E-book Review

Finding Joy In Oyster Bay is a book about a book that gives you a mix of emotions while reading as it goes through things such a grief, abandonment, joyfulness, old age talk, relationships, family, friendships.

The community in Oyster Bay is like one big family that when one falls, everyone else steps in to help no matter the cost. The characters in this I truly enjoyed except for one who I found quit rude and not understanding and didn't like how one could leave a baby.

Thank you netgalley and Allen and uwin for letting me read this wonderful story ❤️

ARC REVIEW:

This is a book that has me feeling a mix of confliction and confusion. The writing is excellent and there is lots about the story that I love, but somehow Kate’s abandonment of her baby and the way things ended for her in this series, just didn’t sit well at some level.

This is a book about a community filled with well meaning people with good intentions, who like to interfere in the name of help. Whether their help is asked for, whether they count the cost of the help they give both to themselves and to others, is something that they only briefly consider. At times this leads to rushed decisions and untimely ultimatums.

I love the characters of Sam, Cliffy and Jimmy and yet feel sorry for all three particularly Sam who is constantly taken advantage of because of his good nature and desire to help. There are so many other great characters within this book and rich backstories, including Marcus with his cooking and all the geriecstasies who try their best to offer help to Kate.

Thanks to Netgalley and Allen & Unwin for letting me read an advanced copy in exchange for a review. Available for purchase from 3/12/24.