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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
*3.5 Stars*
The story was alright, I loved the characters, some of the dialogue felt thin, and some of the relationships felt unrealistic. It was fun that part of it took place in Atlanta, and something about it kept me pretty hooked and reading fast. It might have been the fact that I was reading it on a cruise… who knows.
The story was alright, I loved the characters, some of the dialogue felt thin, and some of the relationships felt unrealistic. It was fun that part of it took place in Atlanta, and something about it kept me pretty hooked and reading fast. It might have been the fact that I was reading it on a cruise… who knows.
emotional
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I used to love Emily Giffin’s books, but they have recently been falling flat for me. A horrible event happens at the beginning, and what follows is a nice premise — but
—it’s not that believable how they can just pick up and pay for a random trip abroad
—I listen to part of this through the audiobook and it drove me crazy with, “he said”; “she said”. The audiobook had different voices, so that was unnecessary and write the book better to not have that
—everything was just wrapped up into a nice bow at the end, and even when she was blackmailing Grady and the other girl
—just not that suspenseful/exciting of what was happening next
—it’s not that believable how they can just pick up and pay for a random trip abroad
—I listen to part of this through the audiobook and it drove me crazy with, “he said”; “she said”. The audiobook had different voices, so that was unnecessary and write the book better to not have that
—everything was just wrapped up into a nice bow at the end, and even when she was blackmailing Grady and the other girl
—just not that suspenseful/exciting of what was happening next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
hopeful
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
I liked the premise of the book and love stories about friendships. I was NOT expecting Summer's story at the beginning. I did like hearing perspectives from all the different friends.
I liked the idea of the story but the execution felt a little bit off to me. I felt like the Olivia storyline was rushed. She could have just been Lainey's sister, and it all felt a little too convenient. Same with the issues with Lainey. You knew her crash would come but it came at 92% of the way into the book.
It just felt like so many things in this book were plot of convenience and not realistic.
I liked the idea of the story but the execution felt a little bit off to me. I felt like the Olivia storyline was rushed. She could have just been Lainey's sister, and it all felt a little too convenient. Same with the issues with Lainey. You knew her crash would come but it came at 92% of the way into the book.
It just felt like so many things in this book were plot of convenience and not realistic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
In the wake of a tragedy, three friends make a pact that has them reuniting 10 years later.
🇮🇹
Four college freshmen, completely different from one another, find themselves bonding shortly after arriving on campus. This friendship lasts all the way through college until their senior year when one of them takes their own life. Now ten years later Hannah, the quiet and southern woman, comes home to find her fiancé cheating on her. She calls Lainey, the actress, who calls Tyson, the lawyer, and they all meet up to help Hannah. All three friends are at a crossroad in their lives and end up taking the trip of a lifetime to sort out what’s next.
✈️
This would be a mid chicklit title if one of our main character’s wasn’t a Black man. It’s obvious Giffin didn’t add a co-writer for Tyson’s point of view and I can’t believe this even got published in 2024.
CW: infidelity, parental abandonment, toxic relationship, suicide, alcohol, alcoholism, hospitalization, medical content, homophobia, addiction, emotional abuse, gaslighting, death, grief, death of a parent (off page), cancer, racism
🇮🇹
Four college freshmen, completely different from one another, find themselves bonding shortly after arriving on campus. This friendship lasts all the way through college until their senior year when one of them takes their own life. Now ten years later Hannah, the quiet and southern woman, comes home to find her fiancé cheating on her. She calls Lainey, the actress, who calls Tyson, the lawyer, and they all meet up to help Hannah. All three friends are at a crossroad in their lives and end up taking the trip of a lifetime to sort out what’s next.
✈️
This would be a mid chicklit title if one of our main character’s wasn’t a Black man. It’s obvious Giffin didn’t add a co-writer for Tyson’s point of view and I can’t believe this even got published in 2024.
CW: infidelity, parental abandonment, toxic relationship, suicide, alcohol, alcoholism, hospitalization, medical content, homophobia, addiction, emotional abuse, gaslighting, death, grief, death of a parent (off page), cancer, racism
A sweet light read. I aaaaaaalmost gave up on it around page 100, feeling like it’s a bit too flat, but I read the rest of it quickly.