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okayletsread's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a fun listen on audio! If you've gone through a season of career burnout, you'll likely connect with Sasha, a digital marketer who takes a long break at a beach resort in the winter. There were a lot of far-fetched and totally ridiculous plot points, but it had a lot of heart and didn't follow the typical HEA. I love that about chick lit books vs. romance novels. This book won't stick with me very long, but it fits the bill.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Death of parent
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Dementia
thebookishowl4's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism and Injury/Injury detail
aseel_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This has some full on aloud laughing moments, it was also pretty adorable at times, especially the stuff with Terry. I'm also glad she got her payback with that annoying work person. Of course, this was a typical work related depication of burnout, which is important but if only mine was so easily fixed with going on holiday and having work life balance š
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Body shaming, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders
jenniferbbookdragon's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Sasha is burned-out, to the point of fleeing her workplace and pleading with a nun to let her join the convent (despite the fact she isn't Catholic). When her family finds out how far she has spiraled, then arrange for her to go to the seaside town they went to every summer when she was a child. In February.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to, as I never wanted to read Kinsella's Shopaholic series. The quirky characters at the hotel and the surrounding community were fun, and once Sasha started connecting with the people around her she became much more interesting and relatable. The romance was equal parts funny and sweet, with the challenges common to the genre.
I predict an adaptation, probably on Netflix or Hulu.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to, as I never wanted to read Kinsella's Shopaholic series. The quirky characters at the hotel and the surrounding community were fun, and once Sasha started connecting with the people around her she became much more interesting and relatable. The romance was equal parts funny and sweet, with the challenges common to the genre.
I predict an adaptation, probably on Netflix or Hulu.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Cursing, and Alcohol
A character with dementia is portrayed with compassion, although the word dementia isn't used.poupimali's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you ever had, a burnout or a breakdown, this book is for you.
If you never have (I am really happy for you), this book is also for you.
The story is the journey of Sacha through all the overwhelming life sheās in, and somehow Finnās also.
I loved her so much.
To summarize:
- enemies to lovers
- small town (summer holidays but off season)
- childhood memories
- strong FMC
- emotional journey
If you never have (I am really happy for you), this book is also for you.
The story is the journey of Sacha through all the overwhelming life sheās in, and somehow Finnās also.
I loved her so much.
To summarize:
- enemies to lovers
- small town (summer holidays but off season)
- childhood memories
- strong FMC
- emotional journey
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
thebruce's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Death of parent
Minor: Dementia
fictional_wanderlust's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
āIām enjoying life. iām enjoying the ride.ā-Sasha Worth
Im slowly finding my way back to that state of mind. Im not sure the 20s me would have appreciated this novel as much as the current me did. As one whose just survived a similar professional burnout and wrapping up a 2 wk āoffice + extended family freeā holiday, let me tell you i wish i would have read it sooner. maybe id have seen some similarities and had an epiphany before my focus and will gave out. Hell maybe i would have scheduled a beach getaway as our MCs did.
The dilapidated resort was off putting but the qwerky staff and guests were endearing. Iāve spent years behind the front desk of resorts , so I found the scenes from the hotel staff entertaining but i could see how some of these scenes would be boorish for other readers.
The side mysteries and visits to old haunts the MCs once knew were cute. Their shared experiences and english banter had me missing days of younger years. The hushed purchase / delivery of club crackers had me giggling. Been there. š¤
The visits with Terry really tugged at my heart strings. His surf/life lessons were spot on.
I was proud of Sasha for her decisions throughout the book (the panicked, the risky, and the āfor greater goodā choices). I appreciated the journey weāre taken on as she embraces her lot, grows and carries on.
I was proud of Sasha for her decisions throughout the book (the panicked, the risky, and the āfor greater goodā choices). I appreciated the journey weāre taken on as she embraces her lot, grows and carries on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Dementia, and Medical trauma
smill12's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Great, touching read. Long, but worth every page.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
bmceleney's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Dementia