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Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
4.0

This was such a cute story that genuinely made me believe in happy endings. Sally Thorne has a gift for creating heartfelt, swoony connections in the most unexpected settings, and Rosie and the Dreamboat is no exception. The concept was refreshingly unique — charming, a little offbeat, and emotionally resonant in surprising ways.

As someone who struggles with severe claustrophobia, I found parts of the story a little triggering, but that only made the emotional payoff more satisfying. I was completely invested in Rosie and her unexpected romance. Honestly, I almost wished this wasn't a short story — I wanted more time with these characters and to see what happened next. A full-length novel would have been a dream!

If you love quick reads that pack in both heart and humor, with a dash of vulnerability, this one's for you.