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Ellie and the Harpmaker - Late review!

Okay listen-I've been terrible about updating lately.  I was lucky enough to get what is basically my current dream job.  The hours are long.  The work is HARD.  The effort is so worth it.  As a result, I've fallen a bit behind on my book reviews....and by a bit, I mean I have like 7-10 books waiting on me.  Please bear with me.  I'll get caught up eventually! 😓

 Today's review is for Hazel Prior's Ellie and the Harpmaker.  I was lucky enough to get this book through NetGalley, all thanks to the lovely people at Berkley Publishing Group.  Ellie and the Harpmaker was released on August 6, 2019.
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Ellie is a lonely housewife, strolling along the woods in Exmoor when she stumbles across a barn owned by a man named Dan.  Dan is a harp maker. Because she looks so sad, Dan gives her a harp.  This is how a very unique friendship begins between the two of them.  It may even blossom into true love. 

This story was interesting enough.  Hearing Dan's viewpoints felt like being on a train going a hundred miles an hour.  Ellie was super sad.  Her husband was a total jerk.  She didn't really have many friends.  There weren't many likable characters for me.  Dan was interesting but he was hard to follow.  Ellie just reminded me of Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.

I think if you're into romcoms and romantic books, I think you'll really enjoy this.  For me, it was a good story but it wasn't a super special story for me.  It's one I probably won't remember for long.  Honestly, I think it was due to just not being my cup of tea.  I know a lot of people who would really love this book.  It just wasn't a book for me.

🌟🌟🌟/5 Stars
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