Going on this appeals to me: The Book-Lover’s Retreat

I had been curious about this book for a while. I am always intrigued by books about books.

Three young women who need to figure out their lives are eager to visit the area where a favorite book/movie took place. Like the characters in that story, each is thinking about next steps.

Emily has a talent for sewing. She is unsure about whether she should abandon a safe job to risk starting her own business. Rachel is about to move in with her (controlling) boyfriend. Will she change her mind? And Tori, at the last minute cannot go on this trip, because her father is upset with her reckless spending. Will she mature and find a job?

Into the story, also comes Alex. Alex is a last minute addition to replace Tori. What will this character add to the lives of the others?

This was an enjoyable but not amazing book for me. It was predictable but that was okay for me because I chose it as a comfort read. I would have liked to know more about the book that inspired the characters. Readers learn that it is about three friends but not much more. Given that the book is based on reactions of the characters to it, a bit more would have been welcome.

This was the first book that I read by the author. It ties up neatly.

I am pretty sure that I will pick up something else that Swain has written. Sometimes escape is what I want.