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tacotoro's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
3.0
katieroser22's review against another edition
2.0
A cliché, feel good read was what I was after. But the main character was immature, the plot was boring and weak and there was no conclusion. Not a cliff hanger, more couldn't be bothered to write the last few chapters.
skateanddonate's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyable read
I loved reading this book. It was so peaceful to relax into a light funny easygoing romance with beautiful scenery. As much as I enjoyed the book I almost did not give it five stars. The main character came across as a twit in playing two guys and her insecurities and I hated the lack of conclusion. The open ending worked, but it left me wanting more.
I loved reading this book. It was so peaceful to relax into a light funny easygoing romance with beautiful scenery. As much as I enjoyed the book I almost did not give it five stars. The main character came across as a twit in playing two guys and her insecurities and I hated the lack of conclusion. The open ending worked, but it left me wanting more.
realbooktingz's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
alexiasophii's review
I'm not gonna review this book. I DNF'd it a couple of months ago and I just saw it in the Kindle library and remembered I never added it here. It sucks. The MC is just... fucking unbearable. I cannot deal with this book. Nop. No. Big no-no. DNF'd. Sorry.
abigailyardimci's review against another edition
4.0
A blissful escape
This book really hits the mark if you're looking for a romantic escape with a Mediterranean feel. I thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the themes of self discovery.
This book really hits the mark if you're looking for a romantic escape with a Mediterranean feel. I thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the themes of self discovery.
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
A light and funny at times read, with a perfect description of wonderful Greece islands and the tasty Mediterranean food.
Taking a break from her actual life, the heroine goes on a trip where she hopes for a change, a twist in her life. She will have her wish come true as she will meet not only one but two men interested in a romantic relationship with her.
The writing was good, the characters reliable but what i didn't really like was the banter and some repetition of the same questions/dialogue from either the main characters or the secondary ones.
There's also the what if/ will they do this or will they do that questions that made me take a step back from the book because i just lost interest although i really wanted to love more this story.
A light and funny at times read, with a perfect description of wonderful Greece islands and the tasty Mediterranean food.
Taking a break from her actual life, the heroine goes on a trip where she hopes for a change, a twist in her life. She will have her wish come true as she will meet not only one but two men interested in a romantic relationship with her.
The writing was good, the characters reliable but what i didn't really like was the banter and some repetition of the same questions/dialogue from either the main characters or the secondary ones.
There's also the what if/ will they do this or will they do that questions that made me take a step back from the book because i just lost interest although i really wanted to love more this story.
milecheyclub's review against another edition
1.0
The narrator in this book was so annoying and repetitive. She voiced the same concerns and arguments over and over. Same with the two love interests, they both had about 3 original thoughts and nothing new to say. This book started off well and I enjoyed the first hundred pages or so, but after that I couldn’t wait for it to be over and could’ve skipped to the last two chapters without missing any context.
mamasin's review against another edition
4.0
A relaxing and fun read. Sarah has just gotten out of a bad relationship and feels she needs to get away. She books herself on a sailing tour of the Greek Islands. It is a fun romp as we meet the other members of the cruise and briefly take a trip. There is romance also - delightful!!
tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
3.0
When former travel-guide-turned-schoolteacher, Sarah decides she needs a long overdue change of scenery - especially after breaking up with her cheating ex-boyfriend months earlier, she books a week and a half long cruise around the Greek islands. After swearing off men and focusing on the present, she is suddenly faced with the dilemma of having two suitors: a sweet but sexy, younger American guy named Josh, and an older, handsome (and wealthy) man named James.
As she gets to know Josh and spend more time with him since he is one of her travel mates on the boat, she is torn in an inner conflict to see if she wants to pursue something more with him, or not spoil the growing and deepening friendship that is developing between them. However, Josh doesn't help the situation with his ever flip-flopping life views. One moment his actions say he wants to have Sarah to be with him, the next moment he is telling her how he wants to be a permanent bachelor who constantly travels the world. However, I think there were a lot of unnecessary mixed messages from Josh right up to the very end. I was left feeling with unresolved feelings and the end made it seem a little rushed to tie details up.
However. this story made me travel envy and Sandy Barker brought me back to my solo travel days where the beginning of a trip provided vast prospects of things to come and of freedom. One quote that struck me about how traveling put things into perspective is:
"'What I've realized - and only recently - is that I want my life to be bigger.'
It was such an elegant thought. So simple. Succinct, yet all-encompassing. He didn't need to explain it beyond those few words, because I completely understood. Bigger than routine. Bigger than normal. Bigger than constraints of expectation."
And Sandy hit the nail right on the head with this quote:
"I was at once excited for what the next few days would hold and deeply saddened it was all coming to an end."
That perfectly describes how I have felt when my trip was approaching its end.
Overall, this is a good summer read if you want something light and it made me want to go back to Greece and check out all islands have yet to discover!
As she gets to know Josh and spend more time with him since he is one of her travel mates on the boat, she is torn in an inner conflict to see if she wants to pursue something more with him, or not spoil the growing and deepening friendship that is developing between them. However, Josh doesn't help the situation with his ever flip-flopping life views. One moment his actions say he wants to have Sarah to be with him, the next moment he is telling her how he wants to be a permanent bachelor who constantly travels the world. However, I think there were a lot of unnecessary mixed messages from Josh right up to the very end. I was left feeling with unresolved feelings and the end made it seem a little rushed to tie details up.
However. this story made me travel envy and Sandy Barker brought me back to my solo travel days where the beginning of a trip provided vast prospects of things to come and of freedom. One quote that struck me about how traveling put things into perspective is:
"'What I've realized - and only recently - is that I want my life to be bigger.'
It was such an elegant thought. So simple. Succinct, yet all-encompassing. He didn't need to explain it beyond those few words, because I completely understood. Bigger than routine. Bigger than normal. Bigger than constraints of expectation."
And Sandy hit the nail right on the head with this quote:
"I was at once excited for what the next few days would hold and deeply saddened it was all coming to an end."
That perfectly describes how I have felt when my trip was approaching its end.
Overall, this is a good summer read if you want something light and it made me want to go back to Greece and check out all islands have yet to discover!