A review by alisonreadsitall
The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5 stars ⭐️ 
Spice: 🌶️ (more like half a pepper - mostly fade to black)

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this one. I even got a few butterflies, but I do love the sunshine/grump trope and this was done so well! 🥰

Also- who doesn’t love a book about a bookshop? 🥹🩷

I want to be friends with Thea- she was dealt a pretty shit hand, but handled it with such grace! And her sense of humor is wonderful. 🥰 😅 She definitely came out of her grief in the end, and I wish I had that much cheeky confidence to say what’s on your mind and not care what happens!

Chris is an absolute POS. 🤬 Thea was much nicer than she needed to be, and I would not have handled it well at all.

Edward started out a bit of a shit, but definitely grew on me and I appreciated his honesty, even though many mistakes were made. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Tropes:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Love triangle
Different worlds

Definitely recommend! 🩷
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