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A review by thatreadingmom
The Boy with the Bookstore by Sarah Echavarre Smith
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Get your favorite Filipino baked good and settle in for a sweet and fun read! The book had some grumpy/sunshine, friends to lovers and a dash of found family! The Boy With The Bookstore grabbed my attention from the beginning and didn’t let go till I was done the book.
The book follows Joelle who is a good hearted, shy, baker who’s owns a Filipino bakery right next door to Max who owns a book store. Max and Joelle have been secretly crushing on each other for two years but neither has had to courage to do anything about it. One day Joelle and Max’s flirting finally turns into something more only for it to be derailed when they find out they have to share a non ideal retail space while their respective stores get renovated.
Max and Joelle’s relationship goes through some ups and downs because of their stresses of owning a small business and personal family problems. I felt the relationship was pretty realistic to how relationships go especially when one of the people in the relationship has had a traumatic up bringing.
All the characters were great including Joelle’s family and best friend, the spicy scenes were excellent, and it was paced well. Overall i really liked this book and definitely recommend it!
The book follows Joelle who is a good hearted, shy, baker who’s owns a Filipino bakery right next door to Max who owns a book store. Max and Joelle have been secretly crushing on each other for two years but neither has had to courage to do anything about it. One day Joelle and Max’s flirting finally turns into something more only for it to be derailed when they find out they have to share a non ideal retail space while their respective stores get renovated.
Max and Joelle’s relationship goes through some ups and downs because of their stresses of owning a small business and personal family problems. I felt the relationship was pretty realistic to how relationships go especially when one of the people in the relationship has had a traumatic up bringing.
All the characters were great including Joelle’s family and best friend, the spicy scenes were excellent, and it was paced well. Overall i really liked this book and definitely recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment