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melabanana's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Welcome to Glorius Tuga” follows Charlotte as she’s moving to the remote island of Tuga de Oro to study turtles, but also find out the truth about herself. It’s a journey of self discovery and trying to find your place in the world.
I enjoyed this book, however I also found it quite messy. There were too many POV and it jumbled up the plot. Also we saw almost nothing of Charlotte’s research and I wished we focused more on that, than on the love triangle. There was a specific trope that I personally hate in this book, which definitely made me lower my rating, but considering it might be a spoiler I won’t get into it.
Overall I enjoyed the drama, but I wished we got more of Charlotte’s story rather than the mess that she caused and everyone’s opinion on it.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House UK for giving me the opportunity to read a review this arc.
I enjoyed this book, however I also found it quite messy. There were too many POV and it jumbled up the plot. Also we saw almost nothing of Charlotte’s research and I wished we focused more on that, than on the love triangle. There was a specific trope that I personally hate in this book, which definitely made me lower my rating, but considering it might be a spoiler I won’t get into it.
Overall I enjoyed the drama, but I wished we got more of Charlotte’s story rather than the mess that she caused and everyone’s opinion on it.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House UK for giving me the opportunity to read a review this arc.
chloep29's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I'm definitely in the minority with this read. I wanted to love it but I really struggled to get through it. I didn't really like any of the characters and didn't find the love stories particularly believable.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.
bookishconnections's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this book, it’s very different from what’s out there and definitely fees like another world sometimes with the very different island slang.
You may come for the turtles but you’ll be entranced in the island drama of shifting loyalties and love, betrayal and surprises.
I did feel like it lost its way a bit at the end and the conclusion was confusing but being with the island folk was definitely a respite from real life at times.
Would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this book to read in exchange for an honest review.
You may come for the turtles but you’ll be entranced in the island drama of shifting loyalties and love, betrayal and surprises.
I did feel like it lost its way a bit at the end and the conclusion was confusing but being with the island folk was definitely a respite from real life at times.
Would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this book to read in exchange for an honest review.
inkreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
5.0
The island of Tuga is a place I could escape to, (even though it is a fictional place!) The reason being that Francesca Segal's worldbuilding creates a place of companionship, community, warmth and homecoming.
Charlotte is a vet who is more accustomed to the big city than island life, but when she gets an opportunity for a felllowship studying turtles on the island of Tuga de Oro, she snaps it up (excuse the turtle pun)
Charlotte doees have an ulterior motive to her visit, but this takes a backseat to the slow burn romance and islanders trying to convince her to stay.
The narrative left me with such a wonderful feeling of wellbeing and warmth. and as such, I will definitely be seeking out more from this wonderful author
Thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK, Vintage and the author Francesca Segal for this heartwarming ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own
Charlotte is a vet who is more accustomed to the big city than island life, but when she gets an opportunity for a felllowship studying turtles on the island of Tuga de Oro, she snaps it up (excuse the turtle pun)
Charlotte doees have an ulterior motive to her visit, but this takes a backseat to the slow burn romance and islanders trying to convince her to stay.
The narrative left me with such a wonderful feeling of wellbeing and warmth. and as such, I will definitely be seeking out more from this wonderful author
Thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK, Vintage and the author Francesca Segal for this heartwarming ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own
katelynmn's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0