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A review by hadesdaughter
The Hummingbird Sanctuary by Erin Zak
3.0
As soon as I laid eyes on that cover with that adorable hummingbird, I was hooked.
So, we're following three women in their late 40s who co-own and manage a luxurious retreat. You've got Olive, still dealing with the loss of her husband, caught up in this messy emotional tango with Eleanor, who's having a massive crush on her. Then there's Harriet, the top-notch chef, juggling her love life filled with one-night stands.
One of the book's drawbacks, however, is how there's a lot of things going on. I couldn't help but feel that the story would have benefited from a more focused approach, perhaps as a series allowing for deeper exploration of each character.
Despite that, I really liked the themes of friendship and entrepreneurship woven throughout the narrative. While the potential for more profound romantic connections existed, the cluttered plot somewhat diluted their impact.
Overall, "The Hummingbird Sanctuary" has its highs and lows, why not give it a shot?
** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. **
So, we're following three women in their late 40s who co-own and manage a luxurious retreat. You've got Olive, still dealing with the loss of her husband, caught up in this messy emotional tango with Eleanor, who's having a massive crush on her. Then there's Harriet, the top-notch chef, juggling her love life filled with one-night stands.
One of the book's drawbacks, however, is how there's a lot of things going on. I couldn't help but feel that the story would have benefited from a more focused approach, perhaps as a series allowing for deeper exploration of each character.
Despite that, I really liked the themes of friendship and entrepreneurship woven throughout the narrative. While the potential for more profound romantic connections existed, the cluttered plot somewhat diluted their impact.
Overall, "The Hummingbird Sanctuary" has its highs and lows, why not give it a shot?
** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. **