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A review by meganpbennett
Sink or Swim by Annabeth Albert
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Sink or Swim is the sequel to Sailor Proof, following Calder as he realizes what he really wants in life. The basic plot is contrived and relies heavily on coincidences, but the characters pull it off beautifully.
I've had problems with sequels published by Carina Adores, with the sequel not being anything like the first book, which made me hesitate. I thoroughly enjoyed Sailor Proof, but was a little leery based on previous experience with the publisher. However, I'm glad I took the leap and read the book, because it enjoyed it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Adores for the free eARC!
Updated: 2022-09-23: I reread Sink or Swim, after reading Sailor Proof and I thoroughly enjoyed it! While the plot is still heavily reliant on coincidences and there's about three tropes a page, Albert pulls it off beautifully, in a funny, lighthearted yet heartfelt look at who one really is and what really matters in life.
I've had problems with sequels published by Carina Adores, with the sequel not being anything like the first book, which made me hesitate. I thoroughly enjoyed Sailor Proof, but was a little leery based on previous experience with the publisher. However, I'm glad I took the leap and read the book, because it enjoyed it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Adores for the free eARC!
Updated: 2022-09-23: I reread Sink or Swim, after reading Sailor Proof and I thoroughly enjoyed it! While the plot is still heavily reliant on coincidences and there's about three tropes a page, Albert pulls it off beautifully, in a funny, lighthearted yet heartfelt look at who one really is and what really matters in life.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit and Death of parent