cathbennett's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
cservat129's review
4.0
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Combine Paris, Romance and Perfume along with a competition and you have a n utterly charming read. I fell in love with this story when Del landed in Paris, literally bumped into a handsome stranger and from there the adventure began. I especially loved Sebastien with his good looks and charm he is a perfect male specimen. Del is on a mission to break away from her small town and be independent form her twin sister Jen. The perfume contest with Paris as a backdrop should be the perfect opportunity but with all of the antics of the other contestants and the complex art of perfume making may just be a bit too much. The sights, the drama of the contest and the budding romance between Del and Sebastien had me hooked and I devoured, practically inhaled this in one sitting. I loved the contest aspect of the book and all of the complexity involved in making perfume had me amazed at how much actually goes into creating a fragrance. Del is an honest, lovable, smart as a whip and sometimes clumsy lead character. The tension between Del and Sebastien had me wanting to just get them together already!
If you enjoy an honest to goodness romance with charm and a beautiful setting then you are in for a treat.This review was originally posted on My Fiction Obsession
Combine Paris, Romance and Perfume along with a competition and you have a n utterly charming read. I fell in love with this story when Del landed in Paris, literally bumped into a handsome stranger and from there the adventure began. I especially loved Sebastien with his good looks and charm he is a perfect male specimen. Del is on a mission to break away from her small town and be independent form her twin sister Jen. The perfume contest with Paris as a backdrop should be the perfect opportunity but with all of the antics of the other contestants and the complex art of perfume making may just be a bit too much. The sights, the drama of the contest and the budding romance between Del and Sebastien had me hooked and I devoured, practically inhaled this in one sitting. I loved the contest aspect of the book and all of the complexity involved in making perfume had me amazed at how much actually goes into creating a fragrance. Del is an honest, lovable, smart as a whip and sometimes clumsy lead character. The tension between Del and Sebastien had me wanting to just get them together already!
If you enjoy an honest to goodness romance with charm and a beautiful setting then you are in for a treat.This review was originally posted on My Fiction Obsession
caffeinatedcasey's review
4.0
Light and easy read
This was a cute story of competition, chasing dreams, and new beginnings. It was pretty quick and easy to read. The ending felt like it was missing something though. There was some closure to the story but I just felt like something else was needed.
This was a cute story of competition, chasing dreams, and new beginnings. It was pretty quick and easy to read. The ending felt like it was missing something though. There was some closure to the story but I just felt like something else was needed.
saukko's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
2.5
This book was very lighthearted and lovely but the plot was pretty boring with a couple attempts at plot twists. It took me a week to read this 200 page book because I just wasn't very invested in the story. The ending felt super rushed and anticlimactic. Also, I wouldn't recommend this if you want to read romance because there was surprisingly little of it in this novel.
readingactually's review
4.0
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Combine Paris, Romance and Perfume along with a competition and you have a n utterly charming read. I fell in love with this story when Del landed in Paris, literally bumped into a handsome stranger and from there the adventure began. I especially loved Sebastien with his good looks and charm he is a perfect male specimen. Del is on a mission to break away from her small town and be independent form her twin sister Jen. The perfume contest with Paris as a backdrop should be the perfect opportunity but with all of the antics of the other contestants and the complex art of perfume making may just be a bit too much. The sights, the drama of the contest and the budding romance between Del and Sebastien had me hooked and I devoured, practically inhaled this in one sitting. I loved the contest aspect of the book and all of the complexity involved in making perfume had me amazed at how much actually goes into creating a fragrance. Del is an honest, lovable, smart as a whip and sometimes clumsy lead character. The tension between Del and Sebastien had me wanting to just get them together already!
If you enjoy an honest to goodness romance with charm and a beautiful setting then you are in for a treat.This review was originally posted on My Fiction Obsession
Combine Paris, Romance and Perfume along with a competition and you have a n utterly charming read. I fell in love with this story when Del landed in Paris, literally bumped into a handsome stranger and from there the adventure began. I especially loved Sebastien with his good looks and charm he is a perfect male specimen. Del is on a mission to break away from her small town and be independent form her twin sister Jen. The perfume contest with Paris as a backdrop should be the perfect opportunity but with all of the antics of the other contestants and the complex art of perfume making may just be a bit too much. The sights, the drama of the contest and the budding romance between Del and Sebastien had me hooked and I devoured, practically inhaled this in one sitting. I loved the contest aspect of the book and all of the complexity involved in making perfume had me amazed at how much actually goes into creating a fragrance. Del is an honest, lovable, smart as a whip and sometimes clumsy lead character. The tension between Del and Sebastien had me wanting to just get them together already!
If you enjoy an honest to goodness romance with charm and a beautiful setting then you are in for a treat.This review was originally posted on My Fiction Obsession
whoskatielou's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
read this when i was like twelve as well and i will forever hate the ending
enola's review
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.5
redheadragereads's review
2.0
I loved how the author could paint the scenes of Paris! This story was a great escape read, something to fill a summer afternoon where you just want to switch off.
All the talk about perfumes and scents was suprisingly relaxing. I really loved that.
There was, however, barely a “romance” plot. This book was more about Del finding herself / trying to figure out what she was doing with her life when her plans have changed. And I related to that.
I didn’t find the ending very satisfying. It felt a bit corny and too quick for me.
All the talk about perfumes and scents was suprisingly relaxing. I really loved that.
There was, however, barely a “romance” plot. This book was more about Del finding herself / trying to figure out what she was doing with her life when her plans have changed. And I related to that.
I didn’t find the ending very satisfying. It felt a bit corny and too quick for me.
lauriebuchanan's review
4.0
THE LITTLE PERFUME SHOP OFF THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES by Rebecca Raisin made me smile. A lot! Her knowledge (and evident research) of perfume is extraordinary and makes for a delightful read. That, and the romance that pulled me in from the get-go. I highly recommend this book!
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