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veganheathen's review
2.0
Even though this book isn't the genre, I typically read, I picked it up because I thought it would be a fun read. I love to sew and figured it would be fun to read about someone else who also does. Boy, was I wrong. This book was poorly written with repetitive language. The characters were all too perfect, but mostly this book screams of white saviour complex. It's gross and I couldn't even finish it because of that. Save your time and read something else.
melsbookshelf24's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely enjoyed this book the back and forth in the timeline was a nice change of pace. But I did feel as though the end came a bit to quickly everything was wrapped up in a neat little bow in two chapters!! I would have liked to have read more about how things came to end. We didn’t get everyone’s reactions and in some ways I’m sitting here wondering ‘how did they get here?’!!
lovesresqdogs's review against another edition
2.0
Started off interesting then I ended up scanning through the rest of it.
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Caroline Shelby has always had an eye for fashion, eschewing working at her family's restaurant in favor of spending hours sewing. So, when her friend, fashion model Angelique is killed, and designer Mick Taylor steals Caroline's designs, Caroline flees back to Oysterville with Angelique's children, Flick and Addie, to rebuild her life. She left years earlier after the man she adored since she was a teen, Will Jensen, married her best friend, Sierra. Now, back in Oysterville, Caroline must come to terms with her love for Will and being a mother to these two children, while trying to recreate her dream of being a fashion designer.
This is a sweet story of love, family, and friendship, along with following your heart and your dream. This also explores abuse, drug use, and industrial theft. Overall, however, the novel is uplifting and hopeful.
This is a sweet story of love, family, and friendship, along with following your heart and your dream. This also explores abuse, drug use, and industrial theft. Overall, however, the novel is uplifting and hopeful.
emiliaduncan's review
DNF at 30% - I hardly ever leave a book unfinished but this was just not for me
martha662's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took me awhile to get into the book. The story took off for me a little over halfway through the book. Caroline is a very likable character and I was definitely rooting for her. Wiggs did a fantastic job addressing the issue of domestic violence and its effects.
The book does seem to wrap things up very neatly though.
The book does seem to wrap things up very neatly though.
maryannfl's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book in a discount bin and wasn't sure about it but bought it anyway. It is a really good book that talks about an important issue. Domestic violence is hard to talk about, and this author went about it in a very thoughtful and informative way. Lots of good information and story as well.
jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
The Oysterville Sewing Circle by Susan Wiggs
Starts out with listings of other works by the author which I think I've read them all and enjoyed.
Dedication which I have no idea why but will find out by the time I've read this and a table of contents.
Caroline arrives back in town and sees her old boyfriend with a bunch of guys running.....Love new words I'm learning and I know they won't be overused.
She rushes to get the young boy, not her kids and then rushes back to young girl. Coach Jensen had held onto the young boy for her...
Then we get to the story about when Caroline is in NY and she's in the middle of a fashion show-for Mick...
Love hearing of the design world and the sewing parts of it, so interesting and recyclable using things others would've tossed away.
Had tears come to my eyes when she learns on the runway that Mick's stolen her designs and used them for himself....
So realistic, up to date with undocumented pregnant model...
Blacklisted and then her best friend who's pregnant moves in with her and the children
There is so much to this story about love romance sewing helping others, handling anger, making it through difficult times, surviving and finding out the truth.
Wow hits her when she finds out who really killed her friend, didn't see that coming but now the dedication makes sense to me.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards domestic abuse.
Learned so many cool things reading this one-Krav Maga for one-maybe it'll help my grandson with his disease/illness.
Note from the author, acknowledgements, about the author and publisher are also included at the end.
Received this review copy from HarperCollins Publishers via William Morrow at NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Starts out with listings of other works by the author which I think I've read them all and enjoyed.
Dedication which I have no idea why but will find out by the time I've read this and a table of contents.
Caroline arrives back in town and sees her old boyfriend with a bunch of guys running.....Love new words I'm learning and I know they won't be overused.
She rushes to get the young boy, not her kids and then rushes back to young girl. Coach Jensen had held onto the young boy for her...
Then we get to the story about when Caroline is in NY and she's in the middle of a fashion show-for Mick...
Love hearing of the design world and the sewing parts of it, so interesting and recyclable using things others would've tossed away.
Had tears come to my eyes when she learns on the runway that Mick's stolen her designs and used them for himself....
So realistic, up to date with undocumented pregnant model...
Blacklisted and then her best friend who's pregnant moves in with her and the children
There is so much to this story about love romance sewing helping others, handling anger, making it through difficult times, surviving and finding out the truth.
Wow hits her when she finds out who really killed her friend, didn't see that coming but now the dedication makes sense to me.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards domestic abuse.
Learned so many cool things reading this one-Krav Maga for one-maybe it'll help my grandson with his disease/illness.
Note from the author, acknowledgements, about the author and publisher are also included at the end.
Received this review copy from HarperCollins Publishers via William Morrow at NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.