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A review by xanthe87
A Springful of Winters by Dawn Sister
4.0
My first book from Dawn Winters and I'm definitely interested in more from her.
The book follows Kit, a socially awkward twenty four year old working his way through life with the help of contingency plans, Bessie his support dog and Yenta his boss/landlady/friend.
His first meeting with the handsome man at the hotel involves Bess covered in fox muck ruining a wedding, the second a collision between bike and car, and then a cascade of books at the library. Things don't look good from Kit's perspective despite how lovely he thinks the man is. However, maybe all is not what it seems and the attraction could possibly go both ways.
This story is a wonderful insight into someone with Autism and the ways in which they manage to get through daily life. Kit is totally endearing with his contingency plans for every possible interaction and outcome throughout the day. Whilst we are purely reading from Kit's POV, it's easy to read what those who mean something to him think of him. Dawn has written their feelings very well from the way that they react and interact with Kit.
The writing does seem a bit erratic in places but I love it as it flows with the way that Kit's mind works. Some of the swear words used are clearly English and I love how the area that the book is set in is described. It's very easy for me to imagine, living in a small town in England myself.
I adore Bess, and Yenta. Those two are essential to Kit's survival and he clearly loves them just as much as they love him. Their connection shines through and it's great to read how they both look to accept someone new in Kit's life. The same may not possibly be said for everyone in the book.
Dawn's writing is wonderful and draws you straight in from the beginning, wanting to experience life through Kit's eyes. There are many comedic moments that are fully laugh out loud but there are also a couple on the flip side, pulling at your heartstrings and just wanting to give the man a hug, or at least supporting him with his contingency plan for what has just occurred.
This story has brought to light an illness that is actually more common than you think and it's so lovely reading their story of getting a HEA. I cannot recommend it enough!
I received this and ARC of this book from the publisher and am happily giving a review
The book follows Kit, a socially awkward twenty four year old working his way through life with the help of contingency plans, Bessie his support dog and Yenta his boss/landlady/friend.
His first meeting with the handsome man at the hotel involves Bess covered in fox muck ruining a wedding, the second a collision between bike and car, and then a cascade of books at the library. Things don't look good from Kit's perspective despite how lovely he thinks the man is. However, maybe all is not what it seems and the attraction could possibly go both ways.
This story is a wonderful insight into someone with Autism and the ways in which they manage to get through daily life. Kit is totally endearing with his contingency plans for every possible interaction and outcome throughout the day. Whilst we are purely reading from Kit's POV, it's easy to read what those who mean something to him think of him. Dawn has written their feelings very well from the way that they react and interact with Kit.
The writing does seem a bit erratic in places but I love it as it flows with the way that Kit's mind works. Some of the swear words used are clearly English and I love how the area that the book is set in is described. It's very easy for me to imagine, living in a small town in England myself.
I adore Bess, and Yenta. Those two are essential to Kit's survival and he clearly loves them just as much as they love him. Their connection shines through and it's great to read how they both look to accept someone new in Kit's life. The same may not possibly be said for everyone in the book.
Dawn's writing is wonderful and draws you straight in from the beginning, wanting to experience life through Kit's eyes. There are many comedic moments that are fully laugh out loud but there are also a couple on the flip side, pulling at your heartstrings and just wanting to give the man a hug, or at least supporting him with his contingency plan for what has just occurred.
This story has brought to light an illness that is actually more common than you think and it's so lovely reading their story of getting a HEA. I cannot recommend it enough!
I received this and ARC of this book from the publisher and am happily giving a review