The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
anniekslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favourite Katrina Leno book so far (between this, Summer of Salt, and Horrid), and it's a definite all-time favourite. I expected this to become a 5 star read from the very first page, but the second half was somehow even better. It's one of those books that's sad but not tragic, and I adored everything about it. I really wonder what book Miriam would recommend to me, I wish I could find out!
godlizza's review against another edition
5.0
There are books and then there are *stories* and this right here is a *story*.
Everything about this book feels completely realised and executed to perfection. Like, Katrina Leno knew exactly what she wanted to do to create this book and wasted nothing to achieve that. Everything in this book feels purposeful, right down to the slow, meandering pace. It just heightened the setting and atmosphere of this sleepy seaside town being the back drop for this incredible emotional journey that Anna goes through. Reading this book felt like it was always meant to exist and Leno just dug into the ground until she could pull it up, like Michelangelo chipping away at the marble until David was free. I don't know how else to explain it! It's just perfect. An instant fav and one I can see myself re-reading in the future.
Everything about this book feels completely realised and executed to perfection. Like, Katrina Leno knew exactly what she wanted to do to create this book and wasted nothing to achieve that. Everything in this book feels purposeful, right down to the slow, meandering pace. It just heightened the setting and atmosphere of this sleepy seaside town being the back drop for this incredible emotional journey that Anna goes through. Reading this book felt like it was always meant to exist and Leno just dug into the ground until she could pull it up, like Michelangelo chipping away at the marble until David was free. I don't know how else to explain it! It's just perfect. An instant fav and one I can see myself re-reading in the future.
emperorcupcake's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
5.0
This was a book to savour, like a beach day at the end of summer. What a perfect, bittersweet vibe to finish up my summer reading. (Obviously it's still summer, but this is the last <i>specifically</i> summery book on my tbr!) Cottages, magic, New England, lots of book talk!, this just had everything I love. I think Katrina Leno grew up reading some of the same old YA paperbacks I did, one in particular that reminded me of the magical element of this story, which I won't spoil here. I would have loved this book when I was younger, and I loved it now. Seems fitting really!
maydaykoigo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
axlaru's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
readbylotte's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tthe_cancerian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75