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The Inn at Rose Harbor
by Debbie Macomber
The Inn at Rose Harbor has multiple different perspectives and was really interesting. It made me feel like I was at the Inn, watching everyone as they set out on their different lives and on different paths. It was nicely written, funny, a little spicy, and a little sad. Family, friendship, and heartbreak are evident in this novel.
Positive messages: 5/5
Forgiveness is a main message in this novel, as well as overcoming guilt and shame of things in the past. I would say it is between a 4 and a 5, but I decided to give it a five. There are many characters who express forgiveness towards one another, and there are no big bad messages.
Positive role models: 4/5
Jo Marie Rose is kind and patient with all of her guests. (Bad model) Someone comes to her asking for a favor and she realizes soon after that he was going to scam her. Joshua’s step father, Richard, wasn’t always kind to him and he wants to forgive him and tries his hardest…before it’s too late. Abby Kincaid is struggling from ghosts of her past. ‘The Accident’, as she calls it, changed her life forever and she can’t seem to overcome the guilt that constantly washes over her.
Drinking/Drugs: 1/5
Jo Marie recalls her past and says that her husband asked her to go get a beer with him. Very little to no drinking throughout the story.
Language: 1/5
‘Damn’ is used once.
Violence and Gore: 0/5
None present.
Sex, Romance, and Nudity: 2/5
There are a few times characters kiss and share romantic moments with each other. They hold one another against each other and describe attractions they feel for other characters. Some characters dance. Characters flirt with each other. No sexual scenes.
What Parents Should Know:
This novel is interesting, but more like a ‘candy book’; Not very educational. One thing that was a bit iffy was when Abby went to Angela’s grave and had a conversation with her in her head. She thought she was talking to Angela’s ghost but it ended up being only herself. Jo Marie Rose believes that her husband is watching over her and is sending her signs. She believes he sent her Rover, a dog. And she has dreams about him often. This is more a portrait of God and I found it a bit weird how they were displaying Paul and what his capabilities were. However, other than that small detail, there is a bit of romance, kissing, and flirting, but no sexual scenes. This book is very well written, interesting, funny, and sad all mixed into one amazing novel. A little spice and a few tears—all make it so SO wonderful! I was tearing up a few pages in! I would say this book is perfect for teens, young adults, and adults. Anyone looking for a heartfelt story about family, friends, and love will adore this story!
Age Range Recommendation: 13+ YA/A
Reading Level (by grade): 9th-12th
Positive messages: 5/5
Forgiveness is a main message in this novel, as well as overcoming guilt and shame of things in the past. I would say it is between a 4 and a 5, but I decided to give it a five. There are many characters who express forgiveness towards one another, and there are no big bad messages.
Positive role models: 4/5
Jo Marie Rose is kind and patient with all of her guests. (Bad model) Someone comes to her asking for a favor and she realizes soon after that he was going to scam her. Joshua’s step father, Richard, wasn’t always kind to him and he wants to forgive him and tries his hardest…before it’s too late. Abby Kincaid is struggling from ghosts of her past. ‘The Accident’, as she calls it, changed her life forever and she can’t seem to overcome the guilt that constantly washes over her.
Drinking/Drugs: 1/5
Jo Marie recalls her past and says that her husband asked her to go get a beer with him. Very little to no drinking throughout the story.
Language: 1/5
‘Damn’ is used once.
Violence and Gore: 0/5
None present.
Sex, Romance, and Nudity: 2/5
There are a few times characters kiss and share romantic moments with each other. They hold one another against each other and describe attractions they feel for other characters. Some characters dance. Characters flirt with each other. No sexual scenes.
What Parents Should Know:
This novel is interesting, but more like a ‘candy book’; Not very educational. One thing that was a bit iffy was when Abby went to Angela’s grave and had a conversation with her in her head. She thought she was talking to Angela’s ghost but it ended up being only herself. Jo Marie Rose believes that her husband is watching over her and is sending her signs. She believes he sent her Rover, a dog. And she has dreams about him often. This is more a portrait of God and I found it a bit weird how they were displaying Paul and what his capabilities were. However, other than that small detail, there is a bit of romance, kissing, and flirting, but no sexual scenes. This book is very well written, interesting, funny, and sad all mixed into one amazing novel. A little spice and a few tears—all make it so SO wonderful! I was tearing up a few pages in! I would say this book is perfect for teens, young adults, and adults. Anyone looking for a heartfelt story about family, friends, and love will adore this story!
Age Range Recommendation: 13+ YA/A
Reading Level (by grade): 9th-12th