Caroline H. reviewed on 8/25/2020 + 19 more book reviews

I have now read four of the Moonlight Harbor novels and for the most part enjoyed them. This one is the best of them. However, there are some quirks that are starting to drive me crazy. In every single one the author oddly takes the time to disparage pants with elastic waists. Her scorn for them is clear and, as a woman at the age where elastic waists are a blessing, I was startled to discover I was taking it personally. I couldn't figure out why it bothered me so much, and spent way too much time thinking about it instead of enjoying the story. I know it is part of the characterization of the unpleasant character, Susan, but I think it is, indirectly, fat-shaming. And I expected better of a writer with Ms. Roberts talent.

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