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A review by tessa_talks_books
The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan
4.0
Imagine a book with a beach setting, and you've already captured my heart, just like The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan. This is a tale that weaves between three women: Cecilia, Lily, and Kristen. Each of them is at a pivotal point in their lives, grappling with transitions and the need to redefine themselves. Cecilia, a recent widow, is navigating the void left by her husband's passing. Lily, a recent medical school dropout, is at a crossroads in her career and personal life. Kristen, feeling isolated as the wife of a prominent surgeon, is contemplating an affair. All three find themselves in Cape Cod, where they unravel mysteries and make life-altering decisions.
I loved Cecilia and Lily’s stories, primarily, especially when those stories coincided early in the story. The relationship between the two women warmed my heart and made me happy. They are two like souls, and meeting each other pushes them into the next part of their lives with the love and support they have been lacking. Kristen’s story irritated me mostly because adultery is a small trigger for me, which made me unable to find sympathy for the character.
One of the highlights of the book is the relationship between Lily and Todd. Their journey from friends to lovers, a romance trope I typically find less appealing, is portrayed with such authenticity and depth that it became a favorite aspect of the story for me. Similarly, Kristen's relationship with her husband, which starts off on shaky ground, evolves in a way that feels genuine and relatable for their stage in life.
The Summer Swap is the perfect feel-good read for the warmer seasons.
I loved Cecilia and Lily’s stories, primarily, especially when those stories coincided early in the story. The relationship between the two women warmed my heart and made me happy. They are two like souls, and meeting each other pushes them into the next part of their lives with the love and support they have been lacking. Kristen’s story irritated me mostly because adultery is a small trigger for me, which made me unable to find sympathy for the character.
One of the highlights of the book is the relationship between Lily and Todd. Their journey from friends to lovers, a romance trope I typically find less appealing, is portrayed with such authenticity and depth that it became a favorite aspect of the story for me. Similarly, Kristen's relationship with her husband, which starts off on shaky ground, evolves in a way that feels genuine and relatable for their stage in life.
The Summer Swap is the perfect feel-good read for the warmer seasons.