thebookwormadventures's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
breanna_gaudaur's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
pnelson384's review against another edition
3.0
I am officially a Katherine Center fan. :) I've read two of her most recent books and then found out that they were making a movie from this backlist title of hers! I went online to the library and was able to borrow the ebook to read before watching the movie, which is being released to video streaming during this time of Covid-19. I liked this story a lot. There were some predictable parts, but there was enough left unknown that it kept my attention. The story deals with grief in different forms - relationships, family, death, loss, lifestyle, parenting - and does it in a way that makes the reader think about things without taking you out of the story. The author nails it about losing someone in that it is unbelievably hard and horrible, but that over time you realize that the loss just becomes part of your story, and doesn't compete with what happens to you after the loss. It makes you stronger in a way. Great book, looking forward to streaming the movie!
bek67's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
After a tragic accident, Libby and her kids go to live with her narcissistic mother. After a few years, she goes to live with her eccentric Aunt Jean. This is a story about family relationships and the lies we tell. It's about forgiveness and moving on and putting your life back together after a tragedy. An easy read with likable characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
emorymcc's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
valeriew's review against another edition
4.0
I like this author. I listened to this book but didn’t love the reader. She kind of bugged me. Still a good story.
booklover1974's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! Yes, it has its flaws but it made me feel warm in my heart and hopeful about the future, so therefore it's worth five star. So far Katherine Center hasn't written a book I don't love :)
hlparis's review against another edition
3.0
A fine read with a slow start. The typos and the repeated words distracted me in the beginning, (too much powder blue) but once the story got to the climax it had reeled me in and I wanted to find out what happened next. Overall, a sweet story and enjoyable read, but not her best book, in my opinion. 3.25 stars, but I don't know how to do that on the actual stars.
nataliesboooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5