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hellosarahpham's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Dementia
chailady's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This is a cute meet romance, with a lovely duel timeline that is so well written. The Saint James home has been in the family for two hundred and fifty four years, but no one has lived there since 1976. When Kenton’s life falls apart her mother and uncle ask her to go to their family home and ready it for sale.
Beaufort is a lovely coastal town where everyone knows you and your business. The setting is wonderful, the house is locked into the ‘70’s, and the neighbor is handsome and his son is adorable. The author moves easily through the two timelines of Beck Saint James and her granddaughter, Keaton. Several lovely minor characters who help make this story. One does have to suspend some beliefs in order to accept why no one has lived there since the Saint James disappeared. But it is a heartwarming story of love.
Beaufort is a lovely coastal town where everyone knows you and your business. The setting is wonderful, the house is locked into the ‘70’s, and the neighbor is handsome and his son is adorable. The author moves easily through the two timelines of Beck Saint James and her granddaughter, Keaton. Several lovely minor characters who help make this story. One does have to suspend some beliefs in order to accept why no one has lived there since the Saint James disappeared. But it is a heartwarming story of love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Dementia, and Death of parent
tklear's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
There should be trigger warnings about this book.
There are so many flashbacks and flash forwards, it is disorienting.
Additionally, the author does understand the Christian faith or Catholic faith the way she suggests. It makes me sad for her, the author.
I live in Carteret County and believe the author did capture the tenor of the town’s culture.
There are so many flashbacks and flash forwards, it is disorienting.
Additionally, the author does understand the Christian faith or Catholic faith the way she suggests. It makes me sad for her, the author.
I live in Carteret County and believe the author did capture the tenor of the town’s culture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol
reading_ladies_blog's review
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Dementia
andrearbooks's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.25
I will offer the disclaimer that the feelings I have about this book are more about me as a reader than the book. I think there are a group of humans who will love this, but for me, it was emotionally heavier than I was expecting. I found that a lot to process, however I can also appreciate the way this component part of the story around family secrets was built, especially as the truth was revealed.
I do always love a story of a woman finding her way even when that restart is hard, and I especially love a hometown return, so those pieces of this one were great for me. This was a story that was easy to read and well-told, but again, be ready for some feels when you jump in. Thanks to the publisher for the early look at this June 2024 release!
I do always love a story of a woman finding her way even when that restart is hard, and I especially love a hometown return, so those pieces of this one were great for me. This was a story that was easy to read and well-told, but again, be ready for some feels when you jump in. Thanks to the publisher for the early look at this June 2024 release!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, and Dementia
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