Rosie had everything she ever had wished for: the perfect husband, she was the sous chef at a Michelin rated restaurant, two perfect children – well, they were perfectly planned out in her future where they would be perfect to be sure – and she lived in a perfect apartment. Until she walked in on her birthday to find her not-so-perfect husband with a pre-packed bag walking out on her for another woman! Rosie’s very perfect life was shattered. So she did what any sane woman would do – she drank a lot of cheap wine and unknowingly used all of her savings to purchase a hot pink RV named Poppy! Rosie gives it all up – the perfect apartment, the perfect job, the Michelin stars and hits the road with Poppy to open a pop-up tea shop.
I’ve recently read quite a few books about women who have hit a crisis point in their lives and, throwing caution to the wind, leave everything behind to open a bakery, bookstore, coffee shop, etc. Rosie’s story, however, hit notes of reality that I found myself relating to on multiple layers. She was alone, in fact she was a loner in general. She had used her savings to purchase Poppy so money was not a luxury for her. When Poppy breaks down, she has to rely on the kindness of others and scrabble together new ways to make money to pay for the repairs. She got herself mixed up in a “catfishing” scheme that was extremely realistic and, sadly, happens far too often to women online. I found myself nodding throughout the book, saying yes, yep, been there, done that. I suspect we all have – or will – find ourselves in similar situations. That’s not to say that Rosie did nothing except make mistakes. Along her journey, she made true friends, learned real lessons, renewed her self-esteem and discovered that she could fall down, take chances, and get back up again to carry on. She found love and laughter in the most unusual places but learned that she also could stand on her own two feet when she needed to do so.
Rosie’s Traveling Tea Shop is a wonderfully written story of friendship, love, self-discovery and person growth – a true delight to read for all.
Many thanks to #Netgalley, @Jaxandwillsmum and @HQDigital
Omg omg Mackey I want to read this.. Right now.. Let me check NG… Your review made me long to read…
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I am so glad Shalini!! I hope it’s there for you! If not, surely it will be on Amazon soon and cheaply. It’s from the UK so it should be easier to get. I have the hardest time getting books like this in the US. She made me want to pack it all in and start traveling in a pink pop up shop!!! Okay, so I packed in all in and moved to open up a Bed and Breakfast so I’m not sure my family would let me do something like that again – LOL!! Let me know if you get this!!
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Um… “4 Star Michelin rated restaurant”? Seriously? They only give out up to 3 stars! Sorry, but that turns me off to this book right off the bat, I’m afraid.
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Do you think I have it wrong perhaps. Don’t be turned off the book if I’m the one who made the mistake, please! LOL!
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The number of stars has been removed from my review. I have no idea what the book actually says and, honestly, don’t care. It was such a small part at the beginning of the book which was about the celebration of self-discovery, growth, friendship and perseverance. I’m so sorry that my small, yet obviously egregious, error caused you to miss the overall beauty of that.
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This sounds like a lovely story, Mackey! Your review really captured the essence of this novel in your wonderful review, and I’ll be adding it to my TBR!
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Thanks so much Stephanie! It was such a positive story. I hope you enjoy it too!
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You’re welcome! Thank you!
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This sounds wonderful, Mackey! Your lovely review makes me want to start this now. ♥️ Enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks!! It was such a great, feel good, can-do story! I loved it!! I’m enjoying the sunshine today, even if it chilly. I hope you are too!
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Wonderful review Mackey! Sounds like a great read.
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Thank you RoseMarie. It was far more than I expected it to be!
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You’re welcome Mac😊
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Wonderful review Mackey. I looked at this one a few times and kept passing. I should have hit that button. I am adding it to my TBR for sure.
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