I obtained this audiobook through my Kindle Unlimited Subscription.
Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
Published: September 1, 2024
Summary:
When her boyfriend bails at the last minute, a New York woman embarks on their couples’ cruise alone to find that maybe the person she was supposed to fall in love with was herself.
After a string of bad dates and no prospects, Sophia Othonos has finally hit the jackpot: an actual nice guy. When he suggests a romantic getaway, she’s sure they’re about to take the next step toward their future. A rustic cruise to the Galápagos Islands isn’t exactly her idea of a vacation, but Sophia is ready for anything…until her boyfriend has to cancel.
Now she’s all alone on a trip that was meant for two. Sophia finds herself at a crossroads about who she is, what she wants, and whether her relationship is really everything she thought. But if she’s going to suffer an identity crisis, at least she gets to do it amid the unexpected majesty of nature.
Eight days of wild, unobstructed beauty are enough to make anyone reevaluate their life. These islands are all about adapting to your surroundings—and change just might be what Sophia needs most of all.
My thoughts:
This short story was a bit of a departure from Elin Hilderbrand’s typical stories in that it’s not set in her usual haunts. It’s not a Nantucket-based story and so of course I had to check it out. I loved that she did something different and while it was fairly predictable, I still enjoyed it.
I liked the fact that this one had a bit of a mysterious air to it. What really led to Sophia’s boyfriend having to leave before getting on-board the ship? This domestic drama kept me entertained and I loved the messages woven in, seeing Sophia find herself. I will say, she was a bit annoying at times, but not to the point where I wanted to throw in the towel with this one. And the descriptions of the Galapagos Islands had me wanting to go there!
At times with some Wish You Were Here vibes, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and found it an easy way to pass a couple hours.
Audio thoughts:
Of course the audio was my favorite aspect of this story! Narrate by my favorite, Erin Bennett, she did a fantastic job bringing this one to life!
