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A Novel Love Story
by Ashley Poston
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Spice Rating: 🌶️ / 5
Who hasn't dreamt of finding themselves in the middle of their favorite book? Well, whether you have or haven't, you can watch as Ashley Poston makes that dream a reality in A Novel Love Story.
Eileen (aka Elsy) is the only one of her friends going on this year's book club retreat. But as she's on her way to her destination, her car breaks down, and Elsy finds herself in Eloraton--the fictional city of one of her favorite romance series. No one in Eloraton knows that they're not real, except for Anders, who is the grumpy bookstore owner and not in any of the books. Since the author died before finishing the last novel in the series, Elsy knows Anders has to be the final love interest. And since he's fictional, Elsy can't fall for him. Because book boyfriends aren't real... right? Left without their happily ever after, Elsy has to help the people of Eloraton find their storybook ending, and she finds out that her own happiness might be found somewhere outside of the fictional world afterall.
This might be my favorite of Ashley Poston's novels to date. I love the idea of falling into the town of your favorite books and trying to help them find their happily ever afters. Elsy finds out that sometimes it's easier to help someone else find love than to follow your own advice and find love for yourself.
I love how Ashley isn't afraid to make fun of herself and be self-aware of the romance industry in general. Her writing is poignant and always goes straight to the feels. As with her other novels, the female main character's development comes before the romance. But, the romance will still pull you in.
Fans of Ashley's other novels as well as Emily Henry will love A Novel Love Story. Honestly, anyone who loves romance will find something they appreciate about this story.
Who hasn't dreamt of finding themselves in the middle of their favorite book? Well, whether you have or haven't, you can watch as Ashley Poston makes that dream a reality in A Novel Love Story.
Eileen (aka Elsy) is the only one of her friends going on this year's book club retreat. But as she's on her way to her destination, her car breaks down, and Elsy finds herself in Eloraton--the fictional city of one of her favorite romance series. No one in Eloraton knows that they're not real, except for Anders, who is the grumpy bookstore owner and not in any of the books. Since the author died before finishing the last novel in the series, Elsy knows Anders has to be the final love interest. And since he's fictional, Elsy can't fall for him. Because book boyfriends aren't real... right? Left without their happily ever after, Elsy has to help the people of Eloraton find their storybook ending, and she finds out that her own happiness might be found somewhere outside of the fictional world afterall.
This might be my favorite of Ashley Poston's novels to date. I love the idea of falling into the town of your favorite books and trying to help them find their happily ever afters. Elsy finds out that sometimes it's easier to help someone else find love than to follow your own advice and find love for yourself.
I love how Ashley isn't afraid to make fun of herself and be self-aware of the romance industry in general. Her writing is poignant and always goes straight to the feels. As with her other novels, the female main character's development comes before the romance. But, the romance will still pull you in.
Fans of Ashley's other novels as well as Emily Henry will love A Novel Love Story. Honestly, anyone who loves romance will find something they appreciate about this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Car accident
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit