seawarrior's review against another edition
3.0
The Bookshop at Water's End is a saccharine book with plenty of dramatic subplots. At times the melodrama was eye-rolling, yet I truly loved Henry's use of language and highlighted several quotes of hers throughout the narrative. I most enjoyed Piper's perspective, perhaps since we are closer in age. Her aching search for identity and difficulty embracing the oppositional sides of her personality as a dreamer and a realist made her an endearing and relatable character. Henry weaves magic through even the most mundane events in her character's lives, resulting in a reflecting pool of emotion sure to enchant even the most dour readers.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, and Medical trauma
laurenabeth's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
Minor: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug use
morganperks's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.0
I want a whole book about Piper!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism
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