emmaaxtco's review against another edition
2.0
It was only okay. Didn't like it nearly as much as the first one. The characters were less likable. But all the knitting bits in this one were really great!
asegurasmith's review against another edition
4.0
She does a great job with the feelings of attraction and passion.
librophiliac's review against another edition
5.0
Only the 3rd or 4th time reading this beloved book!
What is it that makes knitting such an excellent secondary character for a book that already had more than enough good things going for it? There's just something about it I guess! A romance with a wonderful cast of multi-generational characters, a town I want to visit, and a bad boy made good. It hits so mamy of my buttons, and hopefully will hit you in the feels too! ❤
What is it that makes knitting such an excellent secondary character for a book that already had more than enough good things going for it? There's just something about it I guess! A romance with a wonderful cast of multi-generational characters, a town I want to visit, and a bad boy made good. It hits so mamy of my buttons, and hopefully will hit you in the feels too! ❤
elusivesue's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable way to spend a few hours - that's all it took me, because the writing flowed along for me. I rather liked the S.S., and the mother and best friend characters.
mariannika's review against another edition
5.0
What a lovely book! I read it on vacation and it was perfect!
pinkiefem's review against another edition
4.0
Another sweet book from the wonderful Rachael of Yarnagogo! I really loved the way the characters were tied in together so well, so lovingly.
Also? Mildred and Greta? Lovelovelove. Need more!
I would say more but can't seem to do it without giving too much away. Can't wait for the next book!
Also? Mildred and Greta? Lovelovelove. Need more!
I would say more but can't seem to do it without giving too much away. Can't wait for the next book!
juliaogden's review against another edition
3.0
Fun. Silly. But not too many eye rolls. I say, for a beach-y summery read, success.
jen286's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
How To Knit a Heart Back Home was another great read. This series is a lot of fun and Eliza reminds me of the mayor in Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold series, always fixing people up with what they need when they need it. I love it.
Lucy has always had a crush on bad boy Owen. She loved him back in high school, and they shared one magical kiss only to find Owen left town later that night. She also is afraid of losing everything. She is afraid of a lot of things, but she tries to project this fearless imagine. She volunteer with the fire department because she needs to feel like she could help someone if needed. Her grandmother, who she was very close to, died shortly after collapsing while they were at the beach and Lucy didn't know what to do to help. Since then she has had this need to try and not be afraid, to try and be able to help save someone else.
Owen liked Lucy back in high school, but he didn't have the best home life. His dad was horrible and people in the community always figured he was a bad person too. He moved away when things go to be too bad, just after he kisses Lucy. He remembers that kiss just like she does, but figures she never cared. He is back in town after many years to help care for his mother and figure out what to do with his life. He was a cop, but ended up being shot and now walks with a limp and is not very quick on his feet. He cannot climb a lot of stairs or anything so he is more limited than he used to be and can no longer do the only thing he ever wanted to do.
Owen and Lucy meet saving someone's life. The town overall is not too happy that he is back. Lucy however wants to give him the benefit of the doubt. She has always seen the good in him when other haven't. He rents out the cottage behind her store and they keep getting closer and closer. They both have their issues, but they work it out in the end. Owen feels like he is not good enough for her, he has nothing to offer her now that he is broken.
There were times when Lucy was a bit frustrating. She needs to grow up and move on from the past. She holds onto what happened in high school and doesn't trust Whitney when she tries to help Lucy with her store. She doesn't trust her best friend and her brother and tries to control what they do. Her best friend sleeps with lots of people, and Lucy gets pretty judgmental about that. I liked Lucy over all, but she could come off a bit harsh at times. I liked that she did learn and grow in the book. She did realize how terrible she was being and how everyone else had moved on from high school. She was also really sweet with Owen's mom.
My favorite part of the book was Owen at the end when he went to try and win back Lucy. He was so cute! When he is all this is all I have to give her, it is not much but hopefully she will have me with his tupperware...Oh I loved it. I loved him. He is so good for Lucy and Lucy is so good for him. They are cute and sweet and wonderful together. Loved them. Really a great read.
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
How To Knit a Heart Back Home was another great read. This series is a lot of fun and Eliza reminds me of the mayor in Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold series, always fixing people up with what they need when they need it. I love it.
Lucy has always had a crush on bad boy Owen. She loved him back in high school, and they shared one magical kiss only to find Owen left town later that night. She also is afraid of losing everything. She is afraid of a lot of things, but she tries to project this fearless imagine. She volunteer with the fire department because she needs to feel like she could help someone if needed. Her grandmother, who she was very close to, died shortly after collapsing while they were at the beach and Lucy didn't know what to do to help. Since then she has had this need to try and not be afraid, to try and be able to help save someone else.
Owen liked Lucy back in high school, but he didn't have the best home life. His dad was horrible and people in the community always figured he was a bad person too. He moved away when things go to be too bad, just after he kisses Lucy. He remembers that kiss just like she does, but figures she never cared. He is back in town after many years to help care for his mother and figure out what to do with his life. He was a cop, but ended up being shot and now walks with a limp and is not very quick on his feet. He cannot climb a lot of stairs or anything so he is more limited than he used to be and can no longer do the only thing he ever wanted to do.
Owen and Lucy meet saving someone's life. The town overall is not too happy that he is back. Lucy however wants to give him the benefit of the doubt. She has always seen the good in him when other haven't. He rents out the cottage behind her store and they keep getting closer and closer. They both have their issues, but they work it out in the end. Owen feels like he is not good enough for her, he has nothing to offer her now that he is broken.
There were times when Lucy was a bit frustrating. She needs to grow up and move on from the past. She holds onto what happened in high school and doesn't trust Whitney when she tries to help Lucy with her store. She doesn't trust her best friend and her brother and tries to control what they do. Her best friend sleeps with lots of people, and Lucy gets pretty judgmental about that. I liked Lucy over all, but she could come off a bit harsh at times. I liked that she did learn and grow in the book. She did realize how terrible she was being and how everyone else had moved on from high school. She was also really sweet with Owen's mom.
My favorite part of the book was Owen at the end when he went to try and win back Lucy. He was so cute! When he is all this is all I have to give her, it is not much but hopefully she will have me with his tupperware...Oh I loved it. I loved him. He is so good for Lucy and Lucy is so good for him. They are cute and sweet and wonderful together. Loved them. Really a great read.
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
averagegal's review against another edition
3.0
With this book, Herron moves the action into the middle of Cypress Hollow instead of on the fringes. She introduces the readers to more of the townsfolk in a way that suggests we will be meeting them again in future books. For me, Whitney and Molly were the most compelling of the new characters and I can't wait to read more about them.