A review by fivecatsinacoat
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

challenging emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This is a sweet Hallmark-esque romance with serious small-town charm. I've seen listings for vacation properties where you also work in a shop or something attached to the rental and none have ever tempted me but the one I saw that was attached to a bookstore. As a book lover, I'd love to run a bookstore, and know that I would really love to stay in a rental like this! 

The town is sweet and charming, without being twee, and the townspeople really felt three-dimensional with a lot of backstory and character.  The romance was believable and the tension built without being insta-love, which I appreciated. My only gripe
is how the whole town kept Roane's secrets and how easily she forgave him and the town. It felt too perfect. Those are huge secrets to keep and honestly I'm not sure I'd be able to forgive like that.
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