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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
I'm consistently drawn to Kinsella's style and pacing. Her characters, even with their imperfections, are always lovable and remind me of people in my own life. This particular novel resonated deeply; the portrayal of burnout felt incredibly relatable. It's a wonderfully funny and heartwarming story.
Too predictable. Audio is good, but I'm just not feeling it.
This was a good little rainy day snack and had some classic Sophie Kinsella humor. I really liked the (accurate) description of burnout. I really didn’t like the lying by omission, the weird “mystery” subplot, and the lukewarm reunion/conclusion.
3.5 stars.
An easy, enjoyable read. I just felt like everything was wrapped up a little too neatly at the end. And I wanted more of an explanation from Finn about the breakup. It felt very brushed off with almost zero acknowledgement that it happened.
An easy, enjoyable read. I just felt like everything was wrapped up a little too neatly at the end. And I wanted more of an explanation from Finn about the breakup. It felt very brushed off with almost zero acknowledgement that it happened.
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
This was so funny, proper laugh out loud. I could relate to the burnout feeling but this was so uplifting. I listened to this on audiobook, which for me always makes a story come alive. I can't rate this book highly enough. A funny, uplifting and joyful book, I loved it.
The premise of this book is that Sasha is at the end of her rope, and her doctor gives her a leave of absence from her job. What might be left out, is that she ran into a nunnery and tried to join the convent, and when her HR manager came looking for her, she ran away, down the street, straight into a brick wall.
Her mother books her a holiday at a resort they used to go to on the coast of Devon, in the middle of February, because they both had fond memories of the place, when they used to go there every year, in the summer.
Finn has also gotten burned out at work, and is sent away. He too has fond memories of the place, and brings his surf board, despite it being the middle of winter.
And the hotel has fallen into disrepair.
This is a fun book, because we all know about being burnt out and under appreciated at work. And being out on the beach in the winter is a whole nother kind of vibe. And while this is labled a romance, it is not hot and heavy in that department. It is more romcom light. And the hotel staff is like a Marx Brother’s movie.
Fun to read, and satisfying ending.
This book came out in October of 2023, and is probably available everywhere. Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Her mother books her a holiday at a resort they used to go to on the coast of Devon, in the middle of February, because they both had fond memories of the place, when they used to go there every year, in the summer.
Finn has also gotten burned out at work, and is sent away. He too has fond memories of the place, and brings his surf board, despite it being the middle of winter.
And the hotel has fallen into disrepair.
This is a fun book, because we all know about being burnt out and under appreciated at work. And being out on the beach in the winter is a whole nother kind of vibe. And while this is labled a romance, it is not hot and heavy in that department. It is more romcom light. And the hotel staff is like a Marx Brother’s movie.
Fun to read, and satisfying ending.
This book came out in October of 2023, and is probably available everywhere. Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
All love to Ms. Kinsella, who writes the most embarrassing heroines in the world with warmth and humor.
medium-paced
Premise is great, relate to the emotions, but not my kind of humour