Beach Read

Reviews

1. 

   Whitney – July 20, 2024

   Great, cozy read
   I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down. Yes, some parts are cliché, and there are some tropes (third act breakup, for example), but it is so well written. I really enjoyed the mix of small town scenery, well developed side characters, increasing romantic tension, and self discovery. I loved how descriptive it was and felt transported to each location. I will definitely re-read when I need a cozy palate cleanser.

2. 

   M. Goggans – July 20, 2024

   Ended up LOVING this book
   I ordered this book because it was a June 2020 Book of The Month pick. My box was already full with other new releases, so I opted to get it on Kindle instead after the book started to get good reviews in my BOTM circles!I did not have high expectations for this book after the first couple of chapters, I’ll be honest. I was thinking it might be a solid 3 stars at best. However, I ended up REALLY liking it and it’s a definite 4 star-read for me! (I save 5 stars for books that are just phenomenal-it’s rare for me to think a book is worth all 5 coveted stars). In the beginning, the coincidences had me rolling my eyes. Come on, she just happens to land a beautiful free vacation home that is located right next door to a hunky fellow writer who ALSO just happens to be someone she went to school with and lusted over in college? One of those things, sure-but all of them? I also didn’t love January’s character in the beginning. But by the time she and Gus work out the details of their bet, I had started to like them both. By the end, I was 100% rooting for them both. The book seems to recognize and poke fun at its very own genre (women’s fiction/rom-com), but it’s smarter than a lot of books that I have read in this genre. The back-and-forth banter between January and Gus is fast, sarcastic, and witty. It’s refreshing for both characters in the relationship to be smart and talented in their own right! And finally, what bumped the book up in my estimation is that at the end, there are some nice observations about what it means to choose to be in a long-term relationship and what ‘happily ever after’ really looks like.I do hope this book turns into a movie or mini-series because a screenplay will practically right itself. With the right casting, it would be great on-screen! There is a lot of tension between Gus and January for over half of the book and at the end, I could perfectly envision two different endings, either of which would have been in keeping with the story! That suspense over the ending (and my immense satisfaction with how she did choose to end the book) kept me hooked until the very end.Overall, I can enthusiastically give this book a recommendation. It is exactly what I like in a summer read and I would say it’s worth the price for the Kindle version of the book! Yes, it’s light and fluffy, but it’s also smart and relatable. Definitely give it a try if you like this genre and want to know what all the buzz is about this summer!

3. 

   Someone – July 20, 2024

   Loved
   Loved this book. It had depth and developed the characters well. The story held up and created a good setting and visible plot. Would recommend

4. 

   Bailey – July 20, 2024

   Beautiful Quick Read
   As someome that doesn’t enjoy romance or fiction, generally this was a great read. The story was interesting and Henry’s writing style was clever, witty, and relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

5. 

   etit 011 – July 20, 2024

   parfait

6. 

   Marie – July 20, 2024

   Het boek was leuk. Zou het niet snel aanraden aan anderen.Zoals ik al bij andere bestellingen geschreven heb, werd ook dit boek in slechte staat toegestuurd. De kaft was opnieuw geplooid en de pagina’s verkreukeld. Ik koop geen boek van 13 euro om dat eentje te hebben wat in een slechtere staat is dan als ik het tweedehands zou kopen voor 4 euro.