3.75 stars

Thank you to the authors @aliandmichelle for gifting me a copy of their latest book - and of course for letting me be a part of Bea’s bookstagram account! That’s right, this is a bookish contemporary romcom where the main character Bea finds a heavily annotated book in a secondhand bookshop and sets up a bookstagram account to find the mystery writer. It’s such a cute premise and I’m happy to say that it delivers!
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Bea as a main character was hilariously goofy and adorable - the amount of times she put her foot in her mouth always had me giggling, and that scene in the bathroom with the CEO... So cringy but so funny! It’s rare that a book makes me laugh so I always welcome it! I feel like most people will be able to relate to Bea in one way or another - even if it’s just for her love of books! There are SO many books referenced in this one that it’s like a little wave from a friend on the page when you spot your favourite being mentioned - and she loves Donna Tartt. I’m sold!
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Was it a bit predictable? Maybe. Does that matter? NO. Sometimes a lighthearted read where you can swoon over a hot coffee shop guy is everything the doctor ordered, and if you want to lose yourself in an escapist book then you do that!! And you damn well enjoy it! I certainly did.
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It actually was also weirdly inspiring - Bea’s career crisis was totally relatable and then her drive to do something she actually loves was great to see!
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Expect coffee, croissants and a super cute poodle - just a fun read!