Such a cute story. Reminds me of like a secret admirer in a way. Quick and easy read and heartfelt. Moira also reminds me of myself in the way the she presents herself

In Storybook Ending, Moira Macdonald weaves a delightful tale of romance, friendship, and the magic of literature. The story centers around April, a smart but lonely tech worker who has grown accustomed to working from home. While longing for connection, she leaves an anonymous note in a book for Westley, the kind-hearted bookstore clerk who captures her attention with his gentle smile. However, fate has a different path in store when Laura, a busy single mom who has resigned herself to a life without love, purchases the book and mistakenly believes the note is meant for her.

As Laura embraces the idea of a handsome book-loving man, Westley remains blissfully oblivious to the budding interest from either woman, distracted instead by the excitement of a movie filming at the bookstore. Meanwhile, the anonymous correspondence between April and Laura blossoms, bringing unexpected joy and hope into their lives.

Macdonald cleverly constructs a humorous and intricate web of mistaken identities and serendipitous encounters, showcasing how books can connect people in the most extraordinary ways. Storybook Ending is a playful celebration of the power of love and friendship, reminding readers of the profound connections we can find within the pages of a book. This charming novel will resonate with anyone who appreciates the beauty of relationships and the heartwarming adventures that literature can inspire.

This what a cute premise. I liked the idea of the note being misdirected, so that drew me in quickly. Thanks to the publisher for the advanced copy.

At times it felt as though the book was dragging. Sweet story but could’ve been shorter.

Thanks NetGalley for an arc

A love letter to books and to friendships with an homage to romcoms and You’ve Got Mail in particular. Overall a cute easy read (though at times it felt a little too sweet) this book is like comfort food for when you just want to cuddle up and forget the outside world for a few hours.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

Wow!! What a great book!! This one was a page turner! Had me hooked from the first page! This was a first for me by this author but will not be my last. I enjoyed the plot, characters and the writing style!!

This was very special! I loved the whole idea behind it and I think that it was very well executed. My only critique is that at times it felt like the pacing was dragging and it was hard to keep my interest. However, I think that this is very lovely and cozy. A perfect read for book lovers.

A charming, well-crafted story that is the perfect combination of sweet and melancholy- a thoroughly enjoyable read.

a charming and heartfelt novel that explores themes of love, second chances, and the complexities of relationships. Macdonald’s writing is warm and cozy. The plot, while engaging enough, felt predictable at times. The pacing of the story is also a bit uneven, with some sections dragging while others race toward resolution. I still enjoyed myself and think others will too.

I love books about books and bookish people. And this fit the bill. The characters were all well-written and I love miscommunication tropes!

A sweet story of a lonely girl diving out of her comfort zone to try to live out her slow-burn romantic fantasy, turned into a tender-hearted story of friendship and finding your storybook ending. I loved how the author wrote little blurbs about the other side characters and their lives. As someone who always likes to imagine what the stories behind the background characters are, I'm sure like-minded readers would appreciate it too! As for Westley himself, he didn't really have any redeeming qualities, which makes sense considering these girls are fantasizing over a "dream bookstore man' whom they had never met. While I did enjoy and relate to some of the reflections of Laura and April, over time I lost interest in reading. Halfway through, I could see very clearly where the plot was going and I started to read just to see what happens when they finally meet for the first time.

Overall, A Storybook Ending is charming book about everyday people taking chances and waiting to see what happens next. A nice light-read even for those of us who have never watched The Princess Bride!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton (Penguin Group) for this advanced copy.

As an avid reader and film enthusiast, this was such a sweet book to read. The nostalgia of writing a letter has long been forgotten. To see an author incorporate it was delightful. I returned to my childhood with each chapter.

I only have this book three stars because there was a point in which I got bored- I’m sorry to say. But I’m glad I picked the book up again and finished it.

I found this book to be much slower paced than I was expecting but it gave it a real slice of life sort of feeling, and I think the plot is unique . I think i went into this book with the wrong expectations though, I found myself frustrated with the characters inability to fact check especially when there was two women who both thought the notes was coming from an easily accessible source?

I truly wanted to like this book, but I felt like the story was convoluted and did not deliver on its title. Westley was very hate-worthy and I don’t care how good looking he was supposed to be, why did Laura and April keep writing “to Westley” when every in person interaction was so…. Boring? Socially void? I don’t know. Perhaps the story was above my intelligence or artistic level but this wasn’t my cup of tea. I truly only finished it because I wanted to know what happened when April and Laura figured out they weren’t corresponding with Westley.

April is lonely, but she finds solace in a local bookstore. She has a bit of a crush on the guy who works in the used book department, so she slips a note to him in a book. Unfortunately, the book is given to another customer and the note is misinterpreted. Laura thinks the used book guy intended the note for her. What follows is a sweet, somewhat predictable book about romance, books, and misunderstandings.

I really enjoyed this book. It's filled with quirky characters and literary references. Yes,, it's really predictable, but there are a few surprises. It would make a great movie -- a little Hallmark like, but enjoyable nonetheless.

On a personal note -- I live in the PNW and am very familiar with the Seattle area locations referenced here. She really captures the Seattle vibe Although the bookstore in the book is fictional, it's based on my favorite independent bookstore, Third Place Books. Moira Macdonald is a well known writer for the local newspaper, but this is her first novel. I hope she writes more books!

I absolutely loved diving into this charming book! The way April's work-from-home woes led her to leave an anonymous note for Westley at her neighborhood bookstore was so relatable and endearing. I could feel her longing for connection and was rooting for her from the start. I couldn't help but chuckle at the misunderstandings and the back-and-forth correspondence that ensued. It was heartwarming to see both April and Laura find a spark of hope in their otherwise mundane routines. I loved how the story wove together mistaken identities and unexpected encounters, making for a playful and engaging read. Overall, this book was a lighthearted and fun tribute to romance, friendship, and the magic of bookstores. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment and couldn't put it down.

If you're looking for a feel-good story with charming characters and a touch of whimsy, Storybook Ending is a must-read!

I struggled through this book. Described as "a hilarious and intricate web of mistaken identities and serendipitous encounters" I was excited for an interesting plot surrounding a love triangle, but ultimately felt disconnected from the story as a whole. While I felt engaged with each character's POV, they didn't feel interconnected, and I didn't find the levity or enjoyment I was looking for. Despite being called a "Romance", I didn't feel it delivered. That might not be the best genre for this story.

I finished the book, because I felt like it was the right thing to do, but I wasn't rooting for any particular character. There is a lot going on in the story, which didn't make me feel lost, it just felt cluttered.

That being said, this book is well-written. The prose is very well done, as well as the sentence structure and layout of the chapters and progression of the plot. Macdonald did a very good job with the technical side of the book. She also did a really good job with writing in general, but there was just something that didn't click for me.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton (Penguin Group) for this ARC. All opinions are my own.*

Estuvo entretenido, pero a secas; toda la historia fue algo plana. Disfruté de los capítulos finales cuando se reveló la verdad sobre las cartas y finalmente se conocieron en persona. Lo malo fue que esos momentos solo ocurrieron en 2 o 3 capítulos, y del penúltimo al último suceden cosas que no se muestran y solo se mencionan de manera vaga. Siento que justamente esa parte era la más interesante.





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I initially chose this book based on the bookstore setting and the Seattle location, but also loved the idea of leaving a love note in a book for someone to find.

The story was light yet fun and I loved how the author found a way to intertwine all the characters throughout the book. The one consistent thing about everyone in this story is they love the bookstore and that they were looking or waiting for something to happen for them.

The characters were relatable yet seemed real in many ways. The story is simple but moved slow at times. A big thank you to Moira, NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for an advanced digital copy of this book.

I liked, but didn't love this. I was expecting a romance and this was more of a heartwarming friendship story--which is fine! But it lacked a bit of oomph for me.