Member Review
Review by
Amy E, Reviewer
The Little Swiss Ski Chalet made my little baker’s heart happy.
Not only is this an incredibly cute romance, but its pages are filled with some wonderful confections that I can’t wait to try out. Then our main character, Mina, starts experimenting with the recipes, and I was in heaven.
After having only skied once in my life (if we can call falling my way down the slope skiing), I can honestly say that I usually have no desire to continue in the sport. However, while reading The Little Swiss Ski Chalet, I was convinced that there is nothing more romantic, adventurous, or idyllic than taking a train to the Swiss Alps and heading downhill.
Have you ever seen the movie White Christmas? If so, do you remember the song on the train, “Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow.” Well Bing Crosby and I were harmonizing to that tune on nearly every page. Talk about a perfect winter read.
There is a literal snowstorm happening as I’m writing this and I couldn’t be more excited. Yeah, I don’t live anywhere near a mountain, I don’t own skis, and my toddler probably wouldn’t appreciate me going, but I am so in the mood for fresh powder and a chalet.
As for the actual story, we start off with a bunch of bangs. The first few chapters almost move at light speed, which was great because it got Mina to the Chalet as quickly as possible.
Then there was the train ride. Swoon.
Once we reach Switzerland, Mina and the book really slow down and settle in. After that fast start, I didn’t mind this pacing at all, but some people get annoyed by scenic descriptions with mostly character development but not a great deal of action, which is what occurs in most of the kitchen scenes.
I am not one of those people.
Some of my favorite moments in the entire book came when Mina was baking. Talking about the food, the different Swiss desserts, their origins, and techniques made my fingers itch to get into some dough. That hazelnut cake will be made in this house at some point.
Mina is a likable character, but a little flawed. What’s truly great about The Little Swiss Ski Chalet is how aware she is of her faults and that she’s actively working to overcome them. My only issue is how she uses them to avoid being with someone. That slight aspect seemed a little forced and I would have preferred a slightly different obstacle for the couple.
Conclusion
If you want to have the perfect winter evening: grab a warm drink, cozy up by the fire, put on some Bing Crosby, and prepare to fall in love with The Little Swiss Ski Chalet.
Not only is this an incredibly cute romance, but its pages are filled with some wonderful confections that I can’t wait to try out. Then our main character, Mina, starts experimenting with the recipes, and I was in heaven.
After having only skied once in my life (if we can call falling my way down the slope skiing), I can honestly say that I usually have no desire to continue in the sport. However, while reading The Little Swiss Ski Chalet, I was convinced that there is nothing more romantic, adventurous, or idyllic than taking a train to the Swiss Alps and heading downhill.
Have you ever seen the movie White Christmas? If so, do you remember the song on the train, “Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow.” Well Bing Crosby and I were harmonizing to that tune on nearly every page. Talk about a perfect winter read.
There is a literal snowstorm happening as I’m writing this and I couldn’t be more excited. Yeah, I don’t live anywhere near a mountain, I don’t own skis, and my toddler probably wouldn’t appreciate me going, but I am so in the mood for fresh powder and a chalet.
As for the actual story, we start off with a bunch of bangs. The first few chapters almost move at light speed, which was great because it got Mina to the Chalet as quickly as possible.
Then there was the train ride. Swoon.
Once we reach Switzerland, Mina and the book really slow down and settle in. After that fast start, I didn’t mind this pacing at all, but some people get annoyed by scenic descriptions with mostly character development but not a great deal of action, which is what occurs in most of the kitchen scenes.
I am not one of those people.
Some of my favorite moments in the entire book came when Mina was baking. Talking about the food, the different Swiss desserts, their origins, and techniques made my fingers itch to get into some dough. That hazelnut cake will be made in this house at some point.
Mina is a likable character, but a little flawed. What’s truly great about The Little Swiss Ski Chalet is how aware she is of her faults and that she’s actively working to overcome them. My only issue is how she uses them to avoid being with someone. That slight aspect seemed a little forced and I would have preferred a slightly different obstacle for the couple.
Conclusion
If you want to have the perfect winter evening: grab a warm drink, cozy up by the fire, put on some Bing Crosby, and prepare to fall in love with The Little Swiss Ski Chalet.
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