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sunneyone's review against another edition
4.0
I like the sisters. I think the book left them in good places. I liked their relationships.
There were moments where there was more introspection than I felt was believable, but it was a good book overall.
There were moments where there was more introspection than I felt was believable, but it was a good book overall.
britelmer's review against another edition
4.0
A very good, fun, summer read. The three sisters are all dumped the same week. Finola finds out about her husbands affair to a famous singer while on TV, Zennie gets dumped but doesn't seem that concerned by it, and Ali's fiance Glen sends his brother Daniel to break off their engagement several weeks before their wedding. Zennie agrees to be a surrogate for her best friend, however not everyone is as supportive as she hoped. All the girls go through some trouble and discover things about themselves along the way. They all become better versions of themselves and get their happily ever afters.
readsdreamsplans's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. A light and easy read that was perfect for spring break listening.
lauraoinak's review against another edition
5.0
Susan Mallery has a way with words and she does not disappoint in California Girls.
This story was a delight to read and helps to show how easy it can be for family to not realize the struggles other family members endure. Ali feels like the invisible one. Zennie is the trailblazer. And, Finola seems to have the world eating out of her hand.
Only they all come to recognize the pain in their sisters after all three get dumped in one week. And it is through that realization that they forge stronger bonds as sisters while taking charge of their lives.
This story was a delight to read and helps to show how easy it can be for family to not realize the struggles other family members endure. Ali feels like the invisible one. Zennie is the trailblazer. And, Finola seems to have the world eating out of her hand.
Only they all come to recognize the pain in their sisters after all three get dumped in one week. And it is through that realization that they forge stronger bonds as sisters while taking charge of their lives.
katie_herzing's review against another edition
4.0
What I read: California Girls by Susan Mallery
Why I picked it up: I’ve liked her books before and this was on the new release shelf at the library.
How I read it: On hardcover.
What it’s about: Three sisters dumped on the same weekend! The book is about how they work through all of that and come out stronger in the end.
What I liked: Each sister gets a unique story, which is nice. Even their mother finds a happy ending. The best men in this book are Daniel and Clark, and I wanted more of them!!
What I disliked: The mother and the oldest sister are a bit self absorbed and just not always kind. They’re kind of the worst.
Genre: Women’s fiction, closed door.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and yes.
Why I picked it up: I’ve liked her books before and this was on the new release shelf at the library.
How I read it: On hardcover.
What it’s about: Three sisters dumped on the same weekend! The book is about how they work through all of that and come out stronger in the end.
What I liked: Each sister gets a unique story, which is nice. Even their mother finds a happy ending. The best men in this book are Daniel and Clark, and I wanted more of them!!
What I disliked: The mother and the oldest sister are a bit self absorbed and just not always kind. They’re kind of the worst.
Genre: Women’s fiction, closed door.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and yes.
amillennialreads's review against another edition
4.0
My very first Susan Mallery book and it's not going to be my last.
The story combined chick lit with romance and lessons of love, heartbreak, moving on and growing as a person and it all revolved around a wonderful story of 3 sisters: Finola, Zennie, and Ali, who could not be more different.
The 3 sisters experience heartbreak at the same time, Finola, the oldest, is a local morning show personality, is informed by her husband minutes before she has to be on live TV, that he has been having an affair and is leaving her, Zennie pretty much has no feelings whatsoever to the news of her boyfriend breaking up with her, and Ali's fiancé sends his brother to break off their engagement, just weeks before the wedding is supposed to take place.
All of them go through various emotions and learn things about themselves, some truths more uncomfortable than others. They all realize mistakes they've made in the past and they grow from them instead of letting those mistakes define them.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys stories about families, love, and personal growth.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
The story combined chick lit with romance and lessons of love, heartbreak, moving on and growing as a person and it all revolved around a wonderful story of 3 sisters: Finola, Zennie, and Ali, who could not be more different.
The 3 sisters experience heartbreak at the same time, Finola, the oldest, is a local morning show personality, is informed by her husband minutes before she has to be on live TV, that he has been having an affair and is leaving her, Zennie pretty much has no feelings whatsoever to the news of her boyfriend breaking up with her, and Ali's fiancé sends his brother to break off their engagement, just weeks before the wedding is supposed to take place.
All of them go through various emotions and learn things about themselves, some truths more uncomfortable than others. They all realize mistakes they've made in the past and they grow from them instead of letting those mistakes define them.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys stories about families, love, and personal growth.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
amillennialreads's review against another edition
4.0
My very first Susan Mallery book and it's not going to be my last.
The story combined chick lit with romance and lessons of love, heartbreak, moving on and growing as a person and it all revolved around a wonderful story of 3 sisters: Finola, Zennie, and Ali, who could not be more different.
The 3 sisters experience heartbreak at the same time, Finola, the oldest, is a local morning show personality, is informed by her husband minutes before she has to be on live TV, that he has been having an affair and is leaving her, Zennie pretty much has no feelings whatsoever to the news of her boyfriend breaking up with her, and Ali's fiancé sends his brother to break off their engagement, just weeks before the wedding is supposed to take place.
All of them go through various emotions and learn things about themselves, some truths more uncomfortable than others. They all realize mistakes they've made in the past and they grow from them instead of letting those mistakes define them.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys stories about families, love, and personal growth.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
The story combined chick lit with romance and lessons of love, heartbreak, moving on and growing as a person and it all revolved around a wonderful story of 3 sisters: Finola, Zennie, and Ali, who could not be more different.
The 3 sisters experience heartbreak at the same time, Finola, the oldest, is a local morning show personality, is informed by her husband minutes before she has to be on live TV, that he has been having an affair and is leaving her, Zennie pretty much has no feelings whatsoever to the news of her boyfriend breaking up with her, and Ali's fiancé sends his brother to break off their engagement, just weeks before the wedding is supposed to take place.
All of them go through various emotions and learn things about themselves, some truths more uncomfortable than others. They all realize mistakes they've made in the past and they grow from them instead of letting those mistakes define them.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys stories about families, love, and personal growth.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
mindyjka's review against another edition
3.0
I’d give this 3.5 stars. It was an easy and enjoyable read. Based on the title I was expecting a beachy read, which it really wasn’t. But i liked the California references, I enjoyed the characters and how the three sisters were so different and it had a satisfying ending. And I find it refreshing when an author doesn’t feel the need to give one of the characters cancer or some other awful disease so that was also a plus for me. Will definitely check out more of her books.
katie_jones_reads0386's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful story from master storyteller Susan Mallery!
For full review: https://katiegreviews.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/review-california-girls-by-susan-mallery/
For full review: https://katiegreviews.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/review-california-girls-by-susan-mallery/