Book Review: Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young is a contemporary romance. At thirty-three-years old Evangeline Starling’s life in Chicago is missing that special something. And when she’s passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Some time away to regain perspective might be just the thing. In a burst of impulsivity, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookstore located beneath her rental apartment. There’s no better dream vacation for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover. Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she’s drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, the charismatic and sexy farmer who tempts Evie every day with his friendly flirtations. Evie is determined to keep him at bay because a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak, right? But Evie can’t deny their connection and longs to trust in her handsome farmer that their whirlwind romance could turn in to the forever kind of love.

Much Ado About You is a romance with a great deal of world and character building, in the very best ways. Evie is in the midst of figuring out where she want to be in her life. Her vacation getaway might not seem ideal to many- having to work at a book store on vacation- but I have actually seen the adds for this type of thing (like the author) and frankly wold love this. I loved the detail put into building the small town community, and the relationships and families with all their connections that make it up. I also loved watching Evie become more comfortable in her own skin, and in the community. The town and side stories had me just as enthralled as the relationship between Evie and Roane- although I feel like I could have told you what the conflict between them would be fairly early on in the book. There were a lot of things going on in the story, and I thought it was all really well done. There were a couple moment that did not work for me- either because of a turn of phrase or something minor like that. However, I really enjoyed the read and plan and reading more from the author. 

Much Ado About You is and engaging and entertaining read with plenty of feels.