loishojmark's review
5.0
A gay version of You've Got Mail (or more correctly and more 'literary' it was inspired by the play "Parfumerie" by Miklos Laszlo). But it was better than the movie: Two cute guys, lots of sweets and a bit angst and conflict. Whereas the first book in the New Milton Series" was a gay version of Jane Austins book (and my favorite) "Persuasion", in this novella the characters found each other because of a joined love for Austen. Their love originated, evolved and resolved through a common joy over Jane Austen's books.
I have read a few Christmas stories in the last couple of weeks, but so far, this was the best.
I have read a few Christmas stories in the last couple of weeks, but so far, this was the best.
“I’m okay,” he said, rolling into Alfie’s arms and burying his face against his shoulder. “Just…overwhelmed.”
papercranestitches's review
4.0
"[A]ll around him books lay open, their words rising up to fill the air - an apology, a declaration, a love letter in literary quotes."
jenvile's review
2.0
DNF 50%
I wanted to love this cute little book, but it started getting repetitive and and way too predictable. If you want to read just pure fluff, with an overdone story, go ahead - but for me, I think I wasn’t in the mood for it, sorry!
I wanted to love this cute little book, but it started getting repetitive and and way too predictable. If you want to read just pure fluff, with an overdone story, go ahead - but for me, I think I wasn’t in the mood for it, sorry!
tinkcourtney's review
4.0
Enemies-to-lovers - sweet with a bit of angst
This was a fun premise for a book - two guys who were enemies in real life but were falling for each other online, and the fallout when the two worlds collided.
I enjoyed reading it, though there were several errors (even a wrong name once) that were a minor deterrent to the experience, but not enough to make me drop a star. I’d still read more from this author.
This was a fun premise for a book - two guys who were enemies in real life but were falling for each other online, and the fallout when the two worlds collided.
I enjoyed reading it, though there were several errors (even a wrong name once) that were a minor deterrent to the experience, but not enough to make me drop a star. I’d still read more from this author.
ccgwalt's review
5.0
This novella is a delightful retelling of You've Got Mail and the original, Shop Around The Corner.
When I read novellas I often wish they were longer (if the story is good) or think they are weak due to lack of character or plot development. Love Around the Corner, however, was simply perfect. It was perfectly paced, had wonderful character development, and left me feeling completely satisfied. It's a master class in novella writing done right.
Highly recommended!
When I read novellas I often wish they were longer (if the story is good) or think they are weak due to lack of character or plot development. Love Around the Corner, however, was simply perfect. It was perfectly paced, had wonderful character development, and left me feeling completely satisfied. It's a master class in novella writing done right.
Highly recommended!
culperjr's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eloise_bradbooks's review
3.0
Kinda wondered how they could fall in love online when they never acutally talked about themselves...
But other than that it was cute and Christmassy so enjoyable nevertheless.
But other than that it was cute and Christmassy so enjoyable nevertheless.
pam_h's review
4.0
3.5 stars
This was a quick, easy read, and the premise made it possible for everything to happen pretty quickly without feeling like insta-love, since the MCs had been chatting online for almost a year. These were really fleshed-out characters, and all the book-loving details were awesome. Definitely made me feel all the feels :) Looking forward to reading more from this series.
This was a quick, easy read, and the premise made it possible for everything to happen pretty quickly without feeling like insta-love, since the MCs had been chatting online for almost a year. These were really fleshed-out characters, and all the book-loving details were awesome. Definitely made me feel all the feels :) Looking forward to reading more from this series.