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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
Actual rating: 2.5 stars
One Orcas Island inn that wins an award for “Most Romantic Inn” plus four sisters, four seasons, four romances. I hoped it would equal a light, fluffy read.
I picked up Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things because its sequel, Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses, crossed my radar. I was intrigued by the Washington island setting and the four sisters. I wanted it to be a book I would breeze through and race to get to the sequel.
Instead, I got a book that was, essentially, four novellas bound into a single volume. The novel desperately needed some tightening up and/or a main character tying all of the stories together with a single thread. I did not feel like sister Rani did enough in the other stories to warrant her being the “thread that binds.” And, while the Songbird Inn could be seen by some as that uniting factor, again, I did not feel it was strong enough to warrant MC status.
While I enjoyed the beginning and pieces throughout the entirety of the novel, in the last section, I found myself skimming “just to finish.” I’m not fond of the word “typical” but this did feel like the “typical” HEA romance. Yes, the Indian cultural aspects added some nuance and, yes, the sisters’ relationship with each other and their father was interesting, it just wasn’t unique enough nor did it offer any surprises.
It was good enough to finish but not exciting enough that I want to read the sequel that drew me to this volume in the first place.
One Orcas Island inn that wins an award for “Most Romantic Inn” plus four sisters, four seasons, four romances. I hoped it would equal a light, fluffy read.
I picked up Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things because its sequel, Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses, crossed my radar. I was intrigued by the Washington island setting and the four sisters. I wanted it to be a book I would breeze through and race to get to the sequel.
Instead, I got a book that was, essentially, four novellas bound into a single volume. The novel desperately needed some tightening up and/or a main character tying all of the stories together with a single thread. I did not feel like sister Rani did enough in the other stories to warrant her being the “thread that binds.” And, while the Songbird Inn could be seen by some as that uniting factor, again, I did not feel it was strong enough to warrant MC status.
While I enjoyed the beginning and pieces throughout the entirety of the novel, in the last section, I found myself skimming “just to finish.” I’m not fond of the word “typical” but this did feel like the “typical” HEA romance. Yes, the Indian cultural aspects added some nuance and, yes, the sisters’ relationship with each other and their father was interesting, it just wasn’t unique enough nor did it offer any surprises.
It was good enough to finish but not exciting enough that I want to read the sequel that drew me to this volume in the first place.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
adventurous
funny
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
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
My heart! Oh it was so precious and sweet! Also this felt like the ultimate example of how inclusive a book can truly be!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute, if not entirely predictable.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This book was super cute and I’m glad I read it. Each sister’s story I liked more and more. Like others said it is a story about all kinds of love especially family love! I look forward to reading the next.