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searser's review against another edition
5.0
parklandmom's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t feel the resolve between the sisters really fit. The story about the parents was awesome. The main character and the romantic interest were different. The sister was a character who was fascinating, but I would have liked to see her development more defined. I really didn’t see the Christian aspect within this book which was disappointing for me with this book being in Christian fiction.
pammmiisue's review against another edition
4.0
lectora21'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
3.25
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
5.0
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
Perennials is a spiritual novel (not Christian) with focus on Buddhism. Yoga and Buddhism are frequently mentioned throughout the story (Buddhist prayer wheel, yoga poses, etc.). The one Christian thing mentioned repeatedly is “Judas has a story” (two sides to every story). Julie Cantrell is a descriptive writer. She paints a picture with words. Ms. Cantrell describes nature (flowers, trees, birds) and the town in detail. Some of the flower descriptions are lovely (people who enjoy gardening will appreciate it). I found Perennials to be a slow-paced story that failed to capture and hold my attention (it actually put me to sleep which is hard to do since I suffer from insomnia). It is basically a story of sibling rivalry (I could go down the street to my sisters to experience this type of behavior) with a predictable ending (it turned out exactly as I predicted when I started reading it).
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve read too many sad books lately. I’m hoping this one is at least a little happier.
After:
Not even close. Not only was this book sad it was also “sappy” and predictable but in a good way. If you understand that then you’ll more than likely enjoy it too.
maryquitecontrary_22's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like there are two types of contemporary fiction female readers-- those who are looking for something more realistic, even though that means there's not always a happy ending, and those who prefer the feel-good stories even if it's a little cheesy. I always choose the former just like I'd prefer an inspired-be-true-events TV show over a Hallmark Channel movie any day. Because of this, Perennials just wasn't my taste. Every character in the book is one-dimensional, and we know by the second chapter how the novel will end. For some readers, this is exactly their cup of tea. Me, not so much.
P.S. I wish I loved the story as much as I fell in love with that gorgeous cover!mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
Listening length 10 hr eight min