A review by kdermody
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This book was filled with so much heart and joy. If you want a lighthearted romance, following two elderly MCs, this is a great option. I didn’t find myself completely engrossed and invested in Augusta and Irving’s relationship, but it was definitely a sugary sweet kind of love story. I did find the dialogue a tad unnatural at times, and often felt like conversations were being used to really drive home a point, or tell us important information about events and characters. I also felt like some of the tension wasn’t there, because plot points were spoiled for the past timeline in conversations occurring in the “present timeline”. Overall I enjoyed this story as a cute romance with a touch of magical realism.