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codex13's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
_sometimesiread's review
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
4.0
creativelifeofliz's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think Aria and Emberlynn are super cute. I did struggle with the pacing a bit, but it was still a fun read.
yetanothermegan's review
funny
lighthearted
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
tessaract's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shuadel's review
4.5
I don’t get why this isn’t rated more highly. Lovable messy characters, amazing spice, and communication resolution? Can’t wait to read the next 2 (especially Paisley/Harper)
banrions's review
3.0
Overall I enjoyed this, but I think I’ve read better from this author before. It was a quick read, fairly lighthearted/low angst and is a set up for a series about these cast of characters, but I wasn’t really charmed by them enough to get overly excited about that. I liked Aria the most, but I found her sister, Paisley, fairly annoying and something lacking in their dynamic. Emberlynn (woof, what a name jfc) was fine and her dynamic with Aria was cute but they didn’t get me with that extra special thing that sucks me in. I’ll probably check out the next in the series anyway, but i wanted to like this a little more than I actually did.
aj237's review
5.0
This first entry into Lily's new series gave me all the feels. As is often the case with the dialogue in Lily's writing, I found myself laughing out loud at the banter between the characters. The attraction between Emberlynn and Aria is palpable from the start, and only intensifies as their feelings for one another grow. The "will they/won't they" aspect of the story doesn't feel forced or contrived, but rather like two people who really care for and love each other so much that they're afraid to say what they really want for fear of keeping that other person from pursuing their dreams. As the title suggests though, if it's meant to be then it will happen. The supporting characters are great as well, in particular Paisley, Aria's sister and Emberlynn's best friend, as she is just the right amount of quirky. I'll certainly never think of lighthouses the same way again.
If you enjoy small town romances and the "my best friend's sister" trope, then do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you enjoy small town romances and the "my best friend's sister" trope, then do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
elizelizelizeliz's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up.
This book is a very earnest sapphic romance with a lot of buildout of an all queer friend group. I like almost all of that--but the earnestness really got me. I know this is a me issue! I have liked Lily Seabrooke's other books that i read and i liked this one okay--not enough that i would go back if it were her first i had read, but enough that i will keep reading her books!
I love a romance with some snark and cynicism to balance it out and this does not have that. But what it DOES have is really good external relationships for people to talk things out in, a queer filled small town that you want to know more about, career crises and growth, family dynamics that include queerness and alienation in a way that feels really believable, and main characters who are magnetically attracted to each other.
It's non-holiday Hallmark style, if it took place in a VERY sapphic town.
This was an ARC but you can read it soon yourself!
This book is a very earnest sapphic romance with a lot of buildout of an all queer friend group. I like almost all of that--but the earnestness really got me. I know this is a me issue! I have liked Lily Seabrooke's other books that i read and i liked this one okay--not enough that i would go back if it were her first i had read, but enough that i will keep reading her books!
I love a romance with some snark and cynicism to balance it out and this does not have that. But what it DOES have is really good external relationships for people to talk things out in, a queer filled small town that you want to know more about, career crises and growth, family dynamics that include queerness and alienation in a way that feels really believable, and main characters who are magnetically attracted to each other.
It's non-holiday Hallmark style, if it took place in a VERY sapphic town.
This was an ARC but you can read it soon yourself!