish town setting is perfection. I want to live in Thistlecross, and settle in for a meal at the Cozy Hearth.
In short: I was transported. I already want to read this again and buy a finished copy (or two). Absolutely recommend.
CW: As the name implies, many drinking references throughout. And complicated parental relationship.