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michelleantunez's review against another edition
3.0
This book is meant for young teenage girls. I think if I went in with that in mind I would have liked it better. It's a book about female friendships and how they ebb and flow throughout the years. No matter how old you are you always need a good female friend on your side.
genthebookworm's review
4.0
This story, while not as light as I expected, held my attention throughout. I love stories that go back and forth between present and past, uncovering details as it goes. This book was about a group of four close-knit friends who after a tragic night in high school, part ways for many years.
Their attempt to rekindle their friendship is full of challenge, hardship, and honesty, while ultimately proving how strong true friendships can be. While I did find the subject matter a little heavy for the current time we are living in, I did really enjoy this read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for an advanced copy.
Their attempt to rekindle their friendship is full of challenge, hardship, and honesty, while ultimately proving how strong true friendships can be. While I did find the subject matter a little heavy for the current time we are living in, I did really enjoy this read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for an advanced copy.
caitsullivan's review
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Medical trauma
skylit's review
4.0
Tragedy, love, loss, and friendship. I couldn't put this one down. Though at times the personality of each girl was difficult to witness, the ending with Hannah making the leap to let go the love of her life was so palpably heartbreaking. The epilogue of Blue moving into a place that brought her happiness, Renee deciding to do therapy with her man and the note about change, although imperceptible is at work, and Maya who I was hoping would move to Montauk to be with Andy. But I liked her ending of working two jobs and maintaing her positivity in defiance of life's hardships. A rare trait indeed.
lifeofvicki's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book wrecked me. I thought this was going to be a fun light summer beach read. Instead it was the opposite. Beautifully written: pain, loss, joy, fear, laughter; all the emotions lingered into my heart it was as if I felt what each girl was feeling at every moment, it was captivating. There were moments found myself having to stop and digest over what I had read. It was just so overwhelming really almost haunting for me.
livres_de_bloss's review
4.0
I was expecting something fun, nostalgic, and summery but instead got my heart torn out! Despite their flaws, I adored these girls and the book was riveting!
drownedworld's review
5.0
Oh wow. No one writes as beautifully as @kkletter does. I repeatedly went back & reread many lines (& also read them to coworkers) because EAST COAST GIRLS is gorgeous. & powerful, & heartbreaking & funny & so very compelling. (less)
candaceallison's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
tophat8855's review
3.0
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Seemed like it would be a good summer read. It definitely includes some emotionally heavy stuff (assault, attempted rape, murder) so head's up for that. It too me a while to get into it (and differentiate everyone).
Seemed like it would be a good summer read. It definitely includes some emotionally heavy stuff (assault, attempted rape, murder) so head's up for that. It too me a while to get into it (and differentiate everyone).