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3.19 AVERAGE
3.19 AVERAGE
I really wanted to like this but Josie was the epitome of a wet blanket, and Palmer wasn’t developed at all. The result of this was a total lack of sparkle and chemistry, no tension and a dissatisfying plot progression. The best things about it was that it was a quick read, and by this time next week I will have forgotten ever reading it.
This didn't feel like a complete story. It started in the middle, therefore skipping any character development, and was 90 percent "telling" and only 10 percent "showing."
I read the occasional romance and I read this because of the Alaskan setting. There is not much suspense as it is clear from the beginning that new chef Josie and sword maker Palmer are in love. But Josie has taken a job in Seattle, working for a renowned chef and feels that the small Alaska town will not offer her enough opportunities to perfect her craft. By accident, she finds herself staying behind with the winter locals but soon returns to Seattle. There was not enough Alaska to suit me and the characters needed fleshing out. It's a cute light romance that is sure to find its audience.
Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to review this novel.
Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to review this novel.
I listened to the audiobook version of this book. The actual story is a simple, predictable formula romance that gets 2.5 stars.
There are two narrators on this audiobook. Laurel Rankin narrates the chapters done from Josie’s point of view and Luke Daniels narrates from Palmer’s point of view. Rankin does a good job and gets 4 stars. Daniel’s narration is over-animated and the characters are exaggerated. His portrayal of Jack, an older man, makes him sound like a 90 year old cartoon character. Rankin’s portrayal of Jack is spot on. Daniels’ narration, unfortunately, is annoying and gets one star.
Debbie Macomber has produced a lot better stories than this one. It was rushed, predictable, corny, and cliche. Rankin’s performance lifts the book up to 3 stars.
There are two narrators on this audiobook. Laurel Rankin narrates the chapters done from Josie’s point of view and Luke Daniels narrates from Palmer’s point of view. Rankin does a good job and gets 4 stars. Daniel’s narration is over-animated and the characters are exaggerated. His portrayal of Jack, an older man, makes him sound like a 90 year old cartoon character. Rankin’s portrayal of Jack is spot on. Daniels’ narration, unfortunately, is annoying and gets one star.
Debbie Macomber has produced a lot better stories than this one. It was rushed, predictable, corny, and cliche. Rankin’s performance lifts the book up to 3 stars.
3.75⭐️
After spending the summer in Alaska, Josie needs to get back to Seattle for her dream chef job. Becoming harder than she anticipated due to falling for one of the locals, she misses the last ferry off the island. Stranded and completely blaming Palmer and his marriage proposal, she needs to figure out how to get back home.
I picked this up because I absolutely love stories with food in it and I’ve always wanted to go to Alaska. This seemed like the perfect combo for me but it fell a little flat for me. I wanted more out of her roll as a chef but I did appreciate the description of the Alaskan wilderness. There were definitely moments where I thought it was so adorable but other times where I cringed a little too much. I did love the sweet hearted comments that kept spilling out of Josie and Palmer throughout the entire book though. Obviously written in a modern time with comments on pumpkin spice lattes as dating apps, it still felt like an old time romance that just tugged at the heartstrings.
After spending the summer in Alaska, Josie needs to get back to Seattle for her dream chef job. Becoming harder than she anticipated due to falling for one of the locals, she misses the last ferry off the island. Stranded and completely blaming Palmer and his marriage proposal, she needs to figure out how to get back home.
I picked this up because I absolutely love stories with food in it and I’ve always wanted to go to Alaska. This seemed like the perfect combo for me but it fell a little flat for me. I wanted more out of her roll as a chef but I did appreciate the description of the Alaskan wilderness. There were definitely moments where I thought it was so adorable but other times where I cringed a little too much. I did love the sweet hearted comments that kept spilling out of Josie and Palmer throughout the entire book though. Obviously written in a modern time with comments on pumpkin spice lattes as dating apps, it still felt like an old time romance that just tugged at the heartstrings.
1/5 stars
A clean romance book. Palmer and Josie don't do anything more than kiss. This was a very quick read. Each chapter in the book switches from Josie's perspective to Palmer's perspective. It is told in first person, so it can be a bit jarring at first to constantly switch perspectives. This story felt like a Hallmark movie because it was so clean and fairy-tale like. Good for a winter holiday read or for people who love Alaska.
Content: No violence, sex, or foul language.
A clean romance book. Palmer and Josie don't do anything more than kiss. This was a very quick read. Each chapter in the book switches from Josie's perspective to Palmer's perspective. It is told in first person, so it can be a bit jarring at first to constantly switch perspectives. This story felt like a Hallmark movie because it was so clean and fairy-tale like. Good for a winter holiday read or for people who love Alaska.
Content: No violence, sex, or foul language.
J’ai commencé ce livre malgré les avis négatifs que j’avais vu … et bien j’ai adoré ce bouquin !
Les personnages sont rocambolesque et attachants. Ils ont tous leur particularité. Je me suis marrée avec eux, et j’ai passé un agréable moment de lecture.
J’ai beaucoup aimé cette romance qui est originale pour le coup. Ça se passe en Alaska, avec une histoire d’amour déjà débutée depuis six mois. Même si certains moments sont clichés, j’ai bien aimé la façon dont ça a été amené par l’auteure.
La romance est courte (200 pages), mais elle vaut le coup d’être lue si vous souhaitez passer un moment de légèreté.
Au final, j’ai adoré ce livre cliché et bourré d’amour.
Je n’enlèverais pas de point pour le titre et le résumé qui mènent à l’erreur et qui ressemblent peu à la réalité. La faute est de l’entière responsabilité de la traductrice et la ME. (Je vous conseille d’aller voir la version de l’actrice: Alaskan Holiday)
Les personnages sont rocambolesque et attachants. Ils ont tous leur particularité. Je me suis marrée avec eux, et j’ai passé un agréable moment de lecture.
J’ai beaucoup aimé cette romance qui est originale pour le coup. Ça se passe en Alaska, avec une histoire d’amour déjà débutée depuis six mois. Même si certains moments sont clichés, j’ai bien aimé la façon dont ça a été amené par l’auteure.
La romance est courte (200 pages), mais elle vaut le coup d’être lue si vous souhaitez passer un moment de légèreté.
Au final, j’ai adoré ce livre cliché et bourré d’amour.
Je n’enlèverais pas de point pour le titre et le résumé qui mènent à l’erreur et qui ressemblent peu à la réalité. La faute est de l’entière responsabilité de la traductrice et la ME. (Je vous conseille d’aller voir la version de l’actrice: Alaskan Holiday)
fast-paced
A light, cute romantic story. I’ve never read any of her books, and this makes me want to read more.