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A review by bookapotamus
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin
4.0
A book about a bookshop swap! What could be better!?
This made me think of the movie The Holiday - but the bookstore edition - it was a fun sweet, quick read, and ideal for lovers of a romance chock full of happily ever afters and everything you could wish for in a bookstore setting.
When Sarah is offered to swap bookstores with another shop owner in Paris who wishes to get away for a bit, the typical shy and unadventurous Sarah accepts without a second thought - completely out of character for her. Her boyfriend Ridge travels so much and experiences so much adventure - she thinks "why not?" and plans to leave immediately since he's always on the road and she's got nothing to lose.
However when she arrives - her excitement is dulled by a theft, a struggling store, uncooperative employees and she struggles to get in touch with Ridge who is supposed to come meet her and finally take some time from his work. Initially, Sarah finds herself wondering why she signed up for this, especially around the holidays, and wonders if she can last the full 6 months. But what follows is a charming story with a quirky and lovely cast of characters who all shine in their own way.
The story has several tangents that flow seamlessly and creatively throughout - and all the side stories had me curious and intrigued. I do think this might have been better if Sarah was single - I had HUGE issues with Ridge, her constantly letting him get away with things - and in the end how things turned out with them. But I definitely enjoyed the story and know that many will love the ending and relish in how it all turns out!
A cute romance with fun characters, and a lovely story that made me smile.
This made me think of the movie The Holiday - but the bookstore edition - it was a fun sweet, quick read, and ideal for lovers of a romance chock full of happily ever afters and everything you could wish for in a bookstore setting.
When Sarah is offered to swap bookstores with another shop owner in Paris who wishes to get away for a bit, the typical shy and unadventurous Sarah accepts without a second thought - completely out of character for her. Her boyfriend Ridge travels so much and experiences so much adventure - she thinks "why not?" and plans to leave immediately since he's always on the road and she's got nothing to lose.
However when she arrives - her excitement is dulled by a theft, a struggling store, uncooperative employees and she struggles to get in touch with Ridge who is supposed to come meet her and finally take some time from his work. Initially, Sarah finds herself wondering why she signed up for this, especially around the holidays, and wonders if she can last the full 6 months. But what follows is a charming story with a quirky and lovely cast of characters who all shine in their own way.
The story has several tangents that flow seamlessly and creatively throughout - and all the side stories had me curious and intrigued. I do think this might have been better if Sarah was single - I had HUGE issues with Ridge, her constantly letting him get away with things - and in the end how things turned out with them. But I definitely enjoyed the story and know that many will love the ending and relish in how it all turns out!
A cute romance with fun characters, and a lovely story that made me smile.