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A review by jenspagesandponderings
Beyond the Moonlit Sea by Julianne MacLean
3.5
You know that feeling when you start watching a "new" show, and halfway through, you realize you've seen it before, but with different actors? That's this book in a nutshell.
Now, don't get me wrong. It's not a bad book. It's like comfort food - familiar, easy to digest, but not exactly gourmet. The story follows Olivia, whose pilot husband Dean vanishes over the Bermuda Triangle (because of course he does), and Melanie, a physicist with a fascination for said triangle and a penchant for complicating her life.
MacLean's writing style is smooth sailing. You'll breeze through this faster than a flight attendant can demonstrate how to use the oxygen mask. It's perfect for those days when your brain needs a vacation but your body's stuck at home.
The plot twists? Well, let's say they're more like gentle turns. You can see them coming from a mile away, but sometimes that's okay. It's like rewatching your favorite rom-com - you know what's going to happen, but you're here for the ride anyway.
What keeps this book afloat is the easy readability. It's like the literary equivalent of a float trip - you're not going anywhere fast, but the journey's pleasant enough.
I'm giving it 3.5 stars. It's not going to change your life or challenge your worldview, but it'll keep you entertained for a few hours. And sometimes, that's exactly what we need.
Now, don't get me wrong. It's not a bad book. It's like comfort food - familiar, easy to digest, but not exactly gourmet. The story follows Olivia, whose pilot husband Dean vanishes over the Bermuda Triangle (because of course he does), and Melanie, a physicist with a fascination for said triangle and a penchant for complicating her life.
MacLean's writing style is smooth sailing. You'll breeze through this faster than a flight attendant can demonstrate how to use the oxygen mask. It's perfect for those days when your brain needs a vacation but your body's stuck at home.
The plot twists? Well, let's say they're more like gentle turns. You can see them coming from a mile away, but sometimes that's okay. It's like rewatching your favorite rom-com - you know what's going to happen, but you're here for the ride anyway.
What keeps this book afloat is the easy readability. It's like the literary equivalent of a float trip - you're not going anywhere fast, but the journey's pleasant enough.
I'm giving it 3.5 stars. It's not going to change your life or challenge your worldview, but it'll keep you entertained for a few hours. And sometimes, that's exactly what we need.