A review by sandiera
The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

The Bookshop Below absolutely enchanted me. Georgia Summers weaves evocative, lyrical prose into a story filled with heart, mystery, and a quietly powerful sense of magic. Every page feels saturated with atmosphere, like stepping into a dream where grief, love, and wonder are all tightly bound.

The characters are flawed, endearing, and impossible not to care about. Their journey felt deeply human, with moments that genuinely moved me. I especially appreciated how their imperfections were never obstacles to connection but pathways to it.

The magic system is unlike anything I’ve read before: beautiful, strange, and filled with meaning. It blends the fantastical with the literary in a way that feels both fresh and timeless.

And that last line of the epilogue? Pure perfection. It left me with a bittersweet ache in the best possible way.

I loved this book so much I immediately added The City of Stardust to my reading list. Georgia Summers is officially an auto-read author for me now.

Thank you NetGalley and Orbit Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!