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purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
My first Sophie Kinsella book! Other than being a bit longer than I anticipated (and probably more than a bit longer than the story needed), it was a solid pick! A funny, lighthearted, hopeful British romance with a good dose of "women's fiction" running through it and a even a smidgeon of mystery.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
boyname's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
fictional_wanderlust's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
“I’m enjoying life. i’m enjoying the ride.”-Sasha Worth
Im slowly finding my way back to that state of mind. Im not sure the 20s me would have appreciated this novel as much as the current me did. As one whose just survived a similar professional burnout and wrapping up a 2 wk “office + extended family free” holiday, let me tell you i wish i would have read it sooner. maybe id have seen some similarities and had an epiphany before my focus and will gave out. Hell maybe i would have scheduled a beach getaway as our MCs did.
The dilapidated resort was off putting but the qwerky staff and guests were endearing. I’ve spent years behind the front desk of resorts , so I found the scenes from the hotel staff entertaining but i could see how some of these scenes would be boorish for other readers.
The side mysteries and visits to old haunts the MCs once knew were cute. Their shared experiences and english banter had me missing days of younger years. The hushed purchase / delivery of club crackers had me giggling. Been there. 🤭
The visits with Terry really tugged at my heart strings. His surf/life lessons were spot on.
I was proud of Sasha for her decisions throughout the book (the panicked, the risky, and the ‘for greater good’ choices). I appreciated the journey we’re taken on as she embraces her lot, grows and carries on.
I was proud of Sasha for her decisions throughout the book (the panicked, the risky, and the ‘for greater good’ choices). I appreciated the journey we’re taken on as she embraces her lot, grows and carries on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
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