Kian Ryan reviewed Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Easy, Cosy, Enjoyable - Sometimes That's Enough
4 stars
I've not read "Legends & Lattes", so I'm coming in cold to this universe.
This is a story about relationships, frustrations, getting over hurdles and healing. There's a story going on, but you're going to spend time invested in people, taking in the sea air and reading about books. You like books, right? Well, this is a book about books and bookshops, so you're in the right place.
This is the kind of book you can pick up when you've been beaten up a little bit and need something easy that's not too challenging, but can make you smile a bit, cry a bit and feel better about the world. It's queer, it's fun, and did I mention it has books?
It's about being left behind, finding new things, helping others, finding things your good at, a bit more of helping others, a bit of high fantasy and adventure (not …
I've not read "Legends & Lattes", so I'm coming in cold to this universe.
This is a story about relationships, frustrations, getting over hurdles and healing. There's a story going on, but you're going to spend time invested in people, taking in the sea air and reading about books. You like books, right? Well, this is a book about books and bookshops, so you're in the right place.
This is the kind of book you can pick up when you've been beaten up a little bit and need something easy that's not too challenging, but can make you smile a bit, cry a bit and feel better about the world. It's queer, it's fun, and did I mention it has books?
It's about being left behind, finding new things, helping others, finding things your good at, a bit more of helping others, a bit of high fantasy and adventure (not too much mind), books, more books, baking, some gentle romance, some more books and friendship. Pacing focuses on the people, but doesn't leave the story behind. An exceptionally easy read.
