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Madeline Hathaway has grown up on the Ren Faire circuit, but the past year she lost her mother to illness and is grieving. The last stop for the summer was her mother's favorite but everything has changed.
Annoying bard Arthur brings her out of her shell and on little adventures, and it is mostly cute, fun and positive (both body and emotionally). Conflict ended up being a bit irksome as it was so wildly evident to everyone but those involved...

While technically Hello Beautiful ranked a 5⭐️ for me, this YA gem was close behind. I had read two previous books from this author, and this one cemented her as a new favorite of mine. 💙

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A laid back, cutesy YA contemporary romance with a fun setting & good inclusivity. Sweet & cute teen characters. Includes several difficult topics, including some good discussions about grief & self-confidence. The tone stayed moderately light though there were moments of contemplation & some good information/considerations in the character interactions. The story reads really easily & quickly, making it a great comfort read.

I borrowed this book from our local library as one of my Random Picks last month and finished it today. It was entertaining and cute as well as unexpectedly touching. I love Madeline a.k.a. Gwen Hathaway and her bard friend, Arthur. A good summer read! #50 #BookSpin #15, #BFC23, #MagnificentMay, #ReadySetRead, #SayMyName, #ReadtheStates Oklahoma

I loved the 2 previous books that I‘ve read from this author (although one broke my ❤️), and this one was just as wonderful. This YA takes place at a Renaissance Fair and centers around Gwen/Maddie, a 17 yo who lost her mother a year before and travels the circuit with her father selling handmade items. She meets Arthur, a bard, who stubbornly works to pull her back into life. This is a wonderful story with layers of teenage insecurities 🔻

Sweet teenage romance that takes place in a renaissance fair over the course of a summer.

I went to a renaissance fair once and thought it was ok. It was interesting to read a book where people love the renaissance fair. It makes me want to give it another try. Gwen and Arthur are two great characters and I was routing for them to discover their mutual feelings.