A review by thereadinghammock
He Loves Me Not by C.M. Nascosta

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A welcome return to Cambric Creek, and once that stands well on its own for anyone looking to venture into town for the first time. Sumi is all naïve optimism as she embarks on her flower epoch, reinventing her life the way she'd always dreamed by opening her own flower shop. Ranar is exhausted by the weight of eldest child syndrome, caring for aging and ailing family, running the family floral business, and being a present single dad.

Late-stage capitalism is yet again the ultimate Villain in this latest Cambric Creek installment. Big business slowly crushing the soul out of every mom-and-pop shop, which we've all watched happen again and again in our lifetimes. Neither Sumi nor Ranar is a perfect "hero" and both have character flaws that make them so incredibly normal. Not to mention we're treated to some top tier Cambric Creek peek-behind-the-curtain gossip.

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