Ellery Adams's Reviews > The Lost Bookshop

I went into this expecting a light, heartwarming read and got so much more. This is not only a story about books and the people who love, collect, study, and treasure them, but it's a story about women carving out their own second chances and escaping abuse.

What I loved:
☘️The Dublin setting
☘️The dual POVs
☘️Both MCs (Maggie and Opaline)
☘️Henry, the bookish romantic

What didn't work for me was the ambiguity of the magic. In order for me to suspend my disbelief and accept magical elements in a story, they have to make sense. A few things happen to Maggie that kind of break the rules (can one receive a cash payment from a ghost? Is the ghost paying the power bill too?) I know that seems silly, but it pulled me out of the narrative. It's also a minor quibble, and I would absolutely recommend this book to those who love historical fiction, female empowerment, and books and books.