DNF at 20%. Hurricane Season just wasn't for me - too cutesy and not enough substance. Probably good for a beach read.

2.5 stars

Too cutesy and predictable for my liking.

This was a backlist NetGalley title that I had been meaning to get to. I came across the audio and downloaded it.

This is a story about family. Two adult sisters who took different paths in life. They love and support each other in very different ways.

This was too heavy on romance which is not my thing. I love small town stories but am not a fan of cute and predictable which this was. This comes down to me not being the right reader.

Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy!

Audio rating: 3.5 stars. A decent narrator but nothing memorable or outstanding.

This Southern Fiction is good, but not great. The novel tells the story of two sisters - older Betsy, struggling with infertility; and younger free spirit Jenna, who is a single mother and in the lookout to find herself again. When Jenna suddenly decides to go to the photography retreat and drops her two young daughters at Betsy and her husband Ty´s farm, the issues in them and between (all) of them starts to unfold.

While I see where the authoress wants to go with the story (and the idea behind the story is quite noble), I find this read being a bit superficial one. The issues are deep, but they are solved the easy-breezy way, so I miss the real catharsis and deciding points. Also Jenna got on my nerves a lot with her self-centeredness; same goes for Betsy with her saviour complex (but here I have more understanding about that, because Betsy cares about people around her. she could and should set some boundaries, but at least she is here and present).

This was such a slow, drawn-out read that I almost put down numerous times. I understand the story the author was trying to tell, but it took way to much to much time to say nothing.

A solid story about two sisters and their emotional growth over the summer. It’s definitely Southern fiction, set near coastal Alabama and in Florida, and it’s a great clean read. Jenna got on my nerves a lot until the very end, but then I got to where I was able to root for her. I did miss the added depth that would have come if it was a Christian fiction novel, but I really appreciated how clean the story was and the uplifting feel it has.

Recommended to anyone who enjoys women’s fiction, Southern literature, sisters in fiction, or just a good clean character-driven novel.

I’ll definitely be trying other books by Denton.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.

I enjoyed this book immensely!! I'm such a family drama junkie and this one captured my attention from the get go!! I immediately fell in love with Betsy and Ty Franklin and their relationship!!! I did NOT love Jenna AT ALL. She was selfish and entitled and reckless!!! who in the world dumps their kids and then just extends the "visit" over a voicemail before even seeing if it's okay? Made me seriously dislike her. Yeah, everything worked out in the end - but I wouldn't have been sad had she been eaten by an alligator and Betsy and Ty got to keep the girls. Just a touch of bitterness on my end I guess - but that's with the character - not the book or the author. Thanks for a digital copy of Hurricane Season from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. Sisters struggling with life , each having what the other desires, are tested to limits and find what is truly important.

Hola,

ESP.
Hoy voy a compartirles mi opinion sobre Temporada de Huracanes, este seria el titulo en español del libro y gracias a que suena mucho a un libro de una autora mexicana quise leerlo.
El libro nos cuenta las vidas paralelas de las hermanas Betsy (que feo nombre) y de Jenna, Betsy no puede tener hijos y Jenna si, de hecho tiene dos hijas, Y cuando a esta ultima se le presenta la oportunidad de seguir sus sueños y mejorar profecionalmente tanto por ella como por sus hijas no la piensa dos veces y se las encarga a Betsy. Aqui estas dos mujeres pasan po muchas situaciones y es verdad que en la vida nada es facil y hay que luchar bastante para conseguir la felicidad.
Me gusto el libro aunque tarde en leerlo y tiene una portada preciosa.

ENG.
Today I am going to share my opinion on Hurricane Season, this would be the title in Spanish of the book and thanks to the fact that it sounds a lot like a book by a Mexican author, I wanted to read it.
The book tells us the parallel lives of the sisters Betsy (what an ugly name) and Jenna, Betsy cannot have children and Jenna if, in fact, she has two daughters, and when the latter is presented with the opportunity to follow her dreams and Professionally improving both for her and her daughters, she does not think twice and entrusts them to Betsy. Here these two women go through many situations and it is true that in life nothing is easy and you have to fight hard to achieve happiness.
I liked the book although it takes time to read it and it has a beautiful cover.

Byee!

This is a novel about family and its many different definitions. Its set in rural Alabama on a farm, and the catalyst is (as the title suggests) a hurricane. I enjoyed this book because I like to read about different personal journeys, and the two sisters come to term with many different issues here.

A solid 3 stars. The story wasn’t bad. I like real stories about marriage, siblings, kids, work life, everyday stuff. But there has to be a strong plot driving it all somewhere. This one fell a little flat. It was good, not great. I kept waiting for a big turning point that didn’t come. I thought Betsy was a bit of a pain and Jenna was a little too insensitive for reality but overall the characters were written well. I did like how each chapter was written from different perspectives so we got a well-rounded story that showed all sides. Even with its issues, I still liked it. Just wish there was a bit more story to get to the bottom of.

Wow, what a great and heartfelt novel! This book was quite charming especially with the South East setting. I really liked the characters and storyline. The only complaint that I have is that it was a bit slow in some areas but besides that it was a wonderful read. I am quite interested to see what the author comes out with next!

I couldn't finish this book. The writing was beautiful but I just wasn't invested in the story of the characters. I kept waiting for something to happen but unfortunately it never did.

Easy read but story was a bit slow for me. I loved Denton's last novel more but southern fiction is always a winner in my book. Thank you for the chance to review.

I rarely say this in a review -- but the cover of this book is sooo beautiful!! Lauren writes beautiful, moving books! She is a favorite of mine and I read everything she writes!! I don't have a sister, but I related to these two sisters so much!! Lauren writes in such a way that you end up loving each character for completely different reasons!!

Charming, flawed and heartwarming characters that were so relatable that I felt their every emotion. An interesting plot that kept me thoroughly engaged throughout. I enjoyed every minute of this book!

Hurricane Season by Lauren K. Denton is the perfect read for someone who wants a mix of drama and real life issues mixed with a wide array of characters who are lovable and easy to relate to. I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamics between Jenna and Betsy (sisters), but I also really liked the exploration of the relationship between Betsy and her husband, Ty. Overall, this novel was an enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more books by Denton in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing a digital copy of this novel for review. This is a solid read. Great characters, believable struggles, and a hopeful ending that doesn't feel too neat and tidy. Sisters Jenna and Betsy grew up close, perhaps forged together as a result of somewhat absent (or at least less than ideally involved) parents. As the younger sister, Jenna is a bit more brash, and ends up making decisions that leave her ricocheting through life, and Betsy, older, more careful and steady, is always there to pick up the pieces. As Jenna tries to recapture something she feels she lost along the way, she leaves her two small daughters in the care of her sister, reopening wounds Betsy has tried to keep in their place. Overall, a book about weathering storms...hurricanes, and those that life throws at us all.

Here is a book about real life issues that just falls short. It was a slow read. The plot was solid but I caught myself skimming

Moving story of motherhood, family, and the realization that the life you want is worth fighting for.

Thomas Nelson and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Hurricane Season. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

Hurricane Season is a novel about families, about the ties that have the power to bind them closer together or allow them to drift apart. Betsy and Ty Franklin are the owners of a dairy farm, living a hard life but a very fulfilling one. They yearn for a family to call their own, so fertility issues have been causing a crack in their marriage that may not ever be filled. Betsy's sister Jenna, a single mother with two kids, trying to make ends meet, gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Will she choose to follow her head or her heart? Will her sister Betsy help Jenna to realize her dreams?

The author does a very good job of driving home the point that family bonds are unique, in that they can remain strong despite hardship, frustration, and disappointment. Hurricane Season was a good book, describing the daily life on a dairy farm and how the weather has the power to destroy all that farmers work hard to gain. The blurbs about the hurricane season at the beginning of each chapter highlight the issues that stem from a coming storm, which ties nicely in with the title. There were a couple of points that I found to be unrealistic, especially in regards to the retreat and the lack of communication with the outside world. The proprietors of the program would be a lifeline to the community beyond and would have been more forthcoming with the residents of the retreat regarding the worsening weather conditions. Overall, the book had a nice flow and the characters were well developed. Hurricane Season was a good, solid read and one I would recommend to readers who like women's fiction.