notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
3.0
Historical fiction mystery. 15 year-old Evelyn, her mom, and stepdad head down to Florida and spend the late summer and fall at a hotel. Post World War II. She meets Peter, who served with her stepdad Joe in the army during the war. Relationships are messy. Lies are told. I liked this plenty, but it didn't draw me in like I feel like it could have.
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
3 of 5 stars = I liked it
Fairly predictable but still a fun read.
Fairly predictable but still a fun read.
brendaclay's review against another edition
4.0
An intense coming-of-age novel about a family full of secrets, set in NYC and Florida right after WWII. In some ways it reminded me of one of my all-time favorite books, Autumn Street by Lois Lowry, although that one is non-romantic and about a child.
colleenvb3's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
loveandindia's review against another edition
4.0
It was good, but just ok, not great. Interesting read. Maybe a bit predictable, but still enjoyable.
beckster3053's review against another edition
3.0
I wish this book would have been better. I had such high hopes for it. But I felt like the story was at times rushed and then at times too slow. I could not relate to the characters at all.
fatimamahate's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book however the ending, I think, could've been better. It was the first teenage book I ever read.
blakehalsey's review against another edition
4.0
This book was uncomfortable to read. But great. It was difficult because I knew things were not going to turn into the first romance Evie was dreaming of and moreover, that her mom was a little questionable. I love the way Blundell resolved everything--it was angsty, realistic, and even poetic. A great book and worthy of the NBA.
beccbugg's review against another edition
3.0
This book is interesting... I'm not sure how I feel about it. It is a little strange.
kayleevanblerk's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book 7 years ago
Spent 5 years looking for it again. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about since I read it so deffo a 5 stars
Spent 5 years looking for it again. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about since I read it so deffo a 5 stars