A Scandinavian Summer: A totally feel good, heartwarming romcom by Helga Jensen
on June 30, 2022
Genres: Women's Fiction, Chick-Lit
Source: Publisher
Format: ARC, eBook
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After the tragic, premature death of her husband Anthony, Martha has spent all her time focused on her teenage daughter Rosie in their small Welsh village.
But with Rosie leaving the nest, and Martha’s own job on the line, it feels that life is passing her by.
Inspired by her love for Scandi-noir dramas, Martha impulsively books a trip to Denmark, determined to push herself out of her comfort zone – even if the thought terrifies her…
Her trip to the tiny island of Fano becomes something much more: in the form of handsome stranger, Lars. Can Martha find love under the Scandinavian skies… but more importantly, can she find herself?
A romantic, warm and uplifting read, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Fans of Jenny Colgan and Kathryn Freeman will adore this feelgood read!
Soooo many parts of this book were such a treat for me. For one, I really loved reading about Scandinavia. From the main character’s love of Scandinavian TV, to socks, to everything–I was soaking it up! In fact, it makes me wish for more books like this.
BUT. I really, really, really, had the most difficult time with the main character, Martha. I really desperately wanted to like her. I wanted to connect with her. But I found her to be childish and quite annoying. Which makes me so sad! Because if not for all that, I believe that I would’ve loved this book!
When it comes to the author I wholeheartedly believe I will read something else of hers. Perhaps it was just this story, in particular.
About Helga Jensen
Helga Jensen is an award-winning British/Danish best-selling author and journalist. Her debut novel was a winning entry in the 2017 Montegrappa First Fiction competition at Dubai’s Emirates Literary Festival. Her debut was also a contender for the coveted 2021 Joan Hessayon Award for new writers. Helga’s second romantic comedy, A Scandinavian Summer, went straight to number one on the Amazon Kindle charts for Danish travel on its publication day. Helga holds a BA Hons in English Literature and Creative Writing, along with a Creative Writing MA from Bath Spa University. She is currently working on a PhD.
I really tend to struggle with some heroines and I can definitely see why this heroine was such a hardship. I wish there were more books set in Scandanavia!
Great review!
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