This was set in the OBX, and I'd read a couple other books, by RY. Fourth Wing of course and another cont. romance that was good. So, I wanted to try This was set in the OBX, and I'd read a couple other books, by RY. Fourth Wing of course and another cont. romance that was good. So, I wanted to try one of her older books. This was okay- and it may be because I've been on a romance kick lately and am numbed. Also it's been a long time since I was newly in love, but nobody I know had this type of experience, poor us maybe?? I'm just so over the immediate sexual tension and love at first sight and I've always had these very strict rules but now that I've met you, poof, they're no longer important, type stories. I did love the character of Finley, and the trauma and heartbreak and therapy was very well done. But, and maybe this is why I stopped reading romance years ago, I need emotional connection, and intelligent dialogue, and more than lust and hormones to hold up the love story. It's all fine and good if it's earned and a natural progression of the story and the characters development, but otherwise, I don't buy it....more
This was really well done. I cared about the characters, the plot kept my attention, and at no point did I want to stop reading! Which is a win after This was really well done. I cared about the characters, the plot kept my attention, and at no point did I want to stop reading! Which is a win after a few duds lately. The pacing was good, and it felt really realistic. I did just really enjoy the story. Recommended!...more
So much love for this quirky, inventive story! Loved the characters, the emotion, the feel good moments and the absolutely lovely way the author creatSo much love for this quirky, inventive story! Loved the characters, the emotion, the feel good moments and the absolutely lovely way the author created these unique characters and made them so relatable. Highly recommended for a comfort read, a hug in book form, or when you need a really good escape into another reality… I most certainly needed all of them this week, and this was just perfect!...more
This author just knows how to write a great story. Her writing is beautiful, her characters are multi-faceted and so layered, and her plots always draThis author just knows how to write a great story. Her writing is beautiful, her characters are multi-faceted and so layered, and her plots always drag me in quickly. And she does emotion and feelings oh so well. I loved this and highly recommend it! ...more
A fairly perfect book, in my opinion. The story was well written and kept my attention with a plot that was intriguing. It also had a lovely setting -A fairly perfect book, in my opinion. The story was well written and kept my attention with a plot that was intriguing. It also had a lovely setting - Scotland -, and characters that felt real and likable and made you feel something about their life story. It's a drama about a life lived, about family and best friends, mistakes and regrets, love and forgiveness, starting over and carrying on. And it's somewhat like a fictional memoir-if that's even a thing. I was invested in the story, the secrets, the revelations and aha moments, and the mundane and exhilarating process of living that we all must go through and that was told here in such a compelling way. This kind of gave off the same vibes as Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark, which I really enjoyed as well. ...more
A historical based story that takes a different approach to the typical wartime plot. Lots of characters and detail and a glimpse at a side of the warA historical based story that takes a different approach to the typical wartime plot. Lots of characters and detail and a glimpse at a side of the wartime resistance effort that I wasn’t familiar with....more