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The Golden Girls' Getaway by Judy Leigh

4.0

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Finished reading: November 6th 2021

"It shouldn't be overlooked, the power of sisterhood. We're strong by ourselves and stronger together."

*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Boldwood Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***

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I knew that I wanted to read this story as soon as I first saw it. I love a good road trip story and I like having a focus on older main characters, so I thought The Golden Girls' Getaway was going to be a great fit for me. And it definitely turned out to be a fun read! Set during the current strange times with lockdowns, face masks and social distancing, this story shows that there can be light at the end of the tunnel, and maybe even a little dose of romance too.

The story follows three older ladies and neighbors: Mary, Vivienne and Gwen. Each has her own interesting background and I like what they added to the story individually... Mary is Irish and a retired nurse with a hidden past as well as a mouth made for swearing. Vivienne is a successful actress and brings a little glamour to the story; she can be a bit annoying in points, but as a whole I liked her role. Gwen is an opera singer and has the voice of an angel, even though she doesn't seem to have the confidence to match it initially. It can be a bit frustrating seeing her talk herself down, but I liked her character growth and what the singing element in general added to the story.

The road trip itself was probably one of my favorite parts of the story. Once they are off on their little adventure exploring the countryside and coast, the many descriptions of the different stops really made the scenery come alive, and the food descriptions were spot on too. There is lots of time for self reflection as well as more hilarious situations, and of course there is a dose of romance packed in along the way as well. I also liked how everything wrapped up in the end, and while a tad predictable, there is just something about having an uplifting and comfort read to help forget about the world for a little while... Fans of the genre will have a great time with The Golden Girls' Getaway.

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