What a whirlwind of a journey this story took me on. I was so happy to be back into the captivating and complex world that is April and Oliver. It took great lengths for me to put this book down. I had to know how they healed from and what had happened since the conclusion of book 1 (April & Oliver) . Dawnland was filled with heartache and twists which you can always expect from Tess Callahan's lyrical writing and innate storytelling ability. From the start, the prologue (as always) never fails to draw me in and set a tone of urgency to devour the rest of the book. The ending left me wanting more, I would give up dairy (queso runs through my veins) to read a book 3 all about two of my favorite (and equally frustrating) characters. You'll be entirely consumed by the metaphors, the symbolism and the gut-wrenching plot. I highly recommend reading April & Oliver first, just makes the overall experience even more fulfilling. Release date is 9/2!

Rating 5/5

'' 'Your eyes are the color of the sky,' __ said.
'Yours are the ocean at night.'
'Another reason we can't work. The two can never meet.'
'Just the opposite,' __ said. 'They can't not touch.' ''

I loved this book. Put this in your beach bag this summer,, a great beach read. I love a messy marriage story, a complicated family story, a Cape Cod setting, sharks, this book had it all. The characters were so developed they felt real and I really connected to them. I sped through this book in almost one day! I will be going back and reading this authors previous book April and Oliver. Loved. Great reading experience

“Why is it so hard to live without hurting people?”

4.5 stars ⭐️ Wow, this book really impressed me! I finished it in 1 day, I was so hooked. The writing is beautiful, and conjures such vivid and symbolic imagery. The characters are so well fleshed out that they feel real, and I loved the character development. Everyone is flawed and nuanced, there’s no ‘bad’ or ‘good’ stereotypes - just typical complicated humans. This book is a wistful, reflective, heart warming and yet heart breaking examination of the human experience. What is it to love? What is it to choose who we love? How will these decisions change the course of our lives? What ripples will they set in motion? So moving and so gripping,

Thank you Little A and Net Galley for providing an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.