I normally love Amy Reichert's books, but this one was a little too out there for me with the paranormal aspect. Having loved so much of her prior work, I look forward to what she does next.

The Kindred Spirits Supper Club is infinitely cozy and I loved the paranormal storyline. Amy E. Reichert is a master at describing food and drinks in her obviously-beloved Wisconsin, and the foodie scenes are sure to satisfy any palate.

You'll swoon at lead Sabrina's love interest, Ray; I wish he could just come to life and step right off the page. I loved how Sabrina was utterly human, imperfect with more than her fair share of anxiety, and Ray just met her where she was and they just "clicked." Their love scenes are wholesome and very sweet. I highlighted several of their lines. This is a beautiful love story that would be a great start to a series.

As a long-time fan of Amy E. Reichert, I had high hopes for this newest title. While it had several interesting premises, I would have wished for fewer and to have them more fully fleshed out. I felt that the strength of the main character was watered down when she has so much potential to shine as a representative for those of us with anxiety. I really enjoyed the paranormal aspect and characters and would have loved to learn more about Sabrina's gifts and her family. This title, unlike all of the others I've read by this author, left me wanting more of some things and much less of others. It had great potential but missed the mark. I will however keep reading Reichert's work because I think she is a wonderfully entertaining storyteller. This just wasn't her best.

This was cute!! I love a bit of magical realism and this was just delightful! A supernatural rom-com! Really quirky and cute and endearing.

To be honest, this one wasn't that great, especially the relationship. I was way too insta-love for me and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. Finally, there's a Confederate ghost that's supposed to be a funny character, which really should have been reconsidered.

Oh this was such a delightful surprise! I’m not sure why it took me so long to dive in to this one but I’m so glad I finally did! Such a good read! I adored the characters and the storyline was such a refreshing concept! Definitely recommend!

This is such a sweet and fun book, and I loved both Sabrina and Ray! The characters were fun, the story was great, and I loved it! Such a quick, fun read...and the cover was amazing!! Can't wait to read whatever Reichert writes next!

After living in Dells for her whole life, Sabrina Monroe is ready to leave, constantly feeling degraded by her high school bullies. The feeling of comfort did not exist for her, even if her family was still in Dells. But what people didn’t know is that the Monroe women could see ghosts, being one of the few people to help these ghosts move onto the beyond. So when Sabrina is introduced to Ray, a handsome man who is the owner of a supper club, he can’t seem to let go of the attraction that he has for her. But, Sabrina’s grumpy exterior isn’t something that Ray is worried about.

The Kindred Spirits Supper Club was a cute novel and I enjoyed reading about Sabrina and Ray as they came together. I gave The Kindred Spirits Supper Club 3.5 stars, enjoying Sabrina and Ray’s relationship and the paranormal side of this book. Throughout the book, I could understand Sabrina’s frustration towards the people of the small town, especially this women, the daughter of a rich family, who has constantly bullied and undermined Sabrina her entire life. Sabrina has been called weird her entire life, but, only to protect the fact that she can see ghosts.

I found The Kindred Spirits Supper Club fun to read, however, I felt that Molly’s storyline to be the one that I was most excited to read about. While I enjoyed reading about Ray and Sabrina, I felt that the relationship was rather, average, not much spark between the two. While I enjoyed reading this, I felt that I didn’t feel the excitement in Ray and Sabrina’s relationship or the compatibility between them. Yes, they worked well together, but, I felt that their friendship was really strong and that their romantic relationship was quite forced.

Although I gave The Kindred Spirits Supper Club 3.5 stars, I highly recommend people read this. It was adorable and I had a fun time reading the paranormal activity and Molly’s journey through the book is what made me enjoy this book.

hank you, Berkley Publishing, for gifting me a copy of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club{partner}

Genre: Romance
Trope:
Format: 🎧
Pub Date: 4.20.2021
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5

“I’m not interested in an old-fashioned. My last old-fashioned left me for a craft mocktail.”

What a refreshing read this was! I was unsure going in and almost gave up on reading it as I was a little confused by the storyline. But, in hindsight, it wasn’t the book’s fault — sometimes it takes me a little while to get into audiobooks and become acquainted with the characters.

This story was refreshing, but it was also such a unique concept for a rom-com. Sabrina Monroe is a character that I would love to see more of, and I spent entirely too much time cheering on Molly. I figured out what was going on with Molly reasonably early on (and I also knew how it would end), but I thoroughly enjoyed the mini-romance that Reichert nestled in the pages.

And then there was Ray, who was a refreshingly charming character. All of his actions felt genuine, and I would’ve loved to have more chapters from his POV.

I never felt the need to roll my eyes or want to skip any pages of the book because I enjoyed Ray, Sabrina, Molly… all of the characters.

Personally, I think Amy Reichert needs to write another book and turn this into a series so I can have a chance to spend time with the characters again.

I work in a high school library, so I would be unable to purchase this for my library, but I did submit the review for Library Journal.

The Kindred Spirits Supper Club is hearwarming and adorable romance that revolves around Sabrina and Ray who has been in Dell for different reasons and finds connection and love. The story is about family, trust, heartbreak, acceptance, kindness, family secrets, ghost stories, anxiety, importance of taking care of mental health, hope, and love.

TW- death of loved ones, panic attacks, anxiety, bullying

Writing is beautiful, feel good, cozy and entertaining that made me smile, laugh and feel everything the characters felt in this story that has more than just romance. The story is written in third person narrative from alternate perspectives of Sabrina and Ray, and occasional narration from ghost, Molly.

I tried to write summary in my own words and then deleted it as I ended up writing everything which definitely will ruin the fun of reading it all on your own so I guess I will skip this part and just will tell this story is utterly delightful, a mix of cliches and still original (if that’s possible, and you’ll find it is) with meet-cute, chance encounters, fake dating, and friends to lovers trope that I’m sure fans of this genre will love. And to make it more charming there are ghosts, quirky characters, and little bit of mystery. It’s impossible not fall in love with this book.

Sabrina is lovely. She is introvert journalist. I get why she chose the field that doesn’t align with her nature. Regretting choosing the wrong field is something most people can relate to. Her anxiety, nervousness, not defending herself against bully of her life make her look vulnerable but I loved how being with Ray she realized her these weaknesse somehow gave her power and control too. She is amazing at organizing things. I enjoyed reading her love for stationery. I admired her many small act of kindness. Her story behind how random kindness started and why made me like her even more. It was lovely how she found safety and comfort in Ray. it was great to read how she realised seeing ghosts is not curse but gift and she doesn’t have put so much pressure in hiding it and worry about what other will think and say.

Ray is utterly charming, so patient, and total gentleman. I like him for being true from the beginning. He is observant and is great at reading Sabrina and undersatnding she is different. I admired him for seeing extraordinary triats and found it interesting while others saw weakness and wierdness. I also enjoyed reading his side of story, his family issues, family secrets, and reason why he is in Winsconsin Dells and want to be in small country and grow roots. His foodie hobbie and inventions are charming. His small gestures, idea of voice notes, and the way he apologised made me wish him to be real.

I enjoyed both Monroe and Jasper family dynamics. I loved Sabrina’s mother. She is amazing with whole ghost business and it was interesting to read what she did to help all ghosts without caring what community thought about her and her family. Ray’s parents are not likable and his family is so different from Sabrina’s but they still made story interesting and dramatic.

Molly is sure my second favorite. She is lively ghost and brought story to life. Her occasional perspective is breath of fresh air. I could see why Sabrina admired her and wished she was more like her. It isn’t easy to feel betrayed and die and not let that affect the afterlife. She is amazing at seeing good in everything, not dwelling on bad things and enjoy every moment of life afterlife.

Best thing in story is back story of characters and the way author dealt with mental health and anxiety. It’s big part in story and the way author showed how Sabrina handled it, is amazing and realistic. I also loved how importance of therapy and taking care of mental health is discussed. There is also layer of bullying and dealing with death through ghosts.

Romance is another favorite part. It’s slow burn, with friends to lover and fake dating trope. Chemistry between Sabrina and Ray is perfect. There is no misunderstanding trope or conversation gap which I liked most. I also loved the version happily ever after in book. Also, we get two love stories in one.

Mystery of Ray’s great grenadfather is interesting. It was intriguing to read what happened through missing pages. Climax is great. I liked how Sabrina’s secret is revealed, how she relaised her mistake. and made her take step towards acceptance. End is amazingly perfect. I agreed with all that is said about some people who never change, about love and hope and what’s happily ever after in real life.

Overall, The Kindred Spirits Supper Club is fun, charming, delightful, entertaining, sweet and emotive romance. It is perfect read for all seasons.

I highly recommend this if you like,
A lovely meet-cute
A foodie hero
quirky characters
family secret
fake dating trope
friends to lovers
heroine who loves stationery
Introvert heroine
ghosts in romance that definitely adds supernatural element
theme of acceptance, hope, and love
feel good and slow burn romance
Random and fascinating Wisconsin facts

I started this book and realized early on that the writing style was just not going to work for me. I thought the heroine was too meek and I had no interest in finishing this book. I appreciate the opportunity to try a new-to-me author, this one didn't work out.

Started this one and it just wasn't for me - cute premise but I wasn't super invested. Thanks for the opportunity to review.

Have you ever read a book that's reignited a completely unrelated passion? That's this book for me! I stopped doing bookstagram due to work and recurring depression. It had been months since I'd binge-read a book... and then I decided to finally pick this one up. I don't know what it was exactly about the story, but for the first time since October, I was able to completely disappear into a story and it sparked all new ideas for my dying Instagram account!
Is this book cheesy? 100% yes - and not just because it takes place in Wisconsin! Was it the perfect escape due to the cheese factor? Also yes! Normally, I hate when an author puts every romance trope into a story, but Reichert was able to do it seamlessly while also basically making fun of herself. I loved the way Sabrina's anxiety was represented, as well. It was refreshing to see an imperfect heroine! I saw other reviews state that Sabrina was spineless, but I think realistic is more appropriate. Not everyone can always stand up for themselves all the time, and you know what? Bullies don't always lose. Despite the ghosts, this book was actually pretty close to real life!
I also loved how all the stories intersected. The past merged with the present. Families had connections deeper than previously thought. My only complaint is that Reichert wasn't so seamless when switching between past and present. Sometimes it took me a few paragraphs to orient myself. Noticeable enough to worth saying, but not impactful enough to effect my overall rating of the book.
If you are a fan of Angie Fox's Southern Spirits, this book is most definitely for you!

This is small town romance with a splash of paranormal side dish. The writing spiraled a bit for me (in a repetitive way) and really took away from my enjoyment of it.

A fun ghostly romcom! Sabrina sees dead people. Growing up in the Wisconsin Dells Sabrina was always considered somewhat of a freak. The women in her family can see ghosts, but they can only see them in their home town. As soon as she can Sabrina fleas town, she is tired of being different. But now she is home after losing her job as a journalist planning just to stay home as long as it takes to get a new job. Then she meets Ray, the handsome new restaurant owner. Could Ray be the guy that will accept her no matter what? Ghosts and all?

So much fun! Sabrina was a great character although admittedly she frustrated me sometimes with her insecurities. Ray was a great guy and I just love the two of them together! My favorite character however was Molly the ghost. Seriously this book made me want a ghost in my life someone who’s always there your best friend, your sister, your confidant, your Dear Abby! Also loved how close Sabrina was to her family. This book just had a little bit of everything romance, family, charm, food, and food. A rom-com wrapped in a ghost with a bow sprinkled a bit of cheese on top!

Do you every feel timing plays a role in your enjoyment of certain books? I was given this arc about a year ago from the fine folks at Berkley. At the time I tried to read before publication, its the norm when receiving an arc. But I couldn't get past the opening chapters. I have tried it a few times since and viola last month it worked!

The KSSC is more than a story about seeing ghosts (though I wish they were more predominate). It's the story of finding oneself and acceptance. Sabrina is forced to move back home after losing her job. While home is a safe place for her the outside world contains an old boyfriend and his new fiance (also Sabrina's new boss). Let the fun begin.

This was a fun read, especially when Ray comes into the picture. Can Sabrina overcome her past with Molly, that ghost from the past - literally? Find purpose and contentment? Guess you will have to read the book to find out.

My thanks to Berkley (via Netgalley) for a digital copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

3.5/5 stars -- this was fun and very quirky + very cozy but something about it fell a little flat. I think this is more a contemporary romance rather than a romcom and I'm not sure it was for me in particular. I wasn't truly rooting for the main character the whole story and that made it difficult to read at times.

This book follows journalist Sabrina a eccentric, quirky, adorable, relatable and one of the kindest characters I have read about. That’s her family curse means that the women of the family can see and connect with supernatural entities and help them. This curse only happens in Sabrina's hometown but she ends up going back home to the place she is fond of. But there she meets Ray and begins to fall for him.

Overall this book was an entertaining, laugh out loud, sweet and emotional read that had me hooked from start to finish.

Reichert creates the best characters, I swear. Once again, her book took me in, gave me the feels, and left me wanting more. Fantastic read.