panI had this book on my TBR for a while and when I saw that it was the library summer book club pick, well I figured this would be a good time to read it but it's been months and I'm not sure how I feel about it.
I found a lack of love and empathy within this family. All selfish, especially the daughters. That selfishness is also the catalyst for lot of what happens to them and their individual downfalls and add to the odd mish mash of themes.
so-soI was disappointed by this one. The tone of the story never really gelled into anything coherent - based on the events of the plot, it seemed like a telenovela, but it lacked the wacky, over-the-top feel that would be needed to carry such an absurd collection of events. Instead everything was taken more or less straight, which felt jarring as characters repeatedly made stupid decisions. Also, the theme of “men are awful” got tiresome quickly.
pickA dual timeline thriller about a woman who escapes a cult. A decent storyline, but I get frustrated when women make stupid decisions- luckily this one didn‘t have too many bimbos. Lots of drama and some good female badassery at the end, 3.5 stars for me! Book #80 in 2023
panThis is an unsuccessful dual timeline.
While the earlier timeline is fairly interesting, the characters are weak and make stupid decisions throughout, the latter timelime is ridiculous and you have to wonder how this author views women as while they are a little bit more clever, they are shallow and literally only care about playing truth or dare (these woman are in their 30's).
I don't see the point of this book.
so-soBook #5
3/5 ?
I wanted to like this soooo badly. Unfortunately, it was just "meh" for me, though. I didn't find the storyline all that unique. I found the beginning somewhat promising but disjointed from the rest of the story. ?♀️
so-soI grew up in L.A. and there was something enjoyable about the familiar and well described setting, but I wasn‘t as invested in the multigenerational saga or individual characters as I should have been.
Overall, the story felt a bit too melodramatic for me.
pickBook club pick. Family drama about three sisters and their parent‘s lives. Pretty fast paced and entertaining.
so-soThis was not my favorite… it was twisty but I was left wanting more… I felt that the ending was rushed and not all that satisfying.
pickNot sure what it was, but the cult story really drew me in. However, about half way through, I no longer really cared about Summer's story, but instead cared about Rainy's.
After reading The Wives, I expected some big twist, but didn't really get that here.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked this more than some other books I have given 3 stars, but not as much as any of the 4's. So... I guess ratings are dumb.
11.12.22
so-soThis read like it wants to be a telenovela or soap opera…. And I‘m not sure how I feel about that. Absurdly outrageous characters and situations….Trying for funny, but went too hard and left me a bit bewildered.
