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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
slow-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful setting brought to life, unlike any recent novel I've read with some great characters and concepts. Only niggle was her 'poor rich girl' background but Tuga was painted so vividly it makes me wish it was real to visit.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was almost at much higher rated book but the ending just came around so quickly after a lovely slow, relaxed build of the story. It felt like 4 or 5 plot points got rapidly wrapped up in the last 25 pages of the book in a way that made each of them feel rushed to a conclusion after having been given such a beautifully slow build...
That being said, I loved the build. The characters of the island are so rich, even those who appeared only briefly. And the dual joy and hardship of life in such a small and isolated community was so beautifully communicated. For all my wish of a slower ending I will absolutely be seeking out the sequel!
That being said, I loved the build. The characters of the island are so rich, even those who appeared only briefly. And the dual joy and hardship of life in such a small and isolated community was so beautifully communicated. For all my wish of a slower ending I will absolutely be seeking out the sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity
Complex relationships with parents/parental figures, emotional infidelity but no actual infidelity. brief implication that romantic feelings might have been developed for a man main character thinks is an unknown half-brother, turns out not to be the case, he is not related to her