4.25 stars!

This was a wonderful story that made me feel a lot of things. There were tears shed (happy and sad), giddy feelings, moments of laughter, and a deep appreciation for those who help others during their time of grief. It definitely has some heavier aspects, but also does so in a more lighthearted way. It's a delicate balance and was executed well. I also love that our main character (Molly) owns a bookstore + cozy town + excellent side characters+ second chance romance. This book far exceeded my expectations!

This story has a second chance romance and is a beautiful reminder that our loved ones are never really gone even if they pass away. As someone who has recently lost someone, it was really nice to be reminded of this message.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

A Beginner's Guide to Starting Over by Gabi Coatsworth was a wonderful read.
I really enjoyed the writing in this story. This book has great characters with a good setting.
I also enjoyed the message this book told. Dealing with grief, starting over and learning to let go.

Thank You NetGalley and Victory Editing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This book follows Molly, a middle-aged empty nester who had been a bit lost since she lost her partner 3 years ago. She has taken over a book store and is on a mission to keep it open. She is also reluctantly testing the waters of dating. I really enjoyed this book, I found Molly to be a loveable character and all the side characters were equally charming expedient Luke, Nick and Acacia. It has cosy, small town, second-chance romance vibes. The community of the small town will give you warm and fuzzy feelings. It adresses grief in a way that i found comforting and shows you that those you love never truly leave you. I recommend you read this book to fill your soul with a bit of warmth and love.

This book is a warm and fuzzy feel good book. You start the book by being introduced to Molly the owner of a bookstore and during the book you are introduced to a wide range of customers, friends and dodgy dates. This book explores grief , second chances and letting go.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

I found the book a little hard to follow, but taking my time with the chapters made it easier.

I loved the story and I really liked the take on it. I feel like the book hit all the boxes and then some!

If only the book had been as wonderful as the synopsis; I was confused from page 1 and never found my way out of the confusion so I could enjoy the book.