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tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
4.0
This was a delightful discovery, from the first scene to the character development and secrets that unfolded in the story. It takes place in the south and the charm and the stereotypes that I expected with that is here a bit, but different in its own way. Just a fun read.
mbenzz's review against another edition
4.0
I've read a few of Ms. Allen's books, and this has been my favorite so far. While her books can sometimes come off as juvenile and predictable, I take them for what they are...light southern women's fiction. Is this gonna be a classic? No. Did I guess what the story behind Tucker Devlin and Georgie was almost as soon as he was discovered? Yes. Was I surprised that everyone's story wrapped up all nice and neat in a 'Happily ever after' kind of way? No. Regardless, I still enjoyed the story.
A couple things about the book DID irritated me a bit though. One was Paxton Osgood being a 30-year-old, supposedly intelligent woman, who still lived at home. I am a 30-year-old woman...not in a MILLION years could I picture myself or any of my friends still living with our parents (unless there was some kind of special circumstance). For someone so concerned with image, it was just weird.
The other thing that bothered me was the big veil of secrecy over Sebastian's sexuality. Why hide it? Why play games? KNOWING how Paxton felt about him he couldn't just tell her the truth? Willa and Colin were by far my favorite characters. They just seemed the most real to me. I thought the whole 'Willa as the Joker' thing got a little tired after a while (I mean, after all, these people are 30 now...high school was a long time ago), and it's those sections that made me think 'juvenile'.
Overall though, as a whole, I enjoyed the book. I liked the story behind the Walls of Water Women's Society, and I liked the friendship between Agatha and Georgie. In fact, I wish Ms. Allen had gone a little more in-depth with that part of the story. Even though I knew where the Tucker Devlin plot was going, I still liked reading about it. This is a quick read that you'll breeze through, perfect for the beach or a lazy weekend. Even though I didn't love it, I'm rounding up my 3 1/2 stars to 4 because I did find it tough to put down at times.
A couple things about the book DID irritated me a bit though. One was Paxton Osgood being a 30-year-old, supposedly intelligent woman, who still lived at home. I am a 30-year-old woman...not in a MILLION years could I picture myself or any of my friends still living with our parents (unless there was some kind of special circumstance). For someone so concerned with image, it was just weird.
The other thing that bothered me was the big veil of secrecy over Sebastian's sexuality. Why hide it? Why play games? KNOWING how Paxton felt about him he couldn't just tell her the truth? Willa and Colin were by far my favorite characters. They just seemed the most real to me. I thought the whole 'Willa as the Joker' thing got a little tired after a while (I mean, after all, these people are 30 now...high school was a long time ago), and it's those sections that made me think 'juvenile'.
Overall though, as a whole, I enjoyed the book. I liked the story behind the Walls of Water Women's Society, and I liked the friendship between Agatha and Georgie. In fact, I wish Ms. Allen had gone a little more in-depth with that part of the story. Even though I knew where the Tucker Devlin plot was going, I still liked reading about it. This is a quick read that you'll breeze through, perfect for the beach or a lazy weekend. Even though I didn't love it, I'm rounding up my 3 1/2 stars to 4 because I did find it tough to put down at times.
seoulgood's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
nitsabean's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and Pedophilia
tishywishy's review against another edition
3.0
Slow Read
Not the most interesting book I've read from Allen. Happy she included characters from One of her other books but this one is definitely not one of her better books.
Not the most interesting book I've read from Allen. Happy she included characters from One of her other books but this one is definitely not one of her better books.
lugothekid's review against another edition
Just no patience for this type of story.
prupell's review against another edition
4.0
This was my fourth Sarah Addison Allen book and it did not disappoint. I liked the small town setting and the focus on friendship. It was sweet and magical and an all-around good read. Loved it.
avigail's review against another edition
5.0
When I'm in the mood to read a book with magical realism, enduring bonds, friendship, and founding family, as well as charming small towns and whimsical characters, she is the author for you to pick up.
The Peach Keeper is the book brings all that brings all the feels, and you see cameos from her other books.
All four main characters have their secrets, but while looking inside them and understanding their friendship, they can grow and be better people and, ultimately, open up and find their way and fulfill their relationships.
The Peach Keeper is the book brings all that brings all the feels, and you see cameos from her other books.
All four main characters have their secrets, but while looking inside them and understanding their friendship, they can grow and be better people and, ultimately, open up and find their way and fulfill their relationships.