Review: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
Thank you Berkley Romance for my copy! All thoughts are my own.
I have been a Carley Fortune fan since the very beginning, reading a copy of Every Summer After early and falling in love with the messy, vulnerable, visceral characters she writes. So obviously I couldn’t wait to read her fifth novel! I read Our Perfect Storm lakeside in my favorite place in the Adirondacks and right as I finished it, storm clouds rolled in and a light rain fell across the lake. It was a perfect, as have all of my reading experiences with Carley’s books.
I really enjoyed this book! It wasn’t a perfect 5 stars for me, but it got pretty dang close.
Synopsis:
“Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.
Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation.
Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family’s home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie’s broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino.
Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Setting—Added Tofino to my travel bucket list! I have always been fascinated by the Pacific Northwest and have added the West Coast of Canada to my must visit list.
George—I LOVED George! I thought he was a delightful MMC and so charming. I loved their friendship and how things unfolded.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
The Third Act Break Up—I didn’t think the reason was strong enough to hold up honestly. I think it could have been solved through a conversation versus more separation.
The First 70 ish pages—The beginning was veryyyyy drawn out and once we got to Tofino, I really became invested in the story! I think it could have been trimmed down a bit to hook the reader.
Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 2/5 Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Content Warnings:
abandonment