I ADORED this super sweet and swoony contemporary! I loved Darcy and her mind for words and books and her best friend Marisol, who's one of the best written MC best friends I've ever read. Her life and family just jump off the page.

The romance is lovely and a tad bit melodramatic at times, but it all fit into the context of the story. There's one part I wish there had been more time devoted to Darcy's time acting as Beatrice, but overall this book gave me all the feels and keep me turning the pages.

Definitely recommended.

This book was okay. I really think YA should do better at writing characters who are good friends, to set a good example, unlike this book.

I enjoyed the journey that Darcy took throughout this story, and the relationships that she built with the people around her. Everything felt real and all of the motivations made sense for me.

The relationships are what this story is really about, so I wanted to focus there.

I initially did not like Darcy’s grandmother, like the rest of the characters, she showed true growth throughout the story. In the beginning she felt controlling and unsympathetic, but she reveals layers as the story goes on and I was able to understand her.

The relationship between Darcy and her boss is a little cool, but his ex-wife is amazing and I loved her relationship with both Asher and Darcy. She was super supportive of Darcy throughout and I loved how she advocated for her when necessary.

Everyone deserves a best friend like Marisol. She had Darcy’s back throughout the book (and vice versa) and was so supportive of her. And Marisol’s family welcomed Darcy like one of their own. I loved the story of how they became friends, though it also broke my heart. Even when they had a misunderstanding and Darcy hurt Marisol, they were still there for each other (and it wasn’t a long, drawn out fight).

Now, Darcy’s mother is a bit more complicated. I wanted to be angry with her for letting Darcy down so much, but I understand the mental health issues involved with hoarding and anxiety. She was trying to cope the best she could and she and Darcy had a very complicated relationship. But there is hope in the end, and that is a great thing.

I left Asher for last because he has his own set of complications that he is dealing with between his medical issues and the loss of his dream. I love that the relationship between Darcy and Asher started slowly, with them building a friendship before exploring a romantic relationship. And even when they did start dating, he respected her boundaries until she was ready to let him all the way in.

My heart broke for all of the characters throughout the story, but as I previously stated, there is so much hope in the end that I know everything turned out good for all of them.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher for review consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Having recently finished the previously published The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey, I am happy to have had the chance to read the Advanced Reader’s Edition e-copy; thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Teen/Inkyard Press.

Through the thoughts and feelings of Darcy we are able to envision the life of a teen living with a parent who is a chronic hoarder. As she begins to trust and care for a boy who loves to read as much as she does, her world opens up to more than the stories that help her escape from what is hidden behind the door of 316 Hoover Avenue. As Darcy and Asher's friendship continues, they learn to trust that each of their differences will make their new feelings for each other stronger as it grows.

*** I appreciated all the information and now I have a new awareness about the debilitating effects of the condition that Asher suffered from known as PCS: Post-Concussive Syndrome.

2.75 stars
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TW: Mental illness, Abandonment, Car accident, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Bullying
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Darcy uses her love of books to escape her real world, she has a hard time letting people in as she doesn't want them to see her messy life, mostly brought on by her hoarder of a mother. That is, until she meets Asher who has a few secrets of his own (like having a girlfriend while he flirts with Darcy). He walks right into her life and straight to her heart. I will say that I loved our main characters, it's nice to see characters so young and have flaws that get talked about.

I adore characters who are book lovers just like me but I felt like it was overdone, we get it she likes books. That aspect of her life was peppered in as much as it could be and eventually, her being a book lover just got in the way. Looking back on what I remember about this book, it isn't much. The two of them have a cute love story but other than that it's your typical YA. In my opinion, this reads as a younger YA (12-15) and that could have been the reason why I didn't connect with it as much as I would have wanted to.
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I would like to thank NetGalley, Inkyard Press, and Laura Taylor Namey for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book was first published on October 8th 2019.

I didn’t realize this was a YA initially but still began to enjoy it, lower my expectations significantly with an eye roll that it was YA. But wow what a darling story of redemption and self understanding! I almost wish it was further developed for a more mature audience. But still a very sweet story.

This disappointed me. Unfortunately I think it just wasn’t for me. I liked the writing style and Darcy as a character. Better suited for a teen

The Library of Lost Things
By Laura Taylor Namey

Darcy Wells is a bookworm. She has spent her time consumed by books, in order to distract herself from her mother’s hoarding issues. But soon Darcy’s only home becomes under fire from the property manager and Darcy must face reality. Asher Fleet comes into the bookstore that Darcy works at and her world is opened up to more than just black and white characters. To secure her happily-ever-after she will have to stop living her bookish life and start living her own life. I liked Darcy Wells and Asher Fleet. They worked well together, the chemistry between them was really good.

Thank you to Inkyard Press and NetGalley for this review copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I was going to. I really feel like this book is more about the friendship of the girls, rather than the romance. I really enjoyed the tone of the author and will read more from her.

This was such a powerful book. I regret not reading it sooner. It tackles a topic I haven´t seen in a lot of books and the writing style takes the reader right into the midst of it.

I will not be giving feedback on this book as I couldn’t really get into it but I think others may enjoy it.

This book was wonderful--I appreciated the light parts as well as those where we are welcomed into hard conversations about being honest with ourselves and others.

I love the title of the book. That was the only thing about the book I liked.

ARC copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for honest review.

I have elected not to read and review this book due to time constraints. Thank you for the opportunity.

Not a new favorite. The protagonist just isn’t a great person I had high hopes for this book since the protagonist is a bookworm, but she’s not a great friend, and the romance is just blah.

I’m such a sucker for books involving books! This book was fun, and also refreshing because it was able to cover serious topics without feeling too hokey or forced. It had everything I’d want in a YA romance - a cute relationship that isn’t too gushy and doesn’t involve instalove, interesting characters that keep you invested, and of course, all the bookstore shenanigans. I doubt I’ll remember much of this one in a few months, BUT it was still a charming read that made me happy for the characters in the end. The plot does progress fairly slowly, and there isn’t really much going on plot wise, so I’d give it an even 3.5 stars. A fluffy read through and through. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys books like the Lara Jean series by Jenny Han.

The characters are great in this book. The romance is good. Everything is good. But I think the clincher that makes it a 5 star book for me is that it stresses being honest with yourself and your family and friends. So much conflict could be alleviated if we were just honest about our own flaws.

‘The Library of Lost Things’ by Laura Taylor Namey was a poignant, lovely, and emotional read. It had well-developed characters, lyrical writing, and a great plot that sucks you in. Definitely recommend!

3.5 stars. It was cliche and a little cringe at times, and Darcy reminded me too much of my high school self, but this was sweet and just what I needed.

Although, I definitely think was mistitled. If library is mentioned in the title we should have gone to a library at least once lol.

Darcy has a big secret—her mom is a compulsive shopper and hoarder. As a way to cope, Darcy has spent most of her life hiding herself within the pages of books. When she meets Asher, a boy with shattered dreams, she finally starts opening up—and learning that her mother may not be the only hoarder in their home.

THE LIBRARY OF LOST THINGS is a beautiful story filled with complex relationships. It’s an emotional and heart-warming read, and I especially loved Asher, who’s healing from a terrible accident (the migraine rep was a nice surprise). YA contemporary fans will love this book!