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A review by chelsea_shelves
Rosie's Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“We’re lounging in the warmth, wrapped in throw rugs, as nature plays a symphony for us, wind whipping through trees, rain drumming the roof. I’m getting used to these moments of stillness, where I don’t clean, I don’t make lists, I just exist.”
This was the epitome of a cozy read! Travel, tea, baking, humor, friendship, books, romance. I adored it. The premise was fantastic and drew me right in. On the night of her 32nd birthday Rosie finds out her husband has been having affair. He excuses his behavior by telling her she is too predictable and asks for a divorce. In despair over the ending of her marriage she impulsively quits her job as a Michelin star chef. After a night of too much wine a bright pink camper van named “Poppy” is delivered to her driveway. She learns she’s purchased it with nearly all her hard won savings. With no where else to go she decides to hit the road serving to speciality teas, baked goods and comfort foods - Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop begins. She teams up with more “van-lifers” on this journey of self discovery, joy and healing. This was comforting in that slightly predictable way with some surprising twists to keep it distinct and keep me turning pages past my bedtime. I’m looking forward to reading more from Rebecca Raisin.
A couple other favorite quotes:
“What in the world? Not only is he dumping me, he’s planning my spinsterhood too? Jinxing me to a lonely life where my only companion is my tarragon plant? Well, not on my watch! I might be sleep-deprived but I’m nobody’s fool.”
“She’s part bookworm, part sprite and it’s impossible not to be swept away by her whimsy, even for someone as staid as me.”
This was the epitome of a cozy read! Travel, tea, baking, humor, friendship, books, romance. I adored it. The premise was fantastic and drew me right in. On the night of her 32nd birthday Rosie finds out her husband has been having affair. He excuses his behavior by telling her she is too predictable and asks for a divorce. In despair over the ending of her marriage she impulsively quits her job as a Michelin star chef. After a night of too much wine a bright pink camper van named “Poppy” is delivered to her driveway. She learns she’s purchased it with nearly all her hard won savings. With no where else to go she decides to hit the road serving to speciality teas, baked goods and comfort foods - Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop begins. She teams up with more “van-lifers” on this journey of self discovery, joy and healing. This was comforting in that slightly predictable way with some surprising twists to keep it distinct and keep me turning pages past my bedtime. I’m looking forward to reading more from Rebecca Raisin.
A couple other favorite quotes:
“What in the world? Not only is he dumping me, he’s planning my spinsterhood too? Jinxing me to a lonely life where my only companion is my tarragon plant? Well, not on my watch! I might be sleep-deprived but I’m nobody’s fool.”
“She’s part bookworm, part sprite and it’s impossible not to be swept away by her whimsy, even for someone as staid as me.”