A Novel Love Story

"3.5⭐ I was really looking forward to this book, but it just didn't quite live up to my expectations. It was fun enough and I loved the plot in theory, but it was pretty slow paced and it ended up falling a bit flat. I liked the main characters, but it felt like their relationship was very rushed. The storybook town was so cute, and I really liked so many of the side characters! It was unique and very cozy, so I did enjoy it! I'm glad I read it, I just didn't love it as much as I had expected to. Magical realism, an adorable small town, grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, and slow burn. If you're a fan of Ashley Poston then you'll probably enjoy this book! "

"The longer you contemplate this book the better it gets. It’s clever and full of heart- a love letter to romance readers ♥️ "

"This was a unique and fun idea that definitely had promise. Eileen is transported into the small town of her favorite book series. Any book lovers dream! I appreciated the whimsical feel that I’ve grown to love about this authors style and the clever details in regard to the town, the people in it and how her presence put a ripple in their world. I did feel confused by aspects of the ending but overall a sweet read with relatable life takeaways. "

"3.5 ⭐️"

"This book is charming, lightweight, & unique, huge creativity points to the author!! I've read a lot of love stories, but none quite like this one, which I loved. The characters were relatable & lovable, and the story kept me wondering what direction it would go in. This is a must read for fellow rom-com lovers! "

"This sounds so cute!"

"4.5: this was such a cute and surprising read every second of this. Wish I could be able to go into my favorite books but guess not"

"I was so close to giving this book 3 stars because I was SO ****** OFF right before the ending, but Ashley Poston saves the day of course by writing a perfect happy ending. Ashley’s books are so unique and original, and I LOVE that. All 3 books I’ve read of hers are nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. This was such a whimsical and fun story. I mean come on actually being able to visit the town of your favorite book? A dream."

"I was really excited for this book about being in your favorite book, but was a bit let down! I also LOOOOVED seven year slip so i think I had high expectations. I definitely felt immersed in the world of Eloraton and loved how magical and bookish it was, but didn’t love the main plot and characters."

"The concept of this book was a little weird to me at first and that made it hard to get into. <br/><br/>Full disclosure, I am NOT a fantasy reader. However, I love the way Ashley Poston writes. The Seven Year Slip was one of my favorite books. It’s also the book that introduced me to the magical realism element that’s found in her writing. It was for those reasons that I pushed through and I’m so glad I did. <br/><br/>I really loved the “twist”, if you’d call it that, when Elsy discovers who Anders actually is. I can honestly say I didn’t see it coming, which is crazy because I knew the entire time he wasn’t a fictional character meant to be in a Quixotic Falls book. I just couldn’t figure out WHO he was and HOW he ended up there if it was all fictional. <br/><br/>I also love how I started to believe that Rachel Flowers was a real author in our world. I started to really connect with and fall in love with her too which I think is a cool element to this book. <br/><br/>I had the cute little romance lover feet kicks when Anders showed up at the bookstore grand opening. I truly felt up until that point that the book was going to end without them reuniting. I also love that it ended with her opening the bookstore & naming it what she said she would. <br/><br/>The only thing I wish would’ve been different is that the book had gone a little further before it ended. I really, really wanted Pru to meet Anders. She was someone Elsy referred back to so consistently throughout the book that I feel it would’ve been important for them to meet and solidify that everything she told Pru was true. <br/><br/>Overall, a 4 star read and I’m excited to read another novel by Ashley Poston!"