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booksuperpower's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Float Plan by Trish Doller is a 2021 St. Martin’s Griffin publication.
After Anna’s fiancé, Ben, passes away, her life has been in limbo. When a reminder of a proposed round the world trip pops up, Anna makes a sudden, spur of the moment decision to take that trip, despite not being properly trained for such a journey. Reality sets in immediately after a scary near miss… or two.
Enter Keane, a professional sailor, who comes to Anna’s rescue after an embarrassing, drunken mistake. Anna hires Keane to help her navigate her journey, and to sail off on an unexpected, life altering journey of healing and new beginnings.
With so many reviews posted for this book, by now, you know this book deals with some very difficult subject matter. Please read and heed the warnings before you decide to read this book.
That said, while the story does deal with grief, and the various stages we normally recite, not necessarily applying to everyone in the same way- the author manages to approach the premise with a light touch.
Keane is very much a catalyst for that tone, as he’s a steady rock for Anna, not only with his sailing skills, but with his ability to understand what this journey is all about for Anna, offering her support and patience, as she slowly finds her way.
There is much to love about this book. I thought it was well-written, and the character development is realistic and inspiring. I loved the romantic elements and the tender chemistry between Anna and Keane.
This is a dual journey- a scenic, nautical adventure on one hand and an emotional journey of healing, acceptance, growth, and romance.
Overall, a journey through grief, which leads to personal growth, strength and renewal, and a lovely new life of love and adventure.
4+ stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, and Suicide
hawk13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, and Death
marysaou's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
So cute. There were lots of reminders of island living— details like eating sugar apples and adorable stray dogs that will eat almost anything. The description of finding healing after loss paired with a vivid sailing backdrop really worked for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death
lenaricharz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Suicide
dlrosebyh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
1.5
well, controversially, i hated this book.
it was good but once it marked the 70% mark, it started going downhill. i loved anna’s character development. her growth was amazing. i loved the disability representation in the book.
i wouldn’t say i loved the hero, he was extremely disloyal. i liked him at first, but he can’t even be loyal to the heroine. another thing about this book is that the major themes of it were depression and grief. the grief part was handled well. as i’ve said, anna’s character development was amazing; i think that part was done well. however, the depression theme wasn’t handled properly. for me, the depression representation was very stereotypical.
the book itself was lacking survival instincts, if this was real life, i don’t think they would’ve survived.
this book was a huge disappointment for me, i do not recommend it for anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death, and Grief
Minor: Self harm
abigailp's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Suicide
sarahdlovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.25
Perfect summer read, but bring your tissues if you cry easily! The characters are so lovable and you’re really rooting for them the whole time. This book has a great sense of adventure, it makes me want to try sailing! Very fast read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Suicide and Death
Minor: Car accident
pinkberryoasis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Suicide, and Vomit
catladyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death, Suicide, Medical content, and Vomit