justnolachillinghere's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
erincharp's review against another edition
2.0
This was an ARC. I loved the setting and the casually woven in vernacular, but I struggled to find that all of the young adults in this novel had such depth. Nothing about them was unlikable, some of them were a little selfish but in a normal human way, and they were all living fairly successful lives without adult interference. It just didn't sit right to me. I loved the setting, though, and found myself googling various references to see if they were as beautiful as the author's description (they were). Otherwise, this just didn't hook me as I'd hoped.
megs_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
madisone'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
4.0
This book was such a good one to read in Cuba. I didn’t think these were characters I would get attached to, but I found myself rooting for them regardless. There were points where the story lulled a bit, and I have to admit I got a bit annoyed with Reyna a few times, but overall she was very good to read about. I loved the side characters a lot, and the main romance of the story was really sweet. I read this book in two days, but it definitely could have been read in one. Overall, just a fast, easy, and enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Cancer
brewtifulfiction's review against another edition
4.0
I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book earlier in the year.
Now it isn't a book I would have chosen for myself but I was pleasantly surprised.
A quick and easy read.
Made me dream of sunnier climates and it definitely had me wanting to get my dancing shoes on!
Now it isn't a book I would have chosen for myself but I was pleasantly surprised.
A quick and easy read.
Made me dream of sunnier climates and it definitely had me wanting to get my dancing shoes on!
cydneydaniel's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable and sweet. I love a good Jane Austen retelling, plus a fun new cultural setting.
theawkwardbookw's review against another edition
4.0
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*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
17 year old Reyna lost her mother two years ago, and everyone seems to be moving forward. Her best friend Aiden left Tobago to pursue his music career and she hasn't seen him since their messy breakup. Lately, her father has been putting a lot of the responsibility to run the family's resort on Reyna. That's when Aiden shows up as a VIP guest at the resort with his famous friends and Reyna is tasked with becoming their island tour guide.
This was a really enjoyable Jane Austen Persuasion retelling! I'm a fan of second chance romances, and I liked both Reyna and Aiden as characters. The side characters of Aiden's friends were also a joy to get to know! I really liked the chapters set in the past, where we got to see how the relationship between Reyna and Aiden began then ultimately ended. I definitely didn't feel as though these characters were only 17, they read older in my opinion.
The way the author describes Tobago in this is so beautiful, it seems absolutely gorgeous, and I so desperately wish to visit one day! I also really enjoyed the exploration of grief in this, I think the way Reyna was dealing with her mother's death was very realistic. There's also a super fun SOCA playlist in the back!
Overall, this is a perfect summer read, with really great characters!
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
17 year old Reyna lost her mother two years ago, and everyone seems to be moving forward. Her best friend Aiden left Tobago to pursue his music career and she hasn't seen him since their messy breakup. Lately, her father has been putting a lot of the responsibility to run the family's resort on Reyna. That's when Aiden shows up as a VIP guest at the resort with his famous friends and Reyna is tasked with becoming their island tour guide.
This was a really enjoyable Jane Austen Persuasion retelling! I'm a fan of second chance romances, and I liked both Reyna and Aiden as characters. The side characters of Aiden's friends were also a joy to get to know! I really liked the chapters set in the past, where we got to see how the relationship between Reyna and Aiden began then ultimately ended. I definitely didn't feel as though these characters were only 17, they read older in my opinion.
The way the author describes Tobago in this is so beautiful, it seems absolutely gorgeous, and I so desperately wish to visit one day! I also really enjoyed the exploration of grief in this, I think the way Reyna was dealing with her mother's death was very realistic. There's also a super fun SOCA playlist in the back!
Overall, this is a perfect summer read, with really great characters!