Reviews

Thursdays at Coconuts by Beth Carter

casseyt's review against another edition

2.0

A 2.5 read that started off with a bang...and then just went odd, becoming a meh read.

suannelaqueur's review against another edition

4.0

This was a well-written, fun read about three longtime friends who gather weekly at a bar for "friendapy" over drinks. Might have been formulaic and clichŽd circumstances except the characters and situations were so strongly developed. I appreciated that although each woman had issues in her romantic/personal life, every one of the three was an expert in their particular career field. Seriously, it was a breath of fresh air to read about women not searching for their niche, but already established as competent, crack professionals. And only one of them had kids. Ha. Lean into that. Two things that gave me pause (no spoilers): the whole situation with the Montgomery brothers had such hairpin plot turns, that by the end of the book I trusted neither of them. And the way Suzy's plot line wrapped up with her old flame was not believable or realistic at all to me. I confess I rolled my eyes there. HOWEVER, those things aside, the characters and their circumstances saved it for me, and made this a worthwhile read over the weekend. I enjoyed it over many cups of tea.

amethyst5621's review against another edition

5.0

Delightful

I loved this book about 3 close friends and the life issues that, at times, overwhelmed them. Thank you, Ms. Carter, for a very well written warm fuzzy story. I highly recommend this book!

christeen's review against another edition

5.0

Kindle freebie book
A lil but of everything from comedy, drama to mystery while reading this book about 3 high school friends with their adult lives. Reminded me of Nora Roberts meets Janet Evanovich.

wilovebooks's review against another edition

5.0

Loved. About three friends who keep having unexpected things happen to them. There are funny moments, sad moments, and crazy moments. Alex, Suzy, and Hope are there for each other through it all.

vhardman's review against another edition

5.0

Three friends from high school and their lives become entwined within this beautiful story of life’s ups and downs. First there is Suzy, a wedding planner. Though she is a wedding planner she can’t seem to find her own happily ever after. Her son comes home from Europe with a bombshell of a surprise that completely catches her off guard. In the meantime she still pines for the one that got away. Her one true soulmate. Next is Alex, a marketing director with the community bank. She is excellent at her job and loves it. She becomes involved with a rogue cop, but is he all he seems to be? Next is Hope, the high school guidance counselor. Hope has two parents that can’t seem to move out of the 60’s and the 70’s. They rely on her for everything. When there’s an accident, Hope’s life get turns upside down with an unexpected twist. They meet Thursday’s at their favorite place Coconuts to talk each other through the happenings in each other’s lives.

Beth Carter has written a page turning story of friendship, love and life’s unexpected happenings. The story is beautifully written and leaves you wanting for more. You can’t help but care about the characters.

I loved this story! I very much enjoyed the twists and turns the story took and how while reading I couldn’t help but smile as things continued to develop. I highly recommend reading this wonderful story!

engelkat's review against another edition

2.0

Meh, it was just ok. I read it because it was free and downloaded on my Kindle.

ticvoria_'s review

2.0

It started off as a nice easy rom-com, but I think halfway through the editor quit and the plot holes got wider and the characters turned from 40 year old women to high schoolers. Not completely unenjoyable, but a lot of things near the end had me scratching my head.