Reviews

Spring at Blueberry Bay: Large Print edition by Holly Martin

anneduff's review against another edition

1.0

I downloaded this book based on the rave reviews and was looking forward to a bit of light reading. What a let down! I quickly became bored with Bella constantly harping on about how unlovable she must be and how she doesn't believe in love. Then I got bored by how many times Isaac was "gloriously naked". I ended up skimming the pages just to get to the end and I still didn't miss any of the plot.

folklore_09's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

eleanorjane_17's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

itsharrietrj's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

Insta-love put me off

sarahoodles's review against another edition

2.0

How did this have such a high goodreads rating? the characters are emotionally stunted and behave like kids, stomping off angrily or breathlessly following the other. The plot is cringe-worthy, written in a way that seems to be made for a really bad rom-com movie. I didn't like anyone. At least the main character wasn't a journalist.

ajh15's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

izzyy914's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? Yes

2.75

ffionjohnson's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.0

I picked this up wanting a light, feel-good book. The story itself was nice enough, although both Bella and Isaac’s actions at the start were questionable. I straightaway didn’t gel with the writing style: to me, sentences like “God he was so hot” and “You look nice Bella”, even just “Hi Bella” (for example) need commas. 

The main characters repeatedly expressed that their relationship wasn’t just about sex, and I don’t think it was, but it seemed to be all they did or talked about. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Abandonment

emmalux1991's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

jhans113's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0