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Seaspray by Rick R. Reed
2.5
emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

2.5 / 5 ⭐️‘s 
 
“Seaspray” by Rick R. Reed 
 
The author's descriptive style of writing creates vivid imagery, which transports the reader to the quaint coastal town of Seaspray, Oregon. Through the eyes of protagonist Winslow, we witness the beauty of the town's beach and its surroundings, the charm of its people, and the peacefulness of life in this idyllic town. 
 
However, while the book's descriptive nature was impressive, I found the narration style to be a letdown. The story is about someone that is escaping domestic abuse but the background noises and music in the audiobook version were distracting and often cheesy. It took away from the story and made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the characters and their experiences. 
 
This ARC audiobook was provided by GRR in exchange for an honest review.