Michele Paige Holmes
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The Heart of Holiday (Holiday Harbor Book 3) 1 eksemplar
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- Værker
- 18
- Medlemmer
- 175
- Popularitet
- #122,547
- Vurdering
- 3.9
- Anmeldelser
- 18
- ISBN
- 20
The story has such a strong start but when Caroline gets to Holiday, just like most small towns, the pace of the novel slowed way down, and I found it a struggle to stay interested. It was nice to get reacquainted with the inhabitants of Holiday, as well as get to know Caroline and Charlie better, but I felt like there was so much that both Caroline and Charlie are dealing with internally that it bogged things down quite a bit.
In saying that, it’s hard not to be charmed by Holiday. The Southern small town vibe and quirky inhabitants is always a treat, and Caroline’s more seriousness nature pairs well with this array of characters, making her the perfect addition. She definitely keeps the story grounded as she adjusts to a new world while also grieving the loss of her past life and family. Caroline’s strength is shown time and time again, and that alone is inspiring, but when you see how astute Charlie is, and how much he wants to know more about the incredibly secretive librarian, the more you find yourself falling deeper in love.
One of my favorite aspects was the theme of the sunflower. The symbolism and what the sunflower represents spoke to me on a spiritual level, whispering to my own soul, reminding me to “simply follow the light” in my own current spiritual darkness, something that was desperately needed in my life right now. For that I am truly grateful to the author for having this seemingly inconsequential piece be part of the narrative as it awakened something within me that it hard to put into words.
Though the middle section of the novel was rough for me to get through, the pace did pick back up in the last quarter of the book and I seriously couldn’t put it down until I reached the end. I finished reading with a goofy, contented grin on my face, something I always love to do. I did feel like it was a little too good to be true, but at the same time, it felt perfect and right.
Overall, The Heart of Holiday a good story and is very character driven with quite a bit of suspense and malice that pairs perfect with the sweet small town of Holiday and all its inhabitants. This was not a quick read for me but touched me in ways I would’ve never imagined, and I am grateful that I had an opportunity to read it.… (mere)