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A review by mstall_
Beach Read by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I DNF'd this book a few years ago because I could just not get into it. However, I decided to pick it back up and am happy to say that overall I really liked it.
The book explores January Andrews life after her father passes away suddenly and she finds out he's been having an affair for years. What she thought was her once perfect life is now shattered and she is tasked with packing up his lakehouse that he shared with his mistress. January is sure nothing can get worse, until she shows up and realizes her college nemesis, Gus Everett, lives smack dad next door.
Overall I thought the story was funny, sweet and hit all the classic rom com moments you'd expect. I hate it, however, when the third act break up is due to a stupid miscommunication that would have been easily solved if people just talked to one another. Seriously its my biggest book pet peeve and Beach Read is no different. Lots of assumptions, no one asking questions, classic.
Overall it was fine, but definitely not my favorite Emily Henry book. 3.75 out of 5 stars.
The book explores January Andrews life after her father passes away suddenly and she finds out he's been having an affair for years. What she thought was her once perfect life is now shattered and she is tasked with packing up his lakehouse that he shared with his mistress. January is sure nothing can get worse, until she shows up and realizes her college nemesis, Gus Everett, lives smack dad next door.
Overall I thought the story was funny, sweet and hit all the classic rom com moments you'd expect. I hate it, however, when the third act break up is due to a stupid miscommunication that would have been easily solved if people just talked to one another. Seriously its my biggest book pet peeve and Beach Read is no different. Lots of assumptions, no one asking questions, classic.
Overall it was fine, but definitely not my favorite Emily Henry book. 3.75 out of 5 stars.