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themaxdog's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism and Addiction
zekey's review
4.0
*Thank you Aria and Aries (Aria) and Kate Galley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review*
I adored this story. It was so sweet and cozy. It was like a nice hug. Refreshing for a mature story since I don't normally read that. The protags were likeable and I liked the pacing and storyline for the most part. I found the ending felt slightly rushed the way it was wrapped up in 2 pages but I am overall satisfied with the way it ended and having read the story. A very sweet, easy, feel good read. I recommend it!
I adored this story. It was so sweet and cozy. It was like a nice hug. Refreshing for a mature story since I don't normally read that. The protags were likeable and I liked the pacing and storyline for the most part. I found the ending felt slightly rushed the way it was wrapped up in 2 pages but I am overall satisfied with the way it ended and having read the story. A very sweet, easy, feel good read. I recommend it!
travelsalongmybookshelf's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Constance Fitzgerald may be approaching 70, but she's never been one for putting down roots. She's spent her life untethered and free, but when she finds herself newly engaged and a soon-to-be grandmother, Constance is forced to accept it may be time – perhaps – to settle down. Until a chance encounter throws open a window to her past, and Constance decides to head to the Highlands to find an old friend...
This book is such a gem, I loved it. It has an easy style and is full of hope and joy. I was delighted by the little twists and turns of this book. I am quite good at getting sucked into a book and believing what I read, so when a little reveal comes it always makes me smile. Some people say I’m gullible, I prefer to say that I just believe and trust well!
Pensioners featuring in books are some of my favourites, they bring a laissez faire, gumption, strength and fun and much as IRL should simply not be ignored, we can get so much from them. It is the female characters that really drew me in, they are strong, show great determination and it is shown through the friendships and their love for each other, the men are bit parts which was great!! Connie is just a lovely character, she feels like an amalgamation of some of the older women in my family. Diana is a bit of a pain but does come good which I was pleased about. Also I loved Alex, a great foil for Connie.
Although it looks like a fluffy book, it’s not, it’s emotional and warm and full of heart but it has some strong themes and it brings a lump to your throat.
Also just as a last aside - William; I adored him!
‘Kate singing about words left unsaid and things left undone.’
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