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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this book. It is a story of friendship, determination and overcoming the past. Bree, Mikki and Ashley all come from very different backgrounds and I appreciate the friendship and workspace that they have nurtured together.
Romance is certainly a theme in the book, but the women’s individual stories are about their personal growth. Bree’s story was particularly emotional, with a traumatic childhood that follows her well into adulthood.
I enjoyed that each of the women was at a different point in their lives, making the book feel all the more relatable. The characters were well developed and likeable. It felt that these women were better because of their friendship – an aspect of Women’s fiction that I never tire of reading about.
This also felt a bit more steamy than the books I’ve come to expect from Susan Mallery. If you are a reader who prefers to read about closed-door romance, please be aware of this.
I listened to the audiobook of The Boardwalk Bookshop which was once again performed by Tanya Eby who has narrated several of the author’s previous books. I love the tone of her voice and the cadence of the words which is unique to her. Those readers who enjoy audiobooks might wish to choose this format.
Romance is certainly a theme in the book, but the women’s individual stories are about their personal growth. Bree’s story was particularly emotional, with a traumatic childhood that follows her well into adulthood.
I enjoyed that each of the women was at a different point in their lives, making the book feel all the more relatable. The characters were well developed and likeable. It felt that these women were better because of their friendship – an aspect of Women’s fiction that I never tire of reading about.
This also felt a bit more steamy than the books I’ve come to expect from Susan Mallery. If you are a reader who prefers to read about closed-door romance, please be aware of this.
I listened to the audiobook of The Boardwalk Bookshop which was once again performed by Tanya Eby who has narrated several of the author’s previous books. I love the tone of her voice and the cadence of the words which is unique to her. Those readers who enjoy audiobooks might wish to choose this format.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
emotional
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
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I couldn't get into this. A while into the book I still had no idea what was going on. Ended up DNFing.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes