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emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I really hated Matthew’s character, and the more I got to know him, the more I was so glad that he died in chapter one. Caroline may be given more grace, but I really disliked her for her attitude toward her mom. But the development between the two felt forced.
Given how pivotal Gigi’s role is, I was surprised how little she was featured, relative to everyone else. I think it might’ve been because there were too many characters to focus on. Probably would’ve worked better with just three friends and a different title.
Epilogue felt cheesy. Book could’ve concluded without it.
So while I was unsure what the big deal had been about this book, I thought it was cute the way the author highlighted her other book (The Hotel Nantucket) within this story.
Given how pivotal Gigi’s role is, I was surprised how little she was featured, relative to everyone else. I think it might’ve been because there were too many characters to focus on. Probably would’ve worked better with just three friends and a different title.
Epilogue felt cheesy. Book could’ve concluded without it.
So while I was unsure what the big deal had been about this book, I thought it was cute the way the author highlighted her other book (The Hotel Nantucket) within this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Outing, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment
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