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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Summer Ever After" by Jane Crittenden is marketed as a contemporary romance novel set in the vibrant city of Barcelona. The story follows Alice, who, after a decade, returns to the city where she once found love and heartbreak. Working alongside her former flame, Andy, she navigates old feelings and new possibilities in the culinary world of Spain.
Whilst the culinary journey through Barcelona can be appreciated, there are issues with character development and the overall narrative structure. It appears that the book's editing process might not have addressed these concerns adequately. The back and forth between past and present day could have been more fluent, instead it made for a choppy read as they implied story lines didn't align.
I'm split between DNFing this title or pushing through to see if it improves at some point.
Currently at 33%.
Whilst the culinary journey through Barcelona can be appreciated, there are issues with character development and the overall narrative structure. It appears that the book's editing process might not have addressed these concerns adequately. The back and forth between past and present day could have been more fluent, instead it made for a choppy read as they implied story lines didn't align.
I'm split between DNFing this title or pushing through to see if it improves at some point.
Currently at 33%.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Let me start by saying I love this cover, it would definitely make me pick the book up at first glance if I saw it in store. Sadly I didn't enjoy the contents quite as much.
The characters were frankly just not likeable. I usually enjoy a book set in another country which describes food and locations, I could only dream of experiencing from a generally wet and cold England. Especially if it is a second chance romance, but sadly the plot was also a bit all over the place and I lost track of what was happening. I did enjoy the setting of Barcelona which is one of the places on my bucket list. But there was just something missing for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The characters were frankly just not likeable. I usually enjoy a book set in another country which describes food and locations, I could only dream of experiencing from a generally wet and cold England. Especially if it is a second chance romance, but sadly the plot was also a bit all over the place and I lost track of what was happening. I did enjoy the setting of Barcelona which is one of the places on my bucket list. But there was just something missing for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Story dragged. I didn’t like the family characters and couldn’t get into the story.
slow-paced
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute story line but I thought it drug on. If someone likes a story about a rekindling romance and a lot of flashbacks then this is for you.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated