A review by theunfinishedbookshelf
Swept Away by Beth O'Leary

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

You’re stuck on a creaky old houseboat in the middle of the North Sea. With your random one night stand ⛵️

What a hook! This concept is big but believe me, Beth O’Leary delivers. Although, this did nothing to dispel my fear of the open ocean and sailing – there were some heart-in-throat moments of real jeopardy that took me by surprise. 

Lexi and Zeke are such gorgeously complex characters and I absolutely loved spending time with them. Zeke’s relationship with his siblings and Lexi’s with her best friend added such depth to their budding romance. 

Swept Away is Beth O’Leary at her very best. It pushes the boundaries of emotional rom-com with a brilliant dash of adventure and I loved this wild ride. 
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