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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
5 stars for the first 60%, 3 stars for the rest of it
ahhhhhhhh!!! grumpy/sunshine enemies to friends to lovers!!!! screaming giggling kicking my feet!!!
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Cute love story. Definitely some deeper tones throughout the book. A good summer read
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I finally got around to finishing Beach Read, guys! It’s been on my TBR since December 2021, but I finally did it.
I tried reading this one on the heels of People We Meet On Vacation, and it just was not working for me. I loved Alex and Poppy SO much, and January and Gus just weren’t hitting it off for me at that time. BUT I am very glad that I put it down, gave it some time, and finally came back to it. I ended up enjoying the story overall.
Just like with PWMOV, I absolutely adored the plethora of pop culture references in this book, and as things progressed, Gus really grew on me. Both characters had a lot of pain, angst, and heavy emotions to work through, but it was neat seeing how those feelings manifested so differently for each of them.
The complexity of learning to navigate broken/fractured relationships was well-explored and translated well on the page. I also appreciated the stereotypical rom-com moments sprinkled throughout, and I loved that they were purposefully called out. Overall, I think it’s a great read, with or without a beach
I tried reading this one on the heels of People We Meet On Vacation, and it just was not working for me. I loved Alex and Poppy SO much, and January and Gus just weren’t hitting it off for me at that time. BUT I am very glad that I put it down, gave it some time, and finally came back to it. I ended up enjoying the story overall.
Just like with PWMOV, I absolutely adored the plethora of pop culture references in this book, and as things progressed, Gus really grew on me. Both characters had a lot of pain, angst, and heavy emotions to work through, but it was neat seeing how those feelings manifested so differently for each of them.
The complexity of learning to navigate broken/fractured relationships was well-explored and translated well on the page. I also appreciated the stereotypical rom-com moments sprinkled throughout, and I loved that they were purposefully called out. Overall, I think it’s a great read, with or without a beach
lighthearted
fast-paced
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very easy read. Romance was a little bit cliche but bearable, and the rest of the plot was just intriguing enough to keep me interested.
Heartfelt romance. Can’t remember anything now. Just that I had a great time.