Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light Series) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Maisie Dickinson

Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sweet Dreams by Claire is the second instalment of Nanette Littlestone’s Capture the Light series, and it follows Claire and Finn. Claire is passionate about baking, she wants to open her own bakery and create things made of wildly different ingredients and flavours, but she’s currently working in her parents bakery which is limited to items she deems vanilla and simple. Finn is a sailor, he’s adventurous, never stays in one place or with one person for too long. They meet, and have a bigger impact on each other than either of them expected. Claire steps out of her comfort zone, and Finn sees what he wants for the first time. It’s a cute and inspiring small town romance. It’s hard to choose a favourite or least favourite character because everyone in the book has their flaws and perfections. Claire puts everyone else’s needs before her own, but she lets her insecurities get in the way of growing relationships. Finn is kind, courageous, adventurous, but can sometimes come across as selfish. I recommend this book because it’s a sweet story about two people who never really thought they’d find love, but they do. It’s also inspiring when it comes to Claire’s condition, her insecurities around it, and her overcoming her fears. ‘There’s a lemon tang of surprise and a spicy heat, mixed with a cinnamon wind and a salty breeze that says, “You’re here; I found you.”’

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