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A review by books_in_badgerland
Greenwich by Kate Broad
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
2.5
This cover. A 90s setting. Friendship elements. This synopsis got me.
📖: Rachel is staying with her aunt and uncle in Greenwich for the summer. She meets their daughter's nanny, Claudia, and is immediately drawn to her. After a year of losing friends, this could be Rachel's opportunity to feel connection again between Claudia and her sweet niece, Sabine. After tragedy strikes, Rachel is forced to make touch choices. Who will she protect, and what consequences will she face?
🤝: This may be a good fit if you enjoy:
- rich people problems
- challenging themes
- stories told in flashbacks
💭: This book was a roller coaster. I struggled with the pacing. I was into it right away, then I skipped forward from ~35% to 60% and landed in some JUICY and INTENSE scenes that pulled me back in. As the story progressed, Rachel's state of mind remained a whirlwind. I typically enjoy characters others would consider "unlikable". She challenged my compassion, which I appreciate. I understood her struggles, but sheesh, some people don't learn. While there were some good themes and captivating moments, it ultimately wasn’t a great fit for me.
Rating: I thought it was ok. (2.5)
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for early access to this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Pub Day: 7/22/2025
📖: Rachel is staying with her aunt and uncle in Greenwich for the summer. She meets their daughter's nanny, Claudia, and is immediately drawn to her. After a year of losing friends, this could be Rachel's opportunity to feel connection again between Claudia and her sweet niece, Sabine. After tragedy strikes, Rachel is forced to make touch choices. Who will she protect, and what consequences will she face?
🤝: This may be a good fit if you enjoy:
- rich people problems
- challenging themes
- stories told in flashbacks
💭: This book was a roller coaster. I struggled with the pacing. I was into it right away, then I skipped forward from ~35% to 60% and landed in some JUICY and INTENSE scenes that pulled me back in. As the story progressed, Rachel's state of mind remained a whirlwind. I typically enjoy characters others would consider "unlikable". She challenged my compassion, which I appreciate. I understood her struggles, but sheesh, some people don't learn. While there were some good themes and captivating moments, it ultimately wasn’t a great fit for me.
Rating: I thought it was ok. (2.5)
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for early access to this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Pub Day: 7/22/2025