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jncrum's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
catiedall's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
_thebookishbarista_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.5
"I'm starting to understand that some people come into your life when you need them, and go when it's time."
This book was special. Anna has been struggling with the passing of her fiancé for almost a year. She can't seem to move on like everyone is telling her she should. So, when she embarks on a sailing trip that they had planned to go on together, she expects to find closure. What she doesn't expect to find, however, is Keane. Keane is a professional sailor, struggling with reconciling his new future to the one he had planned. Together, they learn that they might be able to chart their own course.
"The glue has only just dried on my broken heart and I’m offering him a hammer. But when he kisses my skin, just there, above my heart, I feel safe."
The emotion! the dog! Keane! the sailing! I loved all of it. I will say the reason it's a 3.5 star read was because it feels somewhat forgettable to me. For a book so heavily based on emotion, I feel like that shouldn't be the case, especially when I was forgetting things as I read it. Overall though, it was a great read!
vibes: ⛵️🥰☘️🥹🩵
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
hillgoodharv's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Suicide
andreac713's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
relaxing
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? Yes
4.75
A great, insightful, lighthearted book that includes information about navigating boats and about different islands. Highly recommend for those who have gone through the loss of someone by suicide. A heartwarming story of grief and change.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
coffeebibliophilemama's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
bookie_foodie's review against another edition
hopeful
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
4.0
It was really good! There really isn’t much more to say. I didn’t hate anything, but it didn’t have that spark to be great.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
courtney_bird's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death
Moderate: Ableism
raineshadow's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I liked the journey, sailing, visiting other places and everything that happened on the way, the inclusion of feminist language made it contemporary, but the romance was basic.
Keane was perfect, very handsome, capable, with a disability, completely taken with the MC... everything you would want in a 'book boyfriend' and it all turned out to be a predictable, mindless, easy read.
Keane was perfect, very handsome, capable, with a disability, completely taken with the MC... everything you would want in a 'book boyfriend' and it all turned out to be a predictable, mindless, easy read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
sslinkard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide