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Down to Earth
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Expected 23 Jun 26From the beloved cookbook author Julia Turshen, a queer love story set in your new favorite town, Sungold.
Frankie doesn’t quite know what to make of Paige, who’s just moved from Brooklyn to her quiet Upstate New York hometown with all the pressed-clothes polish of a city girl. Paige, with her eight-year-old son in tow, is seeking refuge from a rocky relationship and is equally thrown by Frankie: Why can’t she stop thinking about this eternally single, charming, gay vegetable farmer? And could the attraction she’s feeling grow into something more?
Frankie doesn’t quite know what to make of Paige, who’s just moved from Brooklyn to her quiet Upstate New York hometown with all the pressed-clothes polish of a city girl. Paige, with her eight-year-old son in tow, is seeking refuge from a rocky relationship and is equally thrown by Frankie: Why can’t she stop thinking about this eternally single, charming, gay vegetable farmer? And could the attraction she’s feeling grow into something more?
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April 17, 2026
Very sweet! I've been loving the new 831 books where the protagonist is older and/or a parent - this one, Rooting Interest, and Major Gift. The main characters of this are only in their 40s but it still feels refreshing reading about people finding love, who aren't young young. I felt especially charmed by Frankie, one of our main characters, who runs a farm in upstate ny. I'd read a prequel about her for sure.
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March 20, 2026
So sweet! A delicious summertime treat; of course there are incredible descriptions of food. I also loved her depiction of how picturesque the Hudson Valley is, which is arguably the most beautiful place on earth. And there is also some subtle/not-so-subtle body positivity woven in that was really nice to read. Makes me want a tomato sandwich and a hot farmer who harvested those tomatoes for me!
March 8, 2026
Ooooh I liked this a lot! Once again, I wish this were a full-length novel so that we could get more background on the characters and the community, also more drama with Jared. I loved the way Julia wrote about the different female forms. Is it too late to move to upstate New York and be a hot lesbian farmer?
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April 20, 2026This was my first 831 stories book and I was pleasantly surprised! It was quite readable and displayed amazing queer representation of butch lesbians, bisexual fems, and nonbinary people. It was also a breath of fresh air reading a romance about characters in their 40s. On the other hand, this book didn’t blow my socks off; I have read romances where I have gotten more attached, and this could be because of the novel’s length. Overall, this was a sweet lesbian romance and if you’re looking for something short but that still packs a punch, this book is for you!
April 11, 2026
Thank you 831 Stories & Julia Turshen for this ARC of Down to Earth!
I throughly enjoyed this easy small town summer romance. Quick read with dynamic characters. Wish it was full length so we could learn more about Frankie.
Spoiler: Only one explicit scene about mid-way through the book.
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I throughly enjoyed this easy small town summer romance. Quick read with dynamic characters. Wish it was full length so we could learn more about Frankie.
Spoiler: Only one explicit scene about mid-way through the book.
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March 6, 2026
4.25 ★
i love how every novella from 831 stories manages to cover a wide ranges of topics while creating a diverse and dynamic cast of characters you genuinely care about.
down to earth was so good — touching on topics like fatphobia, sexuality, local farming, the value in community, a slower pace of life, grief, learning to move through it and most importantly, going after the life you want without hesitation. i loved how frankie and paige were instantly drawn to one another, but the chemistry and relationship still had a natural build. i really enjoyed the dual povs and all the quick recipes frankie pulled out. you can really tell the author is passionate about food and thanks to her, i will be making myself a tomato sandwich asap.
thank you to julia turshen, 831 stories and netgalley for this e-arc 🖤
i love how every novella from 831 stories manages to cover a wide ranges of topics while creating a diverse and dynamic cast of characters you genuinely care about.
down to earth was so good — touching on topics like fatphobia, sexuality, local farming, the value in community, a slower pace of life, grief, learning to move through it and most importantly, going after the life you want without hesitation. i loved how frankie and paige were instantly drawn to one another, but the chemistry and relationship still had a natural build. i really enjoyed the dual povs and all the quick recipes frankie pulled out. you can really tell the author is passionate about food and thanks to her, i will be making myself a tomato sandwich asap.
thank you to julia turshen, 831 stories and netgalley for this e-arc 🖤
April 3, 2026
Thank you so much to NetGalley, 831 Stories, and Julia Turshen for the opportunity to review an advance copy of “Down to Earth.” 831 Stories is my go-to for a romance fix, and as a queer woman, I love to see a sapphic novella on the roster for this year!
This sweet small town sapphic romance follows Paige, a mom from the big city on a trial separation from her husband, and Frankie, a small town vegetable farmer. They hit it off instantly, and Paige finds herself falling in love with the town and its local farmer. And Frankie finds that falling in love means breaking down walls, something she is not used to.
The book had me hooked right away - great setting, cute banter, and a fun plot line. The writing was strong as well. I was absolutely IN for the first third of the book.
It took a dip for me after that. The only way I can describe the story is a bit shallow. The plot was too predictable, and Paige’s husband being 100% awful with no redeeming qualities felt a bit unrealistic and convenient to move the plot along. I wanted more struggle, more indecision for the characters. But it just felt too easy. There was also way too much tell and not enough show. Time jumped around too much and tried to fill in the holes, which made the pacing feel weird. It also made their falling in love feel too quick and kind of awkward. This probably would have functioned better as a full length novel instead of a novella. I think it had so much potential, but the reasons listed previously made it fall flat for me.
This book could be great for those seeking a comforting sapphic romance, but I personally don’t know if I would recommend this one.
This sweet small town sapphic romance follows Paige, a mom from the big city on a trial separation from her husband, and Frankie, a small town vegetable farmer. They hit it off instantly, and Paige finds herself falling in love with the town and its local farmer. And Frankie finds that falling in love means breaking down walls, something she is not used to.
The book had me hooked right away - great setting, cute banter, and a fun plot line. The writing was strong as well. I was absolutely IN for the first third of the book.
It took a dip for me after that. The only way I can describe the story is a bit shallow. The plot was too predictable, and Paige’s husband being 100% awful with no redeeming qualities felt a bit unrealistic and convenient to move the plot along. I wanted more struggle, more indecision for the characters. But it just felt too easy. There was also way too much tell and not enough show. Time jumped around too much and tried to fill in the holes, which made the pacing feel weird. It also made their falling in love feel too quick and kind of awkward. This probably would have functioned better as a full length novel instead of a novella. I think it had so much potential, but the reasons listed previously made it fall flat for me.
This book could be great for those seeking a comforting sapphic romance, but I personally don’t know if I would recommend this one.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Down to Earth by Julia Turshen was another absolute win published by 831 Stories. At this point, I am willing to read whatever they are putting out and it hasn't worked against me up to this point. I want to include a disclaimer here: I am not a queer woman and I do not identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. I am simply an appreciative reader of queer fiction, and this review comes from an outsider perspective.
In this story, we follow Paige Segal, a mother trying to determine if she has the strength to leave her husband and raise her son, Bobby, on her own. She takes 8-year-old Bobby on a summer-long vacation to a small town in New York, where she quickly crosses paths with Frankie Poster. Frankie is a third-generation vegetable farmer whose family farm is a community staple but is currently struggling to stay afloat. As the two women work through their respective challenges, they find themselves growing unexpectedly close.
The way that fatness is portrayed in this novel was so beautiful that it actually brought me to tears. As a bigger-bodied woman, reading about someone being loved because of their body, not in spite of it, was incredibly healing. Turshen celebrates women taking up space, and seeing Frankie through Paige’s eyes was a powerful reminder that our bodies can inspire appreciation exactly as they are.
Even in a shorter format, the author manages to tackle the self-consciousness that comes with living in a skinny-centric society while maintaining a sweet, romantic tone. This was a deeply important read for me, and I really appreciated what Turshen was able to accomplish in so few pages. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a romance that celebrates authenticity and the beauty of existing exactly as you are.
Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
In this story, we follow Paige Segal, a mother trying to determine if she has the strength to leave her husband and raise her son, Bobby, on her own. She takes 8-year-old Bobby on a summer-long vacation to a small town in New York, where she quickly crosses paths with Frankie Poster. Frankie is a third-generation vegetable farmer whose family farm is a community staple but is currently struggling to stay afloat. As the two women work through their respective challenges, they find themselves growing unexpectedly close.
The way that fatness is portrayed in this novel was so beautiful that it actually brought me to tears. As a bigger-bodied woman, reading about someone being loved because of their body, not in spite of it, was incredibly healing. Turshen celebrates women taking up space, and seeing Frankie through Paige’s eyes was a powerful reminder that our bodies can inspire appreciation exactly as they are.
Even in a shorter format, the author manages to tackle the self-consciousness that comes with living in a skinny-centric society while maintaining a sweet, romantic tone. This was a deeply important read for me, and I really appreciated what Turshen was able to accomplish in so few pages. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a romance that celebrates authenticity and the beauty of existing exactly as you are.
Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
March 12, 2026
A big-city single mom contemplating a divorce and a queer plus-sized farmer struggling to save her vegetable farm get together in this sweet novella set in a small town in New York. Paige and Frankie have an almost instant connection at the farmers market, but they’ve both got baggage; Paige and her son Bobby are only supposed to be in Sungold for the summer while she goes through a trial separation from Bobby’s father and Frankie doesn’t do relationships. When Paige gets a flat tire and has a breakdown on the side of the road, Frankie comes to her rescue with her sexy forearms and her spare tire. The pair start spending time together on the farm and falling in love. It turns out that Paige with her PR career might be exactly what Frankie needs to turn things around for Two Peas farm. And Frankie and Sungold might be the place that Paige and Bobby can finally be themselves and at home.
This is like a hallmark movie, but make it queer and set it in the summer, saving a beloved vegetable farm instead of a Christmas tree farm. It’s an easy read and the perfect length for a single-sitting read, although it took me a few days. I liked the small town setting in this one. I really felt like I was in Sungold for the summer and that it was a place I needed to visit. I loved that Frankie was a plus-sized FMC, I enjoyed the way she was written and the slow burn desire between her and Paige. Both Paige and Frankie grow over the course of this short novella. There’s an open-door sex scene that’s not super explicit. Sungold is very queer friendly and the cast of side characters are diverse and fun. TW for fat shaming and there’s a brief bullying scene that’s handled well.
Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for the ARC! I can’t wait to read more of these books!
This is like a hallmark movie, but make it queer and set it in the summer, saving a beloved vegetable farm instead of a Christmas tree farm. It’s an easy read and the perfect length for a single-sitting read, although it took me a few days. I liked the small town setting in this one. I really felt like I was in Sungold for the summer and that it was a place I needed to visit. I loved that Frankie was a plus-sized FMC, I enjoyed the way she was written and the slow burn desire between her and Paige. Both Paige and Frankie grow over the course of this short novella. There’s an open-door sex scene that’s not super explicit. Sungold is very queer friendly and the cast of side characters are diverse and fun. TW for fat shaming and there’s a brief bullying scene that’s handled well.
Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for the ARC! I can’t wait to read more of these books!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is a good book. When I reached the end, I realized that I actually did know this book was going to be coming out before seeing it on NetGalley. I was researching the author for work and saw, I think on her Instagram profile, that she was going to release a book with 831 Stories—which truly felt like the serendipitous point where two worlds collide.
I love that the stories told by this publishing house are so diverse. None of them have read the same to me. None of them have similar takeaways. All of them are so unique to the author, their life and their imagined worlds. It’s incredible. One of my favorite things about reading has always been the ability to interact with all these personalities & observe lifestyles that you would never come across in your own life.
I am obsessed with Frankie the farmer. She’s so real. This book touches on grief and the ways it manifests that are self sabotaging. I am always down to read a good story about grief. I also adore a small town romance. And will never not appreciate an extremely diverse cast of characters. There’s a dual POV which I prefer in a romance novel. There really is no reason for me to not adore this book.
While reading this story, time flew from me. I think it took a day or less to finish. It describes experiences in a manner that is so real. Having just finished the book, I too feel compelled to be extremely earnest with my feelings. That’s how you know a love story is powerful.
I love that the stories told by this publishing house are so diverse. None of them have read the same to me. None of them have similar takeaways. All of them are so unique to the author, their life and their imagined worlds. It’s incredible. One of my favorite things about reading has always been the ability to interact with all these personalities & observe lifestyles that you would never come across in your own life.
I am obsessed with Frankie the farmer. She’s so real. This book touches on grief and the ways it manifests that are self sabotaging. I am always down to read a good story about grief. I also adore a small town romance. And will never not appreciate an extremely diverse cast of characters. There’s a dual POV which I prefer in a romance novel. There really is no reason for me to not adore this book.
While reading this story, time flew from me. I think it took a day or less to finish. It describes experiences in a manner that is so real. Having just finished the book, I too feel compelled to be extremely earnest with my feelings. That’s how you know a love story is powerful.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It was fun seeing a reference to Natalie from Rooting Interest. The relationship between Paige and Frankie was complicated. Paige is technically still married, and even though she and her husband are separated, it’s described as a trial separation. That made the situation a little messy for me, because her husband doesn’t actually know she’s not planning to come back. Was she cheating? Part of me kept thinking she probably needed to close that door completely before opening another one. I also appreciated that the book included discussions around fat phobia and fat shaming, and how it touched on sexuality being fluid rather than fixed. Those were important themes to include.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and the struggles the characters worked through. I was glad they were able to figure things out and stay together. The only thing I wish the book had included was a moment where they addressed how they would explain everything to the eight year old son, especially the transition from his parents separating to his mom being in a relationship with a woman. It felt like an important conversation that wasn’t really shown.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and the struggles the characters worked through. I was glad they were able to figure things out and stay together. The only thing I wish the book had included was a moment where they addressed how they would explain everything to the eight year old son, especially the transition from his parents separating to his mom being in a relationship with a woman. It felt like an important conversation that wasn’t really shown.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5⭐️ rounded up!
Thank you to NetGalley and to 831 Stories for the ARC!
Down to Earth is the perfect cozy sapphic small town romance to start off your summer reading! ☀️🌱📙
In this charming debut, Paige and Frankie, (total opposites on paper, we’re talking country mouse and city mouse here) form an unlikely and surprising romantic connection when they both least expect it. What unfolds is sweet and sexy and messy.
This story was so very affirming and healing for me personally: I love when a fat character is the object of desire, and very explicitly BECAUSE of their size and their bodies, not in spite of them, with zero fetishizing in sight.
I’ve enjoyed pretty much everything I’ve read from this imprint—it feels like such a soft place to land for debut authors. But as usual, I wish this could have been a full-blown novel so that these characters and their relationship could be more developed and truly blossom. I’m always left wanting just a little more… more romance, more conflict, more stakes.
Thank you to NetGalley and to 831 Stories for the ARC!
Down to Earth is the perfect cozy sapphic small town romance to start off your summer reading! ☀️🌱📙
In this charming debut, Paige and Frankie, (total opposites on paper, we’re talking country mouse and city mouse here) form an unlikely and surprising romantic connection when they both least expect it. What unfolds is sweet and sexy and messy.
This story was so very affirming and healing for me personally: I love when a fat character is the object of desire, and very explicitly BECAUSE of their size and their bodies, not in spite of them, with zero fetishizing in sight.
I’ve enjoyed pretty much everything I’ve read from this imprint—it feels like such a soft place to land for debut authors. But as usual, I wish this could have been a full-blown novel so that these characters and their relationship could be more developed and truly blossom. I’m always left wanting just a little more… more romance, more conflict, more stakes.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley, 831 Stories and Julia Turshen for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute sapphic romance that was easy to binge.
Paige flees 'the city' with her son to gain some independence and have a trial separation from her husband for the summer. Frankie is well loved farmer in a small upstate New York town who doesn't date, only hooks up.
They have an immediate connection and keep finding ways to interact with each other. Before you know it they are working on projects together and spending time with her son together.
The story itself was enjoyable but I struggled with the fact that Paige was in a "trial separation" and her husband (while he is flawed) didn't understand she was totally checked out of the marriage.
I enjoyed the extended family of characters.
This was a cute sapphic romance that was easy to binge.
Paige flees 'the city' with her son to gain some independence and have a trial separation from her husband for the summer. Frankie is well loved farmer in a small upstate New York town who doesn't date, only hooks up.
They have an immediate connection and keep finding ways to interact with each other. Before you know it they are working on projects together and spending time with her son together.
The story itself was enjoyable but I struggled with the fact that Paige was in a "trial separation" and her husband (while he is flawed) didn't understand she was totally checked out of the marriage.
I enjoyed the extended family of characters.
March 7, 2026
The small town atmosphere of this book was so spot on and it instantly brought me back to helping out at my local farmers market as a kid! Julia did a great job capturing the essence of small town communities without giving into stereotypes, which honestly drove the majority of this rating for me. While I did really enjoy Paige and Frankie’s story, I felt like there was some chemistry missing and wished we had more interactions with just the two of them. A great, short read that I would recommend reading on a summer getaway!
PS: the kid being named Bobby (for no reason) in this day and age really bothered me LOL.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest feedback!
PS: the kid being named Bobby (for no reason) in this day and age really bothered me LOL.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest feedback!
March 16, 2026
2.5⭐ Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book. I really enjoy 831 stories. I think they are so fast-paced and really good pallet cleansers. This one just wasn’t my favorite, though. I think that I did enjoy the themes like Paige finding herself while going through a divorce, the small town setting was great, and I really want to read more queer stories. I just am not the biggest fan of insta love. I usually can tolerate it, but this was really quick, and the chemistry just didn’t seem like it was there. I think Paige and Frankie definitely cared about eachother but I wish we got more moments of them interacting to show that care. Overall, it wasn't my favorite story, but I do believe it was really well written.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Paige moves away from the city with her son for the summer for a trial separation from her husband. At the small town farmers market she meets Frankie, a queer farmer, much beloved by her community. A charming book with great pacing and supportive cast of characters. I really enjoyed following Paige and Frankie's journey and development as people through this feel good book. I will certainly be trying out the salad dressing Frankie's best friend made with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, kohlrabi sliced thin with lemon juice and salt, and chocolate sauce by melting chocolate and adding a little bit of olive oil, Looking forward to seeing further titles from Julia Turshen.
I received an advance copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.
I received an advance copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.
May 4, 2026
In “Down to Earth”, Faith takes a break from New York City and her failing marriage to slow down for the summer and reevaluate what she wants from life. She and her son, Bobby, move to Sungold where Faith quickly befriends the local vegetable farmer, Frankie. Faith and Frankie’s relationship grows as they face life’s obstacles and cultivate the love they deserve.
I love a main character who is a parent and this book was no exception! I also enjoy a small town romance and the sweet vibes of Sungold shone throughout the book. This was fun and I’d recommend this to anyone interested in a sapphic, hallmark-esque story with mature main characters!
Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I love a main character who is a parent and this book was no exception! I also enjoy a small town romance and the sweet vibes of Sungold shone throughout the book. This was fun and I’d recommend this to anyone interested in a sapphic, hallmark-esque story with mature main characters!
Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loooooooved this! The beauty of 831 stories is that they feel like bite-sized love stories, you get so much emotion in such a small package. I don’t know how the author manages to pack so much into so few pages, but I’m obsessed.
I was completely invested in Frankie and Paige and found myself rooting for them the entire time. I just wanted them to get their happily ever after! There’s no epilogue, so I’ll just have to imagine that they get to live out their days on the farm and never have to worry about money or Jared again.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was completely invested in Frankie and Paige and found myself rooting for them the entire time. I just wanted them to get their happily ever after! There’s no epilogue, so I’ll just have to imagine that they get to live out their days on the farm and never have to worry about money or Jared again.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a sweet queer romance by chef Julia Turshen. I really enjoyed the world created here, and all the supporting characters. Julia's food writing is always so evocative and I enjoyed the passages about farming, and cooking in this story. I had a few hesitations about one of the main characters still being married during the story, but I found myself rooting for these two to get their happy ending regardless. I love the pace and content of these 831 Stories, and that a favorite recipe developer/writer was given the chance to branch into something new. Keep 'em coming!
*Review of a much appreciated advance copy received from Netgalley*
*Review of a much appreciated advance copy received from Netgalley*
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was ok. I enjoyed the overall story and the characters but the writing felt almost robotic to me.
It had all the things I look for in a story, small town, romance & a bit of character finding themselves. But I felt the plot was sorta flat after that, there was no real challenge or
arc. It was pretty standard and formulaic.
I know it’s the authors first fiction so maybe that’s it? I did enjoy the characters themselves though I thought they were created well and had good chemistry !
Thank you netgalley and 831 stories for an arc of this!
It had all the things I look for in a story, small town, romance & a bit of character finding themselves. But I felt the plot was sorta flat after that, there was no real challenge or
arc. It was pretty standard and formulaic.
I know it’s the authors first fiction so maybe that’s it? I did enjoy the characters themselves though I thought they were created well and had good chemistry !
Thank you netgalley and 831 stories for an arc of this!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.75! I loved watching Paige and Frankie fall in love! Both of them were trying something new and pushing their boundaries in this relationship - and while it had a slow start for me, I appreciated the growth and realistic ending. A little disappointed Frankie didn't have an obsession with sungold tomatoes given she lives in a town called Sungold!! But I wish Two Peas was a real place I could visit and spend a summer working at.
Thank you to 831 Stories for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to 831 Stories for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 22, 2026
*3.5
this was just a really well-written, enjoyable romance! aside from the lovable characters, it had great representation and explorations of more complex themes, which i enjoy.
i didn’t fully connect to a few things, and because these stories are shorter, some things also felt like they moved too quickly. like everything surrounding paige’s situation, as well as there being some insta love. but the feelings these authors are able to convey in such a short amount of time never fail to amaze me!
thank you to netgalley and 831 stories for the arc!
this was just a really well-written, enjoyable romance! aside from the lovable characters, it had great representation and explorations of more complex themes, which i enjoy.
i didn’t fully connect to a few things, and because these stories are shorter, some things also felt like they moved too quickly. like everything surrounding paige’s situation, as well as there being some insta love. but the feelings these authors are able to convey in such a short amount of time never fail to amaze me!
thank you to netgalley and 831 stories for the arc!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
These books are great palate cleansers. Super short sapphic romance, Insta-love, and low stakes. Our two FMC's are a divorcee mom from the city and the farmer she falls for. It's very hallmark shorts. Third Act breakup, jokes about Uhauling, LOTS of communication and yet giant misunderstandings.. Lots of body positivity (almost too much, it started to feel fetishy...) I love that these characters are all actual adults.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this EARC.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this EARC.
April 19, 2026
This was a fun sapphic love story between a single, monied mom from Brooklyn and a legacy small town farmer. This premsie was hot, but I don't think I loved it as much as previous reads from this imprint for a couple of reasons.
Loved the upstate NY setting. The connection and continued dialog was very instalove/instalust. Even the exhusband was universally bad. I felt more nuance could have helped.
Dont' think that Paige would have immediately left her Brooklyn life with so little connection/committment.
Again, this was so readable and fun, but it just felt very instalove.
Loved the upstate NY setting. The connection and continued dialog was very instalove/instalust. Even the exhusband was universally bad. I felt more nuance could have helped.
Dont' think that Paige would have immediately left her Brooklyn life with so little connection/committment.
Again, this was so readable and fun, but it just felt very instalove.
March 3, 2026
I love the queer stories that this publisher is telling and I love how unique each story and plot is, while also clearly precious and personal to each author. As a forever fan of local farms and farmers, I found this story so endearing and refreshing.
Thanks to 831 Stories and Edelweiss for the ARC!
Thanks to 831 Stories and Edelweiss for the ARC!
April 10, 2026
A sapphic farming love story set in upstate New York. My kind of hallmark movie! That being said, I felt like certain conflicts could have gone deeper so we could have experienced more fulfilling character development a little more. At one point in reading I did pause to look up farming jobs in upstate New York. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
April 20, 2026
I really wanted to love this book—small town romance, big city girl/farmer—but this felt like a slog to get through the story. Maybe this would have been better as a novel instead of a novella. I received an arc from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5/5! I liked this one but I think it had a bit of a 'murky middle.' Appreciated the dual-POV.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy.
March 5, 2026
Cute, but I think maybe chatGPT co wrote it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was such a cute one!! I liked the descriptions of how pretty the scenery was and the characters were easy for me to connect with and root for
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