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June, Reimagined
From the writer who brought you the Irish romance The Upside of Falling Down comes a new novel about secrets, friendship, reinvention, and unexpected love in the Scottish Highlands.
June Merriweather is on the run—from her own life. Her brother is dead, her parents are liars, and her college major is a joke. Apart from her best friend, Matt, June is desperate for reinvention. And a one-way ticket out of Cincinnati to the Scottish Highlands is a good place to start.
With a backpack, an urn, and a secret, June begins again. She snags a job at a café and finds lodging at a quaint inn with a quirky cast of housemates. The only problem: the inn’s infuriatingly perceptive (and sexy) owner, Lennox. He’s suspicious of June. After all, no one comes to Scotland in the winter unless they’re running from something. From rocky start to sizzling temptation, June’s new world is exhilarating…and one detour away from disaster.
With her past and her future both vying for attention, June can’t begin to picture where her reimagined life is headed next. And falling in love with the last person she expected is only the beginning.
June Merriweather is on the run—from her own life. Her brother is dead, her parents are liars, and her college major is a joke. Apart from her best friend, Matt, June is desperate for reinvention. And a one-way ticket out of Cincinnati to the Scottish Highlands is a good place to start.
With a backpack, an urn, and a secret, June begins again. She snags a job at a café and finds lodging at a quaint inn with a quirky cast of housemates. The only problem: the inn’s infuriatingly perceptive (and sexy) owner, Lennox. He’s suspicious of June. After all, no one comes to Scotland in the winter unless they’re running from something. From rocky start to sizzling temptation, June’s new world is exhilarating…and one detour away from disaster.
With her past and her future both vying for attention, June can’t begin to picture where her reimagined life is headed next. And falling in love with the last person she expected is only the beginning.
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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Rebekah Crane
10 books607 followersRebekah Crane is the author of The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland and other young-adult novels. She found a passion for this genre while studying secondary English education at Ohio University. She is a former high school English teacher, a yoga instructor, and the mother of two girls. After living and teaching in six different cities, Rebekah finally settled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to write novels and work on screenplays. She now spends her days tucked behind a laptop at seventy-five hundred feet, where the altitude only enhances the writing experience.
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October 7, 2022
I received this book as one of my Kindle First books thinking it would be a cozy fall read. It was an easy read that I finished in a day, but overall quite a letdown.
My main hang up was how awful the main character is. Immature and completely self-absorbed to say the least. I really could not figure out why she was so awful to Lennox from the get go. Maybe he was a little arrogant so she decides that makes it acceptable for her to be completely rude to him every time she sees him? I get that she’s struggling with guilt and her brother’s death, but the fact that she somehow makes that about her is so selfish. Also, Matt’s character was so all over the place. This guy is supposed to be her steady best friend, but as soon as she sees him he’s snotty and pretentious and she wants him to leave?
I also just felt like the book was lacking where it could have really shined. There was barely any description of the cafe where she works, the locals, the Scottish setting, even her friendships that she made seemed very shallow and rushed. I never have super high hopes for quick, cheesy rom coms, but this is one that will be quickly forgettable.
My main hang up was how awful the main character is. Immature and completely self-absorbed to say the least. I really could not figure out why she was so awful to Lennox from the get go. Maybe he was a little arrogant so she decides that makes it acceptable for her to be completely rude to him every time she sees him? I get that she’s struggling with guilt and her brother’s death, but the fact that she somehow makes that about her is so selfish. Also, Matt’s character was so all over the place. This guy is supposed to be her steady best friend, but as soon as she sees him he’s snotty and pretentious and she wants him to leave?
I also just felt like the book was lacking where it could have really shined. There was barely any description of the cafe where she works, the locals, the Scottish setting, even her friendships that she made seemed very shallow and rushed. I never have super high hopes for quick, cheesy rom coms, but this is one that will be quickly forgettable.
November 22, 2022
I've enjoyed Rebekah Crane's books, some more than others, but never read a dud of hers. Until now.
The first chapter started well with mystery as June is getting ready to board a plane to Scotland with an urn of what turns out to be her brother's ashes, without telling anyone, including her parents, her best friend Matt, the university where she is attending on scholarship. Into the great unknown for whatever reason, and a total dog's breakfast.
Just did not work for me. 2.5 stars rounded down as it was really that bad.
The first chapter started well with mystery as June is getting ready to board a plane to Scotland with an urn of what turns out to be her brother's ashes, without telling anyone, including her parents, her best friend Matt, the university where she is attending on scholarship. Into the great unknown for whatever reason, and a total dog's breakfast.
Just did not work for me. 2.5 stars rounded down as it was really that bad.
October 19, 2022
Oh my! I absolutely loved this.
Stubborn, impulsive, and grieving the loss of her brother, June Merriweather escapes to Knockmoral, Scotland in hopes of obtaining a job at The Thistle Stop Café. But of course, things don't go completely as planned and she finds herself continually crossing paths with Lennox, the handsome yet ridiculously grumpy co-owner of the inn she takes room at.
Their fiery banter and tension was something else, let me tell you. And thanks to their memorable first encounter, I am certain I got butterflies every time Lennox called June "Peanut".
But at the same time, I really felt the connection between June and Matt, her best friend back home. With emails included between the chapters, the story was super easy to digest while also capturing the relationships and life June left behind.
As you continue reading, it's obvious who June is meant to be with, but there was still a certain sense of unpredictability to the story. It was really addicting to see unfold.
And lastly, touching on grief in a way I haven't seen, the ending message was so unexpected and endearing. I’d love to revisit this fun group of characters!
"[...]it's never too late to reimagine your life."
(heat level: open door, mild details)
Stubborn, impulsive, and grieving the loss of her brother, June Merriweather escapes to Knockmoral, Scotland in hopes of obtaining a job at The Thistle Stop Café. But of course, things don't go completely as planned and she finds herself continually crossing paths with Lennox, the handsome yet ridiculously grumpy co-owner of the inn she takes room at.
Their fiery banter and tension was something else, let me tell you. And thanks to their memorable first encounter, I am certain I got butterflies every time Lennox called June "Peanut".
But at the same time, I really felt the connection between June and Matt, her best friend back home. With emails included between the chapters, the story was super easy to digest while also capturing the relationships and life June left behind.
As you continue reading, it's obvious who June is meant to be with, but there was still a certain sense of unpredictability to the story. It was really addicting to see unfold.
And lastly, touching on grief in a way I haven't seen, the ending message was so unexpected and endearing. I’d love to revisit this fun group of characters!
"[...]it's never too late to reimagine your life."
(heat level: open door, mild details)
November 5, 2022
Amazon First Reads free book for October.
The premise was good and I liked the Scotland setting and the writing was good and kept me interested.
The main character June, however, I found very unlikable, very immature and completely selfish. One of the things I’ve grown to really not like in novels is the plot device of a character deciding and acting based on what THEY think is best for someone they love without even discussing it with them. It’s fake nobility and really just selfishness and cowardice. And June does this twice to people she supposedly loves more than anything. It’s quite cruel to just up and leave. And without giving anything away, the reasoning for both were very weak as far as I’m concerned. I do give the author credit for having at one point have June recognize this as selfish and cowardly early on but it doesn’t do much to change her behavior and she repeats it again.
I also don’t understand why she is such a bitch to Lennox. When they first meet he may be abrupt (or rude even) but she immediately has this completely antagonistic and childishly stubborn attitude towards him and I’m surprised he ever likes her at all. This is an “enemies to lovers” trope we’ve seen a million times (and I like when done well) but the version of this trope I dislike the most is when the “hate” portion is childish and superficial and really seems to just be there for the trope’s purpose.
Another thing I found weak was the big “reveal” about what happened with her brother. It would have been better if June had just revealed the big “secret” sooner in the book and then the author could, perhaps, have more effectively made the internal dialogue more relatable to the actual event (and help us better understand her rash decision) rather than trying to save it as a big reveal. I can maybe understand that it takes place in 2003 but we’re not reading this in 2003. This type of event is no longer surprising or as uncommon as it was back then (certainly not in fiction especially). Honestly, I had 2 pretty sure guesses as to what it might be from the very beginning and one was ruled out early on.
Overall, some pretty sizable flaws but I would probably read another book by this author since this had some good bones.
3 stars
The premise was good and I liked the Scotland setting and the writing was good and kept me interested.
The main character June, however, I found very unlikable, very immature and completely selfish. One of the things I’ve grown to really not like in novels is the plot device of a character deciding and acting based on what THEY think is best for someone they love without even discussing it with them. It’s fake nobility and really just selfishness and cowardice. And June does this twice to people she supposedly loves more than anything. It’s quite cruel to just up and leave. And without giving anything away, the reasoning for both were very weak as far as I’m concerned. I do give the author credit for having at one point have June recognize this as selfish and cowardly early on but it doesn’t do much to change her behavior and she repeats it again.
I also don’t understand why she is such a bitch to Lennox. When they first meet he may be abrupt (or rude even) but she immediately has this completely antagonistic and childishly stubborn attitude towards him and I’m surprised he ever likes her at all. This is an “enemies to lovers” trope we’ve seen a million times (and I like when done well) but the version of this trope I dislike the most is when the “hate” portion is childish and superficial and really seems to just be there for the trope’s purpose.
Another thing I found weak was the big “reveal” about what happened with her brother. It would have been better if June had just revealed the big “secret” sooner in the book and then the author could, perhaps, have more effectively made the internal dialogue more relatable to the actual event (and help us better understand her rash decision) rather than trying to save it as a big reveal. I can maybe understand that it takes place in 2003 but we’re not reading this in 2003. This type of event is no longer surprising or as uncommon as it was back then (certainly not in fiction especially). Honestly, I had 2 pretty sure guesses as to what it might be from the very beginning and one was ruled out early on.
Overall, some pretty sizable flaws but I would probably read another book by this author since this had some good bones.
3 stars
October 4, 2022
Heartwarming
What I enjoyed most about this book was the inner growth the main character experienced. It had twists and turns and steps back which felt authentic. I loved the supporting characters.
What I enjoyed most about this book was the inner growth the main character experienced. It had twists and turns and steps back which felt authentic. I loved the supporting characters.
October 25, 2022
Glad this book was free, because I never want to see it again. One dimensional characters, casual sexual harassment and homophobia, predictable plot.
I was going to give it 3 stars all the way until like the last quarter. Then it dropped to one star. The characters were bland and not relatable (then again, that might just be not relatable to me because I’ve suffered from a good girl complex my entire life). I think June was just narcissistic and immature, but the author wrote her like she was supposed to be a victim when she was awful to everyone.
The story was absolutely predictable (it's like a hallmark movie in a book). Starts with a girl fleeing from her current life, meets bad boy, she and bad boy are sworn enemies, they fall in love, have a falling out, and then everything is resolved in the end. Let's not forget the one-dimensional "other man" to really add the heat to a non-existent love triangle!
What we know about these unmemorable characters:
Lennox: Tall, has tattoos, has a dog, plays guitar
June: college student, 20, has a dead brother, called Peanut (IN EVERY LINE LENNOX SAYS TO HER, OMG)
Matt: An academic. What is his point?
Angus: gets away with sexual harassment. Thinks it’s funny. Tattoos
David: wore a kilt once
Amelia: Lennox's sister. Wants to travel
Eva: a writer trying to turn June’s life into her next great novel
Guys, I paid attention too! I highlighted things to remember! How do I know nothing about these characters???
Also have to talk about the fact that Matt (June's bestie) is literally just there to add tension. He's in love with her, hates Lennox because June likes Lennox, and then while he has a girlfriend, slaps June's butt, and keeps calling her gorgeous. Okay, calm down, sir. You're everything wrong with guy/girl friendships. I'm a strong believer in that every side character should serve a purpose. Not one of these side chapters served a purpose. NOT A SINGLE ONE. (Except for maybe Eva who was always giving June advice)
Secondly, it would be egregious not to talk about the blatant sexual harassment that happens in this book from Angus??? And everyone just writes it off as, "yeah, don’t worry about him, that’s just his personality. Absolutely not okay in the slightest. I was horrified that it wasn't even once addressed.
Also the sex scenes were just not realistic. No foreplay. In and out in two minutes and both feel absolute orgasmic pleasure in those two minutes? Nahhhhhh.
This book just gets an "ew" from me.
I was going to give it 3 stars all the way until like the last quarter. Then it dropped to one star. The characters were bland and not relatable (then again, that might just be not relatable to me because I’ve suffered from a good girl complex my entire life). I think June was just narcissistic and immature, but the author wrote her like she was supposed to be a victim when she was awful to everyone.
The story was absolutely predictable (it's like a hallmark movie in a book). Starts with a girl fleeing from her current life, meets bad boy, she and bad boy are sworn enemies, they fall in love, have a falling out, and then everything is resolved in the end. Let's not forget the one-dimensional "other man" to really add the heat to a non-existent love triangle!
What we know about these unmemorable characters:
Lennox: Tall, has tattoos, has a dog, plays guitar
June: college student, 20, has a dead brother, called Peanut (IN EVERY LINE LENNOX SAYS TO HER, OMG)
Matt: An academic. What is his point?
Angus: gets away with sexual harassment. Thinks it’s funny. Tattoos
David: wore a kilt once
Amelia: Lennox's sister. Wants to travel
Eva: a writer trying to turn June’s life into her next great novel
Guys, I paid attention too! I highlighted things to remember! How do I know nothing about these characters???
Also have to talk about the fact that Matt (June's bestie) is literally just there to add tension. He's in love with her, hates Lennox because June likes Lennox, and then while he has a girlfriend, slaps June's butt, and keeps calling her gorgeous. Okay, calm down, sir. You're everything wrong with guy/girl friendships. I'm a strong believer in that every side character should serve a purpose. Not one of these side chapters served a purpose. NOT A SINGLE ONE. (Except for maybe Eva who was always giving June advice)
Secondly, it would be egregious not to talk about the blatant sexual harassment that happens in this book from Angus??? And everyone just writes it off as, "yeah, don’t worry about him, that’s just his personality. Absolutely not okay in the slightest. I was horrified that it wasn't even once addressed.
Also the sex scenes were just not realistic. No foreplay. In and out in two minutes and both feel absolute orgasmic pleasure in those two minutes? Nahhhhhh.
This book just gets an "ew" from me.
November 7, 2022
Since I really don't know where to start, let me just say that I took a long time to complete this.
June flees to Scotland with her brother's ashes after he passes away, leaving her friends, family, and university life behind. She locates a job and a place to stay once she arrives in Scotland. She didn't anticipate finding love, though.
June's feelings toward her brother and the cover-up regarding his heroin addiction/overdose are well-examined in this book. In my perspective, the story had a nice blend of new family, romance, and mental health/addiction representation.
However, the book's opening chapters portrayed her as a likable, reserved lady who only wanted to escape her circumstances and the devastating sorrow of losing a sibling. However, I was irritated by the character's backstory, which felt out of sync with her storytelling. She is described as a sorority girl who party hard, but the narrator feels totally different. I ended myself really disliking June because of her frequently impulsive and emotional responses in the book.
Others characters were also unlikable. They were self-centered, quick to pass judgment on others, and had underdeveloped backstories. They made decisions for others based on what they thought was best for them without considering them.
The Scottish setting is what kept me interested in the book and encouraged me to keep reading. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially when she described the weather, residences, and decorations.
The romance is merely passable. Fortunately, they do get closer and both of their earlier behaviors significantly improve as the book goes on.
It was simple to read. The book just didn't quite hit the mark for me as I thought it should have. It could have used some polishing, and the locations and characters may have needed some attention. This book came so close to becoming something I would have liked, but it fell short for me.
Basically, I had a lot of trouble with the characters and there were some pretty significant flaws, but I would definitely read another book by this author because this one had some strong ground.
June flees to Scotland with her brother's ashes after he passes away, leaving her friends, family, and university life behind. She locates a job and a place to stay once she arrives in Scotland. She didn't anticipate finding love, though.
June's feelings toward her brother and the cover-up regarding his heroin addiction/overdose are well-examined in this book. In my perspective, the story had a nice blend of new family, romance, and mental health/addiction representation.
However, the book's opening chapters portrayed her as a likable, reserved lady who only wanted to escape her circumstances and the devastating sorrow of losing a sibling. However, I was irritated by the character's backstory, which felt out of sync with her storytelling. She is described as a sorority girl who party hard, but the narrator feels totally different. I ended myself really disliking June because of her frequently impulsive and emotional responses in the book.
Others characters were also unlikable. They were self-centered, quick to pass judgment on others, and had underdeveloped backstories. They made decisions for others based on what they thought was best for them without considering them.
The Scottish setting is what kept me interested in the book and encouraged me to keep reading. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially when she described the weather, residences, and decorations.
The romance is merely passable. Fortunately, they do get closer and both of their earlier behaviors significantly improve as the book goes on.
It was simple to read. The book just didn't quite hit the mark for me as I thought it should have. It could have used some polishing, and the locations and characters may have needed some attention. This book came so close to becoming something I would have liked, but it fell short for me.
Basically, I had a lot of trouble with the characters and there were some pretty significant flaws, but I would definitely read another book by this author because this one had some strong ground.
October 31, 2022
Ugh. I’d call this book a hot mess, but that would be an insult to the phrase. Let’s just go with, this book is a mess, plain and simple. I love the enemies to lovers trope when it’s done well, and that can be tricky to do. When it’s not done well? Yeah, what a mess.
First of all, the motivation for the lovers’ quarrel at the start was weak at best. I’m not sure why June and Lennox were so antagonistic to each other right at their first meeting. Plus, the all-too-important turnaround was weak. “Sorry I got so drunk and was super insulting, but thanks for getting me home from the bar okay.” That’s it? That’s what happens to make you realize you have feelings for the guy? Yeah, weak.
In the background are not one, but two mysteries that clank at the reveal. What happened to Josh, and what is so devastating in Lennox’s past that he feels he can’t be with June now. No spoilers, but Josh’s conflict is telegraphed a mile away, and Lennox’s problem might be believable if this was 1982 not 2022.
Then there was the whole best friend shows up unannounced shtick that was actually the best part of the story. I enjoy the whole “old life meets new life” conflict when written well. I wasn’t a fan of the best friend character, Matt, but he was definitely the perfect fish-out-of-water foil for Lennox and the Highland gang.
I’m going to go against my personal directive to not give less that a 4-Star rating, because this was definitely a 3-Star at best.
First of all, the motivation for the lovers’ quarrel at the start was weak at best. I’m not sure why June and Lennox were so antagonistic to each other right at their first meeting. Plus, the all-too-important turnaround was weak. “Sorry I got so drunk and was super insulting, but thanks for getting me home from the bar okay.” That’s it? That’s what happens to make you realize you have feelings for the guy? Yeah, weak.
In the background are not one, but two mysteries that clank at the reveal. What happened to Josh, and what is so devastating in Lennox’s past that he feels he can’t be with June now. No spoilers, but Josh’s conflict is telegraphed a mile away, and Lennox’s problem might be believable if this was 1982 not 2022.
Then there was the whole best friend shows up unannounced shtick that was actually the best part of the story. I enjoy the whole “old life meets new life” conflict when written well. I wasn’t a fan of the best friend character, Matt, but he was definitely the perfect fish-out-of-water foil for Lennox and the Highland gang.
I’m going to go against my personal directive to not give less that a 4-Star rating, because this was definitely a 3-Star at best.
October 4, 2022
Not my cuppa
After you get past the near constant vulgarity & f-bombs, there's an effective story about a young woman who lost her brother & is suffering an existential crisis of sorts.
The premise isn't original nor is the development. The characters are sympathetic, though frankly, I had a hard time liking them.
It's a decently written enough story, but whether or not you'll enjoy will entirely depend on how you feel about the milieu.
I didn't enjoy the trip there much & enjoyed the ending as much for leaving it as for the happy(ish) ending. Your mileage may vary.
***Content***
On par with an R movie rating
Sex: A character obsessively talks about sex; a sex scene with some graphic detail
Language: Mid + 95 f-bombs
Religion: Some 5 dozen abuses of the Lord's Name including 9 as curses
After you get past the near constant vulgarity & f-bombs, there's an effective story about a young woman who lost her brother & is suffering an existential crisis of sorts.
The premise isn't original nor is the development. The characters are sympathetic, though frankly, I had a hard time liking them.
It's a decently written enough story, but whether or not you'll enjoy will entirely depend on how you feel about the milieu.
I didn't enjoy the trip there much & enjoyed the ending as much for leaving it as for the happy(ish) ending. Your mileage may vary.
***Content***
On par with an R movie rating
Sex: A character obsessively talks about sex; a sex scene with some graphic detail
Language: Mid + 95 f-bombs
Religion: Some 5 dozen abuses of the Lord's Name including 9 as curses
November 3, 2022
I really, really enjoyed this New Adult romance set in the Scottish Highlands. Reeling after her brother's death, June takes off in the middle of her college semester to deal with her grief and guilt with no real plan in mind. When she arrives in Scotland with no job or place to stay she finds a lovely group of people who take her in plus Lennox, a curmudgeonly hot guy who rescues her from a peanut allergy emergency and ends up being her landlord/roommate.
This book does a good job of exploring June's emotions about her brother and the coverup about her brother's heroin addiction/overdose. I thought there was a great balance of found family, romance and mental health/addiction rep that made for a well rounded story in my opinion.
Good on audio, this is a new to me author who I'm excited to read more from! Recommended for fans of authors like Rachel Lynn Solomon. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
CW: heroin overdose, alcoholism (recovering alcoholic)
This book does a good job of exploring June's emotions about her brother and the coverup about her brother's heroin addiction/overdose. I thought there was a great balance of found family, romance and mental health/addiction rep that made for a well rounded story in my opinion.
Good on audio, this is a new to me author who I'm excited to read more from! Recommended for fans of authors like Rachel Lynn Solomon. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
CW: heroin overdose, alcoholism (recovering alcoholic)
dnf
November 11, 2022DNF @ 26%
I was really excited for this one, especially since it's set in Scotland, but I'm underwhelmed. The main character is difficult to connect with and root for, and while I do understand that she's grieving, it's frustrating to read about some of her actions. The drama also feels forced and unnecessary. Unfortunately, I'm not interested enough to continue reading.
I was really excited for this one, especially since it's set in Scotland, but I'm underwhelmed. The main character is difficult to connect with and root for, and while I do understand that she's grieving, it's frustrating to read about some of her actions. The drama also feels forced and unnecessary. Unfortunately, I'm not interested enough to continue reading.
January 19, 2023
An Amazon First Read that fell way short of expectations. From the blurb, I thought I had found a good prospect -- especially with the setting.
Unbeknownst to her parents and friends, June boarded a plane bound for Scotland carrying an urn filled with her brother's ashes.
But --
june was not an easy-to-like character, self-centered and childishly immature.
Lennox was a bit on the arrogant side, but he cerainly didn't deserve the nasty treatment that June threw his way.
Never felt any development in the connection between June and Lennox, although the author, I'm sure, planned for readers to fall under their spell. It just never happened for this reader.
Matt, June's best friend, was a total washout as far as I was concerned. He could have been left out of the story without a second thought.
And the "big reveal" fizzled with an astounding thud.
Totally weak and underdeveloped storyline. Too bad because the plot certainly had some potential.
July 27, 2023
June is such a frustrating character and I can't stand her.
She's flighty, she's impulsive, she's honestly a danger to herself, she's disrespectful of or completely disregards and ignores other people's feelings, she just runs from all her problems and to hell with the consequences.
Other characters similarly fell flat to me, and had a single defining characteristic.
1. Hamish has a cafe, a wife, and three kids.
2. Eva is an author. She likes lavender candles (iykyk). I'm also convinced she's a stand-in for Rebekah Crane and I really wish she wasn't, but more on that later.
3. Amelia runs the inn.
4. David is gay, I think.
5. Angus is a horndog but has a soft spot for Amelia.
6. Al (Allison) is a sorority girl. She got rid of June's things in the dorm room accidentally.
7. Phil is June's dad. He paints.
8. Nancy (Nan) is June's mom. She works at a Macy's, likes wine, and made friends with another woman who lost their child.
9. Matt is . He also is a typical pretentious scarf-wearing hipster who only buys used books and drinks coffee black (probably) because then it can match his soul while he reads poetry (probably). I think I honestly learned the most about Matt, than any other character.
10. Lennox is grumpy and too good for June. I can probably talk about him as much as I can about Matt, but Lennox's whole backstory is spoilers.
I want to say that it's completely OK to grieve your dead sibling, and be lost for a while, and feel restless. The fifth anniversary of my sibling's passing happened while I was reading this, and I noted the date with a dull sense of detachment. It is not OK though to leave in the dead of night and fly to another country with no plan and to only leave behind a note, where that note contains threats to get people to lie about your whereabouts. It is not OK to use your scholarship funds for non-school-related things (this is stealing). It is not OK to take, without permission, your brothers urn because you think you're more entitled to his remains because you knew him best. (Side note: that could have been a really interesting commentary on how different people may think they know someone best, but really, they all just know different sides of the same person. My partner, best friend, brother, and mother would all argue they know me better than anyone else, and they're all equally right and equally wrong. But Crane didn't do that here.)
I didn't see any character growth from June, I just watched her run from the US to Scotland to Paris to the US and back to Scotland. On the final visit to Scotland, the implication exists she's no longer running, but I didn't see any character development to substantiate that. I'm convinced that one fight with Lennox will have her packing her bags and sneaking out in the wee hours of the morning, because that's all she ever did.
The biggest thing that kept me reading was to find out what really happened to June's brother. I guessed it correctly, it wasn't a big plot twist really. If you half pay attention, you'll catch on, too. All the signs are there.
Now. About Eva. Oof. I enjoy a bit of meta humor or meta commentary sometimes. A line about how someone is living real life and not a rom-com always gets a chuckle out of me. But there were paragraphs, multiple conversations, and whole pages where "Eva" the character would talk about how "Now's a great time for a plot twist! If I were writing your story, June, I'd call it June, Reimagined. Try this meditation exercise I make my book characters do! Know what you need? A sex scene! That's the best kind of plot twist." Just on and on and on. Eva would say "It's time for a plot twist!" and like some magical bullshit, a plot twist would happen. A character shows up unexpectedly, part of a conversation is overheard, two characters have sex, a tragic accident happens... At the end, when Eva said "I think your story is just beginning! I think we need a sequel!" I said to myself, 'Oh god please no.'
I can't think of anything I actually liked about this book, but I don't think it deserves one star, which is basically the whole reason it gets two stars.
She's flighty, she's impulsive, she's honestly a danger to herself, she's disrespectful of or completely disregards and ignores other people's feelings, she just runs from all her problems and to hell with the consequences.
Other characters similarly fell flat to me, and had a single defining characteristic.
1. Hamish has a cafe, a wife, and three kids.
2. Eva is an author. She likes lavender candles (iykyk). I'm also convinced she's a stand-in for Rebekah Crane and I really wish she wasn't, but more on that later.
3. Amelia runs the inn.
4. David is gay, I think.
5. Angus is a horndog but has a soft spot for Amelia.
6. Al (Allison) is a sorority girl. She got rid of June's things in the dorm room accidentally.
7. Phil is June's dad. He paints.
8. Nancy (Nan) is June's mom. She works at a Macy's, likes wine, and made friends with another woman who lost their child.
9. Matt is . He also is a typical pretentious scarf-wearing hipster who only buys used books and drinks coffee black (probably) because then it can match his soul while he reads poetry (probably). I think I honestly learned the most about Matt, than any other character.
10. Lennox is grumpy and too good for June. I can probably talk about him as much as I can about Matt, but Lennox's whole backstory is spoilers.
I want to say that it's completely OK to grieve your dead sibling, and be lost for a while, and feel restless. The fifth anniversary of my sibling's passing happened while I was reading this, and I noted the date with a dull sense of detachment. It is not OK though to leave in the dead of night and fly to another country with no plan and to only leave behind a note, where that note contains threats to get people to lie about your whereabouts. It is not OK to use your scholarship funds for non-school-related things (this is stealing). It is not OK to take, without permission, your brothers urn because you think you're more entitled to his remains because you knew him best. (Side note: that could have been a really interesting commentary on how different people may think they know someone best, but really, they all just know different sides of the same person. My partner, best friend, brother, and mother would all argue they know me better than anyone else, and they're all equally right and equally wrong. But Crane didn't do that here.)
I didn't see any character growth from June, I just watched her run from the US to Scotland to Paris to the US and back to Scotland. On the final visit to Scotland, the implication exists she's no longer running, but I didn't see any character development to substantiate that. I'm convinced that one fight with Lennox will have her packing her bags and sneaking out in the wee hours of the morning, because that's all she ever did.
The biggest thing that kept me reading was to find out what really happened to June's brother. I guessed it correctly, it wasn't a big plot twist really. If you half pay attention, you'll catch on, too. All the signs are there.
Now. About Eva. Oof. I enjoy a bit of meta humor or meta commentary sometimes. A line about how someone is living real life and not a rom-com always gets a chuckle out of me. But there were paragraphs, multiple conversations, and whole pages where "Eva" the character would talk about how "Now's a great time for a plot twist! If I were writing your story, June, I'd call it June, Reimagined. Try this meditation exercise I make my book characters do! Know what you need? A sex scene! That's the best kind of plot twist." Just on and on and on. Eva would say "It's time for a plot twist!" and like some magical bullshit, a plot twist would happen. A character shows up unexpectedly, part of a conversation is overheard, two characters have sex, a tragic accident happens... At the end, when Eva said "I think your story is just beginning! I think we need a sequel!" I said to myself, 'Oh god please no.'
I can't think of anything I actually liked about this book, but I don't think it deserves one star, which is basically the whole reason it gets two stars.
October 4, 2022
I got this book as one of my October Kindle First picks. On paper (pun intended?) it sounds like something I would love, but in actuality it fell flat for me. Something about the pacing felt off the whole time, and I just couldn't get invested in the characters. June was soooo frustrating and I almost stopped reading because of her. I also felt like the story kept trying to force drama into things, like CONSTANTLY alluding to whatever secrets June was keeping. While I get that we need to build suspense, it got to the point where I kept thinking "get ON with it already!". Additionally, the build up of the relationship between Lennox and June needed *more*. One prime example of this was when June has to stay with Lennox for 5 days. This is the perfect opportunity for lots of great "forced proximity" action. Instead, the story completely skipped over the whole thing until the last day. Missed opportunity.
I am still giving this 3 stars because there were some little moments I enjoyed, as well as some of the supporting cast offering bright spots. However, I will not likely read more from this author.
I am still giving this 3 stars because there were some little moments I enjoyed, as well as some of the supporting cast offering bright spots. However, I will not likely read more from this author.
October 11, 2022
Was June, Reimagined “five-star perfect”? Maybe not. But I loved it a whole five stars’ worth.
I don’t know if that makes sense to anyone else. Sometimes, I get hung up on how the quality of the book “should” affect my star rating- analyzing the characters and their development, the plot, the writing, etc- and think I *should* knock a book down a half star or a whole star for this reason or that. But while this story wasn’t perfect, my experience reading it trumps any “shortcomings” this book may have.
I enjoyed the characters so much that I stayed up late reading this story because I didn’t want to leave them. I wanted to befriend all of them. The dialogue and prose were funny and heartwarming- I highlighted so many quotes. This story made me feel all of the things. And, maybe most importantly, it made me want to reimagine who I could be, what my life could be like.
“Josh’s death has taught me that it’s never too late to reimagine your life. My brother won’t ever get that chance, so the best way I can honor him is to do that for myself...”
June, Reimagined comes out November 1, 2022, but if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get it now (for free) through Amazon First Reads. If not, I highly recommend you preorder this one, especially if you love:
-Scottish Highlands setting (I’m obsessed)
-Coming of age stories
-Enemies to lovers
-Quirky side characters
-Found family
-The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn
DM me on Instagram @bookishlee_kaci for CW/TW
I don’t know if that makes sense to anyone else. Sometimes, I get hung up on how the quality of the book “should” affect my star rating- analyzing the characters and their development, the plot, the writing, etc- and think I *should* knock a book down a half star or a whole star for this reason or that. But while this story wasn’t perfect, my experience reading it trumps any “shortcomings” this book may have.
I enjoyed the characters so much that I stayed up late reading this story because I didn’t want to leave them. I wanted to befriend all of them. The dialogue and prose were funny and heartwarming- I highlighted so many quotes. This story made me feel all of the things. And, maybe most importantly, it made me want to reimagine who I could be, what my life could be like.
“Josh’s death has taught me that it’s never too late to reimagine your life. My brother won’t ever get that chance, so the best way I can honor him is to do that for myself...”
June, Reimagined comes out November 1, 2022, but if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get it now (for free) through Amazon First Reads. If not, I highly recommend you preorder this one, especially if you love:
-Scottish Highlands setting (I’m obsessed)
-Coming of age stories
-Enemies to lovers
-Quirky side characters
-Found family
-The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn
DM me on Instagram @bookishlee_kaci for CW/TW
March 30, 2023
A woman moves to Scotland in the winter to escape from problems. She meets people, gets a job, has a love interest, but there were times that I felt she made the wrong decision. I read this book because I loved "the Upside of Falling Down" by this author, but this was not as good.
June's brother, Josh, died and she brings his cremains with her to Scotland as she mourns his loss. But why move to Scotland in the middle of the winter? Who does that?
Spoiler alert:
She starts a friendship with the local Scots and falls in love with Hamish. This creates a love triangle since her live long best friend, Matt, also expresses his love for her and flies to Scotland to be with her. Eventually she confesses to Matt that he will always be her best friend, but she didn't love him as a romantic partner. She returns to Scotland to be with Hamish and continues to develop her career as a photographer. Nice, happily ever after love story -if you like that kind of book.
June's brother, Josh, died and she brings his cremains with her to Scotland as she mourns his loss. But why move to Scotland in the middle of the winter? Who does that?
Spoiler alert:
She starts a friendship with the local Scots and falls in love with Hamish. This creates a love triangle since her live long best friend, Matt, also expresses his love for her and flies to Scotland to be with her. Eventually she confesses to Matt that he will always be her best friend, but she didn't love him as a romantic partner. She returns to Scotland to be with Hamish and continues to develop her career as a photographer. Nice, happily ever after love story -if you like that kind of book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2022
2.5 Stars rounded up to three, because I liked the end.
I needed a contemporary book released in November for a reading challenge in the #cakeeaters group RHR. A member suggested this one and I picked it up because it is on ku but I could also get the audiobook on ku. Also the blurb sounded intriguing.
The story is one of grief. Because the FMC, June, does not only grief her brothers death, but also all the lies she was forced to tell because of him. And now actually free of all this, she did not know what to do or how to move on.
My main problem with the book was, that I did not like June and I did not like her best friend Matty. But I read the whole book, even though I always wanted to scream: June just talk with the people who are nice and not judging you and get it all off your chest. But instead we all hear about the great secret and we guess pretty quickly what this secret might be. All this would have been okay, if the MC's would have been Teens, but they were around 20 I guess. And at least some of them should have known that talking will help.
There were really good chapters in it. I liked that June found her passion again or how Eve got her to analyse her problems and Reimagine her life. But most of the time I was very annoyed and the writing style wasn't up my alley. Or to say this in one sentence: this book was not for me.
Anyway, I just want to mention that I'm kind of torn to write down all my dislikes, because I know how much work the authors put into their books and again there were good ideas and I liked the Scottish people.
I needed a contemporary book released in November for a reading challenge in the #cakeeaters group RHR. A member suggested this one and I picked it up because it is on ku but I could also get the audiobook on ku. Also the blurb sounded intriguing.
The story is one of grief. Because the FMC, June, does not only grief her brothers death, but also all the lies she was forced to tell because of him. And now actually free of all this, she did not know what to do or how to move on.
My main problem with the book was, that I did not like June and I did not like her best friend Matty. But I read the whole book, even though I always wanted to scream: June just talk with the people who are nice and not judging you and get it all off your chest. But instead we all hear about the great secret and we guess pretty quickly what this secret might be. All this would have been okay, if the MC's would have been Teens, but they were around 20 I guess. And at least some of them should have known that talking will help.
There were really good chapters in it. I liked that June found her passion again or how Eve got her to analyse her problems and Reimagine her life. But most of the time I was very annoyed and the writing style wasn't up my alley. Or to say this in one sentence: this book was not for me.
Anyway, I just want to mention that I'm kind of torn to write down all my dislikes, because I know how much work the authors put into their books and again there were good ideas and I liked the Scottish people.
November 8, 2022
I had so much fun traveling to Scotland and interacting with these full-fleshed out characters. Each had flaws, strengths, and dreams, as well as well-hidden secrets. I enjoyed the banter and interactions between June and Lennox, although June seemed way too selfish and mean towards Lennox. I never really understood how June kept Lennox as an enemy when he continued showing his concern and offering help always.
Overall, the found family and friendships were my favorite parts of this novel. I stayed up way too late every night reading this because I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.
Overall, the found family and friendships were my favorite parts of this novel. I stayed up way too late every night reading this because I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.
May 7, 2024
Scotland is my happy place so I'm always excited to read a book set in Scotland... but this one fell short.
June was horrible. I couldn't relate to her at all. She's immature and judgy and generally just selfish. I don't understand why she thinks if someone is arrogant once, then she can be incredibly rude every single interaction moving forward. Nor did I see why her best friend (who presumably she knows well already!) is suddenly declared pretentious and she doesn't like him anymore.
I think all these things took away from the grief over her brother's death. I think they were probably supposed to be indicative of how she was struggling, but it didn't come through for me.
A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
June was horrible. I couldn't relate to her at all. She's immature and judgy and generally just selfish. I don't understand why she thinks if someone is arrogant once, then she can be incredibly rude every single interaction moving forward. Nor did I see why her best friend (who presumably she knows well already!) is suddenly declared pretentious and she doesn't like him anymore.
I think all these things took away from the grief over her brother's death. I think they were probably supposed to be indicative of how she was struggling, but it didn't come through for me.
A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
November 3, 2022
Grumpy sunshine romance type , where the heroine annoyed me in places but it’s a good story overall
KU read
KU read
January 29, 2023
I really enjoyed this book! I was swiftly drawn into the setting in Scotland. The land, the people, and the story gave me Leap Year vibes. I loved the romance, and the development of it. Loved the side characters, and how they embraced June, a lonely American, into their small, yet big lives. I would love to see this as a movie.
There was an incredibly touching scene that brought tears to my eyes, when June told Lennox about her brother. It was super sweet.
The only thing I didn’t like was June’s best friend, Matt. I hated him. The book would have been so much better without him. Probably would have gotten a five star from me if not for him. Nonetheless, that character wasn’t enough to prevent me from loving the rest of the book.
One more thing, who is the black haired guy on the cover? It can’t be Matt, because he has blond hair. Maybe it’s her brother? But that wouldn’t make sense, because the set up of the cover looks like a love triangle.
There was an incredibly touching scene that brought tears to my eyes, when June told Lennox about her brother. It was super sweet.
The only thing I didn’t like was June’s best friend, Matt. I hated him. The book would have been so much better without him. Probably would have gotten a five star from me if not for him. Nonetheless, that character wasn’t enough to prevent me from loving the rest of the book.
One more thing, who is the black haired guy on the cover? It can’t be Matt, because he has blond hair. Maybe it’s her brother? But that wouldn’t make sense, because the set up of the cover looks like a love triangle.
November 10, 2025
Started strong but I really hated the FMC and Matty by the end.
September 21, 2023
This was a fairly standard chick-lit read: a little dramatic backstory, a bit of a love triangle, and an ending wrapped up neatly. Nothing spectacular, and yet nothing awful.
November 8, 2022
Free through Amazon First Reads 10/2022.
October 5, 2022
A sequel to look forward to.
Set in culturally rich northern Scotland, with a colorful cast of deftly rendered young bohemians lead by June and Lennox, two souls who struggle to overcome crippling guilt amidst their inexorable mutual attraction. An enjoyable read with a compelling and satisfying finish. Also a nice setup for Angus’s and Amelia’s sequel adventure to Thailand (I hope!). Sign me up for that one!
Set in culturally rich northern Scotland, with a colorful cast of deftly rendered young bohemians lead by June and Lennox, two souls who struggle to overcome crippling guilt amidst their inexorable mutual attraction. An enjoyable read with a compelling and satisfying finish. Also a nice setup for Angus’s and Amelia’s sequel adventure to Thailand (I hope!). Sign me up for that one!
October 9, 2022
This was a kindle first and, well, it was ok. Incessant hints about character's pasts, mixed with incomplete storylines. Protagonist frequently stating how she is bad for everyone. Author was determined to have strife between June and Lennox, so much so that he really couldn't say anything without her flying off. Meanwhile she lets Matt say whatever he wants. (The entire Matt storyline seemed ... well, a mess. )
I guess it's supposed to be a romance? But honestly, I just wanted her to spend some time NOT defining herself based on a man.
I guess it's supposed to be a romance? But honestly, I just wanted her to spend some time NOT defining herself based on a man.
November 5, 2022
“Happily ever after never happens when people do what they’re supposed to do, love. It’s when they deviate that the plot really gets interesting.”
“[…] it’s time to reimagine yourself.”
June Merriweather has always been a runner. Not a physical runner (although she is that too) but, a girl who runs from her thoughts, her feelings, and those she loves, just to spare them the extra burden of her. Now, weighed down with a secret, and sparked by the tragic loss of her brother, June escapes to the Scottish Highlands leaving her family and best friend, Matt, back home. After her arrival, June sets off to meet her new employer at The Thistle Stop Café but even that meeting doesn’t go as planned placing her in the path of Lennox, a sexy Fire and Rescue worker and co-owner of the inn where June will be living. He is always around, infuriating, and…seriously HOT! Their relationship is a push-pull of two people who desire one another but don’t truly feel they can trust each other or deserve one another. Both hoarding secrets, they attempt to stay away from one another but undeniable chemistry and an underlying thread of understanding crumble their resolve quickly. However, Lennox isn’t the only one catching feelings for June. Eventually, Matt follows her to Scotland, hoping his proclamation of love and their special, long-standing friendship will be enough to bring her home. But, if June has changed, what does that mean for her future?
June, Reimagined was infused with so many emotions. Heartfelt emails from home provided a glimpse of the life and relationships June left behind, while her new crowd in Knockmoral provided the lighthearted laughs and entertainment of the life she was desperately trying to live. The banter between Lennox and June was phenomenal. The mix of his protectiveness and her stubbornness made for many laugh-out-loud and swoony moments! The supporting characters were well-developed and added so much dimension to June’s time in Scotland. I loved them all!
But, the most endearing and lovely aspect of this book was how the burdens of guilt and grief can be overcome; how they don’t define a person; and, how allowing others to love you through them can give you a strength you didn’t know you had inside.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“[…] it’s time to reimagine yourself.”
June Merriweather has always been a runner. Not a physical runner (although she is that too) but, a girl who runs from her thoughts, her feelings, and those she loves, just to spare them the extra burden of her. Now, weighed down with a secret, and sparked by the tragic loss of her brother, June escapes to the Scottish Highlands leaving her family and best friend, Matt, back home. After her arrival, June sets off to meet her new employer at The Thistle Stop Café but even that meeting doesn’t go as planned placing her in the path of Lennox, a sexy Fire and Rescue worker and co-owner of the inn where June will be living. He is always around, infuriating, and…seriously HOT! Their relationship is a push-pull of two people who desire one another but don’t truly feel they can trust each other or deserve one another. Both hoarding secrets, they attempt to stay away from one another but undeniable chemistry and an underlying thread of understanding crumble their resolve quickly. However, Lennox isn’t the only one catching feelings for June. Eventually, Matt follows her to Scotland, hoping his proclamation of love and their special, long-standing friendship will be enough to bring her home. But, if June has changed, what does that mean for her future?
June, Reimagined was infused with so many emotions. Heartfelt emails from home provided a glimpse of the life and relationships June left behind, while her new crowd in Knockmoral provided the lighthearted laughs and entertainment of the life she was desperately trying to live. The banter between Lennox and June was phenomenal. The mix of his protectiveness and her stubbornness made for many laugh-out-loud and swoony moments! The supporting characters were well-developed and added so much dimension to June’s time in Scotland. I loved them all!
But, the most endearing and lovely aspect of this book was how the burdens of guilt and grief can be overcome; how they don’t define a person; and, how allowing others to love you through them can give you a strength you didn’t know you had inside.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 2, 2023
I've wavered between 2 and 3 stars for this one, but after considering it for a bit, I believe a 4 is fair.
I will admit straight away that I was not a fan of June's at any point in the book. I found her to be an exhausting, petulant child. But then I remembered that I was just 19 in 2003 and not at all any better, more well-behaved or well-intentioned than her, which gave me pause and a reason to reconsider her character. She is still, in essence, a child just entering into an adult world with all of its chaos and trappings, making the best decisions she can with the limited tools and know-how of a typical young adult. Add her family's private issues and the death of her brother and her actions make more sense.
I can't say that I enjoyed any of the relationships or the characters-I really didn't.
So, why the 3 stars?
I am a sucker for the time period. There's something particularly special about experiencing such a blast from the past; and because I was just 19 at this time and June is 20, I felt like I was traveling back into my own memories: David Grey's White Ladder album; Jared Leto, a heartthrob; Britney's Hit Me Baby One More Time a huge party hit- even June's clothing choices were just so nostalgic for me.
Would I read it again? No. Did I possibly discover a new author? Not so sure. But, it was an interesting enough read for me to finish it and glean some enjoyment from it.
I will admit straight away that I was not a fan of June's at any point in the book. I found her to be an exhausting, petulant child. But then I remembered that I was just 19 in 2003 and not at all any better, more well-behaved or well-intentioned than her, which gave me pause and a reason to reconsider her character. She is still, in essence, a child just entering into an adult world with all of its chaos and trappings, making the best decisions she can with the limited tools and know-how of a typical young adult. Add her family's private issues and the death of her brother and her actions make more sense.
I can't say that I enjoyed any of the relationships or the characters-I really didn't.
So, why the 3 stars?
I am a sucker for the time period. There's something particularly special about experiencing such a blast from the past; and because I was just 19 at this time and June is 20, I felt like I was traveling back into my own memories: David Grey's White Ladder album; Jared Leto, a heartthrob; Britney's Hit Me Baby One More Time a huge party hit- even June's clothing choices were just so nostalgic for me.
Would I read it again? No. Did I possibly discover a new author? Not so sure. But, it was an interesting enough read for me to finish it and glean some enjoyment from it.
January 18, 2023
Honestly, I was going to give this 3.5 stars and round up until I started reading other reviews. I wanted to see if other people disliked Matt as much as I did. I don’t understand June’s unhealthy attachment to him because he is so utterly controlling. He’s everything that is absolute ick in a character, and their friendship is unhealthy because of it.
But after reading other unfavorable reviews, I saw things about Angus that make sense. He is supposed to be fun-loving but sexually harasses every female in his wake. He has a huge crush on Amelia, so the incessant harassment is gross. And June?? She is a bit of a garbage person, not as bad as Matt, to be sure, but for once in her life, could she just listen? The non-stop bickering was too much. I understand Crane was going for enemies to lovers, but it was forced because June was mean for the sake of being mean.
But I’m giving this 3 stars for a reason. Because amongst the misogyny, the stubbornness, and the toxic relationships, there were some heartfelt moments and quotes that I enjoyed. I can enjoy a book without wholly loving the characters. And I do like Lennox and Hamish. The storyline has potential, and I loved the setting. So this book is a mixed bag. The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland by Crane was a 5-star read for me and a favorite of 2019, so take my thoughts on this one with a grain of salt because this book could be the right one for you.
But after reading other unfavorable reviews, I saw things about Angus that make sense. He is supposed to be fun-loving but sexually harasses every female in his wake. He has a huge crush on Amelia, so the incessant harassment is gross. And June?? She is a bit of a garbage person, not as bad as Matt, to be sure, but for once in her life, could she just listen? The non-stop bickering was too much. I understand Crane was going for enemies to lovers, but it was forced because June was mean for the sake of being mean.
But I’m giving this 3 stars for a reason. Because amongst the misogyny, the stubbornness, and the toxic relationships, there were some heartfelt moments and quotes that I enjoyed. I can enjoy a book without wholly loving the characters. And I do like Lennox and Hamish. The storyline has potential, and I loved the setting. So this book is a mixed bag. The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland by Crane was a 5-star read for me and a favorite of 2019, so take my thoughts on this one with a grain of salt because this book could be the right one for you.
December 8, 2022
Like many others have written, I was really interested in the book and lead character in the beginning. I was particularly excited about the location in Scotland. That being said, once Lennox entered the story it was all downhill. It wasn't about him alone, just him and everyone introduced after him - no one really developed as a character, no one likeable, and very strange ways of reacting to and relating to each other. June's emotions change so quickly and the many assumptions she makes are irrational and immature. I ended up just being annoyed and tried to finish as quickly as possible so I could move on.
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