I was go hoping for more from this book but it was a slog.

I loved the setting in the bookshop, I found this cute and cosy but there was too much inner monologue for my taste. I felt like not much happened until really far in and I lost interest. I wanted to DNF a few times. There were themes of loneliness, personal growth, and the ways people unknowingly impact each other’s lives.

This has little to no romance in it and is more centered around the two women and their building friendship. I think this would suit someone who has a more mature book taste. I prefer a romance or love story with fun characters.

Just how much havoc a letter left inside a book can cause! This is a humorous book telling a tale of a love triangle misplaced. A brilliant cast of characters and who doesn’t love a book about books! A great satisfying read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review. It was a real pleasure.

What a fun read! This books tells the story of April, Laura and Westley in parallel as their life's intersect in the cozy local bookstore. The novel follows their personal lives and experiences during a series of mishaps, oversights and miscommunication in such a hilarious and charming way that had me constantly smiling. I absolutely fell in love with the author's storytelling and beautiful prose, that constantly reflected on bibliophile. This is more than just a romance story, talking about relationships and life.
I believe this is the perfect read for any book lovers looking for a light, heartwarming read. 100% recommend

A book that is set in a book shop... what's not to love?

When a letter that has been left inside of a book so happens to fall into the wrong hands, the story does not plan out as the creator of the note intended. Soon the usually calm bookshop is filled with a film crew, and the lives in which the inhabitants had known and loved is turned upside down.

We see the story unfold from various points of view, and really get to explore their own individual personalities and viewpoints on the recent events.

This was a lovely, light-hearted read from beginning to end.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for providing me with a copy of this book in return for my honest review.*

Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald is a charming tale that beautifully blends romance, friendship, and the magic of books. The story centres on April, a lonely tech worker who, in a moment of longing, leaves an anonymous note for Westley, the handsome bookstore clerk she has a quiet crush on. However, fate has other plans when Laura, a busy single mother who has given up on love, buys the book and finds the note, mistaking it for Westley’s message to her. This sparks a mix-up that leads to an unexpected love triangle, and soon both women are unknowingly entangled in a series of anonymous letters.

As April and Laura’s correspondence continues, their daily routines are challenged, and both women begin to find hope in the most unlikely of places. Meanwhile, Westley, distracted by a film crew in his bookstore, remains oblivious to the growing connection between the two women. But as the story unfolds, the focus shifts from romantic entanglements to the developing friendship between April and Laura, which adds depth to the narrative.

The book is a delightful tribute to the joy of books, the power of serendipity, and the unexpected paths that lead to personal growth and friendship. What I especially loved about Storybook Ending was how the relationship between April and Laura developed. It felt heartwarming to see these two women build a friendship, and it made the story all the more enjoyable. As someone who cherishes stories about womanhood and female friendships, I found this book to be an absolute delight.

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What was not to like about this book?! Set in the 'Read the Room' bookshop, a place that I would love to visit, along with the 'Charlotte's Web Cafe' for a coffee and a cinnamon bun, this is a story for bookaholics. When a letter left in a book falls into the wrong hands, things certainly do not turn out as the author of the note plan, particularly when a film crew invade the book store. Told from the points of view of three key characters, Laura, Westley and April, the novel explores a number of relationships. A heartwarming, enjoyable read.

A delightfully charming novel involving mishaps, oversights and miscommunication mainly set in the cosiest of bookshops. A lovely cast of characters all searching for a ‘Storybook Ending’ but the one they find isn’t necessarily the one they were looking for.

I enjoyed this immensely, it was cosy without being saccharin, romantic without being sappy, and talked about books and reading in ways I can totally get behind. It surprised me as well, kept me guessing until the end, and had me rooting for all of the characters. It was a book full of heart and I’ll definitely be watching for what this author writes next.

A solid 3.5 stars!

A lovely little novel about the magic of bookshops, this miscommunication leads to an unwitting trio getting to know each other. A great read!

A comedy of errors involving an unwitting love triangle made up of a busy single mother, a lonely woman working from home, and an oblivious book seller, this story delivers entertainment with a side of poignancy, taking an insightful look at modern lifestyles.

If you love bookstores and are in search of a little romance about real people looking for story tale endings, this charming book might be something for you. I enjoyed it very much, and give it 3.5 stars.

The characters in this tale are brought together in a bookshop, I liked the storyline and it's characters, lovely little easy to read book

Widowed Laura, single, lonely April, divorced Rebecca, single aspiring writer, Alejandra, Westley, bookshop assistant. All brought together by their links to a bookshop. Letters left in a book lead to meetings. Will it be a happy storybook ending? Loved it, excellent holiday reading.

My favourite part of this story were the friendships and the found family. Although it is marketed as a romance, I feel like it's so much more!
The writing was fabulous and a joy to read. I loved the characters and the slower pace of the story.
A must read for those who love stories of friendship and Womanhood.

A really enjoyable, refreshing read. It was funny, relatable and I loved the miscommunication between all of the characters. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this.

What a lovely book!
April, a working from home bibliophile, leaves a note in a book for Westley, a young man who works in a bookstore. She doesn't know his name and she simply signs her note with an A. Very Seattle so far. BUT the note falls into the wrong hands and is read by Laura, who replies to A....also believing she is writing to the blissfully unaware Westley. Very Shakespeare Comedy of Errors now!
What follows is a burgeoning "romance" between April and Laura with Westley continuing to have no knowledge of the fantasy being woven around him.
Meanwhile, a film company descend on the bookstore and cause all kinds of different chaos.
As in all the best Shakespeare comedies, all's well that ends well and the final chapter of this sweet, funny, not quite rom com, novel ends with a charming view of a large "family" Thanksgiving.
Moira Macdonald draws her characters very sympathetically and each one seems really like someone you might actually meet.
Like the best home baking( available in the novel's Read The Room Bookstore ) this is a light sweet tale best enjoyed with a mug of coffee in hand.
Thank you Bloomsbury and NetGalley for this Earc, given in return for an honest review.

Me pareció una premisa SUPER novedosa, no me esperaba para nada ese desarrollo, y eso que cuando leí que había tres protagonistas implicados tuve bastante miedo.

He disfrutado el libro y me parece que tiene unos personajes muy complejos

What a lovely book!

A woman leaves a note for her crush in a book, it gets picked up by someone else. Miscommunication and confusion ensue. A sweet story that kept me engaged and amused to the end.

Totally recommend to brighten anyone’s day.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this book.

I wanted to love this book with my whole heart - the premise is phenomenal - accidental connections, single parent, bookish themes throughout.

I loved a lot of the elements to the story, the plot was clever and the characters were endearing however like some others have said, it felt like it was missing a certain something, I wasn’t compelled to pick up the book at every given opportunity but I didn’t… not enjoy it. Does that make sense?

I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for a pallet cleanser in between heavier books, or anyone that just wants a feel good, soft romance.

This book is well-written, with engaging characters and a touch of humour. The author is obviously very interested in books and many are name-dropped throughout. She also likes fashion and styling, and the outfits the characters wear are described. in detail. These couple of themes are a little over- done. The exchange of text messages at the end was a weak way of finishing the story, and the last couple of chapters bringing all the threads (and the characters) together was a bit forced. However, I enjoyed reading this and would recommend it.

I liked the premise of this book but I found that I just couldn’t engage with the characters or the story. Nothing wrong with it but it just wasn’t for me I’m afraid.

I had the opportunity to read 'Storybook Ending' by Moira Macdonald thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury, who allowed me to dive into its pages. This book is a massive hug for the reader's heart. I was immersed in the cosy world of the bookshop and its customers' individual and connected stories. The book takes place in Seattle. The main meeting place for all characters is the bookshop where the scent of old paper, and second-hand books is alongside a cafe. The stories were told through the characters' voices, with vivid descriptions of the bookshop and its atmosphere. It was an enjoyable and heartwarming read.

The main characters are April, an isolated real-estate website manager, Laura a single mum and a clothes stylist and Westley, a bookseller, a handsome love prospect. Each one of them individually and accidentally mistakenly builds a connection that will lead to something unexpected. One wants to find love, one wants to find friendship and one wants to find meaning. This book builds meaningful moments in all characters' everyday lives. A single handwritten note pulls the strings and brings strangers together for life to develop meaningful bonds.

The author's writing is sweet, tender, and warm and includes humour, leaving the reader with hope through reading her book. Thank you NetGallery and Bloomsbury.