I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book - it has earned a spot on my "would read again" list. I was able to get to know and like the characters, and they are the kind I would like to spend more time with. 
The chapters alternated through the perspectives of three main characters, all of whom were connected to the bookshop at the center of the story. Two of the MC's struggle with their own expectations for themselves, the expectations of others, and what they truly desire - or deserve. I liked getting to know all three MC's and watching their relationships with each other grow and change. A thread that runs through the story is a family misunderstanding and all of the ripple effects that follow,

although the reader will not know the full details of this misunderstanding, and that it's not even what one of the MC's thinks it is, until very late in the story. That, of course makes one wonder how the story would be different, yet I am sure I wouldn't want to read that version

. There was also a detailed focus on finances that I found unique, and I appreciated those realistic details. 
I didn't realize until I was well into the book that it can be considered Christian fiction. It had occasional scripture references that pleasantly surprised me, but were not an overall focus of the writing. I do think this would be enjoyable to readers who are not specifically interested in Christian fiction, and possibly even to those who are of other religions or non-religious. 
And of course there were also references to BOOKS, which I frequently found myself looking up for more info or to add to my ever-growing TBR. I am definitely looking forward to reading more from Katherine Reay.