Love Lettering Book Review

I just got another book from She Speaks. This time it was an advance readers' edition of "Love Lettering" by Kate Clayborn. This continues to expand my reading horizon and explore an author I had not heard of before this time. As a part of the She Speaks community, I am able to participate in the online book club. I continue to love the advance readers review opportunities and will hopefully 🤞 get to continue taking part for years to come.

Technical Facts

"Love Lettering" was be published January 2020 by KENSINGTON BOOKS and has 303 pages plus the acknowledgments.

ISBN Paper Copy: 978-1-4967-2517-2

Genre: Fiction

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Love Lettering Book Page

My Views

I'm not really the artistic type. In fact, I'm an engineer so for some that can mean the opposite of artistic. That being said I wasn't sure if I'd connect well to the characters as Meg is the epitome of an artist. Surprisingly, I actually understood her points of view and connected quite well. Perhaps a sign of a well written book? Each character is distinct and offers a wide variety of personalities as well as potentially varying phases everyone goes through in life.

I probably relate most to Reid as he is the mathematical, analytical person who has trouble coloring outside the lines. However, it was easy to relate to the struggles Meg faces with confidence and accountability as well as the varying other personalities, human behaviors and sentiments shown throughout the book through the eyes of Lark, Sibby and the rest of the characters. We've all felt insecure at times or out of our elements in new places and likely we've all felt upstaged by someone at some point. This lighthearted book exemplifies many of the major issues facing us all without being too deep. Kate Clayborn brings humor into the book and lightens up some of the harder themes/emotions everyone deals with. It also made me realize there really are signs all around us and helped me to appreciate the hand lettered signs more easily.

Themes and Lessons

A few key lessons I took from this book are as follows:

• Conflict and confrontation is inevitable. The sooner you learn to cope with disagreement and calmly handle confrontation, the easier life will be. It may also make it easier to get what you want in the long run. 
• Everyone has their own story. Even those with so called "perfect" lives may have trouble brewing behind the scenes and we should try not to judge based on the front presented. 
• Everyone struggles with confidence and self-doubt. 
• Friendships and relationships change and grow over time. As your phases in life change, so will your relationships. 
• Everyone needs social connections. Even introverts and those uncomfortable in crowds need to push themselves to find others to connect with whether this is in the form of a Princess Freddie  or finding a partner to play games with. A lonely life is unhealthy. With this in mind, we should all be more accepting as a new person enters our lives and try to be more inclusive in our social interactions.

Favorite Quotes

"So does he irritate you in the right way?"

• This is such a fitting quote for relationships. People can drive you crazy, but if they irritate you in the right way, they might just be the perfect fit for you. 

"... sometimes fighting isn't about leaving, it's about staying."

• Another complete truth in this sentence. The only time there isn't confrontation is when you no longer care. Wonderful relationship advice mixed into this charming romance.  

  

Final Thoughts

I truly enjoyed this book and would recommend it anyone ages 16+ who enjoys a good romance novel.  It is light and easy reading due to the large text and ample spacing. It was also a fairly quick read, perfect for a flight or cozying up by a fire at night. While it was a fiction romance, there were still lessons to be gleaned from the novel. It covers insecurities we've all faced throughout our lives such as friendships becoming distant, moving to a new place, or finally opening up to someone else. Due to the adult nature of a few of the chapters, I would keep this out of the hands of younger readers unless you are prepared to have a conversation about the topics of the book. The best part was that it made me more aware of artistic endeavors that I've past by previously in daily life without taking notice. I will be keeping this one one my shelf as it was good enough to read again and again.

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