Scan barcode
bzliz's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
I was really enjoying the subversion of a non-bookish bookstore owner up until the third act. It definitely had some standard problems before then- like having to make excuses or shove in side characters with explanations of how Drew can just leave her store at random without consequences- but the third act sucked out some of my joy. We had a third act breakup- which I already dislike- during which Drew goes from 0 to 100 in .2 seconds. I was hopeful that the final conflict was going to be resolving Drew’s terrible father’s greedy attempt to usurp her with Jasper at her side. But no, that was left semi-resolved after Drew overreacted to some pretty inconsequential admissions from Jasper.
The grand gesture also didn’t feel very grand, in my opinion so it soured my feelings about the whole book or I likely would’ve bumped this up half a star or so.
The grand gesture also didn’t feel very grand, in my opinion so it soured my feelings about the whole book or I likely would’ve bumped this up half a star or so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0
Love and a bookstore, what's not to like? On a serious note, I found this book was good at telling and not showing, which I think was a missing element. I felt like the characters were on a different page and it was hard to stay in line. For Drew not being a book or romance person, it didn't convince me of that. It felt like she got with Jasper too quickly for that to feel realistic. And it then didn't take much to get her to read a book. Overall, it was a quick read and enjoyable if you don1t think too much into the storyline, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racial slurs, Sexual content, and Abandonment
hazelgirl21's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death and Toxic relationship
amberlfaris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship
ems_rxlibrary's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
There was way too much focus on the physicality of Jasper, which is a shame because he was the only character that I really liked. He had so much more to offer!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
kottengoesbork's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
kfmcf's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
First off - this cover is gorgeous. I know that isn't super important but it's a big reason I picked it up.
I want to like this one more than I did. I think the FL was relatable and her struggles with her grief and understanding of her grandmother post-passing are the most interesting part of the boom.
I think the biggest failing of this book is the development of its other relationships, namely with the ML. Jasper has no, and I mean 0, personality. He is just big and hot and he is immediately smitten with Drew to the point where it's confusing and unbelievable. Also they're supposed to have this bucket list deal but we never really get to see Drew falling in love with reading or even responding to that half of the deal. A lost opportunity imo. Also the third act break up and reunion were forced af, oy.
Also, the relationship with her half sister also felt like a wash. Daisy was really interesting but had the depth of a wading pool. I think having both Elsie and Daisy together just got too busy. I think having Dani be the friend and cutting Elsie would have tightened it up (even though I did *like* Elsie).
The Dirty Birds were alright but I got them all mixed up.
All and all I didn't mind the book as a light lit read but as a romance it was lacking.
I want to like this one more than I did. I think the FL was relatable and her struggles with her grief and understanding of her grandmother post-passing are the most interesting part of the boom.
I think the biggest failing of this book is the development of its other relationships, namely with the ML. Jasper has no, and I mean 0, personality. He is just big and hot and he is immediately smitten with Drew to the point where it's confusing and unbelievable. Also they're supposed to have this bucket list deal but we never really get to see Drew falling in love with reading or even responding to that half of the deal. A lost opportunity imo. Also the third act break up and reunion were forced af, oy.
Also, the relationship with her half sister also felt like a wash. Daisy was really interesting but had the depth of a wading pool. I think having both Elsie and Daisy together just got too busy. I think having Dani be the friend and cutting Elsie would have tightened it up (even though I did *like* Elsie).
The Dirty Birds were alright but I got them all mixed up.
All and all I didn't mind the book as a light lit read but as a romance it was lacking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
juffnstuff's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship
jenna_kaitlyn's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Alexa Martin is so good at writing cute stories with real life problems and characters that you root for. This was more focused on romantic love whereas her one before this was focused more on friendship, but she still hit it out of the park. Along with the romance, there's a mix of family dynamics, living up to expectations you think others have for you, and allowing yourself to believe in love.
I will read anything Martin writes because she has yet to disappoint me!
I will read anything Martin writes because she has yet to disappoint me!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Grief
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Grief
Minor: Death and Sexual content