Review: I am OBSESSED with “It Happened One Summer!” I was “hooked” from the start (haha get it… fishing puns) and devoured the novel in one sitting. I don’t usually like guys with facial hair but I will make an exception for Brendan Taggert.

One aspect of the novel that I loved were the parallels to Alexis Rose’s storyline in Schitt’s Creek! Like Alexis, Piper is a spoiled socialite whose wild antics get her in a bit of trouble. When her father cuts her off and sends her to Seattle, she meets a local sea captain and King Crab Fisherman named Brendan Taggert. Brendan’s occupation was fascinating and helped the novel diverge from the world of Schitt’s Creek. In addition, it brought something new and fresh to the enemies-to-lovers trope. 

Another aspect I appreciated was being able to read from the perspective of both love interests. Bailey gives the reader intimate access to Brendan and Piper’s inner thoughts, which reveal the different moments they began to fall for one another, moments that made my heart melt. Further, Bailey did a phenomenal job capturing Brendan’s loss and shedding light on Piper’s fear of not belonging through their respective viewpoints. 

Lastly, I admired the way Bailey devoted time to developing her side characters, specifically Hannah Bellinger. Hannah and Piper’s sisterly bond was well-written and their actions really illustrated how protective they are of each other. I look forward to reading Hannah’s story in “Hook, Line, and Sinker!”