I had no trouble picturing this story as it unfolded. The author does a good job of describing setting while crafting compelling rising action. Unfortunately, I found the pay-off lacking. 3 Stars.

Small things drive me nuts. Through the whole book, the Bahamas are referred to as part of the Caribbean. No. The Bahamas are soundly located in the Atlantic, not a Caribbean island. Second, a law firm would never fire someone as the main character was fired in this story. Very unlikely and silly. The book dragged a bit and wasn't holding my attention. Was a DNF for me.

I loved this book! The author’s rich descriptions using intriguing words (like performative and quotidian), along with the exploration of relationships, both past and present, made for a delicious book! It is right up there with the best I’ve read! I enjoyed the glimpses into Laura, Chloe, Dave, and Diana’s lives. Outstanding read!