About the Book:
This book is about sisters named Marin and Sadie Cole, Marin being the safe sister and Sadie being the absolute opposite. But how could Marin take any risks after taking risks killed their mother. Marin didn’t know how Sadie was able to do it until Saba. When a sister trip goes horribly wrong Marin finds herself trapped alone and without any of her things on an island called Saba. What's the only thing that could make it worse? Sharing it with a man who “stole” her sister's spot on this trip, Lucas Tsi. But will this actually be the worst trip for Marin or will it finally be her breakthrough on living her life to the fullest.

Review:
This book made me feel so many emotions. I really related to Marin in being the sister that has never been a risk taker. I think it is a book about self development, learning to love, growing, and the power of family. As someone who has sisters, it makes you think twice about what you have and how not to take life for granted. The romance in this book was definitely a slow burn, which isn’t always my favorite, but it was beautiful. I knocked it down to four stars only for that reason because I feel I didn’t quite care for the love interest. The thing I loved most about this book is the definition of family. Throughout this book you see Marin struggle to grow out of her shell and with the help from people around the island you get to see her blossom. I would say if you are looking for a hot romance book this may not be your forte, but if you want to read a beautiful book about growth and relationships and overcoming your fears, this is one of the best ones I have read! ( )

I feel emotionally wrung out after reading this novel. Bittersweet ending! ( )

I really loved this story. It was well-paced and I enjoyed it from the start, it made me laugh and cry, and cry a lot. But it was such a nice heartwarming romance and finding-yourself-type of story.
It made me treasure my sisters that much more and my partner that much more. It was an enjoyable read and it reminds you to savour every moment. ( )

I almost never read book blurbs and pick books by a combo of recommendations, title, author and cover design. However, I went back and read the blurb for this after finishing and I would say the cover and blurb do not convey the tone of this book. Because of the way the author has structured the book I understand why, but I can see why reads may feel like this book was a punch in the gut if they were expected a lighthearted romcom/romance, which I was. ( )

This is like if Beach Read was mixed with Eat Pray Love and had a not-fun surprise cancer plot. (The writing is also aggressively fine)