Sofie has spent eleven years trapped between her feelings for Austin and her loyalty to Amber, who would be horrified to find out about those feelings. Now something has happened, something that means Sofie’s feelings for Austin are no longer a secret. Sofie can’t avoid the fallout forever, and it might not be anything like she expected.
My source for book: Review Copy
My Thoughts:
This story is told through alternating past/present timelines, and both timelines
also have alternating points of view (switching between Sofie and Austin). Initially I was a bit skeptical about
this format, but it was actually fairly interesting to see how things were revealed in one
timeline and then became relevant in the other. I do think this format slightly delayed my bonding with the characters due to the shifting times, but I
did eventually come to like them all.
I was quite amused by the obsession that Austin's dad had with croquet and the way he always roped everyone else into it. Quirky stuff like this is something that I always appreciate as it makes stories more memorable for me. I was also very amused by Austin's need to consciously remind himself how truly nice one of his relatives is, despite the fact that she caused inconvenience to his plans. This is SO realistic and something that I (shamefully) can relate to, which I think made it even more amusing to me.
The
alternating timelines (past/present) isn't my favorite style of storytelling, but I do have to admit that it makes for a unique reading experience. Overall I enjoyed the story as a whole, though not quite as much as some of the author's other work. Still, I'm glad I had the chance to read it and I'm anxious to continue on and check out the next book in the "Coffee and Donuts" series when it's released.
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Thanks to the author for providing me with a review copy.
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