I adored this book! Such a unique fantasy theory. In the midnight bookshop, we meet three characters that all come together after finding a flyer for the bookstore. Adalade, Jo, and Kye, are all unhappy with theor life for different reasons. Through this beautiful bookstore a freindship is formed. All three have their own struggles and unhappyiness, but find light in their bond and the magically bookstore.
The characters are real, and we'll constructed. And the book is wonderfully written. Also has a beautiful cover ❤️

This is an intriguing story of mystery and magic and one that you have to be open minded about. As always with this author there is always a hint of something different interwoven amongst a story covering difficult issues In this case the midnight bookshop told the story of three people who are each facing their own difficult situations in life and how through the power of books and friendship they can help each other when they are brought together by the midnight bookshop.

I loved the literary quotes and references within the story and also the concept that within this bookshop the books choose the reader rather than the other way around and how books can be used to help heal and deal with life’s problems.

This was an emotional and heartfelt read and had me invested from the start.

Amanda James always seems to write intriguing, sensitive books with that touch of magic and the Midnight Bookshop is no exception. Jo, Adelaide and Kye are the main characters who all appear to be unhappy with their lives in some way or other. After finding leaflets advertising it they agree to meet up at the Midnight Bookshop. After meeting the shop's enigmatic proprietor Fay and borrowing their first book, the friends fall under it's spell. Will it's magic help them find that missing something they didn't know they needed but now so desperately seek? Although the problems the friends are struggling with are common ones they can be difficult, at times insurmountable ones to get free from. I think this allows the reader to identify easily with one or all of the main characters at some time during the book. The plot takes the friends through lots of heart searching and adventures aided by the bookshop, Fay and a little magic.
A thoroughly uplifting enjoyable read that will certainly leave you feeling better with the world.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Wow what a book! I absolutely loved reading The Midnight Bookshop, the vibes of this novel made me think of Evie Woods, both authors have created magical and beautifully written novels.
The Midnight Bookshop hooked me as soon as I started reading, the concept of a magical bookshop that helps our characters was fascinating for me and I loved seeing how it played out.
The characters were all created with lovely qualities, each one (with the exception of Mark) was a delight to journey with. Addy.. what a beautiful soul she was and it was so saddening to see her behaviour treated like that by Mark. I loved how she needed Jo and Kye as much as they needed her. The likeliness of their friendship was outweighed by their bond over the bookshop. Each character had a different background and struggles of their own but together they fit and it was lovely reading especially with the mysterious Fay and the Bookshop.
Amanda James has created a magical world that takes books and swept us all away with the magic of it all. Her writing so beautifully captured all the emotions throughout the novel. As a reader I felt immersed into the novel like the characters became my friends too.
A beautifully written story and one that I think everyone will love.