Member Reviews
I’ve always loved sue moorcrofts books so was eager to read this one!this book would make a perfect sumner holiday read!
One feels instantly transported to Malta the descriptions of the apartments, the food, the beaches and surrounding areas puts you into the holiday mood straight away! The characters are so diverse but very likeable I particularly liked Zachary and dory and the easy friendships that were developing between the occupants of the apartments over their shared food tastings! No sumner read would be complete without a dose of romance although the path of true love doesn’t run smoothly for zach and Rosa although the outcome Is your typical happy ever after!
Thank you net galley for this early read
I struggled a bit in the first few chapters because I felt there was too much information about Malta and I found myself skimming the pages. However, after this I got into the story of Zach and Rosa and enjoyed the book very much
Rosa is helping her mum adapt recipes for her latest cookery book after breaking up with Marcus. In the flat above them is Zach and his sister, who suffers with anxiety, and her daughter Paige.
I liked Zach very much. He has made mistakes in the past but is not afraid to put himself in danger to help others. He lacks confidence thanks to his negative father but is the person his sisters and mother turn to when they need help
The story isn’t just about Rosa and Zach it is about their families too which makes an interesting read. Plus we have a bit of a mystery with police involved.
A great summer read
I was disappointed in this book and i have read every title by Sue Moorcroft, i felt the opening Chapter was really rushed and halfway through the book events were happening that made no sense.
I loved Let it Snow, so picking Summer on a Sunny Island was a no brainer for me. I really love the fact that Sue Moorcroft includes characters who have mental or physical illnesses. This is a lot more realistic than many books that have no characters with illnesses at all!
I liked Zach, and the way he tries to help people. Rosa and he seem like a good match as they have many of the same values. I love the way that Rosa and her mum really stand (and speak) up for themselves. To be honest, I liked pretty much all the characters. The Sunny Island of Malta comes across with a good sense of location.
The writing is done very well, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the story - it’s always a sign of a great book when I don’t even notice the grammar and spelling.
Conclusion: the perfect summer escape if you prefer your romances with realistic characters.
I was given a free copy of this book. My opinions are my own.
Moorcroft is the high priestess of escapist fiction and Summer on a Summer Island certainly doesn't disappoint. She's again created believable characters in Rosa and Zach. I adored their relationship hurdles and the location of Malta was sheer delight. But it was the side plots including Dora and Steve that cemented this as a firm favourite.