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A review by bookstorian
One Night on the Island by Josie Silver
4.5
Decided to pick this read up on impulse at my local QBD when collecting my copy of 'The No Show' earlier last month. It had been on my TBR shelf but I felt a stronger pull towards it, keen to read more romance especially as my work load piled up.
Cleo- a popular romance columnist escapes her busy life in London at the insistence of her editor. Mack-a passionate photographer and father needs a temporary sea change. Cue enemies to lovers trope with a sprinkling of one bed trope.
I still feel blown away by the whole story. I was expecting a predictable enemies to lovers romance in a stereotypical location that was a slow burn. Instead what I got was a whimsical and moody setting off the coast of Ireland, a whole cast of quirky and loveable characters as well as a cottage core vibes, a steamy 'micro' romance and plenty of self discovery by the strong and relatable protagonist.
There was so much to love about this read that I ran out of room on my two page journal spread. Here's just a taste of what I liked; the exploration of female friendship, the complications of a marriage breakdown, the jittery feeling of turning thirty and the spark of new beginnings. This was all paired with beautiful language that had the power to well and truly sweep me away to Salvation Island, exquisitely written scenes and a litany of memorable lines (many now highlighted in my copy). I'm still marvelling at just how wonderful a read this was.
A 'snow-globe romance' and ultimate escapism novel if there ever was one.
Cleo- a popular romance columnist escapes her busy life in London at the insistence of her editor. Mack-a passionate photographer and father needs a temporary sea change. Cue enemies to lovers trope with a sprinkling of one bed trope.
I still feel blown away by the whole story. I was expecting a predictable enemies to lovers romance in a stereotypical location that was a slow burn. Instead what I got was a whimsical and moody setting off the coast of Ireland, a whole cast of quirky and loveable characters as well as a cottage core vibes, a steamy 'micro' romance and plenty of self discovery by the strong and relatable protagonist.
There was so much to love about this read that I ran out of room on my two page journal spread. Here's just a taste of what I liked; the exploration of female friendship, the complications of a marriage breakdown, the jittery feeling of turning thirty and the spark of new beginnings. This was all paired with beautiful language that had the power to well and truly sweep me away to Salvation Island, exquisitely written scenes and a litany of memorable lines (many now highlighted in my copy). I'm still marvelling at just how wonderful a read this was.
A 'snow-globe romance' and ultimate escapism novel if there ever was one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent