I liked this book - fast moving plot, good characters, and fun to read. The author did a great job with the story, plot, and setting. Overall, I would definitely recommend!

I enjoyed this book. It wasn't what I expected (I was expecting more of a fun beachy romance) but it was well-written and the characters felt very well-developed.

I really wanted to like this family drama but the plot was so crazy and you were following so many different characters it was to hard to keep everyone straight and to care for these characters. This story follows a family who went on vacation together but a tsunami caused them to be stuck in a smaller house with this couples entire family including both sets of parents. This follows the family as they get to know one another and drama and secrets ensue.

I feel like it this novel was not following so many people I would have enjoyed this a lot more in total their are 9 POV’s. I also felt the plot was a little over the top pulling me out of the story a few times because it was like what else could go wrong. I also felt that the categorization of romantic comedy was a bit of a stretch it was more just a family’s story. I would like to thank the publisher and Net-galley for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

Another fun and enjoyable book from Georgia. She is so good at creating these ensemble casts of characters for her books and I really enjoyed this one.

So cute! Loved this one. I think this is the perfect vacation or summer time read. I will recommend this one to friends.

I wanted to like this one more than I did! There was a lot of family dynamics and kind of all over the place. Not really what I expected and was a bit slow for my taste. Still overall a good story. And bonus points for being LGbTq2+ friendly. As this always needs more representation. But I was just expecting more.

I absolutely loved the cover of this book, I however was bored with what was inside the book.

I wanted more....

2 families on vacation that don't really get along, don't really have anything in common other than their daughters are married to each other.

Then there is a volcanic eruption nearby that throws everything off.

They get extended 6 weeks

Tons of family drama

All while thinking if this is really what they want in life.

Thanks to NetGalley for this title to review Island Time by Georgia Clark. #NetGalley

i DNFed this novel after reading the first 50% because i felt like there was too much going on in the storyline to be able to enjoy the book as a whole. within the plot, there are multiple subplots that follow each of the kellys and the lees. the chapters jump around from each of these, making it difficult to keep up and connect with the characters. however, i will say that i quickly pointed out and came to appreciate how the island is described. the nature and living creatures surrounding the land was written beautifully and it felt alive!

I enjoyed this book! It was the perfect read when in need of an escape. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Thanks for the ARC!

I feel lucky to have closed our 2022 with many good reads and Island Time by Georgia Clark is right up there with top surprising reads of 2022 for me!

I saw the cover, read the blurb, and still anticipated something lighthearted, but man was this book far more complex. The premise is a bit far-fetched, but I didn't mind that. The family blending vacation goes awry when the family gets stuck on the island for six weeks after a natural disaster. This book tells the story of each of the family members and two locals as they find their way through their six weeks on an island.

It's clear from the start that each person is fighting their own battle that no one else is aware of. Six weeks starts off feeling like a curse, but is it a blessing in disguise to have time to sit with yourself and see if you like what you see in the mirror? They are all in facing transitions in their lives. What I particularly liked about Clark's way of presenting the various storylines was the genuine way she allowed each character to be self-absorbed. When going through a personal crisis, it can feel like your situation is all consuming and should be everyone's focus, but the reality is that everyone has their own things going on. The realness of this family trying to do what's best for themselves and their loved ones permeates the pages.

I'm sad I didn't read this book sooner, but so glad it was one of my last for 2022, because it has stuck with me!

I should mention it's quite a steamy read. I listened to part of the book via Libro FM and did quite a bit of skipping forward, because we all know the steamy bits just aren't my thing.

Absolutely loved the variety of characters and of course the Queer characters but I also really liked the bond the fathers were able to make. Very well written and insightful book that not only touched on real-life issues but also gave us a wonderful escape to a beautiful place.

I loved It Had to Be You by Georgia Clark, so I could not help but fall in love with this queer romance set against a lush island backdrop.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

Island Time by Georgia Clark takes place in Australia which is a fun setting. I also liked the pieces of history included throughout the story. Overall the multiple POV story had to much drama for me which make it hard to connect with the characters.

I wanted to love Island Time by author Georgia Clark, The premise sounded eye catching and I love books that are set on coastal locations. However; I could not get through the first fifty pages and descriptions Clark was piecing together. Thus, this book is going in my do not finish pile.

Island Time is the story of 2 families, quite different, only bound by their wedded daughters. They all escape to an island off the coast of Australia for a long weekend together only to be stranded after a volcano erupts. Their 5 day trip is suddenly extended to 6 weeks as they remain isolated on the island with only 2 employees.

A tropical vacation sounds fabulous, but six weeks on a tropical island might not be as glorious as it sounds if it isn’t the trip you planned.

Amelia is hoping that her superior organization of this trip, and the fabulous man who will be joining her, will bring her to the spotlight as an important adult family member. She thinks that she has left nothing to chance, but the trip is soon nothing but chance! With most of the group living in the one guest house left standing, she may be destined to be the kid on the couch yet again.

Matty and Parker are using this little vacation as a stop over between the years they’ve lived in New York, to their new life and parenthood in Sydney. Nothing may ever be the same again, but are they both sure that’s what they want? While it would have been easy to overlook the parents of the girls, the author gave them their own individual and relationship trials, and the story could have gone so many different ways!

Overall, the rich characterization of the unexpected island dwellers made them all likable and frustrating in turn. The book earned 4 out of 5 stars and would be recommended for those who like vacation stories, family drama, and love relationships at all their stages.

Thank you to Netgalley for an e-arc of this book.

To be honest, I couldn't follow the story. It felt like too many people we being thrown out for you to follow. The storyline seems very interesting but with the constant changing of points of view, it was very distracting. Sad to give this book a 2 out of 5

The cover sucked me in - how cute is it!! - but I didn't connect with the book. There was a lot going on, a lot of big personality characters and it felt longer than it had to be. The premise is great and if you love family dramas give it a shot. But expect a lot to be going on as you head into it.

This book is a little different than what I am use to reading but I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. It was very well written with a good flow. Each character had their own stories and issues:. I loved the island and how they all pulled together. A good read.

I love the cover of this book. The book suffered from to many characters. At times I found it hard to keep up with everyone. Overall, I wish the book lived up to the cover.