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Filled with simple black and white illustrations, this colouring book is cottagecore to its core. It contains everything associated with the "cottagecore" aesthetic: home baking, mushrooms, handcrafts, woodland paths, tea, nature, gardens and so, so much more. It's a book designed for colouring while you sit at a window seat sipping tea and watching the raindrops on the window, a book for slowing down and just *being*.

The illustrations are charmingly drawn without being twee or "kawaii", and the entire book is reminiscent of cozy autumn days.

I can't wait to start colouring!

~Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

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I loved this adult coloring book. Since it is to be colored, my library will not be purchasing it but I will be buying it for my teenage daughter and me to use. I will definitely recommend it, several people come to mind that would love this book.

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This was such a lovely coloring book! All the illustrations were so cute and perfectly captured the vibes of Cottagecore. What I really loved about this coloring book was the varying level of detail--I hate when every single page of a coloring book is incredibly detailed! It makes things stressful! So I really appreciated how this book had a mix of detailed and simpler designs. So cute and I will definitely be buying a copy for myself!

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Cottagecore Galore is packed full of charming outlined illustrations that depict rural cozy cottage life, just waiting to be filled in with color! I highly recommend using colored pencils in this book, and using it as a tool to unwind and relax.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, for which I am very grateful, and these are my honest thoughts.

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This was a cute collection of coloring pages. The art is nice to look at and seems like it would be a blast to color. Initially I had trouble downloading this, but after I was surprised at the artwork. I feel like the images did capture the cottage core aesthetic and think it is a great addition to any coloring enthusiasts collection.

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I received this book from the publisher through Netgalley for review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is a reasonably priced coloring book with everything related to cottage life. Features pantry, cats, book reading, crafts, gardening, etc. Delightful! I just wish my review edition was useable for coloring.

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What an absolutely lovely book! I'll be buying physical copies for loved ones once it releases. Wholesome, lovely and well-thought-out. Sometimes coloring books are pretty but the images don't match or are hard to actually color. This one is perfect.

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I wish I had a physical copy of this book. It's filled with cute illustrations which fits the cottagecore aesthetics so well. It's a fun to flop through and look at all the pictures and the details.

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Thank you to the publisher, author, illustrator, and NG for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. 100% love this, no hesitation. It's incredibly cute, totally fits the genre/theme of cottagecore. My favorite pages were the bookstack, the cinnamon rolls, the sleepy cat in the comfy room, and the tea boxes. Just based on looking through these pages, I get the feeling that they would require some very careful coloring. The linework art is very intricate and some pages have little open space. I would think that it would require fine point coloring supplies. Either way, my feeling about it is that it's super cute, fits well, and would require some patience and skill to complete. Thanks for the chance to look through this!

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This is so cute! This is definitely for adults as it will be small areas for a child to color. I love each page.

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This is such a beautiful coloring book. There is a fantastic variety of images that all fit the cottagecore theme. There's also a variety in the amount of detail in the images, which appreciate. Some images have some shading, which I think will make some pretty cool effects when coloring. There are TONS of pages in this book. I plan on picking up a copy when it releases.

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Such a beautiful coloring book. I've added this to my gift list for others. I will make sure and buy this for myself too. A cottage is absolutely what this book represents. There are so many beautiful pages but some are harder than others, which I love. I like that there's a mix of difficulty because now my son can color too. While looking at this I kept getting Jane Austen vibes. I think this would be such a relaxing book to color since just looking through the pages was relaxing. I'm a big fan of all the beautiful floral pages! I cannot wait to color in this book!

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Close your eyes and picture what it looks like in the country. Where the wind rustles your hair, the fragrant peonies fill the air, and you hear the birds chirping nearby. Now open your eyes and calm your mind as you color between the lines of country and cottage images. Fruit, flowers, animals, wildlife, crafts, and so much more await you between the pages.

Thank you to Katie Vaz, the publisher, and NetGalley for this beautiful advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

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This book had the cutest illustrations of various cottagecore and related imagery. There were a variety of images, ranging from patterns to whole page illustrations, and it really has something for everyone! You can tell the artist put a lot of work into it, and I can't wait to get a physical copy so that I can start coloring in this delightful book! I'd highly recommend this to any fans of adult coloring, but it has a few easier to color in pages as well that you could share with the kids in your life.

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Cottagecore Galore by Katie Vaz is an absolutely adorable coloring book that will appeal to colorers of all ages! The book is 130 pages of bread, cupcakes, flowers, butterflies, and much more! For those who don't know, cottagecore refers to "an aesthetic that imagines life in a cottage in the countryside, enjoying nature, baking, floral prints, flowy dresses, animals, and more," according to the description.

Overall, Cottagecore Galore is the perfect gift to a friend looking to relax and enter a state of tranquility. I can see this book being used as an amazing self-care tool as well. One highlight of this book is the amazing artwork, which is nice and adorable. Another highlight of this book is the length. I wasn't expecting to see so many coloring pages, and I'm so glad that it's this size. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you want to spend a nice day coloring, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in April!

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A gorgeous and artful assortment of colouring pages. Appropriate and enjoyable for adults and children to explore their cottagecore dreams. I will probably buy a copy myself because the price is right for so many beautiful pages.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Cottagecore Galore contains over 100 beautiful illustrations. The art style reminds me a little of Mary Engelbreit. Each image is highly detailed and fits the “cottagecore” theme well.

My favorite page has vintage bowls similar to the very popular Pyrex patterns.

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Can I have a copy of this book ASAP? It's the perfect book to colour while sipping tea and eating cake on a manicured lawn with rose gardens and ivy trellises. For tea lovers and colour enthusiasts everywhere! A cozy book with pages for every season.

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Cottagecore Galore is a detailed coloring book with a cottage/country/homey feel drawn by Katie Vaz. Due out 19th April from Andrews McMeel, it's 128 pages and will be available in paperback format.

This is an appealing collection of black and white line drawings which invite the reader to take time enjoying coloring and making them their own with color choices and details left entirely up to each individual taste. There's a short introduction from the author, but otherwise no text included in the drawings.

The whole vibe is "country", with lots of whimsical details and a fun upbeat aesthetic. There are single page drawings with bees, lots of flowers and herbs, china teacups, butterflies, fruit, and baked goods full of details which invite a closer look.

Five stars. It does precisely what it sets out to do. This would make a good choice for a quiet coloring session with a cup of coffee or tea, some fine line markers, and uninterrupted mindful time. It would also be well suited for gift giving, perhaps bundled with a nice set of fine-line markers.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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Oh my goodness....I will be buying a copy of this for myself and for my daughter. It is a beautiful book of warm, homey images and would be great for hours of meditative self-care. It is hard to be angry when holding your favorite colored pencils and working on such delightful pages.

I especially love all of the botanical pages full of gorgeous flowers, ferns, and other aspects of nature.

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