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.

This was an adorable concept, and I enjoyed the characters' quirks. However, the pacing was an issue. The story was drawn out to the point of dullness, and I wonder if it would have made a better novella than a full-length novel. If you enjoy Hallmark movies, I think you'll enjoy this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was lovely to read - and I enjoyed how much of the characters' personalities shone through in organic ways. Well written and charming.

Lonely and tired of working from home, April leaves a note in a book, hoping that the cute young man working the bookstore info desk will find it and respond to her invitation to meet. But when the store owner allows a film crew in to start filming a romantic comedy, her note is found by another customer leaving April confused by the response.

A cute, light-hearted romantic comedy. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for a honest review.

Cute novel about friendship. Not so much romance
I got confused because I tend to skip chapter names and the book is 3 pov

Thank you for the arc!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I'm a sucker for a pretty cover and it gets me every single time. This book was just so cute and sweet. Everything about it was so kind and it felt like someone was giving me a big, cozy hug the whole time I was reading it. I really appreciated the dynamic of the "friendship" between the two FMCs. It was slow at parts, but honestly I thought it was okay. It gave me a little bit more appreciation of the story as a whole and made me stop to smell the flowers a little bit. If you need a great palate cleanser and just want to cruise through a cute story on a day off, you should absolutely read this one!

The ending of the book is wonderful and certainly fits the title. The story itself is very humorous, as April, a frequent customer of “Read the Room” leaves a note in a used book that she expects the guy who runs the used book desk at the bookstore to find, and which she hopes will prompt a response and develop into something romantic. However, Westley, the guy in question, never sees the note. Instead, the used book is sold to another customer, Laura, who finds the note and thinks it’s from the used book counter guy. She decides to write back, leaving her response in another book as instructed. April and Laura will continue exchanging notes, each believing they are communicating with Westley. They will also have interactions with Westley where they hint at who they are, but Westley does not get the hints. Adding to the confusion is that Westley is rather attractive, and so it is not uncommon for women to try to flirt with him, although he does not really want or encourage the attention. Making things more complex and humorous is that an indie film by an eccentric director is being partially filmed at the bookstore, which is quite disruptive and involves Westley in ways he does not really want. The story also has an amusing and eclectic cast of supporting characters.

This book was really unexpected for me! The premise sounding interesting and unique, which is why I originally decided to read it, but I finished the book with so much love for the story and the characters! I don't typically see the theme of female friendships done so well in books, but this one definitely filled me with so much love. This is just such a sweet story and the perfect book to cozy up with!

This book made me break out into a smile many times while reading. The multiple POVs came together in the end perfectly. Westley is my favorite character, and I absolutely loved that you got his name from The Princess Bride, as I grew up watching that movie.

Storybook Ending is not your typical romance novel. Instead of focusing solely on romantic love, this book explores love between friends, as well as love for books and bookstores.

The story follows April, a lonely remote worker; Laura, a widowed single mom; and Westley, a bookstore employee. When April leaves a note in a book with the intent of Westley finding it, it falls into Laura’s hands instead. Both women believe they’re writing to the cute bookstore employee and what they find is more than they expected.

There are a lot of complaints in reviews that this book “isn’t a romance novel”, it certainly is a romance though. It shows the love of friendship, the love for books, the self love of stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new experiences.

This book is cozy and heartwarming, anyone who loves books and bookstores will enjoy it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton for the arc of this book!

Well this is a review that unfortunately is a result of poor work on the publisher and editor's parts.

This is a story that was labeled as "hilarious" and "romance" among other descriptors. I want to know what book the marketing team read when they wrote up the summary. Was it the same book that I read? Yes, this story could be labeled a story about friendship and found family. But I found the story to be more sad than anything. Two women who due to miscommunication think the male main character has a crush on each of them. One woman is single and hasn't really dated except for once and the other is young widow with a small child.

The writing was fine but it was so slowly paced that I felt my eyes rolled up in my head. There was nothing happening. This had potential but again, I think this is an editor issue.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

captivating blend of mystery and romance, weaving twists that keep you hooked until the final page. A must-read for fairytale lovers with a dark side!

Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald was a sweet, light-heated romance featuring April, a lonely work-from-home tech employee, Laura, a widowed personal shopper, and Westley, an attractive man who works the used book counter at a local book store. The three of them find themselves in an unusual love triangle of sorts.

This was a cute story. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.

Pleasant, very well-written rom-com about looking for love and mistaken identities. I found the characters exceptionally relatable. Overall, a nice read.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.