Something in the Wine
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Something in the Wine
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Laura Bannister
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Jae
All her life, Annie Prideaux has suffered through her brother's constant practical jokes. But Jake's last joke is one too many, she decides when he sets her up on a blind date with his friend Drew - neglecting to tell his straight sister one tiny detail: Her date is not a man but a lesbian.
Annie and Drew decide it's time to turn the tables on Jake by pretending to fall in love with each other.
At first glance, they have nothing in common. Disillusioned with love, Annie focuses on books, her cat, and her work as an accountant while Drew, more confident and outgoing, owns a dog and spends most of her time working in her beloved vineyard.
Only their common goal to take revenge on Jake unites them. But what starts as a table-turning game soon turns Annie's and Drew's lives upside down as the lines between pretending and reality begin to blur.
Something in the Wine is a story about love, friendship, and coming to terms with what it means to be yourself.
©2016 Jae (P)2018 Ylva PublishingI understand that discovering your sexuality can be a serious and emotional journey, and that tone is reflected in this story. However, one of the things I usually love most about Jae’s books is her warmth, gentle humor, and banter between characters. Here, that lighter touch felt more subdued, and I found myself missing it.
As someone with aphantasia, I rely heavily on audiobooks to help me connect with characters and setting. In this case, I struggled because there was no real vocal distinction between characters and the general narration, and very little variation in delivery. It was often difficult to tell who was speaking unless it was explicitly stated. At one point, there was even a moment where the character’s names seemed to be mixed up, which added to the confusion.
In terms of the characters, I had trouble connecting with most of them. Drew was the one I found most engaging, though she came across as somewhat idealized, and I personally would have enjoyed more dimention and complexity overall.
While this one wasn’t for me, I’ve enjoyed many of the author’s other works and will continue exploring her work.
Not Jae's best
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