I will not be writing a review due to the insensitive nature of the content in this book, and it has since been pulled from the publisher.

The premise of this book got my attention.

The offensive remarks associated with this book saddened me.

The negative press about this book soured me.

At the end of the day, I decided that I cannot in good conscience provide any more feedback other than this.

#unfortunate
#dobetter


Other: In the News...

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/books/sophie-lark-sparrow-vine-bloom-books-cancelled.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sophie-lark-author-apology-elon-musk-book-b2709923.html

Unable to read/give feedback because the title was pulled from NetGalley before I was able to download

DNFed due to racist comment and controversy. No longer reading this author due to having immigrant in laws.

I will not be giving feedback for this book. Due to the circumstances with what has occurred and the Publisher shelving the book.

I went into Sparrow and Vine with high hopes — the premise was intriguing, and the opening hooked me right away. The idea of a passionate, complicated romance set against the backdrop of the wine industry had so much potential, and I was genuinely curious to see how the story would unfold. However, despite the promising start, I ended up not finishing it. The drama surrounding the book on BookTok and Bookstagram really overshadowed the experience for me, making it hard to stay immersed in the story. It's unfortunate, because the plot — which seemed to revolve around secrets, tension, and forbidden attraction — had all the right ingredients. Maybe I’ll pick it up again later, but for now, it’s a DNF.

Wow! What an exciting new installment in this captivating series! Just imagine a Romeo and Juliet-style story unfolding! We have two rival families, each claiming an overgrown winery and its beautiful fields. The Sparrow family has lovingly tended to the winery for decades, but the Vine family holds a longstanding grudge that began when the Sparrow girls’ father and the Vine boys’ mother were once engaged—an engagement that fell apart and has fueled tension ever since!

Now, with Monroe's grandfather on his deathbed, the future of the winery hangs in the balance. Monroe's mother is determined to liquidate it as a final act of revenge, but Monroe and Sadie are firmly against it. When Monroe proposes a meeting with Sadie, things take a surprising turn—they end up getting married! At first, it seems like a clever loophole in the grandfather's will, a business arrangement to save the winery. But as they navigate their new life together, sparks fly, and their marriage begins to blossom into something much deeper!

Will they be able to save the winery? Discovering who wrote this enchanting tale thrilled me, as she’s quickly becoming one of my favorite romance authors! The story moves at a delightful pace, making it a fast and enjoyable read. I adored the cozy atmosphere, and as a reader, I found myself cheering for Sadie and Monroe, eager to find out what would happen next! I loved it! Thank you, Bloom Books and Netgalley, for the opportunity to read and review this one!

Sparrow and Vine is a book about a marriage of convenience that will captivate you from the very first page. Sadie is determined to save her family winery even if she has to marry her sworn enemy, Monroe, and of course, she has to. This will definitely be a story of family rivalry and unexpected love. Sparrow and Vine has lots of drama and tension throughout the book which makes the characters relatable through their witty and the that they face. Hopefully this is the beginning of an amazing series.

The book left me with mixed feelings. The truth is, I love Sophie and her mind, but in this case, it seems to me that some parts of this book were not quite well thought out and not quite in the spirit of all of Sophie's incredible work so far.

I will not be giving feedback for this book. Due to the unforseen circumstances with what has occurred and the Publisher pulling the book.

Thank you NetGalley and Bloom for the eARC.
I feel like this one had really good potential but fell short. Sadie talked entirely too much, and had way too much energy for me. There was family drama, but not enough of it to keep me interested. I did think Sadie and Monroe had good chemistry, and it was executed well, but the other characters kinda sucked. I was also hoping for some good spicy scenes, and it fell flat on that as well. There were some pretty sweet moments between the two of them, though.
I wish it had more going on, but at least the two main characters were likable.
Overall, it wasn’t bad, but definitely not a favorite of mine I’ve ever read.

I absolutely loved this book! The plot was captivating, and even though there were a couple of scenes that didn't quite resonate with me, the overall experience was thrilling. The characters were incredibly well-developed; I felt like I was right there, witnessing the story come to life. That’s what made this read truly unforgettable!

I opted to not read this title. After the discourse regarding the content, I did not feel it would be the right fit for me. I love Bloom and the authors they support. I hope this personal decision will not affect future eligibility to ARC requests and I thank you all immensely for providing this ARC, regardless of any personal feelings or publish discourse.

I was drawn in my the the cover art for this title and did enjoy the author's overall writing style. However the main character was racist to a level that made me too uncomfortable to be able to recommend Sparrow and Vine for others. I would be interested in reading more by this author in the future as her style seems promising.

I opted to not read this title. After the discourse regarding the content, I did not feel it would be the right fit for me. Based on the things I was seeing about the main character, I didn’t think it would end up being a book I would enjoy. I love Bloom and the authors they support. I hope this personal decision will not affect future eligibility to ARC requests and I thank you all immensely for providing this ARC, regardless of any personal feelings or publish discourse.

Absolutely terrible if I could give zero stars I would the fact the author the author thought it was even humanly okay to publish this makes me judge her so much

The racism. The absolute disrespect. I wish I could say I was shocked. Mostly I’m sad and disappointed. Oh and mad. I mean why even have beta readers and a publisher of you’re just going to do what you wanted anyway

I lvoe marriage of convenience and this had so much potential that it failed to meet my expectations. Still it had its sweet moments.

The dialogues were meh, also there were some questionable sentences uttered by the FMC

What a book! The story of two rival families marked by tragedy, secrets and personal greedy in the middle of a vineyard is just difficult to stop reading once you begin. I have so many theories going on in my head already about each one of the characters involved that the fact that I have to wait longer for the next stories is just cruel. Hopefully the author will release the next two stories sooner rather than later, no pressure.

Monroe and Sadie come from two rival families forced into a business partnership by their respective grandfathers.. In a desperate moment, they decide to tight the knot and save the vineyard from an unknown future away from them. The real problem begins when they tried to make their families work with them instead of against each other. Every character has its own story going on, and every secret they carry will affect for better or worse the future of the vineyard and the family.

I know in order to establish a real bond between the two main romantic characters, there might be need of several steamy and sexy scenes, However, it would be interesting to learn a bit more about the business behind the story since ii's based on a vineyard.

Due to everything that has come out about this book and because it is no longer being published at this time I will not be providing feedback on this book at this time. I have read several of Sophie Lark's books before and was excited to receive an ARC of this book and was disappointed to see everything that has come out about this book.