Book Review: Sunrise on Half Moon Bay by Robyn Carr

Title: Sunrise on Half Moon Bay

Author: Robyn Carr

Published: April 2020, MIRA

Format: ARC E-copy, 336 pages

Source: Netgalley via Little Bird Publicity

Summary: 

Sometimes the happiness we’re looking for has been there all along…

Adele
and Justine have never been close. Born twenty years apart, Justine was
already an adult when Addie was born. The sisters love each other but
they don’t really know each other.

When Addie dropped out of
university to care for their ailing parents, Justine, a successful
lawyer, covered the expenses. It was the best arrangement at the time
but now that their parents are gone, the future has changed dramatically
for both women.

Addie had great plans for her life but has been
worn down by the pressures of being a caregiver and doesn’t know how to
live for herself. And Justine’s success has come at a price. Her
marriage is falling apart despite her best efforts.

Neither woman
knows how to start life over but both realize they can and must support
each other the way only sisters can. Together they find the strength to
accept their failures and overcome their challenges. Happiness is
within reach, if only they have the courage to fight for it.

Set
in the stunning coastal town of Half Moon Bay, #1 New York Times
bestselling author Robyn Carr’s new novel examines the joys of
sisterhood and the importance of embracing change.

My thoughts: I always enjoy picking up a Robyn Carr novel…she has such a way of writing books about strong female relationships and this one was no exception. Needing a change of pace from all the thrillers I have been reading, this was the perfect palate cleanser.

I love that right away, I always feel right at home with the characters that Robyn Carr creates. They are always real and relatable with real life issues, ones that at some level you can always see yourself in. There is always a strong emotional element to her writing and I loved that this one focused not only one these sisters trying to find themselves, but also having to repair their relationship with each other. Having sisters myself, I am always drawn to stories that focus on sister relationships and I feel that Robyn Carr does this dynamic really well.

I loved that this book gives you all the feels. There is romance here for both sisters, but that is not the focus of this book. It’s more about change and finding out that it’s never too late to change something in your life and go after what it is you want, whatever the impetus for that change. 

This is a quick, enjoyable read, perfect for escaping all that is going on in the world right now. I’ve always found that with Robyn Carr’s books but never more so than right now. I loved her Virgin River series as well as her other series, and her stand-alones like this one as just as good. If you enjoy a story that leave you feeling hopeful, pick this one up!