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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My second favourite Kate Canterbury book now, after In A Jam. I liked that it was set in the same town and featured crossover characters from that book as well, it was a nice surprise.
The dynamic between Beckett and Sunny was enjoyable, they had a good back and forth and I love a good 'hate' to love where they never truly hated each other. He was absolutely obsessed from the getgo and bless him, he had some issues with trying to fix everything but not communicating amazingly but he was trying his best.
Sunny was a delight, I liked how fiercely independent she was. She was kind but not a pushover, she was honest and upfront and fun. She took control and responsibility for her own life and wants. She ended up in some absolutely bizarre situations but it added an extra level of interest to the story.
The only thing I did find a bit icky and I always do when any age gap books do this, is the amount of time Beckett spent focusing and commenting on what Sunny was like as a child and how she was a woman now and how he couldn't quite align the two at the beginning. Once that stopped I really liked their relationship and the tension between the two of them that built before they finally gave in.
All of the other characters really brought the story to life, they had their own lives but also intertwined with Beckett and Sunny and they really felt like a community.
The dynamic between Beckett and Sunny was enjoyable, they had a good back and forth and I love a good 'hate' to love where they never truly hated each other. He was absolutely obsessed from the getgo and bless him, he had some issues with trying to fix everything but not communicating amazingly but he was trying his best.
Sunny was a delight, I liked how fiercely independent she was. She was kind but not a pushover, she was honest and upfront and fun. She took control and responsibility for her own life and wants. She ended up in some absolutely bizarre situations but it added an extra level of interest to the story.
The only thing I did find a bit icky and I always do when any age gap books do this, is the amount of time Beckett spent focusing and commenting on what Sunny was like as a child and how she was a woman now and how he couldn't quite align the two at the beginning. Once that stopped I really liked their relationship and the tension between the two of them that built before they finally gave in.
All of the other characters really brought the story to life, they had their own lives but also intertwined with Beckett and Sunny and they really felt like a community.
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Beck, you are living rent free in my head and heart.
I really loved the small town vibe and the way the community felt protective of each other. The characters capture you from page one. The side characters were so lovely and funny and held their own space within the plot.
Sunny's reality created obstacles she had no choice but adapt to and she wasn't going to let it hold her back, she was resilient. Beck, I related to him in so many ways, but mainly for balancing all the roles while making sure no one can see you crack. He's eternally grumpy, a smidge controlling, and just needs a hug. There were so many layers to who he was. Watching Sunny discover this and peel them back was messy but dreamy.
Really loved the banter and tension between Sunny and Beck, and let me tell you that slow build up is worth the wait.
Merged review:
Beck, you are living rent free in my head and heart.
I really loved the small town vibe and the way the community felt protective of each other. The characters capture you from page one. The side characters were so lovely and funny and held their own space within the plot.
Sunny's reality created obstacles she had no choice but adapt to and she wasn't going to let it hold her back, she was resilient. Beck, I related to him in so many ways, but mainly for balancing all the roles while making sure no one can see you crack. He's eternally grumpy, a smidge controlling, and just needs a hug. There were so many layers to who he was. Watching Sunny discover this and peel them back was messy but dreamy.
Really loved the banter and tension between Sunny and Beck, and let me tell you that slow build up is worth the wait.
I really loved the small town vibe and the way the community felt protective of each other. The characters capture you from page one. The side characters were so lovely and funny and held their own space within the plot.
Sunny's reality created obstacles she had no choice but adapt to and she wasn't going to let it hold her back, she was resilient. Beck, I related to him in so many ways, but mainly for balancing all the roles while making sure no one can see you crack. He's eternally grumpy, a smidge controlling, and just needs a hug. There were so many layers to who he was. Watching Sunny discover this and peel them back was messy but dreamy.
Really loved the banter and tension between Sunny and Beck, and let me tell you that slow build up is worth the wait.
Merged review:
Beck, you are living rent free in my head and heart.
I really loved the small town vibe and the way the community felt protective of each other. The characters capture you from page one. The side characters were so lovely and funny and held their own space within the plot.
Sunny's reality created obstacles she had no choice but adapt to and she wasn't going to let it hold her back, she was resilient. Beck, I related to him in so many ways, but mainly for balancing all the roles while making sure no one can see you crack. He's eternally grumpy, a smidge controlling, and just needs a hug. There were so many layers to who he was. Watching Sunny discover this and peel them back was messy but dreamy.
Really loved the banter and tension between Sunny and Beck, and let me tell you that slow build up is worth the wait.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Cute, but didn’t match In a Jam which was a surprising top ten read of 2023 for me. I still liked it though and will happily continue the series once book two is announced!
*Available in Kindle Unlimited at the time of this review.
*Available in Kindle Unlimited at the time of this review.
Bottom line if Kate Canterbary writes it I’m reading it.
Merged review:
Bottom line if Kate Canterbary writes it I’m reading it.
Merged review:
Bottom line if Kate Canterbary writes it I’m reading it.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
5⭐️ This possible could be one of the contenders for my favorite book of the year
