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aseel_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This has some full on aloud laughing moments, it was also pretty adorable at times, especially the stuff with Terry. I'm also glad she got her payback with that annoying work person. Of course, this was a typical work related depication of burnout, which is important but if only mine was so easily fixed with going on holiday and having work life balance 😔
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Body shaming, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders
jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition
funny
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
3.5
Sasha is burned-out, to the point of fleeing her workplace and pleading with a nun to let her join the convent (despite the fact she isn't Catholic). When her family finds out how far she has spiraled, then arrange for her to go to the seaside town they went to every summer when she was a child. In February.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to, as I never wanted to read Kinsella's Shopaholic series. The quirky characters at the hotel and the surrounding community were fun, and once Sasha started connecting with the people around her she became much more interesting and relatable. The romance was equal parts funny and sweet, with the challenges common to the genre.
I predict an adaptation, probably on Netflix or Hulu.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to, as I never wanted to read Kinsella's Shopaholic series. The quirky characters at the hotel and the surrounding community were fun, and once Sasha started connecting with the people around her she became much more interesting and relatable. The romance was equal parts funny and sweet, with the challenges common to the genre.
I predict an adaptation, probably on Netflix or Hulu.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Cursing, and Alcohol
A character with dementia is portrayed with compassion, although the word dementia isn't used.boyname's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
fictional_wanderlust's review
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.5
“I’m enjoying life. i’m enjoying the ride.”-Sasha Worth
Im slowly finding my way back to that state of mind. Im not sure the 20s me would have appreciated this novel as much as the current me did. As one whose just survived a similar professional burnout and wrapping up a 2 wk “office + extended family free” holiday, let me tell you i wish i would have read it sooner. maybe id have seen some similarities and had an epiphany before my focus and will gave out. Hell maybe i would have scheduled a beach getaway as our MCs did.
The dilapidated resort was off putting but the qwerky staff and guests were endearing. I’ve spent years behind the front desk of resorts , so I found the scenes from the hotel staff entertaining but i could see how some of these scenes would be boorish for other readers.
The side mysteries and visits to old haunts the MCs once knew were cute. Their shared experiences and english banter had me missing days of younger years. The hushed purchase / delivery of club crackers had me giggling. Been there. 🤭
The visits with Terry really tugged at my heart strings. His surf/life lessons were spot on.
I was proud of Sasha for her decisions throughout the book (the panicked, the risky, and the ‘for greater good’ choices). I appreciated the journey we’re taken on as she embraces her lot, grows and carries on.
I was proud of Sasha for her decisions throughout the book (the panicked, the risky, and the ‘for greater good’ choices). I appreciated the journey we’re taken on as she embraces her lot, grows and carries on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Dementia, and Medical trauma
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