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The Suite Spot by Trish Doller

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klb77's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Exactly the fluff I wanted! The plot didn’t feel appropriately paced but it was adorable and that’s all I was looking for. The forest vibes were sweet, although redundant and this author is good at staying surface level for difficult topics. I don’t think the last 8% should’ve played out the way it did or been forced to the final two chapters- because it caused me anxiety for like 50% of the book if not more. If the author wanted to simulate an anxiety disorder than she did a decent job I guess? I didn’t know Mason was Japanese until the green tea scenes, and for a book pushing (and having a dedication all for) diversity I wish it would’ve actually exemplified that better. The SA in the beginning was jarring and honestly entirely not necessary but thankfully nothing Trish writes holds much weight with her characters so I’m glad it was only jarring to the audience and not the victim. Bonus points for my man Keane guest starring and the cat.

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samnreader's review

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3.25

This is a gentler, more removed look at grief than presented in Float Plan, but it's still very heavy. It's just not the narrator experience. Had we had a look in the hero's head (Mason), I feel this would've had the same weight of Float Plan. I level my same criticism here as I have for Float Plan: something is too simple with the characters. In this case, despite Rachel's small insecurities and mistakes with men in the past, she's difficult to fault. And eventually, so is Mason. Despite this, I enjoyed the book, but given the content, I tend to want more flaws. Maybe this was Doller's intention, since her afterward directly states that she needed something gentler because of 2020.

I am once again left appreciating Doller's settings and detail. They keep these a notch above many other novels. Unfortunately, they aren't enough to lead me to reread, which is why I give it a 3.25.

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yvo_about_books's review against another edition

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4.25

Finished reading: June 11th 2023

“Noisy, fast-paced Fort Lauderdale was home. But now that I'm getting used to the quiet, I've never slept as soundly as I do on Kellys Island.”

I really enjoyed my time with the first book Float Plan when I read it in 2021, and I've been looking forward to return to this series ever since. It took me longer than expected to finally pick up The Suite Spot, but I'm glad I finally did make time for it. This story mostly reads like one big hug, and I do love a good slowburn romance with lots of sweet moments. I also love a story with a small town setting and community vibe, and The Suite Spot definitely delivers on that account as well. The descriptions of Kellys Island were wonderful, and I loved how the community took in both Rachel and her daughter. I liked the brewery angle and seeing the hotel slowly come together... The slowburn romance was well done, and Mason makes for such a great character. I was a bit frustrated by Rachel in points, and the 'big twist' towards the ending mostly made me feel disappointed by her. I don't want to give away spoilers, but let's just say that I couldn't get past the fact that she just gave up without a fight; not asking for help or researching her options first. Anyhow, this was only a minor blip, and I did love my time with the rest of the story. I also can't wait to read book three and spend more time with Anna and Keane again!

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foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted medium-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

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alaynacp's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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sarahsbookstacks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Loved!!!

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rickireadss's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

trish really knows how to write a book that deals with heavy topics but not make it super heavy & emotional, if that makes sense. i loved this one so much!! i’ve listened to the entire series on audiobook and loved them so much i bought the physical copies. this was sweet, funny, and even had me cry a few times!! i highly recommend, but do check the cw!!

⚠️: child death, suicide, sexual harrassment, sexual assault, grief, fatphobia, panic attacks/disorder, divorce

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kelly_e's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Title: The Suite Spot
Author: Trish Doller
Series: Beck Sisters #2
Genre: Romance
Rating: 3.0
Pub Date: March 8, 2022

T H R E E • W O R D S

Fun • Transportive • Quick

📖 S Y N O P S I S

Other than her daughter, Maisie, the one thing Rachel takes pride in is her job as night manager at a luxury hotel. Until one incident changes everything, and she ends up being fired for something she didn't do.

Looking for a fresh start, Rachel takes a job at a brand new brewery hotel resort on Kelleys Island, and packs up her daughter and moves across the country. When she gets there the job isn't what she'd been hoping for, but owner Mason gives her the chance to help build a hotel and start rebuilding her life.

💭 T H O U G H T S

The Suite Spot is the second installment in the Beck Sisters series and the premise sounded so good! Unfortunately, I was left underwhelmed yet again. It's quite possible my expectations were too high going in, but I wanted so much more from this story and its characters. The writing was mediocre, and the romance felt too convenient. I just felt as if there was so much potential and I wasn't a fan of the way the story went.

I was swooning over the setting - a rustic, small town resort with a brewery on site - from the very beginning. It all just felt so homey, fun, and adventurous. Additionally, Mason felt so wholesome, and his story felt realistic in comparison to Rachel's. And I couldn't help but love Maisie's adorable relationship with Mason's grumpy cat.

At the end of the day, this book was worth my time, it just wasn't what I had hoped for and I was left with the feeling that there was something missing.

📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers who enjoyed The Float Plan
• fans of off-the-beaten path romances
• anyone in need of a palate cleanser

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lexa's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

4.0

I loved the overall storyline, the hospitality need in me was delighted. The inclusion of a word in another language to start each chapter was unique and fun. Great side characters and small town charm too.

However, the inclusion of a child character felt forced at times, and unrealistic. Didn't love the narration, but it wasn't awful.

Solid 4 star read.

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kaylinvm94's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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