A review by sammytvo
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

3.0

 Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review! 

 

this book was written for the people who find solace in books and people who found their best friends through books 

 

imagine you’re actually in the world of your favorite book where you get to meet and interact with your favorite characters ! well this is what happens to elsy. elsy has been down on her luck and she was hoping time in a cabin with the comfort of books will help her funk. however, on her way to the cabin, she ends up in a new town which feels all too familiar, as if she read about it before 

 

“not all love happens at first glance—sometimes, it takes a reread at the exact right (or wrong) time in your life.” 

 

i thought this story was quite cozy and comforting with a few unexpected moments/revolutions. however, it did felt like the story was dragging at times. 

 

as for the romance, i wish there was more which is ironic since this book is basically an ode to romance readers. SLIGHT SPOILERS INCOMING “the third act breakup” wasn’t my favorite. It was realistic in a sense but I did not read for realism. It just took me out of the romance. even when, the love interest returned for elsy, it felt very obligatory as a love interest instead of love. yes there was the love confession but it felt typical and quick fast. also felt like elsy was a second choice. glad that elsy got her happy ending tho 

 

“labyrinth by taylor swift