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A review by bringmybooks
A Bakery in Paris: A Novel by Aimie K. Runyan
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow, & HarperCollins for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
✨ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✨ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Having really liked The School for German Brides, I was excited to be given the chance to read this book, and it definitely did not disappoint. One of the things I’ve enjoyed from her books is the murky motivations some of her characters have and this one gives you a lot to think about in terms of gray morals.
One of the timelines also deals heavily with the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, which I knew very little about and really enjoyed learning more of as the plot progressed.
Both timelines have strong female characters that are easy to root for, and both have romances woven throughout that are not overpowering and allow the female MCs the chance to have their own stories, which I appreciated.
Definitely recommend this one! (Also, there are recipes inside!!)
Graphic: War