3.5 A quick and pleasant read. I had trouble relating to the main character, Loveday, as she seemed just as closed off to me, the reader, as she did to the other characters in the book.

Even though I liked this book, there were a few elements that were off to me. I wished for a more suspenseful build up around the ex boyfriend, Rob. I found myself puzzling over Loveday’s choices and reasoning behind her choices. She was a very puzzling character. I assume she had C-PTSD, but the symptoms were glossed over which disappointed me. There were a lot of missed chances at character development. I wanted to know them better.

My favorite character was Archie, and he brightened every scene he was in. He brought more life to this book than any of the other character’s in it, though Nathan’s Doc Martins were a close second best.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an unbiased review.

A book lovers dream book! A story about a used bookshop and it's unusual cast of characters. I love Loveday Cardew. She's a lovely blend of quirky and charm. A protagonist that is deep, intelligent, marches to her own (tattoos and piercings included!) and just this side of different that you wonder what she'll say or do next. Add to the story a wonderful, quirky in his own right, bookshop owner (Archie) and an intriguing poet/magician (Nathan Avebury. Fabulous "day" job, BTW) and you get a hard to put down story that draws you in, and won't let go.

This book was a beautiful blend of fun and sadness. It was so much more than a "cozy" or chick lit.

I admit that I had a difficult time putting it down and when I finished it, was sad that it ended. It was that good.

*I would like to thank the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*