Series: Bookshop Girl #1
Author: Chloe Coles
Published June 14th 2018 by Hot Key Books
Goodreads Synopsis
A hilarious tale of female friendship, bookshops and fighting for a cause - perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison.
Bennett's Bookshop has always been a haven for sixteen-year-old Paige Turner. It's a place where she can escape from her sleepy hometown, hang out with her best friend, Holly, and also earn some money.
But, like so many bookshops, Bennett's has become a 'casualty of the high street' - it's strapped for cash and going to be torn down. Paige is determined to save it but mobilising a small town like Greysworth is no mean feat.
Time is ticking - but that's not the only problem Paige has. How is she going to fend off the attractions of beautiful fellow artist, Blaine? And, more importantly, will his anarchist ways make or break her bookshop campaign?
Written by debut author and Foyles bookseller Chloe Coles, this is the first in a new laugh-out-loud and sparky teen series that will make you want to rush out and start your own bookshop campaign!
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
Prolific reader, Paige Turner (yes, her real name) has finally found her perfect job - working at the local bookshop, Bennett's, with her best friend, Holly. But, when it's revealed that her store is set for closure, she and the rest of the team are willing to do whatever they can, including a sit in, to keep the stop open. Can Paige succeed, and save her beloved Bennett's, while also grow closer to the handsome artist she meets, Blaine?
This book was a really quick read, and that was a definite plus. I liked it, but would not say it was amazing or anything. Paige was a nice protagonist, and her and Holly's friendship was wonderful, but I just found myself wondering when it was going to end, and I could mark it off my to-read list. The name, Paige Turner, was definitely cringy, but I liked how it was explained away, and though Paige felt like a real teenager, I think this book is more for younger teens. All in all, an okay book, but not a series I'm looking to continue.
Dates Read:
June 20-21, 2021
Rating
3 Stars
