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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Best book I’ve read in 2025. Loved the unique setting/older characters and the found family vibes are off the chart / top notch!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, Death of parent
ALL OF THAT AND THEY DIDNT GET ANY TIME TOGETHER?! >:( Blurb was misleading AF. If this wasn’t an audiobook I would’ve thrown it across the room.
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The book has a good premise but the constant narrator and timeline switching makes it hard to follow for most of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Blood
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
I was so immediately charmed by this novel, from the beginning the writing was sharp and funny and I knew I was in for a treat. Amid the sun-soaked, topless, queer vibe of this book was a sad and poignant center, the characters were dripping with joy and grief and love.
I don’t always enjoy dual timeline books (I’m kind of the “just tell it from beginning to end” mindset) but I think that structure totally worked for this story, a woman at the end of her life looking back while also celebrating with her friends. If you’re looking for a dystopian/cli-fi book, like this has been kind of advertised as, this is probably not the one to go for, the climate fiction was more a vibe than it was a thing that would scientifically make sense (I was initially confused about how a fully functioning resort and supply chain could exist when Florida was basically under water, but then realized that it didn’t really matter so stopped overthinking it!).
I felt very emotional but in a mostly pleasant way by the end, I will definitely be recommending this one. If this is what my 70s can look like (drinking cocktails with my gay friends by a pool) count me in!
Thank you to @avidreaderpress for this gifted copy!
I don’t always enjoy dual timeline books (I’m kind of the “just tell it from beginning to end” mindset) but I think that structure totally worked for this story, a woman at the end of her life looking back while also celebrating with her friends. If you’re looking for a dystopian/cli-fi book, like this has been kind of advertised as, this is probably not the one to go for, the climate fiction was more a vibe than it was a thing that would scientifically make sense (I was initially confused about how a fully functioning resort and supply chain could exist when Florida was basically under water, but then realized that it didn’t really matter so stopped overthinking it!).
I felt very emotional but in a mostly pleasant way by the end, I will definitely be recommending this one. If this is what my 70s can look like (drinking cocktails with my gay friends by a pool) count me in!
Thank you to @avidreaderpress for this gifted copy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
Moderate: Miscarriage
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This one hurt. 😭
This was one hell of a debut novel from Grace Flahive. It was punchy, fun, and so delightfully queer. Grace’s word choice and phrasing was just perfect, especially for this motley crew of characters. I don’t know what I expected the ending to be like, but I knew it would gut me no matter what. I was correct. It was the perfect blend of realistic versus “happy ending”, and I know I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.
This was one hell of a debut novel from Grace Flahive. It was punchy, fun, and so delightfully queer. Grace’s word choice and phrasing was just perfect, especially for this motley crew of characters. I don’t know what I expected the ending to be like, but I knew it would gut me no matter what. I was correct. It was the perfect blend of realistic versus “happy ending”, and I know I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes