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alpreslar's review against another edition
4.0
It took a lot longer than usual for me to get into it.
kscrimshaw's review against another edition
2.0
I don't need to like the narrator of a book. There are lots of good books out there with unlikable protagonists, but there are some books, like this one, where if I can't relate to the main character it just won't work for me.
The only reason I continued reading was because I expected her to have an epiphany about how she was as self-centered as her Uncle Billy and then she would grow and change. Nope, she starts out a whiney, self-absorbed, entitled brat and doesn't grow one iota.
The only reason I continued reading was because I expected her to have an epiphany about how she was as self-centered as her Uncle Billy and then she would grow and change. Nope, she starts out a whiney, self-absorbed, entitled brat and doesn't grow one iota.
dancingprince's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this more than I usually enjoy non-genre fiction. A little predictable at points, but not to much detriment. The characters were completely fleshed out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
aimesanssavant's review against another edition
3.0
Received an ARC of this book at PLA and was looking forward to reading it because I have a thing for books about books. However, I would not really call this a mystery; it's women's lit (modern realistic fiction that focuses primarily on a woman and her life), and I definitely do not mean that in any untoward way, just as an opinion as a reader to guide other readers as to whether they will enjoy this book. It is much more character, family, personal relationship and life choices driven as a story, than really mystery driven. I enjoyed it with a few small caveats, that have mostly to do with what I like as a reader.
chattynattyreads's review against another edition
3.0
Meh- not what I expected. Was hoping for a bookshop story but I really felt it was a story about family drama and secrets. I went into this hoping for more bookshop- sometimes the expectations I place on stories affects my ratings.
Miranda has inherited a book shop from her Uncle Billy who died. She hasn’t seen her favorite Uncle in quite some time. Uncle Billy has left her not only the bookshop but a “treasure hunt”to help answer her questions about where he has been and what happened between him and her mother, his sister. It’s a nice premise I just was looking for more bookshop time.
Miranda has inherited a book shop from her Uncle Billy who died. She hasn’t seen her favorite Uncle in quite some time. Uncle Billy has left her not only the bookshop but a “treasure hunt”to help answer her questions about where he has been and what happened between him and her mother, his sister. It’s a nice premise I just was looking for more bookshop time.
lilypembrooke's review against another edition
5.0
SPOILER (sort of):
This book is ALMOST everything I could want in a book!!! I figured out the plot immediately but that did not take away a thing. The romance is a bit gratuitous but is sweet. Cannot wait to read this author again!
As someone who is adopted and has never not known, I was somewhat frustrated by the lack of communication but I get the need for conflict to make the storyline work.
This book is ALMOST everything I could want in a book!!! I figured out the plot immediately but that did not take away a thing. The romance is a bit gratuitous but is sweet. Cannot wait to read this author again!
As someone who is adopted and has never not known, I was somewhat frustrated by the lack of communication but I get the need for conflict to make the storyline work.
stitchlovesbooks18's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the book, but thought the ending was fairly predictable. I knew pretty much how it was going to end about half way through. But I did still like the plot and (most of) the characters.
edsabol's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25