A review by docrobreads
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed Carley Fortune's first book, which is not always the case for a debut author. Imagine my surprise when I actually liked the second one better! I rate books based on vibes...if they make me feel all the things, higher rating. If I don't give a crap or it's boring to me, lower rating. I was concerned this was gonna have a more Colleen Hoover type of "gotcha" (which I love, for the record), but was very satisfied that it tackled more nuanced generational trauma and included some neurospicy representation. 

And hey - this ended up being the last book I needed to complete my Reading Challenge for the year. Happy surprise!
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