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Swept Away by Beth O'Leary
3.0
tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

this was alright. really intriguing premise for a romance—a one-night-stand turns into a story of survival when the couple gets lost at sea together. i liked that this went outside the lines of a traditional romance plot—though it did seem like the two always had what they needed (food, in particular).

i can’t say i loved Lexi or Zeke—they were okay MCs, but the insta love didn’t have me fully convinced. i also feel like Lexi’s attachment to Mae felt off—a little too dependent? idk. i thought the twist at the end was dragged out for too long and i almost lost interest, but was ultimately happy with where it ended up. 

not my favorite story but I’m glad i read it!