Okay, before ANYTHING ELSE, this novel has a scene that makes this Not Suitable for Children. Okay? Okay.
Love Lettering, written by Kate Clayborn was a terribly sweet, super modern and Pinteresty novel that follows Meg, a woman who has made a business out of hand lettering (you know, the fancy lettering people do by hand on signs and in planners, just like on the cover of this book?), but is so anti-confrontational that she occasionally leaves her real feelings in the projects of her clients. She did that specifically this one time in a wedding-something-or-another, and now the former groom, Reid, has come asking about it.
This is a contemporary, modern romance, okay? So, if you liked Well Met, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, and Roomies, I think you will enjoy this novel.
It is well written, with many, many references to modern day, and the plot is really only pushed by the characters, until a thing at the end happens and than I wanted more character pushing. So, not for those who enjoy a lot of action. And the writing is a bit… flowery for some. I really enjoyed it, because this is a very artsy book with an excellent juxtaposition of a leading man who is all about numbers.
To the characters. The supporting characters are interesting, but we really only see them when our characters need a bit of a push or to set up who the two main characters are. So, if you are looking for a full cast that is super involved, not the best book. But, if you are someone looking for a novel where you get to see multiple characters grow, and really read about growth that could help you in your life, I’d say this is a good read.
Meg is a very fun character who has complications in her life, that perhaps I related a little too well to and could explain why I enjoyed this novel so much.
Reid is fantastic. He is describes as oh so very dreamy, and I like the level of social awkward that the author gave him. Very old fashioned manners, but also very blunt.
No one is perfect in this story, and the author did a good job on creating some believable characters, though in some ways Reid might be a little too perfect. Not that I will complain.
If you enjoy CONTEMPORARY romances, this is a wonderful read. If you don’t, you won’t like this one. If you don’t like crafty and Pinterest references, also maybe avoid this. Or someone who does some tutorials for some side income.
