A fantastic novel that featured a gripping storyline, and likeable characters with emotional and psychological depth. I was thinking about these characters after I turned the last page. I also appreciated the Cape Cod region references; as someone who lived on Cape Cod, this is especially fun!

I always read Jennifer Weiner whenever I get a copy of any of her books and review them when they come out on the other platforms. I sometimes forget to review them on here. This was a wonderful book by her as always.

This is more of a character driven story, which is not my go to. I found that many parts of the story dragged on which made me become disinterested. It did pick up near the end at least.

There were some very deep and topical themes that were discussed in this book. I felt they were important topics to discuss, but at times it became too heavy. Which of course might be different for everyone- I do strongly recommend to be aware of the content/trigger warnings.

I did find it interesting how this is loosely connected to Big Summer.

It was confusing at many times to keep the characters straight, especially with the names being so close to one another.

Here Jennifer Weiner does what she does best. She creates characters that are multi dimensional that keep you reading late into the night just to see what happens. She also captures Cape Cod perfectly. I can't wait to see what she writes next.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. I’m glad I did not know what this was about until I got about 1/4 of the way into the book - I don’t think I would have read it otherwise. Sexual assault is not a “beach read” for me, and that is what I was expecting. That being said, you do get vested in the characters and want to see where things go. A solid 3 stars for me.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Something about the start of this book gave me wicked anxiety and I couldn't finish it. I love Jennifer Weiner books and I'm disappointed I couldn't get through this one, but there may be another time I can pick it up and be just fine.

I enjoyed this book overall, though it felt less "fun" than some of Jennifer Weiner's other books recently. I thought the story was engaging (if not realistic at times).

This was such a slow burn for me... in the best way possible. I connect with Weiner’a characters more than any other author. This story was hard to read. Reading about sexual assault makes me extremely uncomfortable. A very heavy topic during a heavy 18 months. Although a heavy topic, the theme of friendship and the Me Too Movement kept the pages turning for me. Five stars for the characters, the development and the relevant theme. Weiner does it again.

I admittedly read everything written by Jennifer Weiner. I love her style and the way she tells stories. This novel is very different from anything I have read of hers before. Does that mean it isn't equally entertaining? Of course not--it is just different! It still has her pleasurable style, voice and storytelling gifts. I did enjoy this book though I would not particularly call it a "Beach Read." It has themes that focus on a sexual assault and that is just not light and "beachy" enough for me. Nonetheless, it is very good and I do recommend it--just read it at the right time!

This was definitely different for a Jennifer Weiner book. I felt like it wasn't her typical witty, intelligent story. If you like a #MeToo story, this will be for you. I went in a bit blind, and thought this was going to be a light hearted beach beach, but it was not. Not that this should be a turn off to other readers, but it just was not what I was expecting at all. Diana/Daisy wants revenge for something that happened to her as a teen, but the execution of the confrontation was weird and not very believable. The end redeemed it a bit for me, but overall I was a bit disappointed because I usually adore JW's books. Unfortunately, this is not one I am likely to recommend.

This was fiiiiine. Very much in the me too vane of storytelling. The storyline was a bit lackluster and the main character was a bit meek and whiny.

As always, a fantastic read from this author! Thank you fir the opportunity to read another book! I can’t wait to hear about what’s coming next.

There is a lot to unpack here. The tale of two Dianas, who live safe intertwined without their knowledge. An unlikely friendship forms while one is seeking healing from trauma and the other is living blissfully unaware. I spent a decent chunk of part 1 confused and it wasn't until partially into part two that i understood the separate storylines.

Thank you NetGalley for this Arc.

Wow! This book was nothing like I imagined it would be. To be honest I had tried reading it a couple of times and kept putting it down. Well I was stuck on the runway for a few hours yesterday and decided to give it one more try and man am I glad I did. Another fantastic read from Jennifer Weiner, what you think is another book about a bored housewife having a mid life crisis turns into something completely different. I absolutely adored the story of our two main characters Dianna and Daisy and loved how their stories were interwoven before finally realising just what they had in common. An excellent summer read which makes you think and leaves you breathless long after the final page. 10/10

I have read some JenniferWeiner books I enjoyed, but this was not one of them. The story is too convoluted and unrealistic. Diana clearly needed/needs therapy. She’s over the edge. Not to excuse the rape on any level. Daisy is like a housewife out of 1952. Not relatable. Bea was the most realistic character. Topic has merit but poor execution.

This book surprised me a lot. I did not expect to like it as much as I did, The beginning is muddled a bit, and I really did not care for any of the characters at first. But as the plot was revealed, I was hooked. The characters are beautifully flawed, and once it got going, the story really kept me reading. I adored the descriptions of food in the novel, it made me hungry. I’ve read many of Ms. Weiner’s novels, and this one might be my favorite.

Oh and it’s timely also.

I received this book as an ARC through Net Galley. This is my unbiased opinion.

I have read a few of Weiner's books and generally find them satisfying and relevant. I feel, however, that she missed the mark on this one. At the beginning of the novel I thought I had read it before. The story line is similar to a previous work by another author and it threw me off. Not casting any doubt on the authenticity of the work but it was just similar and I had difficulty with the plot from the get go.
I did not find that the Diana story was compelling enough in the way that it was presented. It felt disjointed and I was not sure of the character or her experience until closer to the end of the novel.
Daisy, on the other hand, is compelling and while her story is not entirely relatable, dropping out of college and being subsumed by her husband's career, her epiphany is a shared story for women of a certain age.
Beatrice, the daughter, is the only true voice in the story. I am not quite sure as how she evolves from the parents that she is burdened with but it does give me hope for a new generation of women.
The story is wound up too quickly and I feel that the author could have spent less time with Diana's interior monologue and more time pursuing an ending that provides better closure for both Diana and Daisy.

This book was seriously so good. Jennifer Weiner is one of my favorite authors, and I was so excited to read her newest book. I am glad to say it did not disappoint. I will preface this by saying this was a very heavy read, so don’t go in expecting this to be the perfect beach read. But, it was still such a good book.

This book was written so well. The author does a great job of writing a book with heavy topics, but also making it light and entertaining at some points. I found myself not wanting to put this one down. I loved the multiple POVs in this book. I really enjoyed the characters in this book, and loved getting to know their stories. This book has a lot of surprising twists and turns. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend checking it out!

4 1/2 stars
I really loved this book! Jennifer Weiner has such a gift. I love her writing. This book tackles a big subject and does it creatively and incredibly well. This would have been 5 star book for me, but that ending... It just didn't seem to fit with the rest of the book.

Don't be fooled by the cover--this is not a summery beach read. Weiner tackles serious issues here with her trademark accessible writing style and the air of mystery/intrigue that also characterized BIG SUMMER. I sped through it in a weekend, completely engaged in the story and eager to keep peeling back the onion to understand the various characters' motivations (especially Diana's).

Unfortunately when I got to the end, I didn't feel like those questions had been all that satisfactorily answered--like the driving forces of the plot happened because they had to for the novel to work but not because they matched with the characters who had been written.

I can't say much more without getting into spoiler territory, so I'll leave it there. Overall a book that I enjoyed reading and appreciated for its perspective, but that left me wanting a little bit more.