Series: Rosemary Beach (2)
Format: E-book
Pages: 272 pages
Rating: 3 stars
How I Got It: Purchased
I
know I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first book in this series, but I needed to
know what was going to happen to these characters. Overall, I gave both books
the same rating but this one bothered me a little more.
Basically,
the characters continued to make decisions that didn’t make sense to me.
Especially Blaire-she got on my damn nerves with her back and forth. I actually
liked Rush more in this book. This is probably because of the dual perspective
that exists in this book. This allowed us to see more of his perspective and
helped explain some of his decisions and actions. Another complaint is that the
plot moved way too fast, but I’ll go over that more in the spoiler section.
Since
we are on the topic, let’s move on to the spoiler bits.
I’m
not surprised that she ended up pregnant. I’ve read my share of romance novels
and an unplanned pregnancy is a fairly common (maybe overused) story device.
But the pregnancy-especially her symptoms-went a little fast. I’ve never been
pregnant but I’m pretty sure your boobs don’t go up two cup sizes in like two
weeks.
Part
of the problem is that the book does take place over a couple months, but Ms.
Glines just jumps around. It would have been nice for the story to slow down
and see them just interact as a couple. Really the only way you know how much
time has passed is because of Blaire’s multiple doctor’s appointments.
Can
we talk about how much each of these characters over-reacts to every little
issue? And blaming it all on the pregnancy hormones is just annoying. I wanted
to reach into the book and punch Blaire every time she would tell Rush she
understood a decision he made, but then complain about it. You cannot have it
both ways. Especially when he was willing to walk away from his relationship
with his sister and mother, but she couldn’t be sympathetic.
I
thought Rush did a lot of growing in this book, but he would backslide. I also
didn’t like how much he would baby Blaire. There’s being protective which is
sweet and then there is being obnoxious and over-bearing. I guess they deserve
each other.
Another
issue I have is the whole Nan situation. I just don’t understand her and at the
same time feel bad for her. As the reader, I feel like we are supposed to hat
her, but I feel like she’s been used as a tool by her mother. But I don’t
understand how someone can be that much of a bitch. I feel like she is just
there to be a villain and to make you feel bad for Blaire. But the whole thing
wasn’t working for me.
I’m
practically in love with Woods. He is probably the best part of the book. The
way he treats Blaire is the way Rush should treat her. He is kind, supportive,
and appropriately protective. It’s nice that he also knows how to walk away
from a fight. You can be strong and not fight every guy who looks at your
girlfriend sideways.
Then
there was the whole big reveal with Abe not being Nan’s father. This kind of
felt like it came out of nowhere, but I liked that we got to see more of him.
In the last book he was more like a person we heard about. But now he got a
decent-sized scene with both Rush and Blaire. Unlike with Nan, we get more
insight into why he has done what he has. In some ways I feel kind of bad for
him. I hope this means Blaire can start to work through her issues with
him-this is her only family left. It would also be nice if he continued to be a
presence in their lives and the next book.
And
just like with the first book I will keep reading. Although my understanding is
that chronologically the next book is Woods’ so I’m excited. Please don’t
disappoint me Ms. Glines.
Holly
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