I enjoyed Edith's story. Her excitement about going to France, and her passion for French. The flight was realistic. When she realized she was in the wrong place, I really started to feel for her.

Dublin and Compiègne, were realistic and so picturesque. I really enjoyed this beautiful book. The writing is heartfelt and visual.

I find Edith so honest and open. I felt the same as her and the twists and turns felt so naturally written. The whole book did in fact.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris is an excellent audiobook. It's the first one I've listened to by Evie Woods, and the writing style is both so relaxing and immersive. I felt like I was in every place mentioned in the book, and like I was on the same journey as Evie.

It's a story of soulsearching, and of realizing that, in life, dreams aren't always the same as reality and that life doesn't always work out how we want or need it to.

Edith is brave, strong, resilient and takes risks. That made her someone to root for all through the story.

Nicole is the kind of friend I'd like to have. I like how she talks about her family, and her backstory is interesting.

I really liked the hair salon as it, and Edith's haircut, were very visual. I loved how Edith was able to get more involved in French life because of Nicole, and how, if it weren't for the hair salon, they would not have met.

Edith and Hugo were good together, and I was happy when they met. I was rooting for them. I liked how he was half English and half French.

Pierre's story and life and the notebook is interesting.

The book is mysterious from beginning to end, because I was also wondering if the job would really exist. I like the fact that Edith is so passionate about France and French.

I wanted everyone in this book to find happiness, and I was sad when the book ended as it's so unforgettable. It's so cleverly written, with immediate translations of French words and phrases and little bits of information about France and French customs throughout the novel.

It's a cozy mystery, but it's also a love letter to Ireland, to France, to adventure, a realistic homage to the pain and struggle of starting again, to finding people and places you love, and where to really call home.

There are so many sweet and savory treats in this book, and the bakery is incredibly realistic, as is Edith's apartment.

Breffni Holahan is a perfect narrator for this audiobook.

Thanks to Evie Woods, One More Chapter and Audible Audio for my audiobook in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

It's one of my favorite books of the year. I finished it in under a day. It's totally gripping and unique.

5 stars

After finally devouring The Lost Bookshop last week, I couldn’t wait to get straight into this one - and it was absolutely beautiful!

I must admit the covers put me off a little initially - whilst they are beautiful they do seem aimed at a slightly older crowd, which is why I hadn’t picked these books up sooner. But the story inside is so magical and beautifully written, and I loved all the characters we met at this special bakery! I especially love the mixture of historical fiction thrown in with contemporary storytelling, and am now firmly sold on this author! Also loved the audio narration.

Actual rating 4.5.

A really cute little story set in Paris. Great characters and a hopeful theme. I really enjoyed the French bits, they really helped with my conversational French.
Even though this book holds sad war time stories, there is a happy ending to this book.
I’d really recommend it to anyone who enjoyed chocolate or similar stories.