alliepeduto's review against another edition
4.0
Tasting notes: fruit forward with a crisp presence, but unexpected depths of flavor linger on the palate. Perfectly paired with end of summer patio dining and book club conversation.
In all seriousness, I throughly enjoyed this novel. And I followed my own advice and read this while traveling to Napa, so I really couldn’t have picked a better book to pair it with.
I’ve read a couple of Jamie Brenner’s books already, so I expected the family drama and journey to self realization. What I didn’t expect was the feminist angle in a male dominated industry. It’s something I wouldn’t have appreciated without being told, but I’m happy to report I did attend a winery that has a woman as the winemaker! We’ve a long way to go, but I loved the displays of female empowerment here.
It’s still a fun, lighthearted summer novel, but I enjoyed the layers underneath, as well as the three generations of strong women! Definitely drink some rose whole reading, it enhances the profile for sure!
In all seriousness, I throughly enjoyed this novel. And I followed my own advice and read this while traveling to Napa, so I really couldn’t have picked a better book to pair it with.
I’ve read a couple of Jamie Brenner’s books already, so I expected the family drama and journey to self realization. What I didn’t expect was the feminist angle in a male dominated industry. It’s something I wouldn’t have appreciated without being told, but I’m happy to report I did attend a winery that has a woman as the winemaker! We’ve a long way to go, but I loved the displays of female empowerment here.
It’s still a fun, lighthearted summer novel, but I enjoyed the layers underneath, as well as the three generations of strong women! Definitely drink some rose whole reading, it enhances the profile for sure!
bileducks's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Read for Kinghaven book club. Was better than I expected. Not sure what the club will think.
erin832's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mmasten's review against another edition
5.0
Highly recommend this lovely book. It was well written and captured the essence of family, romance, determination, love, and feminism. The characters were so well developed, I felt as if I knew them and would love to share a glass of wine with them at their vineyard and discuss books.
I devoured this book though I also never wanted it to end. Loved it.
I devoured this book though I also never wanted it to end. Loved it.
han_cat's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
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
5.0
kathrynemw's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nicmauceri's review against another edition
2.0
Took me 3 months to finish but I finally got through this one. Blush started out so painfully slow. I really struggled just to get to the halfway mark and I was ready to call it quits but I was also determined to not leave it unread. It finally gained some momentum about 3/4 of the way through and I was finally interested in finding out how it ended. I have to give it 2 stars because it was just such a struggle to get through.
A book that is perhaps intended for an older audience or just someone who isn’t me. Mostly about the outdated concept that men are the dominant gender and that girls need to band together to fight for their rights. I just didn’t love it.
A book that is perhaps intended for an older audience or just someone who isn’t me. Mostly about the outdated concept that men are the dominant gender and that girls need to band together to fight for their rights. I just didn’t love it.
alykate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
hannahpiper's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0