After years of hard work, four best friends—Celeste, Yasmeen, Toni and Leslie—are finally on the verge of opening the bookstore of their dreams. A place where their community can find solace with an intriguing new read, a comforting beverage and book-loving friends.
But before they can cut the ribbon, their worlds are upended.
Toni receives devastating news just months before her wedding, while Celeste’s struggling marriage threatens to collapse completely. Leslie learns a shocking secret about her family, and a lotto ticket changes Yasmeen’s life—but not for the better.
As the bookstore’s grand opening fast approaches, the four women must lean on each other now more than ever to navigate their grief and uncertainty. And together, they’ll learn that sometimes, even life’s most unexpected plot twists can lead to beautiful new beginnings.
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A heartwarming story about friendships.
Friendships and books are two of my favorite things. It was one of the reasons that drew my attention to this story. As a book lover, how could you not be interested in reading a book about four best friends who want to open their own bookstore? I expected an easy read about friends who bonded over their love of books. It did start off like way. I didn't expect the level of drama that each of the friends experienced throughout the novel. I prefer reading books with drama because there is always something unexpected that keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next. I don't mind drama; but I felt that this novel had a little too much drama. More than half of the novel was loaded with drama. None of the friends appeared to get a break; as soon as they got over one issue, another one occurred, making it difficult to keep up at times. Despite this, I enjoyed reading each of the friends' experiences and their bond, and I kept turning the pages to see how it would end for them, if the friends would ever open their bookstore.
I enjoyed reading various perspectives; it helped me get to know each of the friends better. Celeste, Yasmeen, Toni, and Leslie seemed like friends to me after only a few pages of reading the novel. Despite their busy schedules, they were always there for each other when they needed it. However, there were times when I felt their connection was toxic based on their acts, and I worried if one of them would finally have had enough, bringing an end to their friendship. I enjoyed how each of the feelings were portrayed; it made me feel as if I was experiencing everything they were. The character growth was fantastic for each of the characters; at the end of the novel, they appeared to be completely different people. Part of me didn't want to turn the last page because it meant saying goodbye to them. I was curious to see what would happen to them afterward.
I felt that the end was rushed. It did not seem reasonable to me. Even though they all had so much going on, they were tough and persevered; I admired how powerful they were presented. Throughout the novel, I felt myself rooting for them, hoping things would improve for them. I got the impression that if they had each other, they would get through it together. If you love books about books, friendship with drama, I would check this book out!
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