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A review by parklandmom
A Sweethaven Summer by Courtney Walsh
3.0
Completed: Feb. 13/25
Series: Sweethaven Circle, #1
Format: audiobook borrow from Everand
Narrator: Vanessa Daniels (okay)
Challenge Prompt: EOW's February prompt, "a book with SWEET or SWEETS in the title" -- DURING option
Book #19 of 2024: I am a big fan of Courtney's books. This one just didn't work for me. 🤷🏼♀️ I was intrigued by the premise, location, and theme of friendship but it just fell flat. Sometimes I can love 95% of what an author writes but one or two books just don't click. It's all subjective. I'll still be reading her books, just not this series. She's a fabulous writer. My favorites include The Summer of Yes, Holidays with Hart (series), and Merry Ex-mas.
There are still elements that I like: scrapbooking, old friends coming together, the beach locale, and a mystery of sorts. I am wondering if I maybe would have enjoyed the book/e-book more than the audiobook? The narrator was just okay for me. I would prefer a more energetic tone that doesn't sound so 'subdued' and controlled." I found myself getting sleepy and distracted.
Despite this book/series not being for me, I strongly recommend people read for themselves and it may work for others. She has a large variety of works to choose from and she excels at humor (romcoms). They always bring a smile to my face.
Series: Sweethaven Circle, #1
Format: audiobook borrow from Everand
Narrator: Vanessa Daniels (okay)
Challenge Prompt: EOW's February prompt, "a book with SWEET or SWEETS in the title" -- DURING option
Book #19 of 2024: I am a big fan of Courtney's books. This one just didn't work for me. 🤷🏼♀️ I was intrigued by the premise, location, and theme of friendship but it just fell flat. Sometimes I can love 95% of what an author writes but one or two books just don't click. It's all subjective. I'll still be reading her books, just not this series. She's a fabulous writer. My favorites include The Summer of Yes, Holidays with Hart (series), and Merry Ex-mas.
There are still elements that I like: scrapbooking, old friends coming together, the beach locale, and a mystery of sorts. I am wondering if I maybe would have enjoyed the book/e-book more than the audiobook? The narrator was just okay for me. I would prefer a more energetic tone that doesn't sound so 'subdued' and controlled." I found myself getting sleepy and distracted.
Despite this book/series not being for me, I strongly recommend people read for themselves and it may work for others. She has a large variety of works to choose from and she excels at humor (romcoms). They always bring a smile to my face.