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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
alexduarte's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Suicide
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 anorexiamerenguita's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.75
Loved it. It was a light and fun read, and it still got me feeling excited for the ending.
I would've liked to see more of the queer characters or about mental health.
I would've liked to see more of the queer characters or about mental health.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Mental illness
natalialews's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Death of parent
bandysbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a cute, fluffy story more of friendship than anything. There is romance too, but it seems to me to be the secondary theme. I appreciate that because the romance happens sort of naturally. It does fall into some of the traps of the romance genre, but it was overall enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Suicide
sophie_e_s's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Suicide
gilliane's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Never thought I’d find myself in love with historical fiction. After reading the first few chapters I already knew this book would get five stars from me. Laura Wood knew how to intrigue me with her prose fiction, and seasoning bits of beautiful quotes from The Great Gatsby—another one of my favourite reads.
I loveeeee the vibes this book has. From beginning to end, it fulfilled my nature, cottagecore desires and luxurious castle dreams. Lou’s love with the tide is so admirable. I also adored the relationship she has with her sister, Alice, and how lovely the Trevelyan family is. This reminded me so much of the Studio Ghibli movie When Marnie was There.
The little touch of romance kept this book so exciting, love a good slow burn! Call it an enemies-to-lovers trope if you will. Also, Laurie was such a surprise at the end I literally screamed. Another win for the gays ;)
I would definitely sell my soul to read this book again for the first time.
I loveeeee the vibes this book has. From beginning to end, it fulfilled my nature, cottagecore desires and luxurious castle dreams. Lou’s love with the tide is so admirable. I also adored the relationship she has with her sister, Alice, and how lovely the Trevelyan family is. This reminded me so much of the Studio Ghibli movie When Marnie was There.
I would definitely sell my soul to read this book again for the first time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
Lots and lots of drinking! *cheers*