A review by jaji
Beach Read, by Emily Henry
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This wasn't what I expected from the title and the blurb, or from the other books I've read by this author.
It's almost pure angst, complete with cult survivors. The MCs are at rock bottom and are desperately trying to stay afloat.
So many reviews are calling it the perfect summer read and instead the vibe to me was "misty woods in the bleakness of winter as your grieve the loss of a beloved family member and then proceed to trauma dump on the nearest stranger. "
It's not a bad book but it's also not a light-hearted beach read like I was led to expect.
It's almost pure angst, complete with cult survivors. The MCs are at rock bottom and are desperately trying to stay afloat.
So many reviews are calling it the perfect summer read and instead the vibe to me was "misty woods in the bleakness of winter as your grieve the loss of a beloved family member and then proceed to trauma dump on the nearest stranger. "
It's not a bad book but it's also not a light-hearted beach read like I was led to expect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content