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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
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
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A book that screams beach read with it’s stunning setting and cute story, this book delivers on expectations but doesn’t exceed them. Sybil is an outgoing woman who’s had multiple serious relationships, and therefore has some serious baggage. Jamie, her most recent fiancé (now ex) is introduced early on in the story and there was tension and chemistry from the beginning. One can rarely complain about a story set in Hawaii either….I just wish I was reading the story there :)
For me, some of the logistics could have pushed this story over the top. Seb, ex #2, was a fun character but his entrance to the action was a little late and clunky. If introduced earlier, I feel like his character had so much extra potential. Another pet peeve of mine is when multiple traumas are used in stories and therefore neither gets the attention it deserves. This book has some heavy topics—TBD I was surprised there wasn’t a trigger warning at the start of the book listing them. For me, if these were trimmed down and really examined by Sybil, the story would have been better developed. By adding multiple, I felt like things get glossed over and become messy (SPOILER: i.e. the timeline of Liam’s relationship is choppy and really long even though it’s described in a few sentences, Sybil’s time in Las Vegas/Dallas is glanced over…like what happened in Dallas?).
With the said, as a romance book, the story delivers the dynamics of second chance love that readers will melt while reading. Yes there are some crazy hi jinx but they add to the story. Overall this was a fun read!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute romance story! Gives the vibes of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, just shorter past to sort through.
Decent character growth. Overall, a feel good story!
Decent character growth. Overall, a feel good story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
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
This book talks at length about miscarriage. There is no warning at the start or cover flap. If that topic would be challenging for you to read about you should pass. This is not the light hearted romance novel it pretends to be!!
medium-paced