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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
This is a nice feel-good, reflective, taking chances, and second chances story. Told in Laurel, Paris, and Cassies POV's. A strong character driven story that is medium paced with closed door romance. A good beach read for the summer. Trigger warnings are child abuse, death, and infidelity. Takes place in California.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Summer Book Club focuses on the lives of three women who have all been through hardships and loss. Each finds a way to heal and build quality relationships that will help them get through life and all it throws at them.
emotional
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:
Complicated
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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 love Susan Mallery's books, and while The Summer Book Club didn't move me as much as some of her others have, it was still a beautiful story and I'm glad I didn't miss it! Laurel and Paris are best friends who take Cassie under their wing and into their book club when she moves to Los Lobos after getting kicked out of the family home by her brother and sister. All Cassie wants to do from the moment she arrives is to leave again, but then her friendship with the other women starts to solidify and she even gains a love interest which then leads her to some challenging decisions. I loved the way all 3 of the women grew throughout the book and how Cassie especially blossomed by the end.
The one thing I do wish was that the audiobook had included more than one narrator and even though I did love Tanya Eby, the viewpoints felt rather muddled for me. The story is told through Laurel, Paris, and Cassies POVs, and even though they are different people with different things going on, they ended up feeling rather similar to me. I also wished the book club aspect was more prominent in the storyline considering it's in the actual title, but be that as it may, this was still a heartwarming read about second chances. There was also the perfect amount of humor and romance mixed in and overall was a very feel-good read that I would 100% recommend be tossed (gently and lovingly) into your beach bag this summer.
The one thing I do wish was that the audiobook had included more than one narrator and even though I did love Tanya Eby, the viewpoints felt rather muddled for me. The story is told through Laurel, Paris, and Cassies POVs, and even though they are different people with different things going on, they ended up feeling rather similar to me. I also wished the book club aspect was more prominent in the storyline considering it's in the actual title, but be that as it may, this was still a heartwarming read about second chances. There was also the perfect amount of humor and romance mixed in and overall was a very feel-good read that I would 100% recommend be tossed (gently and lovingly) into your beach bag this summer.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes