This was a short story by the amazing Alice Hoffman. This is the second short story in The Once Upon a Time Bookshop Stories about a family bookstore on the fictional island of Brinkley's Island, Maine. I love this sweet and lovely series and cannot wait for the next installment!
Caveat: Please read the first book in this short story series first. It will make this book a much more enjoyable experience.
OVERALL REVIEW: 5.0 stars
Writing: 5.0 stars
Alice Hoffman is my favorite author, period. Her writing is spectacular and beautiful and this short story was not an exception to the rule.
Character development: 5.0 stars
The two main characters, the Gibson sisters, Isabel and Sophie run the family bookstore. The sisters have been close in the past, but Isabel lived in New York City for many years and returned as the prodigal daughter.
There are a lot of secondary characters including Johnny (Isabel's fiancee), Jack (Johnny's father), and Violet (Sophie's daughter).
We learn more about the main and secondary characters and are set up for the next book in the short story series.
Storyline: 5.0 stars
This short story is about family, reconciliation, and unconditional love.
Isabel returns home permanently after Sophie breaks her leg and their relationship heals. Isabel also heals her love story with Johnny. This short story is lovely.
I would have loved this series to be made into a book, but there is much anticipation in the short story serialization. So I will wait eagerly for the next short story like my grandparents had to do!
The main location is the fictional Brinkley's Island, Maine.
Memorable/Informative: 5.0 stars
This short story is just what I needed during this chaotic time (scary SCOTUS rulings and the Presidential Debate) and is a balm for my soul. It isn't memorable or informative per se, but is what I craved.
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Gorgeous.
Book title: 5.0 stars
Perfect!
HIGHLY recommend
BOOK INFORMATION
Amazon First Reads Kindle short-story ebook
The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman
39 pages
Amazon Original Stories
Release date of 08/01/2024
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Amazon First Reads - July 2024
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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