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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I would have given this book 4 stars if Jio hadn't included the epilogue but she did. What a total buzz kill.
Let me back up and talk about what I liked because to be fair it was a good story.
Morning Glory is chick lit at its finest. A great beach read told from 2 alternating POV'S Penny (late 50's) & Ada (present day) and their lives living on the same house boat on Seattle's Union Lake. The characters are a little flat but the story/mystery keeps you interested. Nice bits of history (Worlds Fair, space needle etc) and current events are scattered throughout, there's even a cookie recipe included, what's not to love!?!
The epilogue that's what. It made a cute beach read into a cringe inducing Hallmark Hall of Shame movie. Unbelievable, unrealistic and completely unnecessary the epilogue tries so hard to wrap up all the story points it becomes ridiculous
Let me back up and talk about what I liked because to be fair it was a good story.
Morning Glory is chick lit at its finest. A great beach read told from 2 alternating POV'S Penny (late 50's) & Ada (present day) and their lives living on the same house boat on Seattle's Union Lake. The characters are a little flat but the story/mystery keeps you interested. Nice bits of history (Worlds Fair, space needle etc) and current events are scattered throughout, there's even a cookie recipe included, what's not to love!?!
The epilogue that's what. It made a cute beach read into a cringe inducing Hallmark Hall of Shame movie. Unbelievable, unrealistic and completely unnecessary the epilogue tries so hard to wrap up all the story points it becomes ridiculous
I thoroughly enjoy [a:Sarah Jio|4467375|Sarah Jio|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1370149271p2/4467375.jpg]'s books. This one takes place on a house boat and she went and lived on a house boat while writing the story. That is so cool. Sarah's books are always an easy flowing story and I fly right through them. The characters were easy to keep straight whether in the current time or in the 1950s. I always like how she brings everything together in the end and tells where they are now.
In Seattle's houseboat lane on Lake Union a modern day takes residence, Ada, in one of the homes trying to work through her pain she left behind in New York only to uncover the mystery of what happened back in the 1950's to Penny on the same home. I loved that the story was set here in Seattle, right down where I walk during my lunch hours. I felt I was right there living the scenes with Ada as though I was one of the neighbors. I like how the author weaves the story back and forth from the 1950s to today moving us through the story.
Sarah Jio's novels are fun to read.
Sarah Jio's novels are fun to read.
I enjoyed this book, just as I have all of Sarah Jio's other books. They do all seem to follow the same pattern, which makes them a little predictable, but they are easy, heartfelt reads.
A fun little read while traveling. 3. 5 stars - Reminiscent at first of sleepless in seattle because of the houseboat and some of the characters. It was fun to actually read what it would be like to live in a houseboat. The mystery was fun and light too.
emotional
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. I read it in one day, I could not put it down. I loved how the stories of the characters both past and present intertwine. It’s also a beautiful story of overcoming tragedy and finding happiness. A very cute love story that I recommend for all ages.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I quite enjoyed this book! It was intriguing to read about Penny in the past, then about Ada in the present. I felt sorry for both Penny and Ada considering the circumstances that they were both presented with. It was such a touching story, and I am quite satisfied with the ending! I actually just picked this book up randomly one day, and now want to read all of Sarah Jio's books! Her books seem to intrigue me, either by the descriptive details or the interesting characters. I look forward to reading more!