jessicaye's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. not as enticing as the seven husbands of evelyn hugo (imo) but i loved the way that the book connected with evelyn hugo, and the message it gave. read the book SUPER fast:)
alittlediamond's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
The book tells the story of the Riva family - 4 siblings mostly raised by the older sister after the mother dies. Their father is a famous singer. I couldn't figure out if he was based on Elvis or Johnny Cash or someone else. But he was very famous and he never supported them at all.
We learn about all 4 siblings in the past and present, as well as about the parents in the past. All of the side stories were interesting. I would recommend this to most people.
We learn about all 4 siblings in the past and present, as well as about the parents in the past. All of the side stories were interesting. I would recommend this to most people.
mulianajarback's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
4.5
kycad's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
paperdaisy123's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this audiobook! I was sucked into the story right from the beginning and finished it quickly because I couldn’t stop listening.
avan18's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
checchsr's review against another edition
5.0
This book was phenomenal. The Riva family has my heart, except Mick Riva. He can catch fire.
June, my heart breaks for you, rip
Nina, go get that life in Portugal
Jay, you straight up did not have a good time, but you’ll be alright
Hud, go be the best dad ever
Kit, you’re gonna be become a knockout on the board and queer surfers rule
Casey, welcome to the Riva family
Mick, just leave like you always do
June, my heart breaks for you, rip
Nina, go get that life in Portugal
Jay, you straight up did not have a good time, but you’ll be alright
Hud, go be the best dad ever
Kit, you’re gonna be become a knockout on the board and queer surfers rule
Casey, welcome to the Riva family
Mick, just leave like you always do
tylerkatherine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
sallad96's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
screw mick riva, that’s all I have to say. (oh, and brandon too)
sanjana1510's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.5