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A review by tales_of_a_bookbug
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This was such a sweet and heartwarming story!βοΈ I read Summer Reading last year and I really liked it, but this one was even better!π β£
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Emily, a librarian on Martha's Vineyard has just moved to Finn's Hollow after getting the opportunity to work as an assistant for one of her favorite authors - Siobhan Riordan! Siobhan hasn't written anything in ten years but she has finally decided to write the final one in the Tig McMorrow series. And Emily will be helping her with that while working part-time at the bookstore that is managed by Siobhan's son - Kieran who doesn't seem too excited about Em's arrival. β£
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I loved the cozy vibes along with the wholesome characters and the romance too! Em has finally gotten a chance to get away from her narcissistic mom, so I loved watching her blossom and become the best version of herself while setting boundaries and responding to her mom in a clearheaded manner with the help of therapy(love good mental health rep!) And it's always amazing to have book lovers as the main characters! It was so cute watching Em and Kier quote lines at each other while identifying the books correctly π Kier doesn't seem to want her around at first(he's got a reason for his actions) but he slowly warms up to her and I loved their banter! Siobhan was also an amazing character and I loved the way she cared for Kieran and Em, and they loved her back equally. Though I saw some of the things coming I still ended up crying while reading the last few chapters π₯Ί Also, there's a cute πΆ called Shackleton in the story and many amazing coworkers tooπ In the end, my favorite part was definitely the character growth and the relationships!β£
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Do check this one out if you're looking for a cozy contemporary read set in Ireland with some amazing characters, found family vibes and a touching story!β£οΈβ¨
*I was provided with an ARC in exchange for a honest review*
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Emily, a librarian on Martha's Vineyard has just moved to Finn's Hollow after getting the opportunity to work as an assistant for one of her favorite authors - Siobhan Riordan! Siobhan hasn't written anything in ten years but she has finally decided to write the final one in the Tig McMorrow series. And Emily will be helping her with that while working part-time at the bookstore that is managed by Siobhan's son - Kieran who doesn't seem too excited about Em's arrival. β£
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I loved the cozy vibes along with the wholesome characters and the romance too! Em has finally gotten a chance to get away from her narcissistic mom, so I loved watching her blossom and become the best version of herself while setting boundaries and responding to her mom in a clearheaded manner with the help of therapy(love good mental health rep!) And it's always amazing to have book lovers as the main characters! It was so cute watching Em and Kier quote lines at each other while identifying the books correctly π Kier doesn't seem to want her around at first(he's got a reason for his actions) but he slowly warms up to her and I loved their banter! Siobhan was also an amazing character and I loved the way she cared for Kieran and Em, and they loved her back equally. Though I saw some of the things coming I still ended up crying while reading the last few chapters π₯Ί Also, there's a cute πΆ called Shackleton in the story and many amazing coworkers tooπ In the end, my favorite part was definitely the character growth and the relationships!β£
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Do check this one out if you're looking for a cozy contemporary read set in Ireland with some amazing characters, found family vibes and a touching story!β£οΈβ¨
*I was provided with an ARC in exchange for a honest review*