Published by Atria Books Genres: Adult Fiction, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
I typically love Jennifer Weiner books and look forward to them. There are some that I have absolutely loved, and this one although enjoyable, missed the mark somewhat.
1. There are a lot of characters with their individual storylines.
2. Once I got to know more about the characters, I went from liking them to being disappointed by them to feeling meh about them.
3. It really is a small world after all – at least it is in this book.
4. Too many coincidences.
Ruby is getting married to her COVID lock down boyfriend. The wedding is set to take place on Cape Cod. The family members are going to gather as are the parents of the bride and groom. Celebrations will be held. Should be a great time. But with these characters, well….
There is a lot going on in this book. We get introduced to a lot of characters in this book and the events in their lives. They all have secrets and when they all gather, things become messy.
Communicate. Communicate.COMMUNICATE. I kept thinking while reading this book. For characters to have been in each other’s lives for so long, it annoyed me that a simple conversation could not be had. Relationships are messy in this book because the characters don’t talk, instead guard their secrets as others are left to come to their own conclusions. Misunderstandings and hurt feelings ensue.
Weiner usually dazzles me but this one, while enjoyable, failed to wow me. There were parts I really enjoyed and parts where I shook my head.
Many readers enjoyed this more than I did, so please read their reviews as well.
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.