A friend recommended this book saying it was very funny. I did smile a few times, but I didn’t find it very funny. A woman moves from Kansas into a small oyster shack on the east coast. She becomes very involved with the town government primarily by writing email complaints to the town manager.

Cute & funny read for my 4 year old!

This was a very slow read. I wasn’t a huge fan of either Shiloh or Cary. I would have liked the back and forth timeline more if the past chapters didn’t keep jumping all around so much. I liked Shiloh’s kids more than I liked her.

While I liked the first book in this duology more, A Curse Carved in Bone kept me captivated the whole time and had a twist I did not expect coming at all.

what a sweet and dramatic finish to this sweet and dramatic romance between a lord-turned-PI and a soldier-turned-bookseller. In this final episode, Will helps Kim confront his family trauma when Kim’s elder brother is accused, quite logically, of murder. Kim has no love for the brother who spent their childhood torturing him physically and psychologically, nor for the father who permitted it all to happen. But the thing is, if Will and Kim are to have their future together, it would certainly not be aided by Kim’s role as the heir to a Marquis. So, Kim is prepared to sacrifice whatever it takes to keep the crumbling estate away from them both. That is, until Will gets framed for another murder.

This was a cute, easy beach read and follow up to It Happened One Summer. The central relationship was a little frustrating at times, but I loved the characters (especially Hannah!)

A typical beach read from Jennifer Weiner taking place on the outer Cape. I have read many of her books and have enjoyed them for their storytelling and pure escapism. This one did not disappoint although I had to construct a family tree to keep track of all the twists and turns. There were so many skeletons in the closet with this one especially when Ronnie’s son ended up having a tryst with her granddaughter’s fiancé. The author always ties up her books with a big reveal at the end.

My emotions and thoughts spiraled throughout the entire read. I don't know how to feel about this book. First of all I enjoyed it and fell in love with Lily, Atlas, and all the characters. Every single page peaked my interest. It was quite inspiring and led me to the acknowledgment of lessons that I've never learned before. The heartbreaks, surprises, and pure truth really hit me. The relationship with Lily and Alyssa was so wholesome. Although I'm pained with the way Lily and Ryle turned out, I'm glad Lily finally found Atlas. The difference between Ryle and Atlas became clear. Lily persevered through all difficulties that obscured her path and in the end she got what she deserved.

Delightful read. The messages and themes present in this book are so applicable to today's political and social climate.

Enjoyed this book the whole way through. I loved to see everyone’s different view point of the family system and their individual dynamics. How certain feelings can be misinterpreted and missed by those closest to you.