A review by madmadmaddymad
The Beautiful Things Shoppe by Philip William Stover

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Cheesy. 

It’s exactly like watching a hallmark movie, except it includes queer and gender diverse people. 

I especially enjoyed the scene where they went sledding and made out with each other at the bottom of the hill. It gave me those good wintertime playfulness feelings!

The plot itself was structured in a very “by-the-numbers” kind of way, but I still enjoyed the read. If you’re looking for a lighthearted, low stakes, sweet and gay wintertime romance, check this one out!