Almost There

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It took me quite awhile to get into THE HIGH SEASON. There were plenty of times throughout it where I considered putting it down. When it was over, I was glad that I didn't.

So many of the characters were not likable, but that's what made you connect to them. You, as a reader, know all their flaws, including the ones they are hiding from one another. It's easy to hate them...Ruthie was weak and then is pissed at everyone else for not doing what she wants. But, as she grows throughout the book, you realize it's been worth hanging on.

There were definitely a lot of very strong female issues and triggers warnings in this. I wish there'd been more consequences for those who commit crimes throughout the book. There was a lot of opportunity to tackle big issues, but even then it's sort of "covered up"...right there on the tip of making a statement, only to not quite get there.