Tag: Summer Read

This book was relatable on many different levels.

First, and probably most importantly, it explores the changing relationship of a mother and daughter. What happens when roles are reversed, and the daughter feels that she has to become the caretaker?

And what happens when the mother is in complete opposition to that?

Thoroughly relatable for anyone who has ever had to come to agreements and compromises with an aging parent.

But it’s more than that.

I liked how the author put an emphasis on friendship knowing no age limits. I liked that the sense of adventure spans generations. And I liked the message of “do your own thing for as long as you can.”

All good things that are clearly guiding a well-written and engaging story.

While I did relate to Liza in terms of worrying about an aging mother, I found her to be almost too much of a worrier. There were times that she actually got on my nerves (so I couldn’t blame Kathleen for feeling similar at all).

Liza was obviously concerned about her mom, and rightfully so, but there were times where it seemed like she was too overbearing.

I thought Kathleen was feisty, and she reminded me of my own mom in some ways. I did think that her character got a little bit lost by the end. I couldn’t tell if it was reflective of her being tired from the road trip or if the author lost some steam.

Morgan was a bit of a mess. In some ways I related to her being frazzled and wanting a change, but there was also something about her that bugged me. Not a lot, but just a tad. Not quite sure why.

I do wish that there had been more details about the trip via Route 66. I was expecting more adventures and occurrences, especially since it’s a road that is filled with unique opportunities to have fun scenes.

As it was, it seemed like the build up to the trip took more time than it needed to, and the trip didn’t take enough. That was just my perception. Maybe because I happen to love Americana, so it seemed like a wasted opportunity.

Regardless, this was still a good book with great messages about intergenerational friendships and living your best life. A perfect beach read.

Author Bio: USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes hot, happy, contemporary romance and women’s fiction, and her trademark humor and sensuality have gained her fans across the globe. Described as “a magician with words” by RT Book Reviews, she has sold more than eleven million copies of her books. She was nominated three years in succession for the prestigious RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America and won the award three times: once in 2012 for Doukakis’s Apprentice, in 2013 for A Night of No Return and in 2017 for Miracle on 5^th Avenue. She also won the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award in 2012 and has made numerous appearances in their Top Pick slot. As a child, Sarah dreamed of being a writer, and although she took a few interesting detours along the way, she is now living that dream. Sarah lives near London, England, with her husband and children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, she loves being outdoors, preferably on vacation so she can forget the house needs tidying.