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A review by pagesinthedunes
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Much of your enjoyment of this book will depend on how you feel about the 6 year old niece character (neurodivergent) who the Mmc Noah becomes a guardian of and is a heavy presence in the book. Also the pacing of the book felt a little off, with some plot elements happening too soon or too late in the story. If you love a stern, competent mmc who is secretly obsessed with the fmc and a female lead who is starting over after heartbreak, this book delivers. Lots of boutique farm elements (animals, jam selling, economics of small businesses) and small town living, but a little grittier than books like Lovelight Farms. The fmc Shay is plus sized (~US16) and her body is described very positively by the mmc with only a tiny bit of body insecurity/shaming from one minor character. The Mmc used to be an awkward, larger body teenager who now is conventionally attractive and there are a few side characters who make fun of his past self (not fmc).
The mmc definitely comes off as reserved and shy but is very take-charge during intimate scenes, but it is heavily foreshadowed so not a surprise. I loved the moment at the end where Noah shows Shay “proof” of his 15 year love/obsession with her and glad characters explicitly explained the farm name because I wasn’t following it lol
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