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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
I enjoyed the read. There was a reasonable progression for both of the main characters. I would have liked to have seen more interaction between mother & daughter. The ending for one of the characaters was somewhat predictable. I was disappointed and unsatisfied with the lack of closure for the other. Regardless, I would recommend this book.
I enjoyed the read. There was a reasonable progression for both of the main characters. I would have liked to have seen more interaction between mother & daughter. The ending for one of the characaters was somewhat predictable. I was disappointed and unsatisfied with the lack of closure for the other. Regardless, I would recommend this book.
2/5 - My first Danielle Steel and I have to say, I was not impressed. This book was like reading in circles - incredibly repetitive and not overly substantive. It was written in third person (which we know I don’t love) and changed perspectives often, sometimes within the same paragraph, which I found particularly confusing.
Overall the story had potential - Age gap! Fame! Mother daughter drama! - but the execution was lackluster and I probably wouldn’t have finished it if it wasn’t an ARC. Also I had the preconceived notion that Steel’s books are steamy and this definitely was not which was sort of a bummer! I’m not writing her off completely - I’ll definitely try again but am going to try to gauge reviews first!
Thank you to @netgalley and @delacortepress for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Out now!
Overall the story had potential - Age gap! Fame! Mother daughter drama! - but the execution was lackluster and I probably wouldn’t have finished it if it wasn’t an ARC. Also I had the preconceived notion that Steel’s books are steamy and this definitely was not which was sort of a bummer! I’m not writing her off completely - I’ll definitely try again but am going to try to gauge reviews first!
Thank you to @netgalley and @delacortepress for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Out now!
4.5 First, I have to say I didn’t know Danielle Steel still wrote books! It’s been about 35 years since I read one of her books. This was really good, little cheesy and predictable though.
I liked this one. It was a bit different storyline for DS and I really enjoyed it. A lot of deep moments but also a lot of lighthearted ones. Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an ok read. I used to love Danielle Steel, but her more recent books just aren't as good, or maybe I've outgrown them. I keep trying and once in a while pick one up. This book was better than the last couple of hers I've read, but I was disappointed with the ending. I miss her books like Zoya, and Accident and The Crossing. They seemed to have a lot more substance than some of her newer books.
While I enjoyed the characters of this book and the way it flowed, it did feature a controversial me too issue that I’m still not sure how I feel about.
emotional
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:
Complicated