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hannahrmayne's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laurenjanek's review
4.0
The sweetest little short story I've read. The growing friendships between the characters is so heartwarming, especially how happy Rose seems at the village. The length of the book is perfect- no waffle or side tracking from the overall story. Perfect light little read if some what slightly predictable.
ellesea's review
4.0
As a person who picks books according to my mood, this novella definitely hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon. It's quick to read, yet the narrative packs a lot into the pages and sets the scene perfectly for the remaining novellas in the series.
heatherr's review
Books set in cafes in England are my favorites. This story features both a bakery and a cafe.
This is the first of a planned series of three books in this small town. This section has the task of setting up all the characters and situations which is a lot to do in such a small space. As a result it felt a bit like the author was ticking off the boxes of what is expected in this genre.
- A woman who just was dumped by her long term boyfriend for another woman
- A conveniently single man at her new location complete with an adorable child
- An aging proprietor of a failing cafe who wants to take in a total stranger
The story was enjoyable but it never rose above the predictable. There wasn't enough depth of emotion in the story to draw me in fully. This may be a series read best when it is all completed so the characters have room to develop and grow.
I'm most interested in seeing the development of some of the secondary characters like the secret baker who is learning to stand up for herself.
This review was originally posted on Based On A True Story
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