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jessicabearbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was the perfect summer read for sitting by the pool in the Italian sun. If you're looking for a quick, lighthearted read that's full of sunshine - read this. Rebecca Serle writes descriptions really well so I felt I was there with Katy the entire time. I was on the boat, I was in the hotel, I could feel the summer air (perhaps this is because I physically could but I believe Serle's writing had something to do with this also ;)
I wasn't a huge fan of Adam. I think he was a tad manipulative and clearly just wanted a summer fling. I didn't like the infidelity storyline but I understood why it was happening. That being said, Katy still made that choice and I don't like that it got swept under the rug and forgotten about.
The whole time travel plot was confusing. It was very clever but I think was a bit problematic and just difficult to understand.
Katy drinks so much wine oh my god. Every other page was her having a drink phaha. I tried not to judge but it was funny.
The plot twist was unexpected and a nice addition to the story - I felt the plot as a whole was potentially a little flat BUT I think the point of this story wasn't to have a heavy plot, but to make the reader feel something, and I did. I didn't sob like I thought as there really isn't as much Mother/Daughter heartbreak as is marketed I think. But the story and relationship is sweet none the less.
The quotes throughout are beautiful. This book was from the library but I'm for sure going to think about buying a copy to annotate next summer.
Majorie - Taylor Swift
Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
marieeveparentroy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Blood
litlifeguide's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
fifteenthjessica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is very much a three star book for me. It was an overall enjoyable experience, but oftentimes, phrases would kick me out of the narrative with thoughts of "Why is Rebecca Serle describing this that way?" or "This character's reaction seems a little on the melodramatic side." Still, if you want a quick read about mother-daughter relationships that are more fraught than they seem with a side of romance and time shenanigans, this is your book.
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Flag for anyone who wants to keep away from reading about alcohol - the drinking is near-constant.thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Rebecca Serle’s writing is very comforting. I think that’s the best way to describe it. It’s not abrasive or trying to prove anything earth-shattering—it just tells a story like it’s been written by your grandmother. Like you’ve heard it before, but find it special every time you read it. This book instantly felt like a memory to me, a summer in Italy to find my way back to myself.
There are some plot holes and parts I didn’t quite understand the reasoning for, but overall I really enjoyed this one. Bellissima!
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death and Medical content
jpisano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, and Terminal illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
juliaraimondi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
The main character does not handle the death of a parent very well resulting in grief-stricken behavior includingpurplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing and Suicidal thoughts
michellesbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
It is one thought, but graphic. But drives the characters story forward so you understand.