In 1957, newlyweds Effie and Henry travel to Cape May for their honeymoon. They stumble through the first few days, awkward and shy around each other in this new life. Then they meet Clara and her friends, including her lover Max and his half-sister Alma who instantly intrigue them and pull them into their wild world of drinking all day, going sailing and breaking into the empty houses. Before long various temptations befall the couple, leading to betrayals that will last a lifetime.
I really wanted to like this book. I thought the synopsis sounded incredibly intriguing and like it would be a fun, dark and sexy read. I found it to be an incredibly boring story with a whole cast of unlikable characters. I struggled to really understand the characters' motivations for their actions. The best way I can describe my overall feelings about this book would be: weird.
2.5/5 stars
I really wanted to like this book. I thought the synopsis sounded incredibly intriguing and like it would be a fun, dark and sexy read. I found it to be an incredibly boring story with a whole cast of unlikable characters. I struggled to really understand the characters' motivations for their actions. The best way I can describe my overall feelings about this book would be: weird.
2.5/5 stars