A light read that you could finish in one sitting (or one day).

I haven't had much expectation when I pick up this book but nonetheless I find it fun. And it's hard to hold back the tears at some parts of the book. The stories are all heartwarming and heals.

Definitely worth to read if you're on the mood of something light and emotional and hopeful. I hope the story about Kotoko and Kai would continue into the second book too.

It’s been so long since I managed to finish a book in a day.

This one is unexpectedly bringing tears into my eyes. How hard I tried to not cry at the office!

The stories aren’t anything heavy but they are indeed emotional. The one thing I’d say is that I feel quite unhappy with the outburst of rage from Yeonhwa at the end. Maybe because I don’t feel empathy towards her, nor I feel relatable, but really the way she gets mad at Sawol at the cliff was super annoying. It’d be better if we could get more character depth about her to understand her actions throughout the book, though. And also I feel like the friendship could’ve been explored more instead of just mentioning it at the beginning and the end.

Overall quite a nice and light read.

What a book! This one feels different from all the other historical fictions that I’ve read, as it focuses more on the society that comes together during the hard times.

The idea of helping each other, especially with having a white wedding in the time where it’s almost impossible, is something I find very touching and hopeful.

I also love the character’s growth especially with Violet. And the fact that the three of the “main” characters are all getting their own happy endings are such a great thing.

Overall quite a nice book to read. Don’t expect anything heavy or anything, just a light read to warm your heart.

Truly, truly amazing book!!!

The plot, the character’s depth, even the ending!! I love everything about this book and I can honestly say that it’s one of the books I’ve read this year that I truly enjoyed. It gave me tears at the few last chapters but oh my.

There are some twists that I did not expect in this book that adds to the hinge of it but it’s fine.

Also can I say that I hate Naija for even “making sure” that Hank is in comfort even when they put him in the storage room? Looking after his “mental health”? Ew. You did not know what Fen and the others has gone through because of Hank and actually, he deserves it. I even prefer the death of him to be far crueler rather than “just” drowning.

Wishing the Salt family happiness after they reached the mainland after. I hope to read a sequel book about this!