A 1950's story of newlyweds on their honeymoon in Cape May, NJ. They are young, naive, and end up involved with a reckless group of people who change the trajectory of their marriage and lives forever.
This story was not as I expected. The first half of the book was lighthearted and fun then it made an unexpected turn into darkness and debauchery. I didn't enjoy the premise of adultery and lies.
The characters were interesting at first but the story was slow going. About two-thirds in, it changed rapidly and the rest evolved so quickly I feel that some character development suffered. There were hints at a larger storyline but certain feelings and character relationships were never expanded on.
Overall, I enjoyed the first half of the book, but it lost me when the characters seemed to lose all common sense and their knowledge of right and wrong.
Also, who from a small southern town in the 1950s can afford to take a month long honeymoon?! Parts of the story seemed unrealistic at times.
Thanks to Bookish First for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story was not as I expected. The first half of the book was lighthearted and fun then it made an unexpected turn into darkness and debauchery. I didn't enjoy the premise of adultery and lies.
The characters were interesting at first but the story was slow going. About two-thirds in, it changed rapidly and the rest evolved so quickly I feel that some character development suffered. There were hints at a larger storyline but certain feelings and character relationships were never expanded on.
Overall, I enjoyed the first half of the book, but it lost me when the characters seemed to lose all common sense and their knowledge of right and wrong.
Also, who from a small southern town in the 1950s can afford to take a month long honeymoon?! Parts of the story seemed unrealistic at times.
Thanks to Bookish First for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.