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Review: Some Like It Scot

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Now this is a a fun book that I have been intrigued by since its title was announced! Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham contains the characteristic humour, charm, and delight that I've come to expect from the author, so it was a treat to read this just before the holidays.

Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

She lives her life on the fly. His heart is double-knotted to home. Can two different souls create a life together?

Popular travel writer and podcaster Katie Campbell roams the world collecting other people's stories. She's built a career as "Miss Adventure," known for saying yes to anything new--country, food, or experience--and predictably finding those adventures taking a downward turn into misadventures.

Offered the chance to explore her ancestral roots through a three-week Edwardian experience, Katie finds herself immersed in the beauty and eccentricity of Scotland. In her period attire, with traditional foods and activities, the opportunities for misadventures are endless, especially with the presence of a maniacal macaw, a jealous co-worker, and an all-too-surly Scotsman.

Reclusive and protective Graeme MacKerrow doesn't venture far from his island home. A stoic Scotsman, Graeme's comfort zone has always been family, and after his sister's death, he's even more determined to save the MacKerrow ancestral home and keep those he loves close. The sudden intrusion of a six-foot-one American lass, famous for her traveling misfortunes, was far from his plan.

As this world of folklore, community, and woodworkers-in-kilts tempts Katie to discover her own story, could this one grand series of misadventures lead her directly to where she belongs? And would a settled-in-Scot ever risk loosening his grip on what's familiar to allow a wanderlust writer a home in his heart? How could their very different worlds share the same page of life's story when "home" is in two very different places? But maybe home--and the future--isn't quite what either one imagined it would be. Maybe home is less about a place . . . and more about a person.

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Book Thoughts

This book took me on a grand adventure to the island of Mull, a land I've often heard of but have never set forth to explore in literature. Katie's story starts off with a bang as another one of her typical misadventures and continues to demonstrate just why she is so endearing to her social media followers as she makes the best of them. While the antics that Katie finds herself in may border on the slightly unbelievable, her heart and actions are believable in that she truly cares for those around her. I appreciated the references to faith throughout the book and that Katie is trying to understand her identity from the eyes of God as opposed to other people, especially given the issues she has had to overcome.

All in all, this is a lighthearted book that also delivers some poignant truths about the detrimental effects of being shaped by others’ expectations and how fear can stop you from living life, even when on the surface, it may appear that you have it all together. Katie is down-to-earth despite her large online following, and she is willing to show her authenticity in a way that doesn't feel like she is doing it to generate attention. Graeme is patient, loyal, and willing to admit his mistakes, making him the perfect counterpart to Katie. If you're looking for a taste of Scotland with gentle faith and have a particular penchant toward folklore, Some Like It Scot offers a wee bit of mischievous delight and a whole lot of heartwarming love.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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