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Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year
by Rochelle Bilow
I chose to read this book based on the title and cover alone.
The first 30% of the book made me wonder if I made the right choice - I felt it was a bit slow and repetitive (Ruby gave up everything and moved to Scotland - we get it).
The premise was promising - Woman moves to Scotland to write a cookbook - Insert a broody, handsome Scotsman - cosy cottage, yummy food, etc.
I didn't love the secrecy and mystery backstory of the characters. I get that sometimes that makes for such a heightened tension and climax - but it didn't quite sell me.
The ending did wrap it up overall - but I'd give it 2.7 stars. I did giggle at the Outlander comment and I dreamily imagined the Scottish town and scenery.
The first 30% of the book made me wonder if I made the right choice - I felt it was a bit slow and repetitive (Ruby gave up everything and moved to Scotland - we get it).
The premise was promising - Woman moves to Scotland to write a cookbook - Insert a broody, handsome Scotsman - cosy cottage, yummy food, etc.
I didn't love the secrecy and mystery backstory of the characters. I get that sometimes that makes for such a heightened tension and climax - but it didn't quite sell me.
The ending did wrap it up overall - but I'd give it 2.7 stars. I did giggle at the Outlander comment and I dreamily imagined the Scottish town and scenery.