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I loved the Ireland setting.

I really enjoyed this book—it had a great balance of compelling characters and an engaging plot that kept me hooked. The writing was clear and vivid, making it easy to get lost in the story. Overall, it left me thinking about its themes long after I finished the last page.

This hate-to-love satisfied a bit of my wanderlust and featured characters dealing with real problems and figuring out how to be there for each other. I really enjoyed it.

I’m going to review it bc I got 79% through and that’s enough to give a review. It was sooo boring. She has a new step dad that travels with her mom, which she hates, so she moved to Ireland for 3 months abandoning her family for what? NOTHING!!! No spice no nothing. I’ve hear of slow burn but wtf was this?

If you didn’t want to live in Ireland before reading this, you will after.

We all know Roisin is the best character, next to Pocket, but Niall and Cordelia are the couple dreams are made of!

The pacing felt uneven at times, and I found myself struggling to fully connect with the characters. I wanted to be more emotionally invested in their journey than I ultimately was. Still, there’s a lot of value in this story, especially for readers looking for a contemporary YA that doesn’t shy away from the messy parts of life.

This had a lot of potential for a romance and I really enjoyed both characters. What made me not love it as much as I had hoped was that the characters didn't spend enough time together in the story. Because of that, it ended up feeling like a rushed romance. I loved the setting and each person's journey.

Oh, here we go again. American writers writing a diddley-eye version of Ireland.

This didn't work for me.

The Irish Goodbye is a dual POV enemies-to-lovers romance. Cordelia is a photographer mourning the loss of her father and looking for a fresh start. She rents a home in Ireland for the summer and when she arrives bumps (literally) into Niall, a surly chef home for the summer nursing a broken heart. The two get off on the wrong foot but after being constantly thrown together gradually set their differences aside.

What a delightful story! I’m so glad I got a chance to read this one. I really liked Cordelia and Niall, and the side characters really added to the story. I’d love to read more from this author!


Read dates: 03/04/2025- 03/05/2025
Goodreads review: 03/05/2025
Instagram review: 03/06/2025
Blog review: 03/13/2025

This was like traveling to Ireland, I absolutely loved it! It was filled with so many elements from local lore, to dialect, and food, I just want to go there now. The romance was quite fun and entertaining, but for me the highlight truly was the Irish setting.

The Irish Goodbye is my first Amy Ewing book and it features some popular romance tropes, such as small-town romance and enemies to lovers. I enjoyed the writing style and the characters, but felt like Cordelia was a bit immature for her age which was a bit sad. It was a lighthearted read but i was hoping for a bit more. I still recommend this book for romance readers.

This was such a beautiful read! I enjoyed the setting and the meet cute! I loved the chefxphotographer don’t see those in many books!

A romance story set in the Irish countryside about a woman moving far away to figure out her life and meeting someone to do it alongside with. The story was cute but it didn't really hook me in. The writing felt a little basic, especially through the use of third person, I wasn't really able to get into the characters. Nonetheless, a nice story to read.

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This book was kind of insane and not in a good way - I was enjoying it so much until the whole marriage proposal after knowing each other for a few weeks thing? Like they either have to breakup or get married immediately? I’m confused.

At least the FMC realized how insane that was after the fact, and they had a conversation about it afterwards.

I also HATE the trope of one of the characters lying and saying they don’t want to be with the other person for “their own good”. So manipulative and not cool.

Overall, no.

Amy Ewing's The Irish Goodbye is a captivating and emotionally rich novel that explores love, grief, and the complexity of human relationships. With lush writing and deep character development, Ewing takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing, all while navigating the tension between past connections and new beginnings.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for an Advanced Copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Irish Goodbye features Niall who is a chef returning to Inishmore feeling a little broken and Chelsea, an American tourist who winds up with a broken camera after bumping into Niall.

This book felt a little insta-hate to insta-love but overall was a good time. The setting of Inishmore was like a hug and very cozy. The third act conflict and resolution felt like a lot but all in all I had a fun time with this story.

I truly loved my experience reading this book. As someone with familial connections to Ireland I love reading books that take place there. This was such an enjoyable read. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This right here is how to write an adult romance. Amy did a great job writing about loss and second chances. Cordelia and Niall fit so well together and made the story enjoyable. I loved that they worked together and separate through their healing. Cordelia is truly living my dream just jumping at the chance to go to Ireland to rediscover herself and it really made want to do it more now. Also the side characters felt like they were apart of the story which is hard to do these days. I really enjoyed this and I’m glad I was able to receive an ARC from NetGalley

I was able to read an ebook arc of this thanks to NetGalley. A fun romance. Great read. Would read more by this author.

Ireland! Hot chef! Enemies to Lovers! Was The Irish Goodbye made exactly for me? Perhaps. Steamy read acquired.