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Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year
by Rochelle Bilow
(Note: I have an ARC from Netgalley but I opted to check out the audiobook instead. But still thanks to Netgalley for letting me get to know Ruby!)
Was there a review bomb of this book? Lots of 2 and 1 stars that for a book that was fairly well written and at least original in plot seems...odd.
You have a mid-late 30 something old woman who moves to Scotland to write a cookbook, finds love, a home, and herself. Considering the tonnage of romances continually published that are the same freaking story (early-mid 20s, is a creative, lives in NYC, terrible ex-bf, etc), this is a breath of fresh air. Especially with the heroine NOT in her 20s or even early 30s.
(A very small quibble is Bilow keeps pointing out Ruby has curly hair that is always in a braid. She mentions it a lot to the point of being annoyingly noticeable.)
I'm not saying this is Pulizter winning stuff but it's a really good read (I do recommend the audiobook), decent sex scenes, and a lovely story of learning that who you are was with you all the time. I just don't get the super hate.
I'm giving this four stars because I would totally read more Bilow if she desides to write more fiction.
(Bilow's website, however, looks like it was influenced by twee IG designers.)
Was there a review bomb of this book? Lots of 2 and 1 stars that for a book that was fairly well written and at least original in plot seems...odd.
You have a mid-late 30 something old woman who moves to Scotland to write a cookbook, finds love, a home, and herself. Considering the tonnage of romances continually published that are the same freaking story (early-mid 20s, is a creative, lives in NYC, terrible ex-bf, etc), this is a breath of fresh air. Especially with the heroine NOT in her 20s or even early 30s.
(A very small quibble is Bilow keeps pointing out Ruby has curly hair that is always in a braid. She mentions it a lot to the point of being annoyingly noticeable.)
I'm not saying this is Pulizter winning stuff but it's a really good read (I do recommend the audiobook), decent sex scenes, and a lovely story of learning that who you are was with you all the time. I just don't get the super hate.
I'm giving this four stars because I would totally read more Bilow if she desides to write more fiction.
(Bilow's website, however, looks like it was influenced by twee IG designers.)