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melmo2610's review against another edition
4.0
The first story in this collection was really good. It held my attention and it was a quick easy read. I liked the premise and characters a lot. 4 stars for this one.
The second story was good. I liked Millie and Abe. The story itself starts with a tragedy that is based off true events so it cast a bit of a pall over the story for me. Ending was really good though. 3 stars for this one.
The third story in this collection was my favorite. I loved the baseball element to the story and it made for a really fun read. 5 stars for this one.
The last story in the collection was good. I liked the WW2 era timeline and story. It had some very sad elements which lowered my overall enjoyment of the story. 3.5 stars for this one.
Overall I give this collection of novellas 4 stars. An enjoyable read for me.
The second story was good. I liked Millie and Abe. The story itself starts with a tragedy that is based off true events so it cast a bit of a pall over the story for me. Ending was really good though. 3 stars for this one.
The third story in this collection was my favorite. I loved the baseball element to the story and it made for a really fun read. 5 stars for this one.
The last story in the collection was good. I liked the WW2 era timeline and story. It had some very sad elements which lowered my overall enjoyment of the story. 3.5 stars for this one.
Overall I give this collection of novellas 4 stars. An enjoyable read for me.
esthery_rn's review against another edition
3.0
I love novella collections. The shorter length of each story is perfect for when you want a quick read. I usually find that I like two or three of the four stories within a collection. This rings true for the four stories within this collection.
Hearts Sewn with Love by Darlene Panzera and Woven Hearts by Jacquolyn McMurray were both good, quick reads. I appreciated the different aspects of the historical settings of each. I found myself slightly frustrated with all the main characters at times. This could have been because both authors attempted to fit a novel-length timeline into a novella, therefore character development was a bit rushed. But both stories were enjoyable and perfect for a relaxing afternoon read. (On their own, I’d give each story 3-stars.)
A Language of Love by Kimberley Woodhouse was my favorite of the four stories. I loved the linguistics study due to racism. The protagonists had depth and were relatable. The antagonist was a surprising joy. Oh, racism! It splits nations, communities, and families. Kimberley Woodhouse is a great author. This was a good story! (I’d give it 4-stars)
I did not really enjoy the final story, Tailored Sweethearts by Debby Lee. The characters felt rushed and flat. The timeline felt choppy. (I’d give it 2-stars.) But when I’m reading a collection of novellas I don’t expect to fall in love with each story. This one does not detract from the overall collection too much.
Overall, I give this collection 3-stars.
I follow the GoodReads rating system. Please note that this means even the 3-star books are ones I liked.
1 star – didn’t like it
2 stars – it was OK
3 stars – liked it
4 stars – really liked it
5 stars – it was amazing; I’ll read it over and over and/or it will impact my daily life.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
Hearts Sewn with Love by Darlene Panzera and Woven Hearts by Jacquolyn McMurray were both good, quick reads. I appreciated the different aspects of the historical settings of each. I found myself slightly frustrated with all the main characters at times. This could have been because both authors attempted to fit a novel-length timeline into a novella, therefore character development was a bit rushed. But both stories were enjoyable and perfect for a relaxing afternoon read. (On their own, I’d give each story 3-stars.)
A Language of Love by Kimberley Woodhouse was my favorite of the four stories. I loved the linguistics study due to racism. The protagonists had depth and were relatable. The antagonist was a surprising joy. Oh, racism! It splits nations, communities, and families. Kimberley Woodhouse is a great author. This was a good story! (I’d give it 4-stars)
I did not really enjoy the final story, Tailored Sweethearts by Debby Lee. The characters felt rushed and flat. The timeline felt choppy. (I’d give it 2-stars.) But when I’m reading a collection of novellas I don’t expect to fall in love with each story. This one does not detract from the overall collection too much.
Overall, I give this collection 3-stars.
I follow the GoodReads rating system. Please note that this means even the 3-star books are ones I liked.
1 star – didn’t like it
2 stars – it was OK
3 stars – liked it
4 stars – really liked it
5 stars – it was amazing; I’ll read it over and over and/or it will impact my daily life.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
joannejaytanie's review against another edition
4.0
Sew in Love is a nice mix of stories with the overall theme of the heroines working as seamstresses. Woven Hearts was, by far, my favorite. The author did an excellent job of accurately capturing the historical setting of New York City and the aftermath of the factory fire on an already struggling society. The richness of the plot, along with a beautifully developed heroine, and a strong supporting cast, made this story sparkle.
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