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lizaroo71's review
3.0
I romance full of mystery surrounding a woman's diary. Young Emily has recently gotten divorced and visits her Aunt Bee on Bainbridge Island to give herself time to heal. While she is there, Emily discovers a diary of a woman that lived a lie: she married a man she didn't love.
In trying to cope with her own loss, Emily finds solace in the lives of those in the past.
A quick, easy read.
In trying to cope with her own loss, Emily finds solace in the lives of those in the past.
A quick, easy read.
authemmie's review
5.0
I'm not the most eloquent or thorough of book reviewers, but I just had to say something about this book. I was so drawn in to Emily and the family mystery set at Bainbridge Island (a place that now sticks in my mind, painted by Jio's descriptions and my imagination) that I physically felt the emotions. From confusion to gut-wrenching heartbreak to first kisses - the story gripped me in a way that I felt- heart flutters and all! Perhaps I was hormonal, but I think it has to come down to the way Jio wrote in such vivid detail and took me on a journey whose end I couldn't predict. I can't recommend this book enough.
pebbles1984's review
2.0
2.5 stars
A fast read, but I was annoyed by the actions of some of the characters, and it was too predictable and coincidental.
A fast read, but I was annoyed by the actions of some of the characters, and it was too predictable and coincidental.
colleenpence's review
3.0
I figured the mystery out about 1/2 way through but it was still an enjoyable read, if predictable.
stefanilp's review
4.0
Well written and well paced. I did find some aspects predictable, but overall a very enjoyable read.
audreyjo85's review
4.0
This is the third Sarah Jio I've read and I'm resisting the urge to read her other books instantly. This book did not disappoint. Like her others, some details are a little too coincidental, but I no longer care.
jenniferlyoung's review
2.0
This had potential, but essentially it runs through all the classic cliches. Emily gets a divorce and runs away to her childhood summer home--with her Aunt Bee. Within about two days, Emily has two men pining for her: Greg, the old summer fling, and Jack, the new dark & mysterious hunk who lives down the beach. She agrees to dates with both of them... immediately. Emily finds a secret diary and discovers a deep, dark family secret. That she can't quite figure out from just the diary, so she starts investigating. Everyone wants her to know the secret, except no one will tell her anything. Annoying! There were so many things that annoyed me about this book (Number one being that everyone in the diary was right in front of her face, but of course they all went by different names now?!? And, I'm still trying like heck to figure out how Jack and Emily are not related), but it wasn't all bad. The writing was decent, and like I said, the plot had potential. I guess I've read too much Kate Morton and I'm spoiled.
Would I recommend it? Maybe... if you are looking for a quick beach or airplane read, this might be for you.
Would I recommend it? Maybe... if you are looking for a quick beach or airplane read, this might be for you.