Reviews

The Winter of Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss

tracy_j's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I'm not usually into second chances/ later in life stories but this was cute. It did feel like it could've been about 50 pages shorter though. Annie's growth was great and I enjoyed seeing her get her groove back.

kat2's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is a beach book, by my definition, and a good one! Set on the English coast in fall and winter, there’s plenty to love about the setting (pubs, bonfires, tea, cats, cold waves crashing on pebbles). The main character has decided to leave her disastrous husband and take a chance on a new life—the plot is satisfying, the character insight gratifying. I turned down a number of pages to revisit.

carebcut's review against another edition

5.0

Fun characters, great setting. I loved reading about a woman in her 40s discovering her inner strength and going after her own dreams.

mackenzie72's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

Audiobook listen

readingonmountains's review against another edition

5.0

I just adore this book! It is absolutely the coziest story set in the sweetest coastal town in the UK. The setting & characters so perfect that I just want to step into the book and stay forever.

meghan_plethoraofpages's review against another edition

4.0

3.5.
Great audiobook performance. A quiet, comforting winter read.

looking4alexis's review against another edition

4.0

jenny bayliss is now a must read holiday author for me. i love her writing, the themes, the constant warm and fuzzy feeling i have when listening to her books. i've listened to asosc and twelve dates and loved them both!!!!

whatever you do, listen to the audiobook! it's so good ❄️

theseatedview's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It's a cozy romance between two people (and a woman and a community) that's perfect with a cup of tea and a cookie. LOVED the twist on the usual romance structure towards the end.

imonyourside's review against another edition

5.0

If I could live in a book, it’d be this one.

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

If you are after getting in the Christmas spirit then I suggest you read this book. With snow, Christmas trees and jumpers, hot chocolate, and twinkling lights, perfect for that time of year.

The characters, just like the book, were warm and cosy.

Special thanks to Edelweiss and G.P. Putnam's Sons (Penguin Publishing Group) for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.