A review by seclement
Paper Aeroplanes by Dawn O'Porter

4.0

This was an engaging story with relatable characters, and I really enjoyed it. With the caveat that I am more a nonfiction reader than a fiction one, I offer two minor criticisms that made me give it a 4 and not a 5: 1) it could have been longer. The story could have been fleshed out in a longer book. I gather from its title on Goodreads that it may be the first in the series, but is that really an excuse? It didn't really end on a cliff hanger. And 2) the setting is Guernsey but Dawn O'Porter doesn't make enough of this in terms of the plot or characters. Considering how unique this place is and the fact that this was clearly an explicit choice, I was disappointed that more wasn't made of this.

I love Dawn O'Porter, but I admit that I would probably be more underwhelmed by this book if I didn't love her so much. This is good but not great.