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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Charming romcom set in a west Michigan beach town, how could you go wrong with that? This fits well in the perfectly charming beach read category.
I received this book courtesy of NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.
Following a mishap at her job, the main character Aly decides to spend some time in her late brother, Luke's house. But upon arrival she is shocked to find out that she will be sharing the space with her brother's best friend, Wyatt. Ultimately shocked, Aly has to learn to live with Wyatt, but is there a reason they've both ended up in the same place at the same time?
This book was a sweet quick read that I devoured in one sitting. With themes of grief, loss, and love, this book hit all the right places, making me 'aw' and also tear up many times.
I felt as though the characters were quite likeable (sometimes they were a little irritating, but hey, what can you do) and had depth to them.
Watching the character development and also the connection between the two main characters grow was great and I felt like I was silently cheering them on throughout the book.
Camille Pagán knows how to write. The way she uses words to tell the story is what kept me going. There is something about the way she writes that drew me in.
Not my favourite read, but definitely one to recommend for a light read!
Following a mishap at her job, the main character Aly decides to spend some time in her late brother, Luke's house. But upon arrival she is shocked to find out that she will be sharing the space with her brother's best friend, Wyatt. Ultimately shocked, Aly has to learn to live with Wyatt, but is there a reason they've both ended up in the same place at the same time?
This book was a sweet quick read that I devoured in one sitting. With themes of grief, loss, and love, this book hit all the right places, making me 'aw' and also tear up many times.
I felt as though the characters were quite likeable (sometimes they were a little irritating, but hey, what can you do) and had depth to them.
Watching the character development and also the connection between the two main characters grow was great and I felt like I was silently cheering them on throughout the book.
Camille Pagán knows how to write. The way she uses words to tell the story is what kept me going. There is something about the way she writes that drew me in.
Not my favourite read, but definitely one to recommend for a light read!
Loved the story line. The main character annoyed me with her self-loathing for the first 3/4 of the book. Wyatt’s character was my favorite from the start, followed closely by Harry. Everyone needs a Harry in their life!
A beautiful grief journey
What a beautiful story about navigating deep grief. I loved how the main character had to lose everything in order to find herself and I found myself rooting for Aly as she were a friend.c
What a beautiful story about navigating deep grief. I loved how the main character had to lose everything in order to find herself and I found myself rooting for Aly as she were a friend.c
4.5⭐️I read this book having zero idea what to expect and so happy I did!
Synopsis: When life in the city doesn’t goes as planned, Aly has no choice but to head to Lake Michigan to the beach house her brother Luke left her after he passed away a year ago. What she didn’t know is that her brother’s best friend Wyatt inherited the house as well and has been staying there. Living under the same roof, Aly starts to wonder if her and Wyatt have more in common than just their love for Luke and as Aly discovers more about this man, her brother’s death and the NYC job she’s left behind, she begins to wonder if her lifelong dreams are really worth it and if she should put her heart on the line.
Thoughts: At only 257 pages, this was a quick read filled with so much heart. Pagan did a great job tackling the sensitive, emotional topics while keeping the story lighthearted and fun. I loved the friendship and romance between Aly and Wyatt and how they understood the other even though they were handling grief in very different ways. Also, as someone who enjoys learning about the magizine industry, I found Aly’s workplace situation a fun bonus, especially because the beginning takes place in NYC!! I’m crossing my fingers that the final copy has an epilogue!
Read if you like:
-brother’s best friend
-forced proximity
-themes like grief and recovery after loss of a loved one
-Michigan setting
-The Bold Type
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC!
Synopsis: When life in the city doesn’t goes as planned, Aly has no choice but to head to Lake Michigan to the beach house her brother Luke left her after he passed away a year ago. What she didn’t know is that her brother’s best friend Wyatt inherited the house as well and has been staying there. Living under the same roof, Aly starts to wonder if her and Wyatt have more in common than just their love for Luke and as Aly discovers more about this man, her brother’s death and the NYC job she’s left behind, she begins to wonder if her lifelong dreams are really worth it and if she should put her heart on the line.
Thoughts: At only 257 pages, this was a quick read filled with so much heart. Pagan did a great job tackling the sensitive, emotional topics while keeping the story lighthearted and fun. I loved the friendship and romance between Aly and Wyatt and how they understood the other even though they were handling grief in very different ways. Also, as someone who enjoys learning about the magizine industry, I found Aly’s workplace situation a fun bonus, especially because the beginning takes place in NYC!! I’m crossing my fingers that the final copy has an epilogue!
Read if you like:
-brother’s best friend
-forced proximity
-themes like grief and recovery after loss of a loved one
-Michigan setting
-The Bold Type
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC!
I did not expect that I would be in tears by the end of this book. It is a truly sweet story of loss and healing, although it did wrap up relatively quickly so I could see a sequel in the future.
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Good For You was my Amazon First Reads book for February, but as happens many times, I didn’t get a chance to read it right away. The good thing about First Reads books that you’ve “bought” for free is that adding the Audible narration usually only costs $1.99 and you receive it on the first day of the following month, when the book is released to the general public. That’s what I did for this selection.
Trigger warning: there’s talk of childhood abuse and the author even mentions it in the forward.
Of course, this is sort of an enemies-to-lovers trope, or maybe friends-to-lovers because they knew each other before Aly’s brother died. The journey there is filled with all sorts of emotions, and the unexpected ending was a pleasant surprise. I’d read this author’s work again.
Good For You was my Amazon First Reads book for February, but as happens many times, I didn’t get a chance to read it right away. The good thing about First Reads books that you’ve “bought” for free is that adding the Audible narration usually only costs $1.99 and you receive it on the first day of the following month, when the book is released to the general public. That’s what I did for this selection.
Trigger warning: there’s talk of childhood abuse and the author even mentions it in the forward.
Of course, this is sort of an enemies-to-lovers trope, or maybe friends-to-lovers because they knew each other before Aly’s brother died. The journey there is filled with all sorts of emotions, and the unexpected ending was a pleasant surprise. I’d read this author’s work again.
A nice cute "opposites attract" love story that was easy to read and quite the page turner! Oddly relatable in some parts too, as far as her job was concerned.
easy, quick read.
i can't say that i loved the characters, but i didn't hate them. they are flawed - it's okay.
i can't say that i loved the characters, but i didn't hate them. they are flawed - it's okay.