Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis | BOOK REVIEW

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In this romantic and heartwarming novel, two strangers meet in chance circumstances during a blizzard and spend one perfect evening together, thinking they’ll never see each other again. But fate seems to have different plans.

On a snowy evening in March, 30-something Noelle Butterby is on her way back from an event at her old college when disaster strikes. With a blizzard closing off roads, she finds herself stranded, alone in her car, without food, drink, or a working charger for her phone. All seems lost until Sam Attwood, a handsome American stranger also trapped in a nearby car, knocks on her window and offers assistance. What follows is eight perfect hours together, until morning arrives and the roads finally clear. 

The two strangers part, positive they’ll never see each other again, but fate, it seems, has a different plan. As the two keep serendipitously bumping into one another, they begin to realize that perhaps there truly is no such thing as coincidence. With plenty of charming twists and turns and Lia Louis’s “bold, standout voice” (Gillian McAllister, author of The Good Sister), Eight Perfect Hours is a gorgeously crafted novel that will make you believe in the power of fate.

Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis | BOOK REVIEW

EIGHT PERFECT HOURS BY LIA LOUIS
BOOK REVIEW

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.

Last years Dear Emmie Blue was a delight. I really enjoyed the author’s debut novel and was looking forward to EIGHT PERFECT HOURS. Just look at the cover, I had to have it!!!! In the end the book didn’t measure up to my expectations but turned out to be a solid sophomore novel.

This book is for everyone who loves the idea of fate, kismet, and soulmates.

The story is about two people meeting by chance and feeling a connection in a way that lasts more than the first fateful 8 hours. Afterwards it’s a multitude of accidental and coincidental meetings that only shows how much this couple is meant to be.

So far so good.

But it’s not just about the romance. Which is actually on the light side, almost too light for my taste. I needed a bit more together time. In the end the book is more of a journey to self discovery. And also conveys a more realistic look at finding love, with all the hurdles that come with it. Also, be prepared for a hefty does of insta-something, not sure what it was love or like, but the title says it all – EIGHT PERFECT HOURS.

And maybe ignore the many coincidences in this book. It sure adds to the charm of the book, but can come across as a bit much.

Overall I really enjoyed the author’s writing. As expected the novel was charming, heartwarming, and relatable. The characters were likeable, besides one exception, and the story had this feel good vibe that I adored. And I must applaud the author, she did a marvellous job bringing the plot to a satisfying ending.

The only aspect I would have changed was the much needed spark. I needed a little bit more of it to make it a tad more believable. And I wished the couple would have spent more time together. When it comes to romance I NEED a believable and strong connection. A closeness between the couple. And a reason to believe in a couple falling in love.

But besides all that, the book is a wonderful addition to everyone’s bookshelves, and it’s a perfect winter/Christmas novel. It will definitely give you all the feels.

THREE STARS

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Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis | BOOK REVIEW