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A review by 13rebecca13
Look Up, Handsome by Jack Strange
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
If you are looking for a queer rom-com set in a small town at Christmas time, this is for you!
Quinn Oxford is the owner of Kings & Queens, a LGBTQ+ bookstore in Hay-on-Wye. The local castle is being renovated and Quinn's stepfather Harold is leading the renovation team.
To Harold, business comes first and as he is the owner of Quinn's premises, he issues Quinn with an eviction notice, stating that he wants to make the bookstore a ticket office for the castle.
Quinn is understandably devastated but the whole town rally round in support as his shop is not only a bookstore, but a place for the queer community and is very much needed.
At the same time, romance author Noah Sage returns from London to his hometown of Hay for a festival and, Quinn being a massive fan, is delighted to meet him. The romance that blossoms between these two is beautiful and of course, not an easy road.
I really enjoyed the spin off aspect of Noah's mother, actress Hermione Sage and her downfall caused by the media. Can we get a story about her please? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of my favourite books and that aspect gave me similar vibes.
This is a super cute read for the festive season with a stunning location and wonderful characters.
Quinn Oxford is the owner of Kings & Queens, a LGBTQ+ bookstore in Hay-on-Wye. The local castle is being renovated and Quinn's stepfather Harold is leading the renovation team.
To Harold, business comes first and as he is the owner of Quinn's premises, he issues Quinn with an eviction notice, stating that he wants to make the bookstore a ticket office for the castle.
Quinn is understandably devastated but the whole town rally round in support as his shop is not only a bookstore, but a place for the queer community and is very much needed.
At the same time, romance author Noah Sage returns from London to his hometown of Hay for a festival and, Quinn being a massive fan, is delighted to meet him. The romance that blossoms between these two is beautiful and of course, not an easy road.
I really enjoyed the spin off aspect of Noah's mother, actress Hermione Sage and her downfall caused by the media. Can we get a story about her please? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of my favourite books and that aspect gave me similar vibes.
This is a super cute read for the festive season with a stunning location and wonderful characters.