5.0

Tout Soul is the third book of Karen Wheeler's "Tout" series. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Karen's writing is so beautiful, I felt like I was there in France and could visualize the small villages, bistros, and the characters. I don't want to spoil what happens in Tout Soul, so I won't comment much on the plot. However, the emotions invoked by Karen's writing are powerful, and I highlighted several meaningful passages about life near the end and I know I will refer back to these passages in the future. I totally recommend this series to everyone who enjoys "Chick-Lit". These novels are based on Karen's life experiences, so I don't want to classify completely to that genre. But, if you have ever wondered what it would be like to change your circumstance and live in a small village in rural France, I would read these novels.

Karen's fourth book Sweet Encore is coming out at the beginning of August and I cannot wait! These books make me wish more to travel to France on vacation and tour some parts of rural France. I have to note that Karen has a blog tout sweet. Upon reading her blog I became aware of her philanthropy which is admirable. Karen is a likeable author and I wish her so much success! ** I would advise to not access or read Karen's blog until after you have finished the third book Tout Soul, in order to avoid spoiling the plot of Tout Soul.