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Summer at the Cape
by RaeAnne Thayne
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Summer At The Cape is a standalone romance that is the perfect beach read. I absolutely adored this book and it delivered in all of the summer vibes that you can feel from this cover. And the cover is the perfect representation of her story. There is something so majestic in her atmospheric reads and Summer at the Cape is no different. I really adored this light and warm romance that was the perfect palette cleanser and I listened to the audiobook in less than two days. That Is how much I was into this one here. I also really enjoyed the way that this book capitalized on endearing characters and subtle intimacy that brings about such a balanced read. There is an added focus on character growth that is believable and as the reader, you want to cheer on all the characters that become involved.
Summary
We have the two siblings of the Porter clan, Cami and Violet. Cami is the oldest of the sisters, she is the bookish and intelligent one. She is a lawyer and just like her father just as cunning and smart in and out of the courtroom. But when her sister is killed in a tragic ocean accident trying to save two little girls, she goes back to Cape Sanctuary to help with her mother and her other living sister Violet. Violet and Lily were twins and they had a closeness to each other, and now Violet is lost having lost her sister. Violet comes back home and is reunited with her high school sweetheart and the man who broke her heart. Cami is a strong independent woman, but when she helps a man on the road, she never imagined the same man she would be on the opposite ends of a territory fight. As Cami and Violet maneuver through their recovery and learning to grieve their sister, they also find some romance among the sand and the stars.
What I Loved
This book had me in all of my feels and I absolutely adored everything about it. RaeAnne Thayne is one of those authors that will always have me in my feelings and evoke such warm emotions every single time. Summer at the Cape was a delicious read and I really enjoyed seeing the two sisters go on a road of self-discovery while at the same time discovering love and romance along the way. All the characters involved were so much fun. I really enjoyed seeing the sisters reconnect and rebuilt their sisterly relationship. Then we also have the way that they find their place at Cape Sanctuary. Cami is the sister I related with the most. She is the oddball of the siblings and man I related to this so well. (Similar dynamic growing up in my family) so I really connected with her character. Her romance is delicious with a mix of angst. But it’s soft angst. She is fighting for her sister’s business and she gets entangled with John who has come back home to take care of his father who is suffering from dementia. Both are doing what they can to protect the ones they love and their interests, there is kind respect between them but also a fun competition at the same time. Then on the other end, we have Violet, who had her heartbroken. I really enjoyed seeing Violet come to terms with her sister’s death and learn to fight for the man she loved and not let fear get in her way of something beautiful with him.
What I Struggled With
There wasn’t much that I struggled with. I became a bit frustrated with the mother at times, and Violet wasn’t my favorite at times. I didn’t understand why she was so resistant to rekindling her romance but once she got over her fears, she became redeemed for me.
The Narration
Absolutely adored this narrator, she really will pull you quickly into the story and also adds the level of the atmosphere that is so well displayed within the story.
Overall View
Summer at the Cape is a vibrant and witty romance that will curl your toes and make you eager for sunshine, sand, and surf. Its atmosphere setting, relatable characters, and endearing romantic elements will captivate you immediately and make you yearn for more!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Summer At The Cape is a standalone romance that is the perfect beach read. I absolutely adored this book and it delivered in all of the summer vibes that you can feel from this cover. And the cover is the perfect representation of her story. There is something so majestic in her atmospheric reads and Summer at the Cape is no different. I really adored this light and warm romance that was the perfect palette cleanser and I listened to the audiobook in less than two days. That Is how much I was into this one here. I also really enjoyed the way that this book capitalized on endearing characters and subtle intimacy that brings about such a balanced read. There is an added focus on character growth that is believable and as the reader, you want to cheer on all the characters that become involved.
Summary
We have the two siblings of the Porter clan, Cami and Violet. Cami is the oldest of the sisters, she is the bookish and intelligent one. She is a lawyer and just like her father just as cunning and smart in and out of the courtroom. But when her sister is killed in a tragic ocean accident trying to save two little girls, she goes back to Cape Sanctuary to help with her mother and her other living sister Violet. Violet and Lily were twins and they had a closeness to each other, and now Violet is lost having lost her sister. Violet comes back home and is reunited with her high school sweetheart and the man who broke her heart. Cami is a strong independent woman, but when she helps a man on the road, she never imagined the same man she would be on the opposite ends of a territory fight. As Cami and Violet maneuver through their recovery and learning to grieve their sister, they also find some romance among the sand and the stars.
What I Loved
This book had me in all of my feels and I absolutely adored everything about it. RaeAnne Thayne is one of those authors that will always have me in my feelings and evoke such warm emotions every single time. Summer at the Cape was a delicious read and I really enjoyed seeing the two sisters go on a road of self-discovery while at the same time discovering love and romance along the way. All the characters involved were so much fun. I really enjoyed seeing the sisters reconnect and rebuilt their sisterly relationship. Then we also have the way that they find their place at Cape Sanctuary. Cami is the sister I related with the most. She is the oddball of the siblings and man I related to this so well. (Similar dynamic growing up in my family) so I really connected with her character. Her romance is delicious with a mix of angst. But it’s soft angst. She is fighting for her sister’s business and she gets entangled with John who has come back home to take care of his father who is suffering from dementia. Both are doing what they can to protect the ones they love and their interests, there is kind respect between them but also a fun competition at the same time. Then on the other end, we have Violet, who had her heartbroken. I really enjoyed seeing Violet come to terms with her sister’s death and learn to fight for the man she loved and not let fear get in her way of something beautiful with him.
What I Struggled With
There wasn’t much that I struggled with. I became a bit frustrated with the mother at times, and Violet wasn’t my favorite at times. I didn’t understand why she was so resistant to rekindling her romance but once she got over her fears, she became redeemed for me.
The Narration
Absolutely adored this narrator, she really will pull you quickly into the story and also adds the level of the atmosphere that is so well displayed within the story.
Overall View
Summer at the Cape is a vibrant and witty romance that will curl your toes and make you eager for sunshine, sand, and surf. Its atmosphere setting, relatable characters, and endearing romantic elements will captivate you immediately and make you yearn for more!