The Simplicity of Cider: A Novel Paperback – May 16, 2017

I absolutely loved this book. It was a nice clean and beautiful romance. This book had so many layers that made this story unique and addicting.You have a man Issac, who takes his son on a trip to give him one last summer before he gives him devastated news. They stumble on this orchard that is run by a man Einars and his daughter Sanna. Sanna is a different type of women. She is tall, straight forward and not your typical flowery heroine. But the way Sanna loves her land that has been in her family for decades is beautiful and will have you loving and wishing you could walk and hang out at the orchards.This story had so many layers, there was a little mystery, romance, heartbreak, healing. It really had everything and not to mention the way the author made the details of this orchard and the trees and the smells make you feel like you had been vacationing there an not just reading.This book also wet my taste and smell. I wanted to taste what they grow. I wanted to be at the table when the items were cooked and taste and drink the what they land produces.This book was such a great story for everyone! This one is a #MustRead

This book was sheer perfection.There was loss. Love. Family. It's just beautiful, and at times, magical. There was so much woven into this book, that I found myself completely immersed. The descriptions of the orchards (a bit of a weakness for me since I was raised on one) I felt like I was there.I completely identified with Sanna and her need to be alone. With how honest and blunt she could be and how she preferred nature to people. For me, she was a really unique heroine-one that I haven't really read before and it made her that much more interesting to me.I loved Amy's writing so much, I bought The Coincidence of Coconut Cake and Luck, Love and Lemons as well.

Pleasant beach read. Nice setting - not in LA or NYC. Good character development but predictable. Of course, you want it to be predictable so I liked it.

Having enjoyed the author's last book "The Coincidence of Coconut Cake" I was excited for this new book - even more so as I live in Wisconsin and am very familiar with Door County. While the story was fast paced and easy to read it just fell a little flat for me. The characters were very well written and the descriptions of Door County were spot on but there was just something lacking in the story. For the price ($9.99), this book was not a winner for me.

I loved the characters in this book. The storyline was excellent. But most of all, I love the setting. Sometimes books, especially romance, can become so repetitive that it feels like you are reading the same book over and over again. But this setting of an orchard, and learning about the cider-making process, it was like a breath of fresh air. It was a relatively clean book, some swearing but still pretty clean. An enjoyable read.

I really loved this book! It was the sweetest rom-com with a beautiful setting. And I loved learning about cider and apple trees. I haven't stopped thinking about how much I loved this book!

Easy sweet read

Corny, but still a good read! Without being a spoiler, I will just say this book was very satisfying, like a good cider. Oh with an amazing young boy to keep all the adults in line!

At the beginning I really enjoyed this book. I especially liked-- no maybe admired Sanna because she was true to herself and honest with all she said. But unfortunately it seemed like the last 1/4 was rushed to come to a happy conclusion. Sanna changed too much, much too quickly. I felt that she was no longer true to herself. I am not criticizing the end of the story, but the fact that there was a big chunk missing making the end sound false and not of the quality and care that was put into the begin.

A lighthearted delightful read. A lovely read for a summer afternoon. Plop yourself down with a glass of cider and relax.

3.7 ⭐️ What happens when honesty, love lost and decisions made to protect someone can change the trajectory of your life. You will weave through parenting, loss, friendship, love and personal growth. Along the way you will learn about the tough life of farming, but, also, how if you love it, it becomes part of your soul. Be prepared you will be buying some apples and making either your favorite desert, drinking some cider or making the recipe in the book, Carmel Apple Bread Pudding.It is somewhat predictable. Though I found myself rooting for Sanna. I enjoyed the warmth of the story. Easy lovely read.