A perfect beach read for the middle of winter. Eight Perfect Hours is a bit of a novel form of Serendipity. It is light and fun and adorable. It is a bit of a slow burn and the plot does have it's slow moments, but it's cute and a quick read all the same.

There are some less than shining characters in the mix, but every story needs a bad guy...or a handful...that cause the protagonist emotional and mental harm. There is a good redemption arc (though I have one character I refuse to forgive for their selfish actions) and there are good conversations about mental health and gentleness with anxiety afflictions along the way which I appreciated.

All in all, a good & comfortable read that kept me cozy on a cold winter night. My second read from Lia Louis and I was not disappointed. I will be continuing to watch for her releases.

* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *