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hokie_hanna's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
So boring. I kept waiting for something, anything, to happen. All the reviews say that the sisters are dealing with mothers passing…not really. The mom had died prior to the story and they express sadness a couple of times, but it’s an afterthought. The sisters are just sisters who seem to be friends but nothing exciting there. The aunt seems nice but her romantic story is uninspiring. The descriptions and laborious telling of the same mundane scene was exhausting and frustrating. It’s not a bad book, it’s just a painfully boring book. Not funny. Not emotional. Not happy. Not sad. Not nothing. Ironically, one of the characters had writers block and I feel like the author did as well.
nic_geca's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
dmoritz65's review
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookblurbs13's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you Pamela M. Kelley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Griffin for my #gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This was a sweet and simple summer-y read, but sadly it just didn’t give me what I needed it to.
Thoughts:
-Focused on two sisters and their aunt dealing with their own issues in life as well as the sudden loss of their mother/sister, I was expecting an emotional read of grief and growth. I wish the grief aspect was explored in more than just one chapter
-Unfortunately, both of the sister's storylines felt one-dimensional and the dilemmas they faced were wrapped up too neatly and quickly
-Hannah’s love felt forced and unneeded. It felt like it came out of nowhere and I felt no chemistry between the two. Individually they were fine characters, I just didn’t see them together
-Sara’s relationship with her husband irked me and I enjoyed reading about her standing up for herself, but the resolution seemed too easy
-The setting definitely pulled me in with its beachy shores, bookshops, and coffee shops
-I did really enjoy the aunt and uncle's storyline. I wish the story focused more on them and dove into their relationship deeper
Overall, this wasn’t my favorite read, but it was giving all of the summer beach vibes.
This was a sweet and simple summer-y read, but sadly it just didn’t give me what I needed it to.
Thoughts:
-Focused on two sisters and their aunt dealing with their own issues in life as well as the sudden loss of their mother/sister, I was expecting an emotional read of grief and growth. I wish the grief aspect was explored in more than just one chapter
-Unfortunately, both of the sister's storylines felt one-dimensional and the dilemmas they faced were wrapped up too neatly and quickly
-Hannah’s love felt forced and unneeded. It felt like it came out of nowhere and I felt no chemistry between the two. Individually they were fine characters, I just didn’t see them together
-Sara’s relationship with her husband irked me and I enjoyed reading about her standing up for herself, but the resolution seemed too easy
-The setting definitely pulled me in with its beachy shores, bookshops, and coffee shops
-I did really enjoy the aunt and uncle's storyline. I wish the story focused more on them and dove into their relationship deeper
Overall, this wasn’t my favorite read, but it was giving all of the summer beach vibes.
melissathereadingnerd's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a good beach read type of book! The characters are easy to relate to and have good personalities. There are a lot of characters in this book so it did take me a little to remember who was related to who. Very descriptive details about Chatham, MA, it sounds like a nice summer place to visit. If you're into these types of fiction novels with some hints of romance, this book is for you!
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
4.0
Book #74 read in 2024
This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I will add her to the must-read summer books because of the lovely setting in Chatham, Cape Cod. This book follows two sisters and their aunt as they traverse life difficulties. While I expected the feel-good and self-discovery aspects of this book, there were many bumpy roads getting there. I really enjoyed this one!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I will add her to the must-read summer books because of the lovely setting in Chatham, Cape Cod. This book follows two sisters and their aunt as they traverse life difficulties. While I expected the feel-good and self-discovery aspects of this book, there were many bumpy roads getting there. I really enjoyed this one!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
mlednik's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cathy1969's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
If you want just a very nice story with some good content, this is a an excellent choice.
Hannah is an author that decides to spend the summer on Cape Cod where she grew up and her sister, Sara, and her aunt still live. Hannah and Sara's mom has passed away and they were not very close to their dad. She is also having a little writer's block trying to write her sophomore novel and figures it would be a good place to regroup.
Hannah immediately feels better by the ocean and even joins an afternoon writing group. Sara decides to take a part time job at the local book store as she is beginning to feel a bit lost as a stay at home mom of four.
Their aunt misses her sister and has some marital issues of her own to deal with so the three for a kind of girls club of their own over the summer to help each other out.
The story has enough in it to hold your attention and keep things interesting without getting too serious and i enjoyed it very much.
Hannah is an author that decides to spend the summer on Cape Cod where she grew up and her sister, Sara, and her aunt still live. Hannah and Sara's mom has passed away and they were not very close to their dad. She is also having a little writer's block trying to write her sophomore novel and figures it would be a good place to regroup.
Hannah immediately feels better by the ocean and even joins an afternoon writing group. Sara decides to take a part time job at the local book store as she is beginning to feel a bit lost as a stay at home mom of four.
Their aunt misses her sister and has some marital issues of her own to deal with so the three for a kind of girls club of their own over the summer to help each other out.
The story has enough in it to hold your attention and keep things interesting without getting too serious and i enjoyed it very much.
lexuswilson's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
Didn’t want to finish. Can’t pinpoint why I didn’t like it but I really had to force myself to not return the book and be done with it.
Didn’t escape into the story and isn’t that the point of reading??
Didn’t escape into the story and isn’t that the point of reading??