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A review by stitchsaddiction
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tricia O'Malley's Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop is a Christmas must for the lover of romance and the comfort found in a happy ever after.
I loved this from the first page to the very end where I couldn't stop smiling at the joy I'd found in the book. This is my introduction to this author, and I've firmly placed them in my favourite authors' list.
Given the location of a wintry Highland village, I'd suggest to any prospective reader to make a large cup of your favourite warm drink (or a dram of a good whisky), that warm blanket you always love when it blows a gale, and curl up and enjoy an introverted Scot, an American girl out of her depth but surrounded by her idea of peace in a Bookstore, puffins and a good sprinkle of magic whether it's because they're a Cailleach or destiny has woven its spell.
This was everything I could ask for, I loved the author's world-building felt the cold wind on my skin, and heard the call of the birds. There for me, was the nostalgia for my true homeland in my heart, and for the wonder I felt stepping into the small independent bookstores I explored as a child when north of Hadrian's Wall.
Expect the joy of a love story, alongside so many emotions as friends become lovers and the chaos of everyone knowing everyone else's business comes into play. I loved the element of magic that was woven in, masterfully to remind us all that the Scots believe in so much we cannot see.
I loved this from the first page to the very end where I couldn't stop smiling at the joy I'd found in the book. This is my introduction to this author, and I've firmly placed them in my favourite authors' list.
Given the location of a wintry Highland village, I'd suggest to any prospective reader to make a large cup of your favourite warm drink (or a dram of a good whisky), that warm blanket you always love when it blows a gale, and curl up and enjoy an introverted Scot, an American girl out of her depth but surrounded by her idea of peace in a Bookstore, puffins and a good sprinkle of magic whether it's because they're a Cailleach or destiny has woven its spell.
This was everything I could ask for, I loved the author's world-building felt the cold wind on my skin, and heard the call of the birds. There for me, was the nostalgia for my true homeland in my heart, and for the wonder I felt stepping into the small independent bookstores I explored as a child when north of Hadrian's Wall.
Expect the joy of a love story, alongside so many emotions as friends become lovers and the chaos of everyone knowing everyone else's business comes into play. I loved the element of magic that was woven in, masterfully to remind us all that the Scots believe in so much we cannot see.