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fiwwa's review
funny
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
4.25
"Most people like being admired and complimented, they’re just not as honest about it. That doesn’t make you a bad person, it makes you truthful."
First of all, I just wanna say that I'm back with the "let's start by simping on the male character first" review. Woohoo!
Okay, okay. Brendan Taggart. Or should I say, Captain Brendan Taggart? Alright, this man. Who would've thought I (or we, if you're on the same page as me) would be attracted to a grumpy charming widowed bearded fisherman that logically would smells like... fish? And the ocean? But guess what? I do. Maybe this is what people mean by don't judge a book by it's cover. Brendan's act of service melts my heart. Asked a handyman to fix Piper's bunk bed so her head won't be hurt when it hits, gave Piper a thumbs-up every time she cooks a bolognese pasta although he's sick of Italian, insisted to buy her clothes because he loves spoiling her, bought and use the perfume of her choice, many more I can't even mention it one by one. Brendan is a real respectful man. AND TAKE A LOOK AT HIS WORDS:
"You deserve so much better than what I gave, and it was wrong of me, so wrong, to get angry at you for protecting yourself. You were giving so much already. You give so much to everyone and everything you touch, you incredible fucking girl, and I love you. More than any goddamn ocean, do you hear me?" Pipes, babe, marry him, NOW.
Now, Piper Bellinger. I love, love, love her character development. From the Hollywood socialite goddess who never has a relationship that lasted more than three weeks with assholes exes and was a prisoner for an hour, to the girl who walks an old man to a museum and dating a real grown up man who loves her and makes her feel worthy of love. OH, she also runs a bar. Her own bar! Though the people at Wesport had a wrong first impression on her, the small town really helps her discover her true self and brings out the spark she never got to show in LA. And I love that she didn't change to be better for anyone, not even Brendan, but just to herself.
Not only those two main characters, I also love the other characters! Such as Hannah, Fox, Opal, Abe, maybe not Mick and Kirby but they're all different and doesn't feel flat. Speaking of Hannah and Fox, I seriously don't think I can wait until March 2022 for Hook, Line, and Sinker. Watched a lot of booktok videos about it and man I just know it's going to be as good.
I honestly don't really pay much attention to the plot, but one thing I realize the drama so... dramatic? I know Piper missed Brendan's departure and he might think that she chose LA, but she cried and sobbing in the harbor like Brendan is gone forever and she doesn't have the chance to explain. Wasn't it only like a couple days cruise? One more thing, I was also surprised that I like this book more than I thought I was, this is my second book by Tessa Bailey, the first one was Fix Her Up and it wasn't really my cup of tea...
Overall I love this book, a light read romance with lovable characters!
ps. I just started a bookstagram (@fiwwareads), do follow if you want :D
Not only those two main characters, I also love the other characters! Such as Hannah, Fox, Opal, Abe, maybe not Mick and Kirby but they're all different and doesn't feel flat. Speaking of Hannah and Fox, I seriously don't think I can wait until March 2022 for Hook, Line, and Sinker. Watched a lot of booktok videos about it and man I just know it's going to be as good.
I honestly don't really pay much attention to the plot, but one thing I realize the drama so... dramatic? I know Piper missed Brendan's departure and he might think that she chose LA, but she cried and sobbing in the harbor like Brendan is gone forever and she doesn't have the chance to explain. Wasn't it only like a couple days cruise? One more thing, I was also surprised that I like this book more than I thought I was, this is my second book by Tessa Bailey, the first one was Fix Her Up and it wasn't really my cup of tea...
Overall I love this book, a light read romance with lovable characters!
ps. I just started a bookstagram (@fiwwareads), do follow if you want :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Grief
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