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Slanting Towards the Sea
Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje
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Spanning across twenty years and one life-altering summer in Croatia, Slanting Towards the Sea is at once an unforgettable love story and a powerful exploration of what it means to come of age in a country younger than oneself. Ivona divorced the love of her life, Vlaho, a decade ago. They met as students at the turn of the new millennium, when democratic Croatia was alive with hope and promise. But the challenges of living in a burgeoning country extinguished Ivonas dreams one after anotherand a devastating secret forced her to set him free. Now Vlaho is remarried and a proud father of two, while Ivonas life has taken a downward turn. In her thirties, she has returned to her childhood home to care for her ailing father. Bewildered by lifes disappointments, she finds solace in reconnecting with Vlaho and is welcomed into his family by his spirited new wife, Marina. But when a new man enters Ivonas life, the carefully cultivated dynamic between the three is disrupted, forcing a reckoning for all involved. Set against the mesmerizing Croatian coastline, Slanting Towards the Sea is a cinematic, emotionally searing debut about the fragile nature of potential and the transcendence of love.
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Lesliereadsalot
Lesliereadsalot
Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje
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I loved this book that came so highly recommended. Written by a Croatian author, and taking place in a small town in Croatia, we follow Ivona through her relationship with the love of her life, Vlaho. Beautifully written about characters who come alive on page after page through their personal journeys and their connections to each other. ⬇️

Lesliereadsalot You know that expression “sense of self” and how we all try to attain it in our own lives? That‘s these characters, that‘s how real they are. So worth your time! 1mo
BarbaraBB Oooh great review. I bought this one too and am super excited to read it. Yes and 😂
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Amor4Libros I‘m so happy you loved this!!! ❤️❤️🤗 1mo
Lesliereadsalot @Amor4Libros Yes, a terrific book! 1mo
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BarbaraBB
BarbaraBB
Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje
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I bought this because I couldn‘t resist after reading @Amor4Libros and @Jas16 review but now I am even more convinced I‘ll like it 🤣🌶️

Amor4Libros YAY!!! I can‘t wait to see what you think!! 😊 2mo
Lesliereadsalot I‘m next for this one, can‘t wait! 2mo
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Jas16
Jas16
Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje
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Grief, regret, and longing. Ivona divorced her the love of her life, Vlaho, years ago but their lives remain entangled. He has remarried and has children but nothing about Ivona‘s life has turned out the way she wanted. When she meets a man their relationship upsets the balance she and Vlaho have obtained and bitter truths are revealed. Ivona makes decisions that I never would but I couldn‘t help but worry and read on.

Cathythoughts Stacking 👍🏻❤️ 2mo
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Amor4Libros
Amor4Libros
Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje
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This is one of the most beautiful writing I've encountered, ever. Hilje manages to deliver a story filled with longing and lost love between partners, in life and country.

Possibly my favorite book this year!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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BarbaraBB How could I refuse this? Hopefully it‘ll be published soon in Europe! 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks This cover is so gorgeous 🌊 2mo
CarolynM Sounds great. Stacked😊 2mo
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Amor4Libros
Amor4Libros
Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje
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Time to start this one…Been putting it off for way too long and I‘m challenging myself to finish reading it by Tuesday (pub date!).

And isn‘t this a gorgeous cover?

#arc

ChaoticMissAdventures Absolutely love the cover!! I am seeing more of this style lately and I am so glad. We need pretty covers! 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Stacked! 2mo
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