This author’s books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can't be found. Compelling and didn’t want it to end!

I really enjoyed this novel. The small town setting captured my attention, Anna grew on me as a character throughout the book. The themes of family, loyalty, community and a love for books shines through.

I loved this book so much, anything set in a bookshop with a little romance on the side is my cup of tea and I loved it. Gracie is a new author and I can tell she is going to be a big hit with readers like me. A cute summer rom com that you wont want to put down. The cover is gorgeous too, very summery. Anna is not having a great summer so far, everything seems to be going wrong until her Aunt invited her to stay with her. But what she didn't realise is how bad the bookshop her aunt owns is going down hill rapidly. When her aunt has an accident, it is up to Anna to save the day and pull the bookshop out of deep water. With a few other people to help including hot Jacob, could Anna have a little romance going on here too? Gracie has done a great job on detailing how a bookshop is run and I really found that side of things interesting, also they are a few funny parts too. It was a great and uplifting summer read. I cannot wait to see what Gracie writes about next.

This book was really cute. FMC goes to spend her summer at her aunts bookshop in Cornwall and ends up running it and planning a massive book launch with the help of FMC. The descriptions in the book were on point - I could see the village perfectly and those blue Cornwall waters, and the launch party was really easy to visualise. It was easy to read, and kept me interested in what was coming next - I'm a sucker for anything bookshop related though! Also the idea for the marketing campaign within the book was brilliant.

However I don't really understand why they tried to sell MMC as a 'bad boy' - he throws parties and drinks is the logic given in the book...but that's standard British teenager behaviour? I think emphasising the surfer side would have worked better (but that's obviously not as popular a trope as bad boy). The ex boyfriend was a proper bell, and it did annoy me how she was letting him just walk all over her for a while. Like girl grow a backbone.

Overall an enjoyable read. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC.

No because WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S OVER??

If you loved Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer or Safe Harbor by K.sinko, you'll love this YA contemporary.

This book is a 100% a love letter to readers, romantics and anyone who feels immense empathy toward fictional characters. I loved how Anna was determined to pick back up her aunt's bookshop and help it flourish again. She doesn't take no for an answer taking up challenges because she deeply cares for her aunt. I really wanted to see her succeed. Then she starts to care about the small town of Fox Bay and a little too much for the tall surfer there....
In comes Jacob, who was reluctant at first to Anna's presence, but quickly fell for her without realizing it. They are so so sweet!

"Do you ever let anything go?"
"I treasure every insult from you, Anna."

He grovels ladies, GROVELS!!

I liked that the romance wasn't the main focus, but also the familial relationships alongside the friendships.
The way the town came to Anna's aid... I teared up at the end.

Oh I loved his town and the people. If anyone has ever felt lost, almost in doubt of their abilities, you'll feel seen through this novel. It's not always about preparing for the future, but rather remembering to live in the moments, or else you might miss something.


"I'll drown."
"Maybe. But at least you will have lived."

Note: I'll be post my review on my instagram closer to release.