This book's setting is what really kept me reading. Sandycove was a place that really kept me intrigued. 

The characters, all-in-all, had me interested in their lives and the outcome. 

The reason this has three stars is because, unfortunately, it was a bit slow for me. There were times when I really had to force myself to keep going... And then I would end up getting into it again. It was a bit of a cycle. 

This author has been one that I've been following lately, and I'm eager to read more of her work.

Although I gave this book only 3 stars, that doesn't mean that I didn't like it at all. This story was very engaging for me. I found Roisin to be a very inspiring character. Honestly, I nearly didn't finish the book because of the slow pace. My favorite thing about this book was the story that made me want to keep going.
Additionally, it took too long to get to the true purpose of the story, The Sandycove Supper Club, and the book could have been shortened. I found the story to be heartwarming. Roison's struggles made me sadWith the help of her friends, Roison becomes convinced that there is more to life than just her dreams.
Even when it appears like life has nothing left to give you, suddenly everything can change for the better.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

What a fabulous, fabulous story, I cried, I laughed and empathised with all the characters, even Brody, a supper club is a wonderful idea and it would be lovely if there was a continuation of this story

Thank you NetGalley, Siân O'Gorman and Boldwood Books for the ARC of The Sandycove Supper Club. This is my personal review.
This was a book for me that was one of easy reading, but it did not take me into the story the way I was hoping it would. It had characters that were ok, but I never felt any real connection with anyone in the book.

This book was cute, if a little slow at times, but the quirky albeit somewhat random cast of supporting characters — from Saoirse to Fyodor the hamster — keep things interesting with pops of humor throughout. I strongly disliked several of the somewhat main characters (ahem Brody and Ross) but I was happy with the endings for all the supper club hosts and enjoyed the little menus at the start of several chapters. The plot was fairly predictable but in a mostly comforting manner. Honestly, there was only really one thing that actually bothered me (other than the annoying male characters who could have been less glaringly bad but who I put up with because they served a purpose plot-wise) —the choice in title. I would have expected the supper club referenced in the title to share the same name as the book's title, especially since Little Eden Supper Club seems to convey similar cute small town energy. Curious if the author ever considered changing the book's title to that...

A lovely story about life, love and making the best of what you can give to others and how it can improve your life and the life of your family and friends Love always come to those who wait.
A well written story that I would love to read a sequel to.
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Such a lovely heartwarming book. I love the story, loved it’s gentle warmth and how good really does bring people together. Rosian married Brody at speed and is now repenting at her leisure except she doesn’t quite know it. She’s given him a year to write his book and is ticking off the says until her married life can start.
Her friends coerce her to start a Saturday night supper club then showcase her cooking skills.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Sian O’Gorman for a digital ARC of this book. The proverbial saying marry at haste, repent at leisure is a very apropos description of the theme of this book. Luckily, there are happy endings for all! After impetuously marrying the brooding and self-involved Brody Brady, Roisin Kelly realizes she has made a huge mistake. Unfortunately, she feels too ashamed to call it quits. Meanwhile, her sister and mother of Roisin’s twin nieces, is struggling with her own marital problems. Additionally, Roisin’s father has returned after leaving his family twenty years earlier and a former boyfriend is also back in town. The characters in this book are well developed, deal with their problems in a realistic and relatable way, and grow as the story evolves. The beautiful setting of an Irish seaside town adds a nice touch. Characters of a range of ages are featured in this book, which is a definite plus as so often books feature only same generation characters. It was nice to see change is possible at any age. I really enjoyed this uplifting book and look forward to reading more by the author.

I would recommend reading this beauty for an easy, feel-good read that will make your heart full and inspire you to think about that dream life you’ve been putting on hold.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I absolutely loved this book. The author did a great job. I love stories that are based around creating food and recipes. Highly recommend.

The Sandycove Supper Club was an excellent read. The story was great and I enjoyed the characters, which were lovely.

[Book Review]

The Sandycove Supper Club | Sian O’Gorman
Genre: Chick Lit, Romance, Women’s Fiction
Publisher: Boldwood Books
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Thank you Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for a fair an honest review.

Do what you love. Love what you do…

After a whirlwind courtship, Roisin Kelly ignored the sceptics and objectors and married aspiring novelist Brody Brady.
Fast forward one year and Roisin’s honeymoon is well and truly over. Brody has become her reclusive, freeloading lodger whilst he pens his masterpiece and she walks on eggshells.
With the help of her friends, Roisin starts to believe that there is more to life that moody writers, hamsters and poor hygiene and that maybe she has a few dreams of her own.
And that just when you think life has nothing left to give, your whole world can change.

This book came to me at the perfect time when I needed a bit of courage, confidence and a sprinkle of bravery.

Thank you Sian, for writing such a feel-good book; definitely a breath of fresh air in the bookstagram world.

Although The Sandycove Supper Club was a little slow for me at the start, the character journey Sian takes you on, the short chapter lengths, and the middle to the back end of the story is well worth the wait.
My favourites supporting characters: definitely Mr Daly and Dermot. I’ll leave it there.

Main character, Roisin Kelly, is a relatable protagonist who experiences work and life issues that everyone has at some point encountered.

Like me, you will be cheering Roisin on, from the beginning of the book until the last page.

Although I’m giving The Sandycove Supper Club three stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️, only due to the slow start, I would definitely recommend reading this beauty for an easy, feel-good read that will make your heart full and inspire you to think about that dream life you’ve been putting on hold.

I absolutely adored this book! As an Irish woman, I thoroughly enjoyed reading a story set in the city I grew up in and all of the little nuances of Irish culture that were sprinkled throughout the book were just beautiful. Having said that, I still think that I would have adored this book if I wasn't Irish as the overall message of the story is so so lovely. There are just so many aspects of this book that I enjoyed.

Roisín was a spectacular main character to follow. Throughout the entire book, I was continuously rooting for her and wanted nothing but happiness for her and her loved ones. I really enjoyed her relationship with her sister Shona. I don't think I have ever disliked a character as much as I disliked Brody. It takes immense talent to write a character like that! I also really enjoyed the side characters, each character had a fully developed storyline and had such differing personalities from one another. I loved how they all added to Roisín's happiness towards the end of the book.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a beautifully written storyline with a great lead character. I thoroughly enjoyed going along on Roisín's journey with her and the ending was just perfect.