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Book Review: The Bookshop Girl by Chloe Coles

 * I am reviewing this book which I was gifted for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own. *



Title: The Bookshop Girl
Author: Chloe Coles
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Source: Netgalley 

(Bookshop UKHiveGoodreads | Storygraph)


Book Summary:

A hilarious tale of female friendship, bookshops and fighting for a cause - perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison.

Bennett's Bookshop has always been a haven for sixteen-year-old Paige Turner. It's a place where she can escape from her sleepy hometown, hang out with her best friend, Holly, and also earn some money.

But, like so many bookshops, Bennett's has become a 'casualty of the high street' - it's strapped for cash and going to be torn down. Paige is determined to save it but mobilising a small town like Greysworth is no mean feat.

Time is ticking - but that's not the only problem Paige has. How is she going to fend off the attractions of beautiful fellow artist, Blaine? And, more importantly, will his anarchist ways make or break her bookshop campaign?

Written by debut author and Foyles bookseller Chloe Coles, this is the first in a new laugh-out-loud and sparky teen series that will make you want to rush out and start your own bookshop campaign! 

Book Review:

I have been a fan of bookish books for the longest time, like a lot of bloggers and bookish people. The Bookshop Girl is a lighthearted and fun read that will definitely lead me to read more from Chloe Coles.

I had heard some great things about the Bookshop Girl and was interested by the premise so when I picked it up I was surprised. The book has a really great characters and world-building and even though this review is a little overdue, I still have memories about it.

With most books, I always love the plot and the characters and I think for a lot of book lovers, reading a book about saving a bookshop from closure is ideal read. I really enjoyed the reading about trying to save the bookshop and seeing how the plot came together.

I also really enjoyed Paige as a character, partly because her name is, Paige Turner and I love a good pun. But also because I feel like she has a great personality that leaps off the page.

I also love the relationship between those who work at the bookstore as well as her friends. I also liked the relationship with Paige and Blaine and seeing the highs and lows and in general, the antics that took place.

The Verdict:

The Bookshop Girl is an enjoyable and humorous story that will have you interested to read the sequel. 


Have you read The Bookshop Girl? If so, what did you think? Do you want to? Let me know in the comments.

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