The Little Teashop On Main is the story of 3 forever friends and the man who loved them all. Zoe, Emily and Shannon couldn’t be more different but they were brought together as little girls and their friendship grew over the course of their lives. They were more like sisters and stayed loyal and protective over the years. Jack was their friend and loved them as such, with one exception. He loved them all but was in love with one.

This novel felt a bit different from author Jodi Thomas’s other books. I felt a dream-like quality from the very first page that continued throughout. I liked it but had a sense that it wouldn’t end on an upbeat note. That said, it still had the same heart and humor that I’ve come to expect in a Jodi Thomas book. I liked it very much. Just be prepared for an emotional journey with this one. Recommended to fans of Jodi Thomas and novels about friends/sisters.

Thoroughly enjoyable story! Three little girls form a friendship over a tea party ritual as five year olds, and that bond carries them through the pressures and pains of growing up as they go in different directions, find that life doesn’t always hand them what they are striving for. They remain connected, loyal, supportive even in the toughest of times. I couldn’t decide which character I liked best, but Jodi Thomas does a great job of drawing the reader into their lives, The further I got into the story, the more I wanted to keep reading. What a wonderful way to spend a cold winter evening—snuggled in blankets reading a great book.

I am a Jodie Thomas fan. I have read many, perhaps most of her books. That being said, I did not find as much pleasure as usual in this particular book. It proved to be a bit too bare bones for me. The story has a good plot line and holds a lot of promise, but leaves you wanting a bit more development before leaping forward in time at several points.

I would certainly recommend it for her fans, but I would probably suggest another starting point for a new reader of her work. I would rate it 3 1/2 if possible.

The three women’s life long friendship is worth the sharing and told from the fourth friend’s perspective is nicely done.

This story line tells the story of 3 friends from kindergarten through out their lives. How they deal with life problems, love, disappointments and finally personal tragedy.

A nice little story following four friends from grade school until adulthood. The three girls meet originally at aa tea party held so they could meet each other before they started kindergarten. k It was a chance to have a friend when they went to school Who knew that friendship would last throughout their lives. A boy was added to the mix early on - he was a bit older, but he became part of the grouip, but didn't attend their tea parties. A nice book.