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At Tiffany's #3
Vasara Kornvalyje
Jaučiuosi paralyžiuota. Nebežinau, kas manęs laukia. Ir tikrai nežinau, kuris kelias veda pirmyn.
KAREN SWAN (Karen Svon), 20 tarptautinių bestselerių autorė, yra puikiai pažįstama lietuvių skaitytojams – jau išleisti devyni jos romanai. Rašytojos kūryba gretinama su Lucindos Riley, Santos Montefiore, Noros Roberts kūriniais, yra nuolat perleidžiama dideliais tiražais ir daugybe kalbų. K. Swan, anksčiau dirbusi mados žurnaliste, jau atrado savo romanų formulę: dėmesio centre – meilės istorija, į kurią įpinamas istorinis kontekstas, o skrupulingai ištyrinėta veiksmo vieta skaitytojus nukelia į įvairiausius pasaulio kampelius („Ispaniška vasara“, „Paryžiaus paslaptis“, „Pabėgimas į Graikiją“, „Žvaigždės virš Romos“).
Autorė taip pat dievina Kalėdas – kone kasmet pasirodo naujas kalėdinės tematikos romanas, laukiamas įvairių šalių skaitytojų ir toks tinkamas ilgiems žiemos vakarams („Kalėdų šviesos“, „Tobula dovana“, „Apsnigtos Kalėdos“, „Kalėdų dovana“). Būtent romano „Kalėdų dovana“ tęsinys yra romanas „Vasara Kornvalyje“, jame pasakojama apie Kesės Freizer gyvenimą prabėgus keleriems metams.
Iš pirmo žvilgsnio Kesė ir Henris gyvena idilišką gyvenimą mažame bute Londone: juos supa mylimi draugai ir artimieji, o po dvejų metų kartu poros kasdienybė vis dar primena medaus mėnesį. Henris nori žengti dar žingsnį pirmyn ir vesti Kesę. Tačiau Kesė, prisimenanti, kiek skausmo ir kartėlio atnešė jos žlugusi pirmoji santuoka, atidėlioja vestuvių planus. Ji žino, kad Henris – jos gyvenimo meilė, tačiau baimė kartoti praeities klaidas kone paralyžiuoja. Veriantis vis didesnei prarajai tarp Kesės ir Henrio, šis iškeliauja, duodamas Kesei tris mėnesius apsispręsti: arba jie tuokiasi, arba nutraukia santykius. Nusprendusi vasarą praleisti atokioje sodyboje Kornvalyje, Kesė nė neįtaria, kad į jos duris pasibels buvęs mylimasis.
Romane „Vasara Kornvalyje“ pasakojama apie tai, kokius gilius randus palieka gniuždantys išsiskyrimai, galintys apnuodyti naujus kuriamus santykius, ir kaip skaudi patirtis trukdo siekti asmeninės laimės. Autorė ragina nebijoti ryžtis pokyčiams, kad ir kaip jie gąsdintų, ir visuomet įsiklausyti, ką sako širdis.
KAREN SWAN (Karen Svon), 20 tarptautinių bestselerių autorė, yra puikiai pažįstama lietuvių skaitytojams – jau išleisti devyni jos romanai. Rašytojos kūryba gretinama su Lucindos Riley, Santos Montefiore, Noros Roberts kūriniais, yra nuolat perleidžiama dideliais tiražais ir daugybe kalbų. K. Swan, anksčiau dirbusi mados žurnaliste, jau atrado savo romanų formulę: dėmesio centre – meilės istorija, į kurią įpinamas istorinis kontekstas, o skrupulingai ištyrinėta veiksmo vieta skaitytojus nukelia į įvairiausius pasaulio kampelius („Ispaniška vasara“, „Paryžiaus paslaptis“, „Pabėgimas į Graikiją“, „Žvaigždės virš Romos“).
Autorė taip pat dievina Kalėdas – kone kasmet pasirodo naujas kalėdinės tematikos romanas, laukiamas įvairių šalių skaitytojų ir toks tinkamas ilgiems žiemos vakarams („Kalėdų šviesos“, „Tobula dovana“, „Apsnigtos Kalėdos“, „Kalėdų dovana“). Būtent romano „Kalėdų dovana“ tęsinys yra romanas „Vasara Kornvalyje“, jame pasakojama apie Kesės Freizer gyvenimą prabėgus keleriems metams.
Iš pirmo žvilgsnio Kesė ir Henris gyvena idilišką gyvenimą mažame bute Londone: juos supa mylimi draugai ir artimieji, o po dvejų metų kartu poros kasdienybė vis dar primena medaus mėnesį. Henris nori žengti dar žingsnį pirmyn ir vesti Kesę. Tačiau Kesė, prisimenanti, kiek skausmo ir kartėlio atnešė jos žlugusi pirmoji santuoka, atidėlioja vestuvių planus. Ji žino, kad Henris – jos gyvenimo meilė, tačiau baimė kartoti praeities klaidas kone paralyžiuoja. Veriantis vis didesnei prarajai tarp Kesės ir Henrio, šis iškeliauja, duodamas Kesei tris mėnesius apsispręsti: arba jie tuokiasi, arba nutraukia santykius. Nusprendusi vasarą praleisti atokioje sodyboje Kornvalyje, Kesė nė neįtaria, kad į jos duris pasibels buvęs mylimasis.
Romane „Vasara Kornvalyje“ pasakojama apie tai, kokius gilius randus palieka gniuždantys išsiskyrimai, galintys apnuodyti naujus kuriamus santykius, ir kaip skaudi patirtis trukdo siekti asmeninės laimės. Autorė ragina nebijoti ryžtis pokyčiams, kad ir kaip jie gąsdintų, ir visuomet įsiklausyti, ką sako širdis.
456 pages, Hardcover
First published April 29, 2015
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Karen Swan
61 books2,380 followersKaren Swan began her career in fashion journalism before giving it all up to raise her three children and a puppy, and to pursue her ambition of becoming a writer. She lives in the forest in Sussex, writing her books in a treehouse overlooking the Downs. Her books include Christmas at Tiffany's, Summer at Tiffany's, The Perfect Present, Christmas in the Snow, The Summer Without You, The Paris Secret, and Christmas Under the Stars.
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December 30, 2022
5⭐️
Tai istorijos Kalėdų dovana tęsinys, ir tikrai rekomenduoju skaityti viena po kitos, kad suprastumėte, kodėl taip pasimetusi jausmuose tarp Luko ir Henrio buvo Kesė. Pirmoji šios istorijos dalis labiau patiko dėl to, kad vyko nuotykiai, o šioje Keisė bandė susigaudyti savo jausmuose, pasirinkmuose.
O šiaip skaitant šią dalį ir apie Henrio keliones ir nuotykius jį sutapatinau su Aurimu Valujavičiumi (kaip tik šiuo metu jis keliauja per Atlantą, ir šiaip jo viso gyvenimo būdo panašumas labai į Henrio atitiko). Kas seka Aurimą ir skaitys šias knygas, manau man tikrai pritars 😊
Tai istorijos Kalėdų dovana tęsinys, ir tikrai rekomenduoju skaityti viena po kitos, kad suprastumėte, kodėl taip pasimetusi jausmuose tarp Luko ir Henrio buvo Kesė. Pirmoji šios istorijos dalis labiau patiko dėl to, kad vyko nuotykiai, o šioje Keisė bandė susigaudyti savo jausmuose, pasirinkmuose.
O šiaip skaitant šią dalį ir apie Henrio keliones ir nuotykius jį sutapatinau su Aurimu Valujavičiumi (kaip tik šiuo metu jis keliauja per Atlantą, ir šiaip jo viso gyvenimo būdo panašumas labai į Henrio atitiko). Kas seka Aurimą ir skaitys šias knygas, manau man tikrai pritars 😊
August 20, 2017
well definitely not nearly as good as Christmas At Tiffany's which means it was a very disappointing read.
Besides the last 50 pages I thought the characters just sounded like crotchety middle-aged woman who I wanted to slap. Seriously.
none of the characters were at all relatable. Cassie turned into an even larger push over and Suzi turned into a bully. I realized in the first novel you don't get to delve into Suzi which is probably what made it so enjoyable, because her character is insufferable.
did I mention I skimmed the last 50 pages just to get it finished??!
Besides the last 50 pages I thought the characters just sounded like crotchety middle-aged woman who I wanted to slap. Seriously.
none of the characters were at all relatable. Cassie turned into an even larger push over and Suzi turned into a bully. I realized in the first novel you don't get to delve into Suzi which is probably what made it so enjoyable, because her character is insufferable.
did I mention I skimmed the last 50 pages just to get it finished??!
July 5, 2015
When I heard Karen Swan had written a sequel to Christmas at Tiffany's I just had to read it. I needed to know what happened to Cassie - did she really get her happy ever after, after divorcing ex-husband Gil? So when I was asked to be part of the blog tour by Katie at Panmacmillan I jumped at the chance.
With Christmas at Tiffany's Karen Swan had created characters that were solid and well rounded, surrounding Cassie with a friendship circle that bounced off each other, each with different characteristics that fully complimented each other. The beauty about reading a sequel is that we have already been introduced to the main players and in such a way that they seem like old friends, making the transition into a new novel easy. There is always the worry that a second book isn't going to be quite as good as the first, especially when the first was such a big success but, for me, this was equally as good - I loved it.
The love and respect that Cassie and Henry, the main characters in this book, share literally oozes out of the pages, yet somehow Cassie is holding back, her disastrous first marriage is having a damaging effect on her relationship, she just cannot seem to take that final step into a full commitment and it's this that is to the detriment of her relationship with Henry.
Cassie comes across as a confident person, in control and resilient. She has built a strong wall of protection around herself with her friends, relationship and job which allows her to feel this way. But, everything is shook to the core and Cassie literally crumbles whenever talk turns to making that final commitment and tying the knot - nobody can understand her hesitation, least of all Henry and his patience is running out fast.
The opposite is the case for Henry's twenty one year old, wayward cousin Gem. She has arrived back in the UK from a couple of years travelling with a tanned, blonde surfer dude hellbent on tying the knot asap. Her whole energy and outlook to life lights up the room and it's this that seems to zap the energy from Cassie, she feels dull and insignificant in comparison.
I loved the exploration of relationships in this book. Cassie has doubts about her own relationship, founded on her past mistakes and it's this experience she feels qualifies her to advice Gem - not wanting her to jump headlong into a long term commitment when she can spot all is not as perfect as Gem thinks. Not surprisingly a clash ensues but egged on and encourage by Suzy, Henry's sister and Cassie's best friend she continues to try to make her see sense even though by doing so she is putting her own relationship on the line.
It's when Henry sets off on one of his expeditions, leaving Cassie with an ultimatum Karen Swan takes us to a summer in Cornwall where Cassie is trying to do what is right for everyone whilst blotting out any decisions of her own. It's here that love and friendship show through time and time again and faced with the possibility of never seeing Henry again Cassie is forced to confront her own demons.
Love and friendship are the basis for a good relationship but Karen leads us through many twists and turns, ups and downs to demonstrate that trust is the biggest factor needed in any relationship either platonic or romantic. It's this realisation that comes at a point when Cassie thinks it's too late - I literally had my heart in my mouth as I turned the pages.
This was a chunky book, that I literally devoured - the pages practically turned themselves and all too soon I neared the end wanting to know whether everyone got their happy ever afters yet at the same time not wanting to turn the pages for fear they didn't.
This is a perfect summer read that should be seen poolside all around the world, if you haven't got a copy yet I urge you to head to Amazon now - you won't be disappointed and although this is a sequel it can be read equally well as a stand alone book
With Christmas at Tiffany's Karen Swan had created characters that were solid and well rounded, surrounding Cassie with a friendship circle that bounced off each other, each with different characteristics that fully complimented each other. The beauty about reading a sequel is that we have already been introduced to the main players and in such a way that they seem like old friends, making the transition into a new novel easy. There is always the worry that a second book isn't going to be quite as good as the first, especially when the first was such a big success but, for me, this was equally as good - I loved it.
The love and respect that Cassie and Henry, the main characters in this book, share literally oozes out of the pages, yet somehow Cassie is holding back, her disastrous first marriage is having a damaging effect on her relationship, she just cannot seem to take that final step into a full commitment and it's this that is to the detriment of her relationship with Henry.
Cassie comes across as a confident person, in control and resilient. She has built a strong wall of protection around herself with her friends, relationship and job which allows her to feel this way. But, everything is shook to the core and Cassie literally crumbles whenever talk turns to making that final commitment and tying the knot - nobody can understand her hesitation, least of all Henry and his patience is running out fast.
The opposite is the case for Henry's twenty one year old, wayward cousin Gem. She has arrived back in the UK from a couple of years travelling with a tanned, blonde surfer dude hellbent on tying the knot asap. Her whole energy and outlook to life lights up the room and it's this that seems to zap the energy from Cassie, she feels dull and insignificant in comparison.
I loved the exploration of relationships in this book. Cassie has doubts about her own relationship, founded on her past mistakes and it's this experience she feels qualifies her to advice Gem - not wanting her to jump headlong into a long term commitment when she can spot all is not as perfect as Gem thinks. Not surprisingly a clash ensues but egged on and encourage by Suzy, Henry's sister and Cassie's best friend she continues to try to make her see sense even though by doing so she is putting her own relationship on the line.
It's when Henry sets off on one of his expeditions, leaving Cassie with an ultimatum Karen Swan takes us to a summer in Cornwall where Cassie is trying to do what is right for everyone whilst blotting out any decisions of her own. It's here that love and friendship show through time and time again and faced with the possibility of never seeing Henry again Cassie is forced to confront her own demons.
Love and friendship are the basis for a good relationship but Karen leads us through many twists and turns, ups and downs to demonstrate that trust is the biggest factor needed in any relationship either platonic or romantic. It's this realisation that comes at a point when Cassie thinks it's too late - I literally had my heart in my mouth as I turned the pages.
This was a chunky book, that I literally devoured - the pages practically turned themselves and all too soon I neared the end wanting to know whether everyone got their happy ever afters yet at the same time not wanting to turn the pages for fear they didn't.
This is a perfect summer read that should be seen poolside all around the world, if you haven't got a copy yet I urge you to head to Amazon now - you won't be disappointed and although this is a sequel it can be read equally well as a stand alone book
June 24, 2018
On paper I should have enjoyed this one more than I did. Having read and enjoyed The Paris Secret by her previously, I gave that a solid 4 stars or 8/10. However, this one didn't quite hit the mark for me.
Cassie loves Henry and Henry loves Cassie. This should have been a good romantic read and a quick read at that. It took me some time to get through it, putting it to one side quite regularly as it wasn't just gripping me. I can't really put my finger on what the problem was and the reason why I didn't enjoy it as much as I should. Possibly, my reading mojo wasn't always there.
I did find the second half of the book an easier read and certain aspects of it did keep me engaged, wanting to know what happened as a result of events that occurred.
If you fancy proving me wrong and giving this a better score than 3 stars or 6/10, then grab yourself a copy of it and settle down with something cold and wet to drink, as the temperatures rise outside.
Cassie loves Henry and Henry loves Cassie. This should have been a good romantic read and a quick read at that. It took me some time to get through it, putting it to one side quite regularly as it wasn't just gripping me. I can't really put my finger on what the problem was and the reason why I didn't enjoy it as much as I should. Possibly, my reading mojo wasn't always there.
I did find the second half of the book an easier read and certain aspects of it did keep me engaged, wanting to know what happened as a result of events that occurred.
If you fancy proving me wrong and giving this a better score than 3 stars or 6/10, then grab yourself a copy of it and settle down with something cold and wet to drink, as the temperatures rise outside.
January 15, 2023
Mėgstu šią autorę. Ir pirmą knygos dalį skaičiau, bet ši kažkodėl manęs neįtikino. Daug veikėjų, daug banalių dialogų ir šiaip visko kažkaip per daug. Arba nuotaika skaitymui ne ta 😃
August 30, 2015
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I really liked this book. I probably should have given it four stars instead of three. I just had been in a reading slump at the time so I felt it wasnt as good as Christmas at Tiffany’s.
This book definitely didn’t disappoint. This is my second Karen Swan book, however I think I might have to start adding more of her books to my list.
It was just such a good story. So much drama, but drama that is like real life. Nothing seems way out there, it is all so realistic. The characters are so likeable.
I found myself annoyed with Cassie many times throughout the book, I kinda wanted to just tell her YOU”RE BEING SO STUPID! But she finally came to her senses!
I felt like the ending was rushed a tiny bit though. It definitely left room for there to be a third one in this series. I found myself wanting to know more of what happened in the end. I can’t say what questions I have because then it would spoil the book.
I really liked this book. I probably should have given it four stars instead of three. I just had been in a reading slump at the time so I felt it wasnt as good as Christmas at Tiffany’s.
This book definitely didn’t disappoint. This is my second Karen Swan book, however I think I might have to start adding more of her books to my list.
It was just such a good story. So much drama, but drama that is like real life. Nothing seems way out there, it is all so realistic. The characters are so likeable.
I found myself annoyed with Cassie many times throughout the book, I kinda wanted to just tell her YOU”RE BEING SO STUPID! But she finally came to her senses!
I felt like the ending was rushed a tiny bit though. It definitely left room for there to be a third one in this series. I found myself wanting to know more of what happened in the end. I can’t say what questions I have because then it would spoil the book.
January 27, 2016
I give up. So utterly predictable. I reached Chapter 24 and can't take it anymore. It was actually putting me off reading as I would rather browse the net than continue with this book. Next book please!
October 8, 2018
The story is set two years after Christmas at Tiffanys. It's nice already knowing the characters so the scene doesn't have to be set for long. Archie has a heartache and I really hate the nurse who won't let Cassie in I would have defended her against that nurse. The only defence to Henry is he seems to be falling apart, Suzy is not getting an excuse I find her annoying this time throughout.
Throwing in a cousin called Gem the story goes back to marriage will they or won't they. Cassie marriage doesn't have to be a death sentence and Henry you can be happily unmarried and love someone deeply. She has just came out a ten year marriage that ended in disaster but I also get Henry isn't Gil it's very hot and cold.
Cassie does seem walked all over in many parts of this book honestly when she does snap it's great to read. The side story about Kelly in this book is so sad and it's lovely how it's mentioned again near the end up Henry thinking it's Cassie.
I did not like the ulimation but i love the lists he always writes for Cassie and I'd say every time someone mentioned Gil marrying again I'm better off without him.
In Cornwall Luke is back and it seems like he's changed but no he hasn't. Even of he had I'd never forgive him for those pictures. He however is one of the best parts to the book seeing Cassie in a wedding dress, buying her gifts and having her on his arms at the Coldplay concert. The Coldplay concert was brilliant! Suzy was very annoying but she was right that Luke wanted Cassie.
By this point Gem has been put into the background a little when a Typhoon has hit the seas were Henry is travelling none of them receive an email saying he's okay because of Luke. It's all happening at once now. Absence made the heart grow fonder but she did sort of marry him to complete the list. I will miss those lists. I would give the end of the book 4 stars but I would have spread the events out more across the whole book.
Throwing in a cousin called Gem the story goes back to marriage will they or won't they. Cassie marriage doesn't have to be a death sentence and Henry you can be happily unmarried and love someone deeply. She has just came out a ten year marriage that ended in disaster but I also get Henry isn't Gil it's very hot and cold.
Cassie does seem walked all over in many parts of this book honestly when she does snap it's great to read. The side story about Kelly in this book is so sad and it's lovely how it's mentioned again near the end up Henry thinking it's Cassie.
I did not like the ulimation but i love the lists he always writes for Cassie and I'd say every time someone mentioned Gil marrying again I'm better off without him.
In Cornwall Luke is back and it seems like he's changed but no he hasn't. Even of he had I'd never forgive him for those pictures. He however is one of the best parts to the book seeing Cassie in a wedding dress, buying her gifts and having her on his arms at the Coldplay concert. The Coldplay concert was brilliant! Suzy was very annoying but she was right that Luke wanted Cassie.
By this point Gem has been put into the background a little when a Typhoon has hit the seas were Henry is travelling none of them receive an email saying he's okay because of Luke. It's all happening at once now. Absence made the heart grow fonder but she did sort of marry him to complete the list. I will miss those lists. I would give the end of the book 4 stars but I would have spread the events out more across the whole book.
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July 9, 2015
Karen Swan belongs to my auto - buy authors. Since I've discovered her book, I make sure to read all of her new releases, and so when I heard that "Summer at Tiffany's" is out in July, it was like Christmas coming earlier this time. I know it is a sequel to "Christmas at Tiffany's", which I - sadly - haven't read yet, although I started it, hoping to be able to read it before "Summer", unfortunately mission is not completed, didn't have enough time, but "Summer at Tiffany's" can be absolutely read as a stand - alone novel. There is enough information about the past and flashbacks that make us feel comfortable and give us retrospection and explain events or why the characters feel or act the way they are.
Karen Swan has thrown me right to the heart of the story, I truly felt as if I knew the characters - and they were all incredibly well written and developed. They were not flawless, they made mistakes and they also made me feel desperate from time to time, but this is what I call a true character. Cassie was great and I'd like to have her by my side as a friend, I think, even though there were moments that she really behaved as if she didn't know what it is that she wants in life, that she wasn't capable of making up her mind, of taking the easiest decision, and as much as Henry annoyed me (in a moment, in a moment!), she was old enough to cut herself off her past and look forward to the future.
Henry, yes. I had some issues with our handsome explorer Henry. Well, to be honest, I didn't feel any connection between him and me, I couldn't warm to him, I'd like him to be more developed, to be a little deeper. I felt as if he was absent from the book, as if we were reading about someone who has never entered the scenes. He was irritating with his ever changing moods, with putting a gun to Cassie's head and leaving for an adventure after giving her ultimatum. I can understand, of course, that he wanted to spend his whole life with Cassie, and I understand his desperation, annoyance, misunderstanding, but on the other hand he also should at least try to understand Cassie, to put himself in her shoes. Also, he was all the time either offended or mistrustful in the story and if I were Cassie, I think I'd consider the relationship twice.
On the other hand, I also felt desperate with Cassie, and I think I would also run out of patience if I were Henry. I mean, she was married before, I get it, and she was badly betrayed, but life goes on, yes or no? And it is not like she wasn't sure of stepping into a full commitment with Henry, because there was also the matter of Luke, right?
But other than that I truly felt for the characters and I found myself rooting for them and wanting that everything went OK for them. There was really incredible depth and warmth to them all, and they felt like real people - well, they were in fact living their own lives in this book, they were just popping out of the pages and all they did and said rang a bell and felt very realistic. They are so well portrayed and they are so easy to relate to, as all the mistakes they make and all the decisions they should make but they're not sure about them make them more realistic in my eyes. One of the highlights of the book was for sure the strong friendship going between them, you could see they all have a shared past, that they know each other's deepest secrets and that they accept each other no matter what, even if they don't agree with their decisions.
There is really a lot happening, Karen truly bombs us with a variety of settings and events, and you quickly find yourself deeply interested in the characters' lives, and you also find yourself rooting for them (no matter how much they annoy you!). And there is really a great range of characters, because next to Cassie and Henry we have their best friends and family, and not only those that are known from the first book, but Karen introduces us to some new faces, among whose Gem is the most significant to the story. She couldn't be more different to Cassie, where Cassie is soft and withdraw, Gem is open and tough - minded. Also, their views on marriage couldn't be more different, and those differences really add a lot to the whole story.
This story is full of twists and turns. I'd say - and I never thought I'm going to say this! - a little too many, as the book focuses on everything and it was really hard for me to see what's the main point of the story. I guess it was if Cassie and Henry stay together, but among the thousand other threads, subplots and happenings, it is really very easy to lose track of the events. But of course, even with all the subplots, it makes an incredibly enjoyable read, showing ups and downs of relationships, of friendships, and putting trust in the spotlight. Those details make the book a large one, but it also means that every single page of it bring something new and exciting.
The story keeps going with a really good pace, and as it progresses, the tension and drama is all the time more and more palpable. What I also liked is the fact that the book is full of surprises and you can't be sure how the action is going to develop and how it is going to end - the author really keeps us in suspense till the end of the story! Karen Swan's writing is just lovely, and I could read her books all year round. Her descriptions are incredibly vivid, no matter is she describes the settings or feelings, or people, and she has this talent to bring all her characters to life.
It is truly great summer read, and as I've read it during this incredible heatwave this year, the only thing I was missing was a glass of cooled fizz. This is a brilliant, captivating and hooking story and I'm sure that you're going to like it as much as I did, or even more. Highly recommended!
Copy received from publisher in exchange for a review.
July 8, 2019
Good. Just about remembered the first book. Easy reading.
July 5, 2024
Доста блудкава история с красива корица.
June 24, 2015
Summer at Tiffany's is my first Karen Swan book. I did want to read Christmas at Tiffany's beforehand to get the backstory of our main characters but this book can be read and enjoyed as a standalone. Some of my fellow bloggers speak very highly of Karen's books so I went into Summer at Tiffany's with high expectations.
Cassie and Henry are due to get married and with a Tiffany ring on her finger all that's left is for Cassie to plan her dream wedding. But it's actually Henry who is pushing for a date, with Cassie appearing quite reticent and not wanting to plan the wedding at all, not sure if she ever wants to get married. Somebody who does want to get married is Henry's young cousin, Gem and it's down to Cassie to head to Cornwall to prevent that wedding from going ahead, while Henry goes off on a sailing expedition, things between him and Cassie being more than a little strained when he leaves. Cassie's arrival in Cornwall isn't without its problems (or drama) and she is soon forced to make some life changing decisions.
Summer at Tiffany's is a hefty read, but Karen Swan really does keep the story going on every single page. I was never bored because of the really strong characterisation and, as the story progresses, drama that Karen fills the story with. I very quickly saw the characters as real people, and found myself becoming caught up in their lives, as everything began to unfold. I think what I liked the most was how 'real' the story felt, rather than the predictable 'let's fall in love, get married and live happily ever after' we actually see Cassie, and her relationship with Henry as anything but perfect. Life after the engagement soon bringing them both crashing down to Earth, them having to contend with the stresses and strains of everyday life. I can't relate to Cassie personally myself, but I think she's a character that some people will really be able to relate to and understand, especially those who might have found themselves in a similar situation.
It's hard to talk about the story or the characters too much but I liked how we had Gem, eager to get married, and Cassie, not so eager and having to somehow make Gem understand that rushing into things might not always be the best decision you could make. And Cassie is speaking from experience after all. At the same time though I think Cassie discovers so much more about herself through being with Gem, and being in Cornwall with such a varied mixture of characters, especially the return of a very familiar face from her past. Say no more. The friendships between the characters was a particular highlight of the book. Despite all that was going on, I loved the settings in this book, Karen has created such wonderful settings for the story to take place, almost transporting you there yourself. For parts of the book I can't talk all that much about, Karen has done some great research, and she mentions something in the book which I have since read more about online and Henry's expeditions allow for some quite dramatic events to take place. All in all I very much enjoyed Summer at Tiffany's and especially liked that it could have ended in a number of ways. I hope it won't be too long before I am reading another of Karen's books.
Cassie and Henry are due to get married and with a Tiffany ring on her finger all that's left is for Cassie to plan her dream wedding. But it's actually Henry who is pushing for a date, with Cassie appearing quite reticent and not wanting to plan the wedding at all, not sure if she ever wants to get married. Somebody who does want to get married is Henry's young cousin, Gem and it's down to Cassie to head to Cornwall to prevent that wedding from going ahead, while Henry goes off on a sailing expedition, things between him and Cassie being more than a little strained when he leaves. Cassie's arrival in Cornwall isn't without its problems (or drama) and she is soon forced to make some life changing decisions.
Summer at Tiffany's is a hefty read, but Karen Swan really does keep the story going on every single page. I was never bored because of the really strong characterisation and, as the story progresses, drama that Karen fills the story with. I very quickly saw the characters as real people, and found myself becoming caught up in their lives, as everything began to unfold. I think what I liked the most was how 'real' the story felt, rather than the predictable 'let's fall in love, get married and live happily ever after' we actually see Cassie, and her relationship with Henry as anything but perfect. Life after the engagement soon bringing them both crashing down to Earth, them having to contend with the stresses and strains of everyday life. I can't relate to Cassie personally myself, but I think she's a character that some people will really be able to relate to and understand, especially those who might have found themselves in a similar situation.
It's hard to talk about the story or the characters too much but I liked how we had Gem, eager to get married, and Cassie, not so eager and having to somehow make Gem understand that rushing into things might not always be the best decision you could make. And Cassie is speaking from experience after all. At the same time though I think Cassie discovers so much more about herself through being with Gem, and being in Cornwall with such a varied mixture of characters, especially the return of a very familiar face from her past. Say no more. The friendships between the characters was a particular highlight of the book. Despite all that was going on, I loved the settings in this book, Karen has created such wonderful settings for the story to take place, almost transporting you there yourself. For parts of the book I can't talk all that much about, Karen has done some great research, and she mentions something in the book which I have since read more about online and Henry's expeditions allow for some quite dramatic events to take place. All in all I very much enjoyed Summer at Tiffany's and especially liked that it could have ended in a number of ways. I hope it won't be too long before I am reading another of Karen's books.
October 21, 2022
A very nice sequel to Christmas at Tiffany's. To be honest, I quite enjoyed the first book but it seemed to me it was missing the HEA epilogue and how Cassie and Henry's story actually ended. So I was surprised to find there was a sequel which shows their life after the ending of book 1.
It took me a bit to get back to the story and remember who was who but there were plenty of recaps that helped me with the previous book's plot and it all came back to me easily.
I enjoyed this story as a whole. There was some lightness to the way the narration flowed. Karen Swan always manages to keep you interested and although her stories are not something overly exceptional they are well-written and manage to put a smile on my face. It probably would be soon forgotten and I would miss the details in the long-run but it was still a sweet, light and easy to read story that I enjoyed. The narration was very well done and managed to transfer all the emotions from it.
It took me a bit to get back to the story and remember who was who but there were plenty of recaps that helped me with the previous book's plot and it all came back to me easily.
I enjoyed this story as a whole. There was some lightness to the way the narration flowed. Karen Swan always manages to keep you interested and although her stories are not something overly exceptional they are well-written and manage to put a smile on my face. It probably would be soon forgotten and I would miss the details in the long-run but it was still a sweet, light and easy to read story that I enjoyed. The narration was very well done and managed to transfer all the emotions from it.
December 27, 2022
What was that? This book is totally unnecessary... If you don't want to get mad at Cassie and roll your eyes constantly - don't read it! I think Christmas at Tiffany's had a perfectly fitting ending and I didn't need any extra drama after that.
I'm actually quite disappointed and I almost regret reading this book 2 of the series.
I'm actually quite disappointed and I almost regret reading this book 2 of the series.
July 29, 2015
BORING. No plot, couldn't bring myself to finish it! Possibly because I hadn't read the previous book which is my own mistake..
February 2, 2024
Tęsinys knygos "Kalėdų dovana" apie Kesę, ir jos gyvenimą. Atrodo Henris, ir Kesė tobula pora, trūksta tiek nedaug tik vestuvių datos. Pasipainiojus buvusiam mylimajam, Kesės jausmai susvyruoja. Visos draugės stengiasi jei padėti. Padėtis su buvusiuju, knygoje atrodė jau labai ilgai ištęsta. Pabaiga labai nuspėjama, ir per daug laiminga, bet nieko kito ir neaitikėjau. Paliesta tema apie skyrybas, ir kokius būna pasekmės, ir gilus randai, trugdantis kurti naujus santykius.
January 25, 2018
great finish to the Christmas at Tiffany' s series! I'm going to miss these characters, they made me laugh and cry and felt like my own group of friends! I'm sad it's over but it's just another amazing book to add to my Karen Swan obsession!
June 23, 2025
I really enjoy Karen Swan's books and this one wasn't an exception! Especially because I already knew the characters. I'm not sure how needed this book was, but I was happy to read about those four girls once again. Really liked it!
February 6, 2017
While I quite enjoyed the book it just wasn't as good as Christmas at Tiffany's.
July 31, 2017
5 stars is not nearly enough. When my book buddy and I went on a quest to read all chick-lit christmas stories last Dec., we had no clue we'd stumble upon on of our favorite books, Christmas at Tiffany's. THEN we find out there is a second book, Summer at Tiffany's which was just perfection. I was reminded how much i LOVED the characters and the storyline. Long book, but worth every page. Karen, is there a 3?! ;)
May 6, 2021
I enjoyed this book but at times the two main characters, Cassie and Henry, irritated me. She was very indecisive and a bit of a wimp and he could sulk if he didn't get his own way. Apart from that another good book by Karen Swan.
July 7, 2021
Another nice Summer read from this author., but I have learnt not to leave it too long, like 6 years between sequels as I couldn't remember the 1st one just that I enjoyed it
October 9, 2021
Puiki antroji dalis, atrodo tokia paprasta, bet ašarą išspaudusi istorijos pabaiga 😥❤
July 23, 2023
Puiki :)
August 26, 2024
As always, karen swan slayssss 💅
June 5, 2025
I'm really disappointed 😞
May 8, 2021
I enjoyed this follow up to Christmas at Tiffany’s - a good read!
October 17, 2024
Beaucoup moins bon que le premier. Ça commence à être intéressant après 400 pages… dommage. Ça manquait de listes, ce qui a fait le charme du premier tome.
July 15, 2021
Great summer reading! :)
August 28, 2016
Okay, so I did not love this book as much as Christmas At Tiffany's because that book is just <3<3<3. However, I still loved it! <3
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