A review by karenmsecrest
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A sweet, small town love story with low spice. I love Dean and the baseball details. I got frustrated with Evvie half way through the book, but her journey is the main story and it all works out in the end. The audio book was especially compelling, thanks to narration by Julia Whelan. 

Pros:
  • Baseball
  • Dean
  • Small town coastal Maine
  • Friends
  • Pop-culture references
  • Narrated by Julia Whelan

Cons:
  • Gaslighting dead husband
  • Evvie’s shitty communication skills
  • Closed door, limited spice

If you like angst and an emotional journey, this one is for you. 
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