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ermykneeandwheezy's review
3.0
To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for this book. I'm not entirely sure why, maybe it was because I found the title somewhat cheesy, but I really wasn't expecting too much from this story. I figured it would just be a light, fluffy love story. And I guess it was, but it wasn't as simple as I anticipated it being and it was certainly more enjoyable than I had thought it was going to be!
I think what really made me enjoy this book was the characters. All of them had flaws, but at the same time I just loved each and everyone one of them. I love how Olive was written realistically as an annoying little sister, but that she was also so full of wisdom and understanding. James' character was so easy to enjoy simply because I felt I could relate to him in his quest for happiness. And Clementine...it was so refreshing to hear this kind of story from the other person's point of view! I was getting kind of annoyed reading stories about people who were betrayed and it was nice to read from the point of view of someone who did the betraying. Clementine's character is obviously flawed, but I feel like her emotions, her regret and most of all, her passion and sincerity are what made me truly enjoy her.
The love story aspect of this novel was fantastic - light and easy, but I didn't find it to be fluffy and cheesy. The story wasn't predictable and full of clichés either. All in all, I found this book to be very refreshing and enjoyable!
I think what really made me enjoy this book was the characters. All of them had flaws, but at the same time I just loved each and everyone one of them. I love how Olive was written realistically as an annoying little sister, but that she was also so full of wisdom and understanding. James' character was so easy to enjoy simply because I felt I could relate to him in his quest for happiness. And Clementine...it was so refreshing to hear this kind of story from the other person's point of view! I was getting kind of annoyed reading stories about people who were betrayed and it was nice to read from the point of view of someone who did the betraying. Clementine's character is obviously flawed, but I feel like her emotions, her regret and most of all, her passion and sincerity are what made me truly enjoy her.
The love story aspect of this novel was fantastic - light and easy, but I didn't find it to be fluffy and cheesy. The story wasn't predictable and full of clichés either. All in all, I found this book to be very refreshing and enjoyable!
sryoung's review
3.0
I loved the ending. You never know how much it means to truly find yourself again. Clem goes through that after losing just about everything she knew. But in a way she gets a new perspective that changes things.
alexalovesbooks's review
5.0
(Review originally posted on Alexa Loves Books)
Unbreak My Heart is another perfect summer read to add to my list, and not just because it’s set in the same season. I fell in love with the characters, their stories and the setting of this book – and when I say in love, I mean head over heels. Though it was by no means an easy book for me to read (more on that later), Melissa C. Walker did an incredible job writing a story that would reel me in, churn me up and set me back down whole, unbroken and thoroughly changed.
I love Clementine. She’s so easy for me to relate to! Because the book is told from her perspective, we get a good long look at her thoughts, her feelings and the things she loves. It was remarkable writing, to me, because I was completely drawn into her character’s emotions and experiences. I felt for her when she was going through that crazy difficult experience, when her sadness threatened to overwhelm her, when the promise of happiness suddenly made itself obvious.
I love that there’s a fun cast of characters that were alongside Clementine for her summer adventure – and that each character has their unique identifier. Melissa manages to create awesome personalities in Clem’s mom and dad, her sister Olive, mysterious boy James and his father and even the old couple Ruth and George.
Clem’s parents, by the way, are YA stars, as far as I’m concerned. They care about their family, they care for Clem and they’re just plain cool. I mean, hello, the fact that they’d take their kids out for a whole summer sailing – that’s awesome! And I love how they were always there for Clem, whether she wanted them to be or not, and how they didn’t push her until she was ready to talk to them.
Olive is a scene-stealer, and I loved her bits in the book! She’s certainly a catalyst in some situations, but for the most part, I loved her because she reminded me of my own little (well, not so little) siblings. She has the same intelligence as them, the same yearning to be a part of what I was a part of, and even the dogged affection and surprising level of perception. I wanted to hug Olive right after reading this book!
And James – well, James is certainly a boy that I could fall for. He’s intelligent and sweet and funny and silly and good with people and he draws. Every single time he appeared in the book, I was excited to see him. He certainly helped Clem out of her funk, and I do love that he wasn’t just a random character and that he had his own past to hide.
James sets a high standard for the boys in real life with the way he feels for Clem and the things he does for her in this book. Their romance is gradual, and I definitely love that. It would have been strange if Clem had gone for him straight away, so it was good that it took a while for them to get to being more than friends.
I haven’t mentioned the setting yet, and I assure you that I have just been waiting for the right moment to squeal about this setting! I love the idea of spending an entire summer sailing on a set course – just you, your loved ones and the boat. Though it would mean being constricted and limited access to everything online, I just think it would be the most incredible experience ever. After reading, I wanted to head to the nearby marina and just hop on a boat already! Melissa manages to make boating life come across as interesting, yet relaxed, with details here and there that make the whole thing seem more authentic to me.
I finished this book in one day – it was that gripping. I remember starting this book on the subway and nearly missing my stop because I was so into what I was reading. It was filled primarily with calm, quiet moments packed with an emotional punch, and I just found myself caught up in it, with matching tears and laughter ensuing.
One specific thing that I loved in this book was the mention of the song game. I remember coming across that moment and going, “Oh my God, I totally do that too!” I play the song game often in real life (and I’m sure most of you have too) and it just made me smile to see it mentioned in the book.
Apart from that, I love the way Melissa writes. There were so many lines that I just had to stop and savor while I was reading – and I’m sure that these are going to become quotable quotes for many other people. It’s beautiful overall in choice of words and turns of phrase, and that made me love this book all the more.
I know that this is a book that talks about cheating. And while I’m definitely not a person who condones cheating in any form, I love that Melissa allowed me to understand how things could have spiraled out of control like that between Clem and the guy in question. It doesn’t justify anything, by any means, but it definitely helped me get a different perspective on it.
Obviously, this book is fantastic. It takes the difficult issue of cheating and its repercussions and weaves it into this story that is emotional, believable and compelling. I fell in love with Clem and her story, with James and his story, with Clem’s family, with the boating life – I fell in love with this incredible novel. Add Unbreak My Heart to your summer reading list friends – I promise you won’t regret it.
Unbreak My Heart is another perfect summer read to add to my list, and not just because it’s set in the same season. I fell in love with the characters, their stories and the setting of this book – and when I say in love, I mean head over heels. Though it was by no means an easy book for me to read (more on that later), Melissa C. Walker did an incredible job writing a story that would reel me in, churn me up and set me back down whole, unbroken and thoroughly changed.
I love Clementine. She’s so easy for me to relate to! Because the book is told from her perspective, we get a good long look at her thoughts, her feelings and the things she loves. It was remarkable writing, to me, because I was completely drawn into her character’s emotions and experiences. I felt for her when she was going through that crazy difficult experience, when her sadness threatened to overwhelm her, when the promise of happiness suddenly made itself obvious.
I love that there’s a fun cast of characters that were alongside Clementine for her summer adventure – and that each character has their unique identifier. Melissa manages to create awesome personalities in Clem’s mom and dad, her sister Olive, mysterious boy James and his father and even the old couple Ruth and George.
Clem’s parents, by the way, are YA stars, as far as I’m concerned. They care about their family, they care for Clem and they’re just plain cool. I mean, hello, the fact that they’d take their kids out for a whole summer sailing – that’s awesome! And I love how they were always there for Clem, whether she wanted them to be or not, and how they didn’t push her until she was ready to talk to them.
Olive is a scene-stealer, and I loved her bits in the book! She’s certainly a catalyst in some situations, but for the most part, I loved her because she reminded me of my own little (well, not so little) siblings. She has the same intelligence as them, the same yearning to be a part of what I was a part of, and even the dogged affection and surprising level of perception. I wanted to hug Olive right after reading this book!
And James – well, James is certainly a boy that I could fall for. He’s intelligent and sweet and funny and silly and good with people and he draws. Every single time he appeared in the book, I was excited to see him. He certainly helped Clem out of her funk, and I do love that he wasn’t just a random character and that he had his own past to hide.
James sets a high standard for the boys in real life with the way he feels for Clem and the things he does for her in this book. Their romance is gradual, and I definitely love that. It would have been strange if Clem had gone for him straight away, so it was good that it took a while for them to get to being more than friends.
I haven’t mentioned the setting yet, and I assure you that I have just been waiting for the right moment to squeal about this setting! I love the idea of spending an entire summer sailing on a set course – just you, your loved ones and the boat. Though it would mean being constricted and limited access to everything online, I just think it would be the most incredible experience ever. After reading, I wanted to head to the nearby marina and just hop on a boat already! Melissa manages to make boating life come across as interesting, yet relaxed, with details here and there that make the whole thing seem more authentic to me.
I finished this book in one day – it was that gripping. I remember starting this book on the subway and nearly missing my stop because I was so into what I was reading. It was filled primarily with calm, quiet moments packed with an emotional punch, and I just found myself caught up in it, with matching tears and laughter ensuing.
One specific thing that I loved in this book was the mention of the song game. I remember coming across that moment and going, “Oh my God, I totally do that too!” I play the song game often in real life (and I’m sure most of you have too) and it just made me smile to see it mentioned in the book.
Apart from that, I love the way Melissa writes. There were so many lines that I just had to stop and savor while I was reading – and I’m sure that these are going to become quotable quotes for many other people. It’s beautiful overall in choice of words and turns of phrase, and that made me love this book all the more.
I know that this is a book that talks about cheating. And while I’m definitely not a person who condones cheating in any form, I love that Melissa allowed me to understand how things could have spiraled out of control like that between Clem and the guy in question. It doesn’t justify anything, by any means, but it definitely helped me get a different perspective on it.
Obviously, this book is fantastic. It takes the difficult issue of cheating and its repercussions and weaves it into this story that is emotional, believable and compelling. I fell in love with Clem and her story, with James and his story, with Clem’s family, with the boating life – I fell in love with this incredible novel. Add Unbreak My Heart to your summer reading list friends – I promise you won’t regret it.
jennifer_lynn's review
3.0
I liked this book more and more as I continued to read. I think Walker captured something real and true about modern friendships and family relationships. Clementine is a sixteen year old spending the summer with her family on their sailboat and also dealing with her dissolving friendship with her once BFF.
I was worried this story would be superficial and over dramatic, but after reading it, I think it was pretty honest and accurate.
Usually I like it when stories avoid specifically referencing social media sites but with this story, it worked. And I think it makes the story extremely relatable for teens in today’s society where a lot of social interaction happens online.
It’s a sweet story about realizing that just because you make a mistake, it doesn’t make you a bad person. I love the way Walker develops Clem’s family relationship. It’s a believable story and I admire the way Clem chooses to face her problem in the end. I’m shelving this book as a summer read. It’s short and light but also deals with a few real life problems.
I was worried this story would be superficial and over dramatic, but after reading it, I think it was pretty honest and accurate.
Usually I like it when stories avoid specifically referencing social media sites but with this story, it worked. And I think it makes the story extremely relatable for teens in today’s society where a lot of social interaction happens online.
It’s a sweet story about realizing that just because you make a mistake, it doesn’t make you a bad person. I love the way Walker develops Clem’s family relationship. It’s a believable story and I admire the way Clem chooses to face her problem in the end. I’m shelving this book as a summer read. It’s short and light but also deals with a few real life problems.
queenie88's review
4.0
This book made me really emotional. Not sure why. It just felt so real.
I lovelovelovelove Olive.
Best thing: All the family scenes. The uniqe setting. Olive!!!!! Funny James. And Clem of course. And all the music. The friendship.
Hated: Ethan :P
I lovelovelovelove Olive.
Best thing: All the family scenes. The uniqe setting. Olive!!!!! Funny James. And Clem of course. And all the music. The friendship.
Hated: Ethan :P
bookish_owl's review
3.0
There's something intriguing about a book that can utterly frustrate you at times, but ultimately turns out to be quite enjoyable in the end.
I definitely did like this book, hence the three stars, but one thing that really bothered me was the way Clem lashed out at her family. I got her frustration, but I felt like she was lashing out at them because she couldn’t lash out at either of the people who hurt her, so it was a bit frustrating. I also wished there would’ve been more resolution with the conflict at the end; I felt like Clem definitely needed to confront Amanda, and both girls needed to apologize for what went down. I also didn’t really understandAmanda taking Ethan back and completely disowning Clem has a friend; I felt she was being petty by taking the boyfriend’s side instead of even hearing her best friend out. Cheating is a serious issue, yes, and I understood why Amanda was so hurt, but what happened wasn’t as bad as I’d expected from the summary (since they didn't even kiss or anything) and that made Amanda’s reaction feel pretty over-the-top to me. I also would've liked to see what happened with Ethan, since I felt like he and Clem also needed some kind of resolution since we never really got his side of the story.
On a more positive note, I have to say that what I loved most about Unbreak Your Heart was the way it involved family so heavily, and showed that no matter how hard Clem pushed her family away, they were ultimately there for her when it mattered most. I really enjoyed the way the alternating perspectives of her summer of sailing that healed her and the year before that broke her heart, because it was a great way to let readers understand Clem’s struggles, and why exactly she was so down on herself throughout the novel. The sailing atmosphere was excellently shown, and it almost made me want to hop on a boat and sail the summer away.
On the dual-romance end, I understood why Clem liked Ethan. Seeing Clem's side helped me understand why she did what she did, and why she was so attracted to Ethan despite him being Amanda's BF and therefore "off-limits". I have to admit I ended up liking James a lot more than Ethan for many reasons (one being that he didn't tear any friendships apart). He was sweet (and hilarious) and I really liked the way he slowly got Clem to let down her walls and pulled her out of her doom and gloom, allowing her to heal and get over what had happened the year before.
Ultimately, Unbreak Your Heart was a cute and quick summer read; one that I didn't regret picking up.
I definitely did like this book, hence the three stars, but one thing that really bothered me was the way Clem lashed out at her family. I got her frustration, but I felt like she was lashing out at them because she couldn’t lash out at either of the people who hurt her, so it was a bit frustrating. I also wished there would’ve been more resolution with the conflict at the end; I felt like Clem definitely needed to confront Amanda, and both girls needed to apologize for what went down. I also didn’t really understand
On a more positive note, I have to say that what I loved most about Unbreak Your Heart was the way it involved family so heavily, and showed that no matter how hard Clem pushed her family away, they were ultimately there for her when it mattered most. I really enjoyed the way the alternating perspectives of her summer of sailing that healed her and the year before that broke her heart, because it was a great way to let readers understand Clem’s struggles, and why exactly she was so down on herself throughout the novel. The sailing atmosphere was excellently shown, and it almost made me want to hop on a boat and sail the summer away.
On the dual-romance end, I understood why Clem liked Ethan. Seeing Clem's side helped me understand why she did what she did, and why she was so attracted to Ethan despite him being Amanda's BF and therefore "off-limits". I have to admit I ended up liking James a lot more than Ethan for many reasons (one being that he didn't tear any friendships apart). He was sweet (and hilarious) and I really liked the way he slowly got Clem to let down her walls and pulled her out of her doom and gloom, allowing her to heal and get over what had happened the year before.
Ultimately, Unbreak Your Heart was a cute and quick summer read; one that I didn't regret picking up.
jbenando's review
4.0
This was about broken hearts and broken friendships and love and family. The all around perfect story.
reader_fictions's review
3.0
Originally posted here.
When Unbreak My Heart first appeared on NetGalley, I actually didn't request it. I haven't read any of Walker's prior novels, I don't have much history reading contemporaries, and I have a very black and white view of cheating in relationships. All of that told me this might not be the book for me. I went back and requested it when I saw some very favorable reviews roll into the blogosphere.
As I started reading, I was initially regretful of that decision. The opening of the book is so mopey and nothing really happens. All Clem thinks about is the horrible thing she's done, which slowly unfolds in front of the reader. Every other chapter goes into the past (at least until that's all explained). The others are about her summer, in which her family (mom, dad, little sister, and herself) sail down rivers on a boat. I really wondered how Walker was going to pull off a book where the characters are stuck on a boat.
Thankfully, the book picked up the more you learn about the past, and the better you get to know the other people taking this same boating trip. I know absolutely nothing about boating. Honestly, I had no clue people could take a sailing trip like this down rivers. Color me surprised. Early on, they meet four other people who are on the same timeline and route they are (an old couple, and a father and son).
The cheating aspect of the story, the frame of it, never really coalesced with me. It mostly made me angry in a way I was not expecting. Clem has become a social outcast because she fell for her best friend's boyfriend. That's bad, for sure. I mean, having those feelings and not confessing definitely violates the 'hos before bros' pact. What's incredibly NOT cool (slight spoiler) is that Clem didn't even initiate anything and yet she is the one who becomes a social pariah. Her best friend even takes the guy back. All we see of the friendship is them keeping secrets from one another. And, so far as I can glean, Amanda doesn't really even seem to like Ethan that much, so I have a lot of trouble figuring out why she would want him back, unless it's to prove something.
I think that my biggest issue was with Amanda's character. It might have helped to have better context for their friendship. We learn very little about Clemanda pre-Ethan. As it was, I never got a great sense of Amanda as a person. She seems to be a showoff. Clem definitely suffers from an inferiority complex, since Amanda is the kind of person everyone likes and can have any guy she likes. Amanda's also strange for not having been more afraid of Clem and Ethan happening, since they have this crazy obvious chemistry, and she even encourages them to go on a date. That's just weird.
What really worked in this novel were the character relationships. I loved how real Clem's family felt. The mother with her crazy cookbook, the dad with his hat, and, most especially, adorable annoyance Olive. It's so obvious how much Clem's family cares for her. They give her space for a while and they let her know that they're ready to listen when she can talk about it. They put up with a surprising number of tantrums with good grace. When she finally confesses what she's been so upset about, they are just so sweet and non-judgmental.
I also can't leave this review without talking about the adorableness of James. He may be one of the most genuinely sweet guys in YA literature. Girls, let me just say that you want a guy like this, not an Edward or a Jacob or a Noah. You want someone real who will never try to change you or tell you what to do. He has advice, sure, but he doesn't pressure you. Plus, he's a ginger. Oh, how I love redheads. He is cute, upbeat, and funny, and their chemistry is so moving.
Unbreak My Heart is well-written and touching, despite the slow start. There's a lot to be learned from Clem's story. I see more Melissa Walker in my reading future!
When Unbreak My Heart first appeared on NetGalley, I actually didn't request it. I haven't read any of Walker's prior novels, I don't have much history reading contemporaries, and I have a very black and white view of cheating in relationships. All of that told me this might not be the book for me. I went back and requested it when I saw some very favorable reviews roll into the blogosphere.
As I started reading, I was initially regretful of that decision. The opening of the book is so mopey and nothing really happens. All Clem thinks about is the horrible thing she's done, which slowly unfolds in front of the reader. Every other chapter goes into the past (at least until that's all explained). The others are about her summer, in which her family (mom, dad, little sister, and herself) sail down rivers on a boat. I really wondered how Walker was going to pull off a book where the characters are stuck on a boat.
Thankfully, the book picked up the more you learn about the past, and the better you get to know the other people taking this same boating trip. I know absolutely nothing about boating. Honestly, I had no clue people could take a sailing trip like this down rivers. Color me surprised. Early on, they meet four other people who are on the same timeline and route they are (an old couple, and a father and son).
The cheating aspect of the story, the frame of it, never really coalesced with me. It mostly made me angry in a way I was not expecting. Clem has become a social outcast because she fell for her best friend's boyfriend. That's bad, for sure. I mean, having those feelings and not confessing definitely violates the 'hos before bros' pact. What's incredibly NOT cool (slight spoiler) is that Clem didn't even initiate anything and yet she is the one who becomes a social pariah. Her best friend even takes the guy back. All we see of the friendship is them keeping secrets from one another. And, so far as I can glean, Amanda doesn't really even seem to like Ethan that much, so I have a lot of trouble figuring out why she would want him back, unless it's to prove something.
I think that my biggest issue was with Amanda's character. It might have helped to have better context for their friendship. We learn very little about Clemanda pre-Ethan. As it was, I never got a great sense of Amanda as a person. She seems to be a showoff. Clem definitely suffers from an inferiority complex, since Amanda is the kind of person everyone likes and can have any guy she likes. Amanda's also strange for not having been more afraid of Clem and Ethan happening, since they have this crazy obvious chemistry, and she even encourages them to go on a date. That's just weird.
What really worked in this novel were the character relationships. I loved how real Clem's family felt. The mother with her crazy cookbook, the dad with his hat, and, most especially, adorable annoyance Olive. It's so obvious how much Clem's family cares for her. They give her space for a while and they let her know that they're ready to listen when she can talk about it. They put up with a surprising number of tantrums with good grace. When she finally confesses what she's been so upset about, they are just so sweet and non-judgmental.
I also can't leave this review without talking about the adorableness of James. He may be one of the most genuinely sweet guys in YA literature. Girls, let me just say that you want a guy like this, not an Edward or a Jacob or a Noah. You want someone real who will never try to change you or tell you what to do. He has advice, sure, but he doesn't pressure you. Plus, he's a ginger. Oh, how I love redheads. He is cute, upbeat, and funny, and their chemistry is so moving.
Unbreak My Heart is well-written and touching, despite the slow start. There's a lot to be learned from Clem's story. I see more Melissa Walker in my reading future!
themaddiest's review
3.0
For Clementine Williams, there’s pretty much nothing about sophomore year that she wants to remember. She made one mistake and is now a social pariah. Because of this, her parents’ plan to spend all summer on their sailboat doesn’t seem like such a terrible idea. It’ll give her a chance to get away from everything that’s haunting her. When she meets James on one of their first stops along the river, Clem thinks he might be just the distraction she needs.
Terrible Toni-Braxton-song-associations aside, Melissa Walker’s Unbreak My Heart is less about Clementine’s (hey I know that name) heartbreak and more about growing up and the pains that go along with it. Alternating between Clem’s past indiscretions and her present nautical situation, Walker’s book is a slow-burn of a story.
There are things here that are well done. Clementine’s family is particularly well-developed: her parents are warm and loving. Her sister is pitch-perfect as far as little sisters go: adoring of Clementine and happiest when she’s near her. The moments between the two sisters were some of the book’s strongest. As a love interest, James is fine, but I never felt a real spark between the two of them. It wasn’t as interesting as I wanted it to be.
Part of the reason the chemistry was lacking has to do with Clementine herself. While the melodramatic wallowing she engages in for most of the novel feels fairly authentic, I found myself growing tired of it, especially after the specifics of her betrayal were revealed. There’s a lot of complicated stuff at work here: the double-standards for boys and girls, the prickly tendencies of female friendship, and how self-absorbing guilt can be. Even so, Clementine’s woe-is-me attitude started to grate about halfway through the story.
Walker’s relaxed pace won’t work for readers looking for a thrilling, page-turning story. Everything here happens slowly (just like it would on a meandering summer sailing trip), but Walker’s writing is so good that it’s easy to get lose in her prose. Best for readers who like their characters complex and their stories more relaxed, this book would be perfect reading material for a day on the water.
Unbreak My Heart hits bookshelves today.
Unbreak My Heart by Melissa C. Walker. Bloomsbury: 2012. Electronic galley accepted for review via NetGalley.
Terrible Toni-Braxton-song-associations aside, Melissa Walker’s Unbreak My Heart is less about Clementine’s (hey I know that name) heartbreak and more about growing up and the pains that go along with it. Alternating between Clem’s past indiscretions and her present nautical situation, Walker’s book is a slow-burn of a story.
There are things here that are well done. Clementine’s family is particularly well-developed: her parents are warm and loving. Her sister is pitch-perfect as far as little sisters go: adoring of Clementine and happiest when she’s near her. The moments between the two sisters were some of the book’s strongest. As a love interest, James is fine, but I never felt a real spark between the two of them. It wasn’t as interesting as I wanted it to be.
Part of the reason the chemistry was lacking has to do with Clementine herself. While the melodramatic wallowing she engages in for most of the novel feels fairly authentic, I found myself growing tired of it, especially after the specifics of her betrayal were revealed. There’s a lot of complicated stuff at work here: the double-standards for boys and girls, the prickly tendencies of female friendship, and how self-absorbing guilt can be. Even so, Clementine’s woe-is-me attitude started to grate about halfway through the story.
Walker’s relaxed pace won’t work for readers looking for a thrilling, page-turning story. Everything here happens slowly (just like it would on a meandering summer sailing trip), but Walker’s writing is so good that it’s easy to get lose in her prose. Best for readers who like their characters complex and their stories more relaxed, this book would be perfect reading material for a day on the water.
Unbreak My Heart hits bookshelves today.
Unbreak My Heart by Melissa C. Walker. Bloomsbury: 2012. Electronic galley accepted for review via NetGalley.
daylafm's review
4.0
The thing about this one is that I didn't love it, but it was still the perfect summer read. Light, romantic, and full of watery adventures, Unbreak My Heart is a great book to add to your summer reading list.
The protagonist is spunky, but it's nice seeing her change as her world slowly rebuilds itself. It was also super sweet seeing her sibling relationship at work. The love interest is slightly unconventional in the looks department, making his memorable and someone easy to imagine coming to our metaphorical rescue.
I recommend this one to anyone seeking a quick summer read full of redemption, love, friendship, family, and the promises of a summer spent on a boat.
Happy reading!
The protagonist is spunky, but it's nice seeing her change as her world slowly rebuilds itself. It was also super sweet seeing her sibling relationship at work. The love interest is slightly unconventional in the looks department, making his memorable and someone easy to imagine coming to our metaphorical rescue.
I recommend this one to anyone seeking a quick summer read full of redemption, love, friendship, family, and the promises of a summer spent on a boat.
Happy reading!