The Espressologist (2009)

lacked the time and enthusiasm for this teen chic lit, but sure it will find readers
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A quick, sweet read. Little light on plot and shallow characters but a fun a read. ( )

Read on January 07, 2012

As a former barista, I found this to be highly entertaining. While I think it's crazy to match people based on preferred coffee beverage, I would really like my barista friends to try it out!

Jane is a little Emma like, she likes to be a matchmaker, but has no clue when her own match is standing in front of her.

The book is definitely predictable, but still a cute, quick read. ( )

This was a fun, short read about a barista who starts matchmaking based on what people usually order. Predictable, but still fun=) ( )

What a cute little story! Jane, who works at a Starbucks-esque cafe, is bored one day and decides to start writing down her observations of what customers are like based on the kinds of drinks they order. Out of the blue, she gets the idea that maybe certain types of people (based on their drink orders) would be perfect matches for other people, and starts playing cupid with her customers. In an interesting turn of events, suddenly Jane is matchmaking by the hundreds, while doing her best to juggle school, her own crushes, and her best friend's unexpected happiness over a new boyfriend.

The premise is simple, the plot predictable, and the characters not as entirely well-rounded as one might find in a longer contemporary YA. But that doesn't make it any less sweet, fun, or delightful to read. You can see the twists coming a mile away, but because this is a simple romantic comedy of sorts, we know exactly who to root for, and exactly who needs their comeuppance--and it's still worth it when it happens!

It's certainly an HEA type of story, but one that provides plenty of smiles and "feel-good" moments along the way. A quick read, but worth it. ( )