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Saturday, June 1, 2013

The Espressologist by Kristina Springer


Jane Turner has a theory. She believes that a person's coffee can tell you a lot about them therefore making it easier to find someone's perfect match. Jane can't believe that it actually works when she brings her best friends together. Her talent does not go unnoticed, soon her boss wants to use it to help promote the coffee shop. Espressology, what Jane calls matchmaking through coffee, is a bigger hit than she ever imagined. Soon, it starts to take up most of her time. With work and interviews, this seventeen-year-old cannot shake off a weird feeling in her stomach. She can find the perfect match for everyone around her yet she can't find the love of her life. Can Jane find love herself?
The concept of Espressology is the most interesting part of this novel. To me this book had a slight Emma feel to it with the matchmaking. But the two books are very different as well. The story was short and sweet. Each individual love story, whether it was a small one or the main one, was seemingly perfect. The climax was somewhat difficult to point out but eventually you could tell that it was more of a personal struggle for Jane. Of course, a more action-packed climax would build more suspense or had more of a  personal struggle. She had to make a pretty tough decision that most people wouldn't have been able to make under the same circumstances. Overall, it was a cute and simple book to read.
Jane is relatable and innovative. She is a clever girl with an idea and receives fame for it. Her ending is the kind that most people would dream of. Jane Turner is one of those characters that shows tremendous amounts of growth by the end of the book. Her best friends Em and Cam are also great but the story revolves around Jane so the supporting characters are given the same emphasize.

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