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cathy_alyson 's review for:
Beautiful Day
by Elin Hilderbrand
Beautiful Day was my first Elin Hilderbrand book and I wasn't disappointed, not by a long shot! I breezed through it in 3 days and enjoyed it thoroughly. The story is about a family who gather together for the youngest daughter's wedding on Nantucket. What makes this wedding a little different is that their mother passed away a few years ago but she left a notebook for her youngest daughter filled with instructions/suggestions for her future wedding.
This book reminded me of a wedding movie as I read it.. you know the kind of movie where the family all comes together from leading their separate lives, each with their own problems and drama and somehow try to make it work in the end for the sake of the bride and groom.
The setting was lovely and I was swept away in the beauty of Nantucket. I enjoyed getting to know each character and found their stories interesting. Margot had me rooting for her through every curveball thrown at her, though I was irked at her siblings for leaving so much up to her and expecting her to handle it all! I related to Jenna, the bride, the unplanned baby of the family (so was I!), and the one who was left behind when her much older siblings became adults and moved out and on with their lives. She wasn't a main character but there were some tearful, sweet moments hearing her story. The only character I found a little unbelievable was Ann. The choices she made throughout the story didn't make much sense to me and I admit I rolled my eyes more than once.
Last but not least, the notebook... a sweet idea right? In theory, yes! And I liked the premise when I began the book. Beth, their dear mom, most definitely did make her presence known throughout the wedding.. but I'm not sure what happened because at some point it became a tad bit overbearing more than sweet and I hate to say that because overall I truly liked the book! Ah well!
Overall, I did enjoy this story and I am now a fan of Elin Hilderbrand. I will most certainly be reading more of her work in the future! Check it out if you are looking for a light and fun read!
This review was also shared at https://alliekatzkorner.home.blog/
This book reminded me of a wedding movie as I read it.. you know the kind of movie where the family all comes together from leading their separate lives, each with their own problems and drama and somehow try to make it work in the end for the sake of the bride and groom.
The setting was lovely and I was swept away in the beauty of Nantucket. I enjoyed getting to know each character and found their stories interesting. Margot had me rooting for her through every curveball thrown at her, though I was irked at her siblings for leaving so much up to her and expecting her to handle it all! I related to Jenna, the bride, the unplanned baby of the family (so was I!), and the one who was left behind when her much older siblings became adults and moved out and on with their lives. She wasn't a main character but there were some tearful, sweet moments hearing her story. The only character I found a little unbelievable was Ann. The choices she made throughout the story didn't make much sense to me and I admit I rolled my eyes more than once.
Last but not least, the notebook... a sweet idea right? In theory, yes! And I liked the premise when I began the book. Beth, their dear mom, most definitely did make her presence known throughout the wedding.. but I'm not sure what happened because at some point it became a tad bit overbearing more than sweet and I hate to say that because overall I truly liked the book! Ah well!
Overall, I did enjoy this story and I am now a fan of Elin Hilderbrand. I will most certainly be reading more of her work in the future! Check it out if you are looking for a light and fun read!
This review was also shared at https://alliekatzkorner.home.blog/