squiggidy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
katiejohns's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma
Moderate: Death of parent
no_more_shelf_control's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
MUSTIQUE ISLAND by Sarah McCoy is a mother-daughter drama in a gorgeous setting!
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I wasn't exactly sure what this story would be, and it took me a minute to get into it. Once I figured it out, I let the family grow and allowed the events to carry me into a lovely story. (Synopsis on last slide.)
I did pair this book (thank you @suethebookie for one of your giveaways!) with the audio and it was fantastic! Cassandra Campbell narrates and really brings Willy May and her daughters Hilly and Joanne to life.
Centered around this island retreat that Willy May buys into, the stage is really set for the glamorous and rollicking ways of the 1970's. While I really couldn't care less about British royals or celebrities, this addition was based on facts and made the story colorful! What I really liked was how the ending came together in a way that was hard and real and what I had hoped for while reading. It wasn't super tidy, which I prefer, but it ended well.
After a bunch of darker reads, this was a nice island drama that hit me right.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I wasn't exactly sure what this story would be, and it took me a minute to get into it. Once I figured it out, I let the family grow and allowed the events to carry me into a lovely story. (Synopsis on last slide.)
I did pair this book (thank you @suethebookie for one of your giveaways!) with the audio and it was fantastic! Cassandra Campbell narrates and really brings Willy May and her daughters Hilly and Joanne to life.
Centered around this island retreat that Willy May buys into, the stage is really set for the glamorous and rollicking ways of the 1970's. While I really couldn't care less about British royals or celebrities, this addition was based on facts and made the story colorful! What I really liked was how the ending came together in a way that was hard and real and what I had hoped for while reading. It wasn't super tidy, which I prefer, but it ended well.
After a bunch of darker reads, this was a nice island drama that hit me right.
bericson13's review against another edition
4.0
this was sweet, in an odd sort of way. I hated that Hilly never could get her happy ending. she felt like the character that went through the most and yet never managed to come out ahead.
maddygreen54's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.5
thepageladies's review against another edition
5.0
Pubday Book Review……Mustique Island by Sarah McCoy
It’s January 1972 but the sun is white hot when Willy May Michael’s boat first kisses the dock of Mustique Island. Tucked into the southernmost curve of the Caribbean, Mustique is a private island that has become a haven for the wealthy and privileged. Its owner is the eccentric British playboy Colin Tennant, who is determined to turn this speck of white sand into a luxurious neo-colonial retreat for his rich friends and into a royal court in exile for the Queen’s rebellious sister, Princess Margaret one where Her Royal Highness can skinny dip, party, and entertain lovers away from the public eye.
Willy May, a former beauty queen from Texas who is also no stranger to marital scandals seeks out Mustique for its peaceful isolation. Determined to rebuild her life and her relationships with her two daughters, When Willy May’s daughters arrive, they discover that beneath its veneer of decadence, Mustique has a dark side, and like sand caught in the undertow, their mother-daughter story will shift and resettle in ways they never could have imagined.
I loved every minute of this fabulous adventure with Queen Margaret and Willy May! It took me a couple of chapters for me to get really into the story but once I started I couldn't put it down! I couldn't wait to see what would happen next with Willy May, Hilly and Joanne. The descriptions are so vivid there were times I felt the hot sun on my face and the white sand between my toes! A beautifully written novel and an absolutely fantastic read!
Thank you Wunderkind PR, Sarah McCoy and William Morrow for sharing this absolutely amazing story!
It’s January 1972 but the sun is white hot when Willy May Michael’s boat first kisses the dock of Mustique Island. Tucked into the southernmost curve of the Caribbean, Mustique is a private island that has become a haven for the wealthy and privileged. Its owner is the eccentric British playboy Colin Tennant, who is determined to turn this speck of white sand into a luxurious neo-colonial retreat for his rich friends and into a royal court in exile for the Queen’s rebellious sister, Princess Margaret one where Her Royal Highness can skinny dip, party, and entertain lovers away from the public eye.
Willy May, a former beauty queen from Texas who is also no stranger to marital scandals seeks out Mustique for its peaceful isolation. Determined to rebuild her life and her relationships with her two daughters, When Willy May’s daughters arrive, they discover that beneath its veneer of decadence, Mustique has a dark side, and like sand caught in the undertow, their mother-daughter story will shift and resettle in ways they never could have imagined.
I loved every minute of this fabulous adventure with Queen Margaret and Willy May! It took me a couple of chapters for me to get really into the story but once I started I couldn't put it down! I couldn't wait to see what would happen next with Willy May, Hilly and Joanne. The descriptions are so vivid there were times I felt the hot sun on my face and the white sand between my toes! A beautifully written novel and an absolutely fantastic read!
Thank you Wunderkind PR, Sarah McCoy and William Morrow for sharing this absolutely amazing story!
sandyyeahyeah's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0