The reason I love to read so much is that it is a quiet entertainment. A way to de-stress and escape reality for a while. But it is also a way to meet new friends and get a few laughs too. There is a lot of emotions that come into a great book and this new release by Wendy Wax was a perfect read this week.
A Week at the Lake by Wendy Wax
Publisher: Berkley (June 23, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0425274477
From the USA Today bestselling author of The House on Mermaid Point comes a powerful novel about secrets, loyalty, and the bonds of true friendship . . .
Twenty years ago, Emma Michaels, Mackenzie Hayes, and Serena Stockton bonded over their New York City dreams. Then, each summer, they solidified their friendship by spending one week at the lake together, solving their problems over bottles of wine and gallons of ice cream. They kept the tradition for years, until jealousy, lies, and life’s disappointments made them drift apart.
It’s been five years since Emma has seen her friends, an absence designed to keep them from discovering a long-ago betrayal. Now she’s in desperate need of their support. The time has come to reveal her secrets—and hopefully rekindle their connection.
But when a terrible accident keeps Emma from saying her piece, Serena and Mackenzie begin to learn about the past on their own. Now, to heal their friendship and their broken lives, the three women will have to return to the lake that once united them, and discover which relationships are worth holding on to . . .
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My Thoughts: This is not the first book I have read by this author. Last summer I read The House on Mermaid Point and thoroughly enjoyed it. So when this book came out, I was excited to see what she has created for us chick lit lovers.
This story line is similar to the last book with three best friends that have come together under a stressful situation. The author created these ladies with plenty of backbone, a bit of sass, and plenty of humorous wit. But they each have their weaknesses and secrets too. Jealousy, betrayals, fear. But the love for one another clearly shines. This is a story of strength and forgiveness.
I love the flow of this book. It is an easy read that will take you away to the beach and sweep you into the lives of these friends. The ending left me wanting a bit more. It wasn’t a cliff hanger, but a few doors were not closed all the way and I want to know what happens. I can only hope that perhaps there is a second installment somewhere in the authors mind.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
I have always found reading to be a way to r lax and escape into another world. This book would allow me to see strong women who have problems , but their Friendship helps them cope.
I like light reads like this. I normally read suspense mystery or a bit of horror (yep I like ghost stories) but this sounds like a nice relaxing book with a few twists and turns. I might have to look for this one.
Wow! The synopsis sounds so much more powerful and deep then I thought from the title and cover. I was thinking a simple quick read, but I like the idea of learning the secret and delving into the friendship of the girls. This sounds like a story to make you want to call your friends.
I agree, reading is a great escape. A Week at the Lake by Wendy Wax sounds like a nice story, I would definitely give it a read. Thank you for sharing this review.