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

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Finally a book with a middle-aged female protagonist who doesn’t have kids! Add a bookshop, a grumpy misanthropic guy, some subcultural references and the beautiful landscape of the Scottish lowlands and I’m all in! I haven’t felt this at home in a book since forever. <3

The romance develops slowly from friendship and there are no graphic sex scenes, which is another huge plus for me. I really enjoyed following Thea as she built a new life for herself and I like that the romance is just the cherry on top, not the main reason for her newfound happiness.
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