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Island Time by Georgia Clark

10 reviews

marykscholz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Have enjoyed other georgia clark books more which I think lowered my rating because I prefered.

A classic shift btween characters but it was interesting that most of characters get to build and progress but some are left behind

park and especially randall

dont get to have their storylines resolved or focused on as much they are just vehicles for others which felt weird while doing a multi pov where all other characters have a clear issue seeking resolution

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nsilvern's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective tense medium-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

3.75

My emotions and thoughts about this book continue to fluctuate as they did while reading. So much of that has to do with the multiple POV:
I was more intrigued by Parker’s and Matty’s storyline. I did not like Julia at all. Amelia and Liss didn’t seem like the focus I was expecting. I was pleasantly surprised by the dads’ stories.

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eparris's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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allisonbraun's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

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kdailyreads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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kaylinvm94's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

2.5

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spaghettireads's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Georgia Clark does it again! I love her ensemble cast romances - it is so fun getting to follow multiple romantic storylines and especially in this one, the different types of romances represented in a family (i.e. new romance, new marriage, older marriage, etc.).

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cassielaj's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense 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

5.0

Each of Georgia Clark’s books has made me love her more, and this one is no different. To call it a rom-com feels too simple, almost reductive. It is a sweeping exploration of family, humanity, change and loss, love of all kinds, and so much more. It is as intense and emotional as it is light and hilarious. Each character is developed with great care, their relationships crafted with detail and complexity. It’s a beautiful book, and you should read it.

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savvyrosereads's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Out June 14, 2022 [Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!]

Rating: 5/5 stars

Island Time is an ensemble romance about the Kelly-Lee family, who get much more than they bargain for when a natural disaster strands them on a remote Australian island during what is supposed to be a weekend vacation. Faced with tough choices and secrets coming to light, everyone must figure out what they really want for themselves, their lives, and their relationships.

I absolutely loved this book from the very first chapter and I don’t think I’m going to stop talking about it any time soon! Island Time has a bit of everything—adorable romance, heart pounding action sequences, a lush beach setting, and characters so well-defined they feel like they could step off the page as real people. It also offers LGBTQ and mental health rep, and poignant character arcs about self-discovery and self-love that made me tear up more than once.

There were a couple plot points I wish had gotten wrapped up a bit more or a bit differently (which I won’t name here because spoilers) but they weren’t significant enough to affect my rating. Overall this was an absolute masterpiece, and will be the perfect summer read when it releases in June!

Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: ensemble romance; LGBTQ stories; family drama with a lot of heart.

CW: Spiders; some animal death; brief mentions of addiction, pregnancy loss, and infidelity; natural disasters; panic attacks.

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