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jess_garner's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED IT READ IT! one of the sweetest books ever, and so relaxing and joyful to read! giggling kicking my feet kinda book ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Drug use, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Eating disorder, Death, Death of parent, Racism, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
hgracieeees's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.75
I LOVED THIS BOOK! it was a storygraph reccomendation and i now have full confidence in their reccomendation abilities! this book is romantic, funny, heart-warming, takes on the real issues without depressing you too much… all in a stunning 1920s background.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
Minor: Racism
miaach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Eating disorder, and Racism
writingcaia's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
What a breath of fresh air.
This YA roaring 20’s rural sea town romance was just as addictive as it was perfectly charming, romantic and with a great sense for familial relationships.
There was space for diversity, love from all walks of life, luxurious parties, beautiful scenery, the sea, oh the sea (I love it as much as our heroine), deceit and misunderstandings, obligations and secrets, supporting parents, amazing sisters, and romance of the kind that makes you curl your toes in need to see it fulfilled.
Lou is just the right amount of naive, strong willed and righteous, a girl with dreams, a girl wanting to discover life and live it, a girl who will meet the the broody owner of the house in the middle of the sea that she has stolen for herself while unoccupied, and will be swept away to live a Summer and a life she only ever read on the magazines and romance novels. Of course, she will be down for a lot of surprises, laughs and tears, as it was prone to happen.
Just lovely and what I needed when I picked it up this afternoon. Yep, this was a one sitting read, it was just the perfect amount of captivating and entertaining.
I can’t wait to read the author’s other YA romances.
This YA roaring 20’s rural sea town romance was just as addictive as it was perfectly charming, romantic and with a great sense for familial relationships.
There was space for diversity, love from all walks of life, luxurious parties, beautiful scenery, the sea, oh the sea (I love it as much as our heroine), deceit and misunderstandings, obligations and secrets, supporting parents, amazing sisters, and romance of the kind that makes you curl your toes in need to see it fulfilled.
Lou is just the right amount of naive, strong willed and righteous, a girl with dreams, a girl wanting to discover life and live it, a girl who will meet the the broody owner of the house in the middle of the sea that she has stolen for herself while unoccupied, and will be swept away to live a Summer and a life she only ever read on the magazines and romance novels. Of course, she will be down for a lot of surprises, laughs and tears, as it was prone to happen.
Just lovely and what I needed when I picked it up this afternoon. Yep, this was a one sitting read, it was just the perfect amount of captivating and entertaining.
I can’t wait to read the author’s other YA romances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide
Nervous anorexiabeautifulpaxielreads's review
emotional
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Have you ever finished a book and almost immediately wanted to turn back to page 1 and read it all over again?
That's what I wanted to do with A Sky Painted Gold. For me, this book was close to perfection. The descriptions painted a compelling picture of the surroundings and atmosphere without descending into purple prose. It was just so beautifully written.
I adored Lou, the protagonist, and I felt at some points I was going on the journey with her, discovering the decadent yet deeply flawed lifestyles of the young and uber-wealthy.
There aren't many books which I say, yes, I would love to read this again, but I feel this book will be reread for many years to come.
That's what I wanted to do with A Sky Painted Gold. For me, this book was close to perfection. The descriptions painted a compelling picture of the surroundings and atmosphere without descending into purple prose. It was just so beautifully written.
I adored Lou, the protagonist, and I felt at some points I was going on the journey with her, discovering the decadent yet deeply flawed lifestyles of the young and uber-wealthy.
There aren't many books which I say, yes, I would love to read this again, but I feel this book will be reread for many years to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Grief, Racism, Suicide, and War
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Vomit
possiblyeve's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i adore this book. as young for me as it is, every time i read it, i get lost in its coming-of-age Gatsby summertime.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use
Minor: Racism and Sexism
literaryhedgehog's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Blood, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Suicide, and Racism
Period typical racism. Given the period, limited homophobia.
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