Scan barcode
A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is such a heartwarming and dreamy book!
I was eagerly waiting for its release and I've been seeing everyone pick it up and rave ever since and of course, it doesn't disappoint!
Eileen has gone through a major heartbreak and all she wants is her comfort book club, far away from reality. Instead, she ends up crashing into a stranger in a small town - Anderson. While she only plans to stay the night in the town she quickly realises it's the town from her favourite book series come alive and maybe she would like to be a permanent resident here as well.
I absolutely love Eileen and her enthusiasm and love for Eloraton is so believable. She quickly pulls you in and shows you the heart and charm of the town - its characters. It's so enchanting to be introduced to Eloraton and the myriad of characters. At no point do you feel like they're characters from a book, they feel so real and the reader immediately gets invested in their stories and romances.
And of course, there's Anderson, the grumpy bookstore owner who has an air of mystery and who Eileen believes to be the hero of the next book in the unfinished series. My lips are sealed but let's just say I spent so long trying to uncover his mystery but oh my god the reveal was such a welcome surprise! The mystery aside, Anderson is an intriguing character and together, he and Eileen have a sizzling chemistry and cute banter that I was simply a goner for.
A mystery, romance, small-town charm and well-developed characters - what more does a reader need?
A small side note: I adore every book Ashley Poshton has ever written. I've read every single one of them from Geekerella to the adult romances she writes today. In every book of hers, there's a certain charm. More often than not her books are an ode to reading, to fictional worlds that we immerse ourselves in the ones that save us, some that might overpower us and most that bring us closer to others and teach the meaning of life.
Every time I read a book by Poshton my heart is full and there are tears in my eyes because she truly understands the love for fictional worlds and expresses them in such powerful worlds. This book was no exception. I hope she never stops with books revolving around books <3
I was eagerly waiting for its release and I've been seeing everyone pick it up and rave ever since and of course, it doesn't disappoint!
Eileen has gone through a major heartbreak and all she wants is her comfort book club, far away from reality. Instead, she ends up crashing into a stranger in a small town - Anderson. While she only plans to stay the night in the town she quickly realises it's the town from her favourite book series come alive and maybe she would like to be a permanent resident here as well.
I absolutely love Eileen and her enthusiasm and love for Eloraton is so believable. She quickly pulls you in and shows you the heart and charm of the town - its characters. It's so enchanting to be introduced to Eloraton and the myriad of characters. At no point do you feel like they're characters from a book, they feel so real and the reader immediately gets invested in their stories and romances.
And of course, there's Anderson, the grumpy bookstore owner who has an air of mystery and who Eileen believes to be the hero of the next book in the unfinished series. My lips are sealed but let's just say I spent so long trying to uncover his mystery but oh my god the reveal was such a welcome surprise! The mystery aside, Anderson is an intriguing character and together, he and Eileen have a sizzling chemistry and cute banter that I was simply a goner for.
A mystery, romance, small-town charm and well-developed characters - what more does a reader need?
A small side note: I adore every book Ashley Poshton has ever written. I've read every single one of them from Geekerella to the adult romances she writes today. In every book of hers, there's a certain charm. More often than not her books are an ode to reading, to fictional worlds that we immerse ourselves in the ones that save us, some that might overpower us and most that bring us closer to others and teach the meaning of life.
Every time I read a book by Poshton my heart is full and there are tears in my eyes because she truly understands the love for fictional worlds and expresses them in such powerful worlds. This book was no exception. I hope she never stops with books revolving around books <3