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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
Twenty pages in and I knew I was hooked. True crime podcasts, a disappeared mother and two girls, one only 21 when she took over raising her sister, combine into a fantastic story of trying to become whole again. Jess thought she had hidden those five postcards from their absent mother, trying to protect her little sister, Tegan. Apparently, not only did Tegan find the postcards, but she reached out to a podcaster, Salem, who famously covered the con man her mother left with. The sisters agree to a road trip with Salem and her assistant, Hawk, to go to five locations where the postcards were postmarked. Along the way, they discover a birth mother really does not always constitute a family. Finding people that love and protect you are a much truer family. Thanks to netgalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
Loved this book!! The semxy scenes are sooo good! The story and characters all grow on you in a way that feels just right! I love the different twists and turns and that it ends with choosing your own peace! High recommend!!
emotional
reflective
slow-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
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
This was an interesting book. I clearly didn't read the description well enough, and I thought it would be a mystery. Which it kind of was, a little bit. But mostly it was a romance. Did the mystery and romance work well together? I don't really think so, and I suspect there's a reason they're typically two different genres. But I enjoyed the attempt to do something new. Even if the book romanticized self-sacrifice a bit much for my liking. Like, you can be a good big sister and also have a friend.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
After enjoying Georgie, After All, I think this was a bit of a let down. That makes my thoughts on this book sound pretty negative, but I still enjoyed it. I think I was just expecting more. It was a bit slow and I’m not sure I cared that much for the plot. I liked the character dynamics. I liked the sister/mother dynamic between Jess and Tegan. I think Adam was probably the best part. The gentle giant who loved Jess from the start and was so thoughtful and caring.