This was a sweet story that was engaging and easy to read even when I felt distracted or worn out. It didn't really go in the direction I was expecting though, so the ending wasn't as rewarding as I had wanted. 

Dodie is overwhelming the character with the most personality in this story. She has somewhat of a savior complex, but even when selfish, her perspective is easy to empathize with. All the other characters feel like puzzle pieces shaped to fit into her narrative. None of them are really given space to stand on their own, and come in and out of the story to serve a purpose for Dodie. Chatsworth seemed like a wonderful place to live though, and I enjoyed imagining the town and visiting Dodie's beloved lending library.

People who really love books, and romance stories specifically, may get more out of this story than I did. There were pieces of it I enjoyed, but ultimately it wasn't what I hoped.