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bloo_0's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Death
fkshg8465's review against another edition
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
sariereads's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship
bep's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A bubblegum ice cream beach read that covers serious topics yet manages to feel somewhat lacking in depth. Tackling death of a spouse, “cancel culture”, coming out at a later age , breast cancer, and infidelity (for it is an Elin Hildebrand book) while still having the same tone and mood of all Elin’s books puts it in beach books that should have a heart but seem somewhat stilted. Cool concept!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Classism, Infidelity, and Alcohol
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