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Wait for the Rain
Daphne White is staring down the barrel of forty—and is distraught at what she sees. Her ex-husband is getting remarried, her teenage daughter hardly needs her anymore, and the career she once dreamed about has somehow slipped from her grasp. She’s almost lost sight of the spirited and optimistic young woman she used to be.
As she heads off to a Caribbean island to mark the new decade with her best friends from college, Daphne’s in anything but the mood to celebrate. But when she meets Clay Hanson, a much younger man, she ignores her inner voice warning her that she’s too old for a fling. In fact, this tropical getaway might be the perfect opportunity to picture her future in a new sun-drenched light.
With the help of her friends, Daphne rediscovers her enthusiasm for life, as well as her love for herself—and realizes that her best years are still ahead.
As she heads off to a Caribbean island to mark the new decade with her best friends from college, Daphne’s in anything but the mood to celebrate. But when she meets Clay Hanson, a much younger man, she ignores her inner voice warning her that she’s too old for a fling. In fact, this tropical getaway might be the perfect opportunity to picture her future in a new sun-drenched light.
With the help of her friends, Daphne rediscovers her enthusiasm for life, as well as her love for herself—and realizes that her best years are still ahead.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2015
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Maria Murnane
17 books327 followersThe way Maria became an author is a little crazy. She used to work in high-tech PR but hated it, so one day she quit and ended up playing semi-pro soccer in Argentina for a year. While she was down there she decided to write a novel, which was something she'd always dreamed of doing. Fast forward a few years and she's now the best-selling author of Perfect on Paper, It's a Waverly Life, Honey on Your Mind, Chocolate for Two, Cassidy Lane, Katwalk, Wait for the Rain, and Bridges. And yes, she still plays a lot of soccer!
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April 13, 2017
About: Wait for the Rain is a women’s fiction novel written by Maria Murnane. It was published on 2/24/15 by Lake Union Publishing, an imprint of Amazon Publishing, 281 pages. The genres are women’s fiction, chic lit, and romance. The author recently published a new book called Bridges and it follows the main character from this book. Maria Murnane has written many books, of which, Katwalk was one of my favorites, but then, Katwalk was the only book I have read until this.
My Experience: I started reading Wait for the Rain on 4/3/17 and finished it on 4/12/17. This book is an easy going read. It has friends who support each other through the good times and the bad. I like the different measurement of each character’s happiness & sadness in this book. I also like a glimpse on how alike women are at different stages and areas of their lives. A college girl could have boy trouble as a woman in her forties and a woman with dead end career path could be as unhappy as a career woman if she doesn’t get along with her boss. I like the different personalities and experiences this book brings.
“In my book, gray hair is a badge of honor, like you’ve earned it!”
“I have zero interest in reading that book.” p.63
In this book, readers will follow the point of views of Daphne White, an emotional and unstable woman on the brink of tears due to recent events in her life. Her college friends, KC and Skylar invited her to join them for a reunion at St. Mirika, an island in the Carribbean with special rain and sangria ocean view. As they rekindle their friendship, Daphne began to open up about her troubles. KC and Skylar were very supportive. I like reading the different backgrounds of each women. KC is a tomboy who loves sports and always happy and energetic. Skylar is a successful business woman who’s very good at multi-tasking both in her professional and personal life. I find her rotation schedule very interesting and I wonder if this practice exists in real life. She’s also the queen of nicknames and I lost count of all the nicknames she gives to KC. I enjoy reading the women talks about online dating and the adventures they have during their vacation with the new people they meet.
“You unsubscribe from people?”
“All the time. Life’s too short to deal with unstable personalities.” p.166
This book has it all, many great lessons learned and reminders to readers. I enjoy the humor in this book, especially the use of euphemism. I like the advices KC and Skylar gives to Daphne. Daphne has regrets about making decisions when young without knowing the consequences, but truly, no one know what the right decision is at any age. It’s interesting how reading this book will make you think and compare your own life and I like that Daphne pays attention to anyone she encounters with, either by getting to know them or eavesdropping on their conversations and realized that we all really not so different from one another. This book, overall, is a great read for anyone who loves women’s fiction. I would highly recommend it to you.
Pro: friendship, reunion, vacation, easy to read, laid back, humor, relatable, good advice, cover
Con: nothing against the book, but apparently I enjoy reading mystery/thrillers more because of the suspense and young adult genre more because of the drama.. this book is too laid back for me
I rate it 4.5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to Maria Murnane for the opportunity to read and review. Please assured that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com
My Experience: I started reading Wait for the Rain on 4/3/17 and finished it on 4/12/17. This book is an easy going read. It has friends who support each other through the good times and the bad. I like the different measurement of each character’s happiness & sadness in this book. I also like a glimpse on how alike women are at different stages and areas of their lives. A college girl could have boy trouble as a woman in her forties and a woman with dead end career path could be as unhappy as a career woman if she doesn’t get along with her boss. I like the different personalities and experiences this book brings.
“In my book, gray hair is a badge of honor, like you’ve earned it!”
“I have zero interest in reading that book.” p.63
In this book, readers will follow the point of views of Daphne White, an emotional and unstable woman on the brink of tears due to recent events in her life. Her college friends, KC and Skylar invited her to join them for a reunion at St. Mirika, an island in the Carribbean with special rain and sangria ocean view. As they rekindle their friendship, Daphne began to open up about her troubles. KC and Skylar were very supportive. I like reading the different backgrounds of each women. KC is a tomboy who loves sports and always happy and energetic. Skylar is a successful business woman who’s very good at multi-tasking both in her professional and personal life. I find her rotation schedule very interesting and I wonder if this practice exists in real life. She’s also the queen of nicknames and I lost count of all the nicknames she gives to KC. I enjoy reading the women talks about online dating and the adventures they have during their vacation with the new people they meet.
“You unsubscribe from people?”
“All the time. Life’s too short to deal with unstable personalities.” p.166
This book has it all, many great lessons learned and reminders to readers. I enjoy the humor in this book, especially the use of euphemism. I like the advices KC and Skylar gives to Daphne. Daphne has regrets about making decisions when young without knowing the consequences, but truly, no one know what the right decision is at any age. It’s interesting how reading this book will make you think and compare your own life and I like that Daphne pays attention to anyone she encounters with, either by getting to know them or eavesdropping on their conversations and realized that we all really not so different from one another. This book, overall, is a great read for anyone who loves women’s fiction. I would highly recommend it to you.
Pro: friendship, reunion, vacation, easy to read, laid back, humor, relatable, good advice, cover
Con: nothing against the book, but apparently I enjoy reading mystery/thrillers more because of the suspense and young adult genre more because of the drama.. this book is too laid back for me
I rate it 4.5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to Maria Murnane for the opportunity to read and review. Please assured that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com
June 18, 2017
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What a fun, feel good read this one was! It was light and easy, ideal for a summer read. I flew through this in a few hours and loved the escape it provided as I followed three woman on an exotic vacation.
What I loved most about this book was how realistic is was. From the conversations between Daphne, KC and Skylar to the situations they found themselves in, everything was so relatable and authentic. The book focuses on their trip as they reunite after not seeing each other for ten years and it was really fun to be a fly on the wall throughout their adventures. Daphne had so many of the same fears that I think many women have, from being scared about getting older to nervousness about dating again after being off the market for years. The dialogue really rang true and I felt like I was eavesdropping on conversations between a tight knit group of friends.
Murnane’s writing style was easy and effortless, but also really funny. As much as I had assumed that the main plot line would focus on Daphne and Clay’s romance, it was really about her finding herself again and embracing who she is with confidence, I love that! I’m excited to read the second book in this series and can totally recommend this one as a perfect beach read.
What a fun, feel good read this one was! It was light and easy, ideal for a summer read. I flew through this in a few hours and loved the escape it provided as I followed three woman on an exotic vacation.
What I loved most about this book was how realistic is was. From the conversations between Daphne, KC and Skylar to the situations they found themselves in, everything was so relatable and authentic. The book focuses on their trip as they reunite after not seeing each other for ten years and it was really fun to be a fly on the wall throughout their adventures. Daphne had so many of the same fears that I think many women have, from being scared about getting older to nervousness about dating again after being off the market for years. The dialogue really rang true and I felt like I was eavesdropping on conversations between a tight knit group of friends.
Murnane’s writing style was easy and effortless, but also really funny. As much as I had assumed that the main plot line would focus on Daphne and Clay’s romance, it was really about her finding herself again and embracing who she is with confidence, I love that! I’m excited to read the second book in this series and can totally recommend this one as a perfect beach read.
March 24, 2015
So when I first read the description of this book, my first thought was, okay it's How Stella Got Her Groove Back with just Caucasian characters. Heck I loved that book by Terry McMillian and for the most part have loved/liked most of Ms. Murnane's other books so thought I give this a whirl. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
The main character, Daphne, is about to turn forty and with that she is feeling like a lot of her life has been wasted. Married for more than half of her life, she is now a divorced woman dealing with a teenage daughter she no longer feels like she can talk to. Going off on vacation with her two best friend's from college, Skylar and KC, she has doubts about whether she can keep it together without them feeling sorry for her.
Based on the book description, I thought I had this book pegged. Daphne would meet some hot younger man. She would have sex with him. She would declare herself in love with him. They would go back to Ohio and have a happily ever after.
Instead we have the character of Daphne actually getting closer to her friends who she has drifted away from the past couple of years and figures out her next steps all while realizing that her life is not over at forty and yes she can and still does attract younger men. Daphne at times does get a bit aggravating since she does this thing when she is trying to not cry in front of her friends and all I wanted to say was "cry damn it!" Once we get over her pretense that things are great and she actually starts talking to her friends we see Daphne start to subtly heal which was great.
The setting of St. Mirika is fictional (or at least I can't find it via the handy dandle Google search) but feels real. Ms. Murnane manages to imbue something magical in the setting and you wish that this island in the Caribbean really did exist out there somewhere.
The island bars sound familiar to me and should to anyone that has traveled in the Caribbean (full of 20 somethings running around trying to hook up) along with quieter places you can hear yourself think in.
The secondary characters Skylar and KC are very well written. Both confident women, whose own lives have taken them off on completely different directions. I have to say that I absolutely loved the character of KC. Probably because I have two friends just like her (totally health nuts, and has the exact same fun personality that they did in college) and she was written with such depth. Skylar was too. I saw parts of myself in Skylar and it actually made me smile (works hard, even on vacation, the number of times I find myself checking work emails while out of the office is sad) and once again I hope that Ms. Murnane has follow up books about Skylar and/or KC. I really would like to know what else the future brings them and Daphne.
I also liked that this book opened up the dynamic between men and women when you are in your 20s and in your late 30s. Heck when I was in my 20s I was clueless about standing up for myself when it came to men and also not doing that please notice me thing while out with friends. There were a few moments in this book when I cringed in sympathy for Daphne and the younger woman that she meets while out at a club with her friends.
The romance between Daphne and Clay in my eyes was not really the focus of the book. Honestly, Clay seemed absent even while present except for a few key scenes. Also Ms. Murnane did not include any sex scenes between Daphne and Clay. Instead everything happens off screen for the most part.
The pace of the book I thought was good and the writing was as well.
I would recommend this as a fun beach read actually, but would caution readers that this is not really a red hot romance read. I found it to really be about Daphne and her two friends. What they were dealing with in their present, and what they hope their futures would bring.
The main character, Daphne, is about to turn forty and with that she is feeling like a lot of her life has been wasted. Married for more than half of her life, she is now a divorced woman dealing with a teenage daughter she no longer feels like she can talk to. Going off on vacation with her two best friend's from college, Skylar and KC, she has doubts about whether she can keep it together without them feeling sorry for her.
Based on the book description, I thought I had this book pegged. Daphne would meet some hot younger man. She would have sex with him. She would declare herself in love with him. They would go back to Ohio and have a happily ever after.
Instead we have the character of Daphne actually getting closer to her friends who she has drifted away from the past couple of years and figures out her next steps all while realizing that her life is not over at forty and yes she can and still does attract younger men. Daphne at times does get a bit aggravating since she does this thing when she is trying to not cry in front of her friends and all I wanted to say was "cry damn it!" Once we get over her pretense that things are great and she actually starts talking to her friends we see Daphne start to subtly heal which was great.
The setting of St. Mirika is fictional (or at least I can't find it via the handy dandle Google search) but feels real. Ms. Murnane manages to imbue something magical in the setting and you wish that this island in the Caribbean really did exist out there somewhere.
The island bars sound familiar to me and should to anyone that has traveled in the Caribbean (full of 20 somethings running around trying to hook up) along with quieter places you can hear yourself think in.
The secondary characters Skylar and KC are very well written. Both confident women, whose own lives have taken them off on completely different directions. I have to say that I absolutely loved the character of KC. Probably because I have two friends just like her (totally health nuts, and has the exact same fun personality that they did in college) and she was written with such depth. Skylar was too. I saw parts of myself in Skylar and it actually made me smile (works hard, even on vacation, the number of times I find myself checking work emails while out of the office is sad) and once again I hope that Ms. Murnane has follow up books about Skylar and/or KC. I really would like to know what else the future brings them and Daphne.
I also liked that this book opened up the dynamic between men and women when you are in your 20s and in your late 30s. Heck when I was in my 20s I was clueless about standing up for myself when it came to men and also not doing that please notice me thing while out with friends. There were a few moments in this book when I cringed in sympathy for Daphne and the younger woman that she meets while out at a club with her friends.
The romance between Daphne and Clay in my eyes was not really the focus of the book. Honestly, Clay seemed absent even while present except for a few key scenes. Also Ms. Murnane did not include any sex scenes between Daphne and Clay. Instead everything happens off screen for the most part.
The pace of the book I thought was good and the writing was as well.
I would recommend this as a fun beach read actually, but would caution readers that this is not really a red hot romance read. I found it to really be about Daphne and her two friends. What they were dealing with in their present, and what they hope their futures would bring.
March 18, 2017
Loved this book! This was my first time reading Maria Murnane and I am now a huge fan. This novel tells the story of three college friends stealing away to the Caribbean to celebrate turning 40. Daphne is divorced and lives with her 15-year-old daughter in Columbus. Skylar is single and busy executive living in New York. KC is happily married and an exercise freak living in California. Daphne tries to hide how much she is still hurting over her divorce, but not long into their vacation, she opens up about how she’s been feeling and that she has not started dating yet – after two years. Daphne starts to lighten up as she enjoys time with her best friends, tries to let go of the past, and allows herself to cut loose and enjoy her time in the islands.
I struggled with Daphne in the beginning of the novel because of her pity-party about her husband getting remarried and her daughter being on vacation with the two of them. I felt that after two years and getting ready to board a plane for a vacation that she could have been a little more chipper. But as the novel continued on I understood more that her sadness had more to do with the loss of who she wanted to be and could have been prior to getting married. I loved the character of Skylar although she had to focus on work a great deal during the vacation, and also loved KC who was hilarious but also could get too energetic at times! Most importantly, I loved watching Daphne come to life over the course of the novel.
Wait for the Rain is a mix of regret, nostalgia, and looking forward. These three ladies had known each other a long time so there was a ton of reminiscing, but they also shared things they wish they had done or would like to do in the future. If you’ve ever had anyone look at you and say that they miss who you used to be, then this is a novel you will identify with. Daphne had spent so many years as a housewife in a bland and unhappy marriage that she had lost the sparkle she had when she was younger. However, the light returns as Daphne goes through the days on vacation full with drinking, dancing, a fling with a younger guy, and conquering a fear of heights. The Daphne that left Columbus at the beginning of the vacation is definitely not the same one that returns.
I quickly devoured this novel in a few hours and must admit that I’ve already started the next story with these three women called Bridges. I love the characters and their honesty, and especially loved the differences between them which had no impact on how well they clicked with one another. Maria Murnane’s writing style is fantastic, particularly her wonderful way of including romantic and intimate scenes without going into great detail – leaving much to the reader’s imagination. There were times here and there when their conversations started to feel a little repetitive but overall I absolutely adored this novel. Any ladies out there stressing about turning 40? If so, if so this is a must-read to remind you of how fabulous you are at any age! Grab this one today if you haven’t yet read it and stay tuned for my review of the next novel, Bridges.
*Many thanks to the author for providing a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review!
I struggled with Daphne in the beginning of the novel because of her pity-party about her husband getting remarried and her daughter being on vacation with the two of them. I felt that after two years and getting ready to board a plane for a vacation that she could have been a little more chipper. But as the novel continued on I understood more that her sadness had more to do with the loss of who she wanted to be and could have been prior to getting married. I loved the character of Skylar although she had to focus on work a great deal during the vacation, and also loved KC who was hilarious but also could get too energetic at times! Most importantly, I loved watching Daphne come to life over the course of the novel.
Wait for the Rain is a mix of regret, nostalgia, and looking forward. These three ladies had known each other a long time so there was a ton of reminiscing, but they also shared things they wish they had done or would like to do in the future. If you’ve ever had anyone look at you and say that they miss who you used to be, then this is a novel you will identify with. Daphne had spent so many years as a housewife in a bland and unhappy marriage that she had lost the sparkle she had when she was younger. However, the light returns as Daphne goes through the days on vacation full with drinking, dancing, a fling with a younger guy, and conquering a fear of heights. The Daphne that left Columbus at the beginning of the vacation is definitely not the same one that returns.
I quickly devoured this novel in a few hours and must admit that I’ve already started the next story with these three women called Bridges. I love the characters and their honesty, and especially loved the differences between them which had no impact on how well they clicked with one another. Maria Murnane’s writing style is fantastic, particularly her wonderful way of including romantic and intimate scenes without going into great detail – leaving much to the reader’s imagination. There were times here and there when their conversations started to feel a little repetitive but overall I absolutely adored this novel. Any ladies out there stressing about turning 40? If so, if so this is a must-read to remind you of how fabulous you are at any age! Grab this one today if you haven’t yet read it and stay tuned for my review of the next novel, Bridges.
*Many thanks to the author for providing a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review!
September 2, 2017
Maria Murnane’s Wait for the Rain is a delightful tale about friendship, growing older, and rediscovering yourself as other responsibilities emerge over time and consume your life. Daphne White feels like a failure following her divorce, and focusing on her daughter has kept her afloat. But Emma is 15 now and doesn’t need her mother the way she once did. And her ex-husband has moved on and is getting remarried. These are the burdens Daphne carries when she arrives on the Caribbean island of St. Mirika to reunite with her best friends from college, Skylar and KC, for the first time in a decade. They are together again to celebrate turning 40, which Daphne is set to do on their trip — and the thought hangs over her head like a dark cloud.
Daphne is only beginning to admit her innermost feelings to herself, and she can’t bring herself to confide in her closest friends. Skylar has achieved the professional success that Daphne gave up to become a wife and mother, and the happy-go-lucky KC is succeeding in marriage where she so dramatically failed. With the help of her friends, the island atmosphere, and a kind and sexy twenty-something staying in the beach house next door, Daphne starts to realize that the big 4-0 is not the end but the beginning of something better.
In Wait for the Rain, Murnane has created an endearing and lovable cast of characters. It is evident from the start why these women are friends, and I loved their bantering, how they bring out the best in each other, and how they remain close even after having been apart for so many years. This is a true friendship, and I grew to love each of these characters so much that I wanted to be part of it! It was easy for me to relate to Daphne’s issues with turning 40 and having a teenage daughter, so that made the story more poignant for me. And most importantly, the romantic aspect of the novel was completely believable, which made the ending so satisfying! So many times in these kinds of novels there are over-the-top adventures and romantic escapades, and I loved that Murnane kept it real.
Review posted on Diary of an Eccentric
I received a free copy of this book for review.
Daphne is only beginning to admit her innermost feelings to herself, and she can’t bring herself to confide in her closest friends. Skylar has achieved the professional success that Daphne gave up to become a wife and mother, and the happy-go-lucky KC is succeeding in marriage where she so dramatically failed. With the help of her friends, the island atmosphere, and a kind and sexy twenty-something staying in the beach house next door, Daphne starts to realize that the big 4-0 is not the end but the beginning of something better.
In Wait for the Rain, Murnane has created an endearing and lovable cast of characters. It is evident from the start why these women are friends, and I loved their bantering, how they bring out the best in each other, and how they remain close even after having been apart for so many years. This is a true friendship, and I grew to love each of these characters so much that I wanted to be part of it! It was easy for me to relate to Daphne’s issues with turning 40 and having a teenage daughter, so that made the story more poignant for me. And most importantly, the romantic aspect of the novel was completely believable, which made the ending so satisfying! So many times in these kinds of novels there are over-the-top adventures and romantic escapades, and I loved that Murnane kept it real.
Review posted on Diary of an Eccentric
I received a free copy of this book for review.
May 10, 2015
It has been awhile since a novel struck such a deep cord with me.
I think of this as a coming of age novel. I know we normally view coming of age as being for teenagers, however, we come of age at any milestone throughout our lives.
Daphne is turning 40. To celebrate, she is meeting her best friends from college for a few days in paradise. In the beginning, we see Daphne is a shell of the woman she once was. Having been divorced for just over 2 years, she has learned her husband is remarrying. Her teenage daughter, Emma, is a busy, overachieving 15 year old who Daphne believes no longer needs her mother hovering around.
When her marriage dissolved, Daphne could only think of it one way, FAILURE. This is so common for women who gave up careers for family life only to find it dissolve before their eyes. What we think in our 20's is no match for what we know in our 30's.
Daphne pulled away from her friends instead of opening up. On the first night of their vacation, with the magical influence of the rain, Daphne breaks down and tells them everything. Daphne learns from this what she should have known all along, in times of turmoil, your girlfriends have your back. As women, we try so hard to appear flawless that we forget we are all human. Daphne learns that her friend's lives aren't perfect either and that they can gain strength from each other.
Daphne, with the help of her friends KC and Skylar, rediscovers who she is at her core. Life may change and mold us a certain way but our spirit still burns deep inside. I know I found this myself after my own divorce.
Maybe it is because I am heading for 40 and I, too, lost myself only to rediscover who I am through my journey that I related so well to these characters.
Murnane has told a wonderful story that teaches an important lesson, it is never too late to start over.
I could not put this book down, it was truly an enjoyable read that left me wanting more.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I think of this as a coming of age novel. I know we normally view coming of age as being for teenagers, however, we come of age at any milestone throughout our lives.
Daphne is turning 40. To celebrate, she is meeting her best friends from college for a few days in paradise. In the beginning, we see Daphne is a shell of the woman she once was. Having been divorced for just over 2 years, she has learned her husband is remarrying. Her teenage daughter, Emma, is a busy, overachieving 15 year old who Daphne believes no longer needs her mother hovering around.
When her marriage dissolved, Daphne could only think of it one way, FAILURE. This is so common for women who gave up careers for family life only to find it dissolve before their eyes. What we think in our 20's is no match for what we know in our 30's.
Daphne pulled away from her friends instead of opening up. On the first night of their vacation, with the magical influence of the rain, Daphne breaks down and tells them everything. Daphne learns from this what she should have known all along, in times of turmoil, your girlfriends have your back. As women, we try so hard to appear flawless that we forget we are all human. Daphne learns that her friend's lives aren't perfect either and that they can gain strength from each other.
Daphne, with the help of her friends KC and Skylar, rediscovers who she is at her core. Life may change and mold us a certain way but our spirit still burns deep inside. I know I found this myself after my own divorce.
Maybe it is because I am heading for 40 and I, too, lost myself only to rediscover who I am through my journey that I related so well to these characters.
Murnane has told a wonderful story that teaches an important lesson, it is never too late to start over.
I could not put this book down, it was truly an enjoyable read that left me wanting more.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
February 25, 2015
As usual, I really enjoyed Murnane's work, especially since it was a realistic and fun depiction of how it feels to turn 40, a subject that isn't covered in most of the books about women that I've read. I did think that at moments the plot was a little forced, but overall, I really enjoyed reading about these three friends and watching them become honest with themselves and each other. Definitely a fun read.
July 7, 2017
A long time ago I read and enjoyed Perfect on Paper and It's a Waverly Life, two of Maria Murnane's earlier books. So when the chance came up to read Wait for the Rain, the first book from her new series, I jumped at the chance, especially given the fact that it contained a tropical setting - living in Northeast PA I find that any opportunity to vicariously live through the travels of others hooks me. Luckily, Wait for the Rain was a fun as well as romantic read, and more importantly, it introduced three likable characters.
Wait for the Rain revolves around Daphne White, a soon-to-be forty year old who is incredibly down on her luck. When the story first starts, Daphne is a shell of the girl she used to be. Back in college she was determined, hardworking, and passionate. Now she's divorced, sad, and uninspired by life. Throughout the book, I found it incredibly easy to root for Daphne. I wanted her to find her place in life again and also open up to her old friends. Over the course of the book, that's exactly what happened. Daphne let loose and began to life for herself again. I truly enjoyed seeing that transformation occur. In addition to Daphne, the book also focuses on KC and Skylar, her two best friends from college, and I loved the energy they brought to the book. KC is the typical free spirt. She lives for the moment and doesn't let the small things get to her. Skylar, on the other hand, is hotheaded and fierce - a force of nature in her work field. I can't say I had a favorite out of the three - they were all so different - but I liked them all for different reasons: Skylar for her blunt, truthful behavior, KC for her kindness and warmth, and Daphne for newly cultivated optimistic look on life.
The main focuses in Wait for the Rain is on friendship. As a recent college grad, it was fun for me to see that even after twenty years, Daphne, Skylar, and KC reunited for vacations. I can only hope my college friends and I stay as close as they girls over the years! It was enjoyable to see the adventures they experienced on the island and the funny banter that came with it. Often I felt like I was right there with them, experiencing the monkey forest as well as the yummy restaurants they went to. I also loved the seriousness that also came with their friendship. At the start of Wait for the Rain, they aren't as close as they once where, especially with Daphne's unwillingness to open up with how unhappy she's been; however, over the course of the book, they begin to find each other again, and see that no matter what curve balls life throws them, they'll always have each other. It was adorable.
The one aspect I didn't quite enjoy about this one was the fact that it was slow moving at times. There were certain parts of the book I felt took forever to get through, but in the end, I felt that it did help to solidify the story as well as the characters.
In all, Wait for the Rain is a fun read, and anyone who loves friendship centered chick-lit is sure to enjoy it!
Grade: B
Wait for the Rain revolves around Daphne White, a soon-to-be forty year old who is incredibly down on her luck. When the story first starts, Daphne is a shell of the girl she used to be. Back in college she was determined, hardworking, and passionate. Now she's divorced, sad, and uninspired by life. Throughout the book, I found it incredibly easy to root for Daphne. I wanted her to find her place in life again and also open up to her old friends. Over the course of the book, that's exactly what happened. Daphne let loose and began to life for herself again. I truly enjoyed seeing that transformation occur. In addition to Daphne, the book also focuses on KC and Skylar, her two best friends from college, and I loved the energy they brought to the book. KC is the typical free spirt. She lives for the moment and doesn't let the small things get to her. Skylar, on the other hand, is hotheaded and fierce - a force of nature in her work field. I can't say I had a favorite out of the three - they were all so different - but I liked them all for different reasons: Skylar for her blunt, truthful behavior, KC for her kindness and warmth, and Daphne for newly cultivated optimistic look on life.
The main focuses in Wait for the Rain is on friendship. As a recent college grad, it was fun for me to see that even after twenty years, Daphne, Skylar, and KC reunited for vacations. I can only hope my college friends and I stay as close as they girls over the years! It was enjoyable to see the adventures they experienced on the island and the funny banter that came with it. Often I felt like I was right there with them, experiencing the monkey forest as well as the yummy restaurants they went to. I also loved the seriousness that also came with their friendship. At the start of Wait for the Rain, they aren't as close as they once where, especially with Daphne's unwillingness to open up with how unhappy she's been; however, over the course of the book, they begin to find each other again, and see that no matter what curve balls life throws them, they'll always have each other. It was adorable.
The one aspect I didn't quite enjoy about this one was the fact that it was slow moving at times. There were certain parts of the book I felt took forever to get through, but in the end, I felt that it did help to solidify the story as well as the characters.
In all, Wait for the Rain is a fun read, and anyone who loves friendship centered chick-lit is sure to enjoy it!
Grade: B
April 28, 2017
Daphne White is staring down the barrel of forty—and is distraught at what she sees. Her ex-husband is getting remarried, her teenage daughter hardly needs her anymore, and the career she once dreamed about has somehow slipped from her grasp. She’s almost lost sight of the spirited and optimistic young woman she used to be.
As she heads off to a Caribbean island to mark the new decade with her best friends from college, Daphne’s in anything but the mood to celebrate. But when she meets Clay Hanson, a much younger man, she ignores her inner voice warning her that she’s too old for a fling. In fact, this tropical getaway might be the perfect opportunity to picture her future in a new sun-drenched light.
With the help of her friends, Daphne rediscovers her enthusiasm for life, as well as her love for herself—and realizes that her best years are still ahead.
My Thoughts: Another delightful girlfriend outing is brought to us in Wait for the Rain. The three college friends, Skylar, Daphne, and KC, felt like old friends to me, too, after reading about them in "Bridges."
Never having been on a Caribbean vacation, I thoroughly enjoyed joining them on the island getaway, and from the descriptions of the setting, the food, and the activities, I could almost have been there with them…vicariously.
It was fun to watch Daphne’s foray into enjoying her single life. I could relate to her testing the waters, having been almost her age when I tried single life again, back in the day. Her insecurities and the tentative way she connected with Clay, the younger man, felt real to me.
On the island, the little bursts of rain that happened frequently throughout their stay reminded Daphne of the cleansing power of rain…and how the adventure had given her the opportunity for a fresh start. Now she knew that her homecoming would reveal her whole life with fresh eyes. 5 stars.
As she heads off to a Caribbean island to mark the new decade with her best friends from college, Daphne’s in anything but the mood to celebrate. But when she meets Clay Hanson, a much younger man, she ignores her inner voice warning her that she’s too old for a fling. In fact, this tropical getaway might be the perfect opportunity to picture her future in a new sun-drenched light.
With the help of her friends, Daphne rediscovers her enthusiasm for life, as well as her love for herself—and realizes that her best years are still ahead.
My Thoughts: Another delightful girlfriend outing is brought to us in Wait for the Rain. The three college friends, Skylar, Daphne, and KC, felt like old friends to me, too, after reading about them in "Bridges."
Never having been on a Caribbean vacation, I thoroughly enjoyed joining them on the island getaway, and from the descriptions of the setting, the food, and the activities, I could almost have been there with them…vicariously.
It was fun to watch Daphne’s foray into enjoying her single life. I could relate to her testing the waters, having been almost her age when I tried single life again, back in the day. Her insecurities and the tentative way she connected with Clay, the younger man, felt real to me.
On the island, the little bursts of rain that happened frequently throughout their stay reminded Daphne of the cleansing power of rain…and how the adventure had given her the opportunity for a fresh start. Now she knew that her homecoming would reveal her whole life with fresh eyes. 5 stars.
March 15, 2017
What a fantastic read! After reading my review of The Year We Turned Forty, Maria reached out to me to read this book and her upcoming novel Bridges, which features the same characters. Boy am I glad she did! I thoroughly enjoyed the book from beginning to end and was hooked right from the beginning.
I loved the characters! I want to be friends with Daphne, Skylar and KC in real life! I related to all three of them in one way or another. How fun to take a tropical vacation with your best friends! As someone who hates being cold, I adore reading books set in tropical locations so I can picture myself there and virtually feel the warmth. This book was perfect for that!
This book had a good balance of girl time, character development, and romance (Clay Hanson--swoon!), all with the perfect beach setting. I definitely recommend it for your next vacation read, or when you're desperately wishing winter was over and need something to read to feel better about the fact that it's not over yet. You'll love this read!
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I loved the characters! I want to be friends with Daphne, Skylar and KC in real life! I related to all three of them in one way or another. How fun to take a tropical vacation with your best friends! As someone who hates being cold, I adore reading books set in tropical locations so I can picture myself there and virtually feel the warmth. This book was perfect for that!
This book had a good balance of girl time, character development, and romance (Clay Hanson--swoon!), all with the perfect beach setting. I definitely recommend it for your next vacation read, or when you're desperately wishing winter was over and need something to read to feel better about the fact that it's not over yet. You'll love this read!
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March 14, 2017
I am familiar with this author's Waverly Bryson series. I did see some of that same humor in this book. Skylar and KC are the best of friends that any woman could ask for. They had each other's back including Daphne's and they were like ying and yang. So between the three women they were the perfect balance. I loved that not only Daphne but all three women opened up and showed their fun personalities. I loved them all so much that I wanted to be a part of their group.
Daphne and Clay were charming together. It felt natural what they shared. Age is just a number and not what defines you. Daphne showed this with Clay. Although, I think that what worked for them was Daphne's age. She was mature and that is what Clay was looking for. No more plain vanilla for Daphne. Wait for the Rain is a marvelous read filled with fun characters, charm, romance, laughs, and friendship.
Daphne and Clay were charming together. It felt natural what they shared. Age is just a number and not what defines you. Daphne showed this with Clay. Although, I think that what worked for them was Daphne's age. She was mature and that is what Clay was looking for. No more plain vanilla for Daphne. Wait for the Rain is a marvelous read filled with fun characters, charm, romance, laughs, and friendship.
March 3, 2017
Daphne is a couple days away from turning forty. She and her ex-husband split up two years ago and he's now engaged to get married again. Their daughter is in her teens and doesn't need her much anymore. Daphne had had dreams of being a successful journalist but ended up devoting her life to being a wife and mom and working part-time in a flower shop. She's in a rut and feels like life is passing her by.
To celebrate turning forty, Daphne, KC and Skylar, her two best friends from university, go on vacation to the Caribbean. At first, Daphne has a hard time letting go of her past and feeling like a failure. But as the days go by, spending time with KC and Skylar reminds her of who she had been and who she had wanted to be. Meeting an older couple who have a great outlook on life and having a younger man take an interest her helps with her healing process so she can move on.
This is the second book I've read by this author and I enjoyed it ... it was a fun book to read. I liked the storyline and the writing style. It's written in third person perspective. I like Daphne, Skylar and KC. They each had very different personalities and lives but were able to joke and poke fun at each other. Even though they hadn't gotten together in ten years, they were still there for each other.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2017/03...
To celebrate turning forty, Daphne, KC and Skylar, her two best friends from university, go on vacation to the Caribbean. At first, Daphne has a hard time letting go of her past and feeling like a failure. But as the days go by, spending time with KC and Skylar reminds her of who she had been and who she had wanted to be. Meeting an older couple who have a great outlook on life and having a younger man take an interest her helps with her healing process so she can move on.
This is the second book I've read by this author and I enjoyed it ... it was a fun book to read. I liked the storyline and the writing style. It's written in third person perspective. I like Daphne, Skylar and KC. They each had very different personalities and lives but were able to joke and poke fun at each other. Even though they hadn't gotten together in ten years, they were still there for each other.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2017/03...
February 23, 2015
Loved it! Per usual, Maria Murnane does not disappoint. I love how much I feel like I can relate to her books no matter what the setting/ age/ problem is that is happening in the book. This book just reminds me that it is more important than ever for my best friends and I to continue our yearly tropical vacation, especially when we love far apart. Can't wait for the next read!
July 22, 2016
Listened via audiobook.
3 and 1/2 stars.
A good story about a woman who lost herself in marriage and motherhood. I loved seeing her find that she is still the same person and needs to refocus on what she needs after divorce.
3 and 1/2 stars.
A good story about a woman who lost herself in marriage and motherhood. I loved seeing her find that she is still the same person and needs to refocus on what she needs after divorce.
April 6, 2019
Not my cup of tea.
You'll find a meaningful line here and there, but for the most part it was a boring read about three shallow women with very little morals. Couldn't wait to finish it! If you applaud one night stands like these women do, then this is the book for you.
You'll find a meaningful line here and there, but for the most part it was a boring read about three shallow women with very little morals. Couldn't wait to finish it! If you applaud one night stands like these women do, then this is the book for you.
March 3, 2015
This book was ok but I had a more difficult time getting into this book. It did explain things about previous characters and was good in the end, I just had more trouble sticking with it.
February 11, 2016
If a diary and a self help book had a baby, it would be this book. The constant "inner monologue" of the main character Daphne was beyond annoying. Not her best work, at all!
May 28, 2016
Great
I loved the development of the story. So glad Daphne had a good time. The friend ship was so strong.
I loved the development of the story. So glad Daphne had a good time. The friend ship was so strong.
October 25, 2016
Relateable
This book touches a vein if you've been through something that makes you forget you. I enjoyed the lighthearted comedy and the strong connections.
This book touches a vein if you've been through something that makes you forget you. I enjoyed the lighthearted comedy and the strong connections.
February 20, 2021
Really boring.I doubt if it has any fictional value.
September 12, 2017
A refreshing look at turning forty when life hasn’t gone as planned.
Daphne White has not lived the life she planned. She graduated with honors from Northwestern University in journalism and was ready to set the world on fire while winning a Pulitzer in the process. Then she met Brian, slight sidetrack in plans but she was in love. A few short months later brought a new daughter, Emma into her life. Then she made the decision to be a stay at home mom and put her dreams on hold. Fifteen years later, she and Brian grew apart and are divorced. He is getting remarried, but she is stuck in a rut. So when her two college friends suggest a girls getaway to the island of St. Mirika for Daphne’s fortieth birthday, she hopes the trip can help her put some perspective into her life. But will being around old friends help her or make her feel worse compared to their accomplishments?
I wasn’t sure how this story was going to play out, but it is was really enjoyable. It centers around Daphne turning forty and feeling like a failure in her marriage and missing out professionally. With the help of her workaholic friend Skylar and her super fit energetic friend KC, Daphne discovers how to move forward with her life. She even manages to have her first date, maybe even a little more if you want to read to find out. I’m sure many people feel the way that Daphne does and reading this book may help them put their life in perspective as well.
There is some mild language and some implied sex, but nothing graphic. I recommend this book to those who love a good coming of older age story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
Daphne White has not lived the life she planned. She graduated with honors from Northwestern University in journalism and was ready to set the world on fire while winning a Pulitzer in the process. Then she met Brian, slight sidetrack in plans but she was in love. A few short months later brought a new daughter, Emma into her life. Then she made the decision to be a stay at home mom and put her dreams on hold. Fifteen years later, she and Brian grew apart and are divorced. He is getting remarried, but she is stuck in a rut. So when her two college friends suggest a girls getaway to the island of St. Mirika for Daphne’s fortieth birthday, she hopes the trip can help her put some perspective into her life. But will being around old friends help her or make her feel worse compared to their accomplishments?
I wasn’t sure how this story was going to play out, but it is was really enjoyable. It centers around Daphne turning forty and feeling like a failure in her marriage and missing out professionally. With the help of her workaholic friend Skylar and her super fit energetic friend KC, Daphne discovers how to move forward with her life. She even manages to have her first date, maybe even a little more if you want to read to find out. I’m sure many people feel the way that Daphne does and reading this book may help them put their life in perspective as well.
There is some mild language and some implied sex, but nothing graphic. I recommend this book to those who love a good coming of older age story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
July 18, 2017
Maria Murnane is a new to me author, i was drawn to the beautiful eye catching cover and was looking forward to delving into Daphne's life. Wait for the Rain was a feel good fun, light read. Perfect getaway summer read about the lives and loves of three fabulous friends.
Daphne is turning forty, her Ex is moving on with his life getting remarried. Her teenage daughter is making her feel that she not needed as much. She's some what lost and at a point in her life that she needs to make changes. To celebrate turning forty Daphne and her two best friends from college decided there long over due a catch up and arrange a holiday together.
Spending time just her and her girlfriends is just what Daphne needs. Things are a little strained at first between Daphne and her friends. But when she start's to open up the easiness slips back in giving us some fun loving banter between them.
There is some romance but for me that part is secondary to the main story of finding yourself again. Thats what I loved the most it was the journey that Daphne was on trying to find herself and renewing her friendships with her life long friends. She finds out that she’s finally ready to move on and allow herself some fun and romance and also that it's time to follow her dreams that she has put on the shelf all this time.
Wait for the Rain is a wonderful read of friendships and finding who you are and allowing yourself some joy in life. Life will always carry on and it is what you make of it.
Daphne is turning forty, her Ex is moving on with his life getting remarried. Her teenage daughter is making her feel that she not needed as much. She's some what lost and at a point in her life that she needs to make changes. To celebrate turning forty Daphne and her two best friends from college decided there long over due a catch up and arrange a holiday together.
Spending time just her and her girlfriends is just what Daphne needs. Things are a little strained at first between Daphne and her friends. But when she start's to open up the easiness slips back in giving us some fun loving banter between them.
There is some romance but for me that part is secondary to the main story of finding yourself again. Thats what I loved the most it was the journey that Daphne was on trying to find herself and renewing her friendships with her life long friends. She finds out that she’s finally ready to move on and allow herself some fun and romance and also that it's time to follow her dreams that she has put on the shelf all this time.
Wait for the Rain is a wonderful read of friendships and finding who you are and allowing yourself some joy in life. Life will always carry on and it is what you make of it.
August 10, 2020
Saya lebih suka buku Murnane yang lebih dulu saya baca, Cassidy Lane. Ada kesamaan tema antara keduanya, yaitu kegamangan wanita di atas 35 tahun yang lagi jomlo.
Kalau Cassidy memang belum ketemu jodoh walau sudah berkarier bagus sebagai penulis, di buku ini tokohnya adalah Daphne, segera 40 tahun, ibu satu anak yang baru resmi bercerai setelah menikah 16 tahun.
Daphne menghadapi ulang tahun ke-40 nya dengan gamang. Bukan hanya karena mantan suaminya kini sudah punya tunangan yang lebih muda, tapi kini ia baru menyadari betapa lama ia menyia-nyiakan banyak potensi dirinya selama menikah. Sebenarnya ia tak keberatan menjalani peran ibu rumah tangga, namun ia terlambat menyadari bahwa suaminya dulu sama sekali tidak berminat mendukungnya menjalani peran itu dengan bahagia. Dan saat perpisahan mereka disahkan, Daphne berupaya menata masa depannya.
Daphne berlibur di sebuah resor di Karibia bersama dua sahabatnya masa kuliah, KC dan Skylar. Sama-sama 40 tahun, tiga perempuan ini berbagi pengalaman hidup untuk saling menguatkan, terutama untuk Daphne. Dialog tokoh-tokohnya lumayan mengalir, tapi terasa cukup berat seakan mereka ditugaskan pengarang mengatakan hal-hal yang filosofis atau mengandung humor tingkat tinggi.
Sekali lagi, saya masih lebih suka Cassidy Lane. Tapi beberapa bagian buku ini sangat relevan bagi perempuan yang akan segera ditinggal oleh masa 30 tahunannya.
Kalau Cassidy memang belum ketemu jodoh walau sudah berkarier bagus sebagai penulis, di buku ini tokohnya adalah Daphne, segera 40 tahun, ibu satu anak yang baru resmi bercerai setelah menikah 16 tahun.
Daphne menghadapi ulang tahun ke-40 nya dengan gamang. Bukan hanya karena mantan suaminya kini sudah punya tunangan yang lebih muda, tapi kini ia baru menyadari betapa lama ia menyia-nyiakan banyak potensi dirinya selama menikah. Sebenarnya ia tak keberatan menjalani peran ibu rumah tangga, namun ia terlambat menyadari bahwa suaminya dulu sama sekali tidak berminat mendukungnya menjalani peran itu dengan bahagia. Dan saat perpisahan mereka disahkan, Daphne berupaya menata masa depannya.
Daphne berlibur di sebuah resor di Karibia bersama dua sahabatnya masa kuliah, KC dan Skylar. Sama-sama 40 tahun, tiga perempuan ini berbagi pengalaman hidup untuk saling menguatkan, terutama untuk Daphne. Dialog tokoh-tokohnya lumayan mengalir, tapi terasa cukup berat seakan mereka ditugaskan pengarang mengatakan hal-hal yang filosofis atau mengandung humor tingkat tinggi.
Sekali lagi, saya masih lebih suka Cassidy Lane. Tapi beberapa bagian buku ini sangat relevan bagi perempuan yang akan segera ditinggal oleh masa 30 tahunannya.
August 31, 2018
Not a good fit for me
To start on a positive note...each character is well delineated and someone you feel you've already met in real life. Each has their own, abundantly clear voice. It was a "take" on How Stella Got Her Groove Back. However, Daphne, the main character is entirely too whiny for my taste. She shows no "gratitude" for the abundance in her life. Beautiful house, healthy daughter, herself in good shape AND a fantastic vacation. Her workaholic friend Skyler is clearly an alcoholic, or well on her way to being one, yet "she" is the Voice of Wisdom despite her world weariness. KC is the ultra-positive, much needed voice in the story. Obviously their friendship is a sisterhood. Yet Skyler's problem with alcohol, is never identified or addressed. There are Far Too Many Unnecessary Walks "alone, at night, in a strange place." These women appear to be smart enough to realize that. Granted the storyline wasn't about danger, but in this day and age, completely thoughtless hedonism is beyond foolish. The younger females are spoken of as "immature and desperate" but their older counterparts seem equally thoughtless of their safety. Who leaves someone with an allergic reaction home alone without at least checking on them before going. Avoiding being judgmental at all costs still bears a cost. Good insights re: online dating and being ok with life choices. Still, just not a good fit for me.
To start on a positive note...each character is well delineated and someone you feel you've already met in real life. Each has their own, abundantly clear voice. It was a "take" on How Stella Got Her Groove Back. However, Daphne, the main character is entirely too whiny for my taste. She shows no "gratitude" for the abundance in her life. Beautiful house, healthy daughter, herself in good shape AND a fantastic vacation. Her workaholic friend Skyler is clearly an alcoholic, or well on her way to being one, yet "she" is the Voice of Wisdom despite her world weariness. KC is the ultra-positive, much needed voice in the story. Obviously their friendship is a sisterhood. Yet Skyler's problem with alcohol, is never identified or addressed. There are Far Too Many Unnecessary Walks "alone, at night, in a strange place." These women appear to be smart enough to realize that. Granted the storyline wasn't about danger, but in this day and age, completely thoughtless hedonism is beyond foolish. The younger females are spoken of as "immature and desperate" but their older counterparts seem equally thoughtless of their safety. Who leaves someone with an allergic reaction home alone without at least checking on them before going. Avoiding being judgmental at all costs still bears a cost. Good insights re: online dating and being ok with life choices. Still, just not a good fit for me.
August 22, 2017
Wait for the Rain by Maria Murnane brings to mind a girl’s trip of rediscovery, especially after meeting the characters in this book. The main character, Daphne is going through a rough time since her divorce and with her ex-husband decided to remarry. Daphne needs a change so she takes a vacation with her college friends to the Caribbean to celebrate they are turning forty. Daphne’s luck changes after meeting Clay Hansen, a handsome man to make her forget all the issues she left at home. Clay is younger than she is which causes hesitation but Daphne may just let her hair down.
As the story progresses, you learn more about these three friends and everything that has happened to them before turning forty. This was a well-written book with well-developed characters. The focus of the book, which is these women rediscovering who they are and what they want out of life, keeps you reading. It also helps you understand there is life after divorce especially when you have close friends who are there for you. The message in this book is helpful for those dealing with divorce, break-ups and just wanting a change in their life. This book would be a wonderful book club selection and I recommend it to others.
Teresa Beasley
A&RBC Reviews
4 Stars-Great Page Turner
As the story progresses, you learn more about these three friends and everything that has happened to them before turning forty. This was a well-written book with well-developed characters. The focus of the book, which is these women rediscovering who they are and what they want out of life, keeps you reading. It also helps you understand there is life after divorce especially when you have close friends who are there for you. The message in this book is helpful for those dealing with divorce, break-ups and just wanting a change in their life. This book would be a wonderful book club selection and I recommend it to others.
Teresa Beasley
A&RBC Reviews
4 Stars-Great Page Turner
December 17, 2017
Everyone has goals in life that they plan to meet by the time they are 40. The three friends in this book had goals and this book is written in the pov of Daphne who felt like she had fallen far short of her goals especially when compared to her friends.
Daphne has plans to meet her two best friends KC and Skylar at an island in the Caribbean. Even though they kept in touch, this was the first time they'd seen each other in ten years. At first Daphne tries to keep her disappointments in her life from her friends but finally breaks down and confesses to them that she feels like a failure - her divorced husband is marrying a younger women, her teenage daughter is a typical teenager who doesn't want to spend time at home, her goal of being a writer hasn't happened because she's spent her entire life so far being a wife and a mother and burying her dreams.
This is a wonderful book about female friendships and about finding out who you are and learning how to enjoy life again.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Daphne has plans to meet her two best friends KC and Skylar at an island in the Caribbean. Even though they kept in touch, this was the first time they'd seen each other in ten years. At first Daphne tries to keep her disappointments in her life from her friends but finally breaks down and confesses to them that she feels like a failure - her divorced husband is marrying a younger women, her teenage daughter is a typical teenager who doesn't want to spend time at home, her goal of being a writer hasn't happened because she's spent her entire life so far being a wife and a mother and burying her dreams.
This is a wonderful book about female friendships and about finding out who you are and learning how to enjoy life again.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
March 1, 2017
I was gifted a copy of the book by the author but that in no way shapes my review. Trust me, if I don't like it, you'll know.
As someone who turns 40 next year, I totally get Daphne. Things she said I've said or thought and I completely get not being where you thought you'd be by a certain milestone. I think that's the sign of a good character. One that you read and say I know you, I am you! I see the book labeled as a romance and while sure, there are undertones of romance, I'd say it is more of a self-romance. Rediscovering who you are and why you are awesome when you haven't felt that way in a long time is probably the issue at the core of this book. I really enjoyed it and now I'm reading for a smoothie and the beach. Wonder if the island in the book is a real place?
As someone who turns 40 next year, I totally get Daphne. Things she said I've said or thought and I completely get not being where you thought you'd be by a certain milestone. I think that's the sign of a good character. One that you read and say I know you, I am you! I see the book labeled as a romance and while sure, there are undertones of romance, I'd say it is more of a self-romance. Rediscovering who you are and why you are awesome when you haven't felt that way in a long time is probably the issue at the core of this book. I really enjoyed it and now I'm reading for a smoothie and the beach. Wonder if the island in the book is a real place?
June 16, 2019
Wow keren banget sih ini novelnya. kirain bakalan bernuansa mature 21+ gitu like novel Sandra Brown atau Youg Adult romance lainnya. Ternyata engga. Romancenya ga lebay dan asik banget baca persahabatan antara tokoh utama wanitanya dengan kedua sahabatnya. Terus ini jalan ceritanya anti mainstream juga menurut ku. Banyak banget pesan moral yg di sampaikan. Tapi endingnya kurang greget kayak "Yah kok gini aja". Penasaran gimana pemeran utamanya apakah bakal ketemu lagi sama pemeran utama prianya atau engga? Jadi sayang aja dih endingnya gitu. Bahasa terjemahannya juga rapih banget. Ga betantakan.
November 23, 2017
I wanted to read a book by Maria Murname because I enjoy her blogs on writing and find them very helpful. She certainly puts all her advice into practise. The book was well written, the characters plausible and funny. It really worked.
However the only down side is that I really do not enjoy the topic of ladies turning 40 finding themselves. Three ladies going to the Caribbean and having fun especially with younger men is just not my scene. Sorry.
If you like this sort of thing - it is great read.
However the only down side is that I really do not enjoy the topic of ladies turning 40 finding themselves. Three ladies going to the Caribbean and having fun especially with younger men is just not my scene. Sorry.
If you like this sort of thing - it is great read.
October 5, 2018
How Daphne Got Her Groove Back
A recently divorced woman travels to a beautiful tropical island with her two best friends since college to celebrate turning forty. I was aggravated the first half of this book and really wanted to Gibbs head slap the main character but with the help of her friends she ended the almost never ending pity party she was throwing. I loved the KC character and wish I had friends like her and Skyler in real.life. If you are in need of a wick beach read i think I would recommend this book of you are at least over the age of 30.
A recently divorced woman travels to a beautiful tropical island with her two best friends since college to celebrate turning forty. I was aggravated the first half of this book and really wanted to Gibbs head slap the main character but with the help of her friends she ended the almost never ending pity party she was throwing. I loved the KC character and wish I had friends like her and Skyler in real.life. If you are in need of a wick beach read i think I would recommend this book of you are at least over the age of 30.
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