ISLAND TIME By Georgia Clark - Review & Giveaway

 


Two families unlike any others, the Kellys and Lees vacation on a remote island, Mun’dai off the coast of Australia in Georgia Clark’s novel, ISLAND TIME (Atria/Simon&Schuster). I’m sure they planned on family fights and disagreements but never in a million years, a volcano erupting causing a tsunami stranding them on the island for six weeks. A lot changes in six weeks for all family members and employees there to take care of their every need.  The inner dynamics of the two families connected by marriage all have secrets. There are dysfunctional family moments, melodrama, one-liners that’ll make you pee laughing, podcasting as well as sadness, uncertainty and love and gratitude all on beautiful beaches.

There are nine POVs and to be honest I usually have to keep notes reading a novel with so many. But in ISLAND TIME the characters are described so well, they’re complex and unique. I loved meeting all of them. I haven’t read many lgbtq+ novels, but I loved the diversity in this book. Hello real life! I found Georgia’s inclusion of Aboriginal history a positive addition to the novel. I was in Australia several years ago, and visited Ayers Rock. The aborigines are the world’s oldest civilization.

My takeaway from ISLAND TIME was it's never to late to change your destiny. You have to have the courage to be your authentic self. I enjoyed this novel. Put it your beach bag and take it to beach or pool and couple it with an exotic frozen drink.


GEORGIA'S WORDS

I write funny, sexy, feel-good stories that I hope will make you swoon. I’m Australian, and live in Brooklyn with my hot wife and sweet baby. I also founded and host the popular storytelling series, Generation Women. 

http://georgiaclark.com


Thanks to Georgia and Galley books we have one copy to giveaway. Just tell us all about your summer plans. We'll announce a winner soon Good luck.

GIVEAWAY: USA only please

Comments

  1. travelerJune 20, 2022 at 9:41 AM

    A beach vacation would be lovely. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. JaneJune 20, 2022 at 9:50 AM

    No plans for me

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  3. Padmini RaoJune 20, 2022 at 11:23 AM

    Going to the pool and reading suzie_rao@yahoo.com

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  4. Joy YJune 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM

    Spending time at the lake

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  5. dstoutholcombJune 20, 2022 at 9:17 PM

    College visit road trip with youngest.

    denise

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  6. MelissaJune 21, 2022 at 7:05 AM

    Working and seeing Six next month. Hoping to do some traveling when my youngest is done with camp in August. chicklitcentral at gmail dot com

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  7. Rita WrayJune 21, 2022 at 7:06 AM

    Planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, NV. Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. JeannaJune 21, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    We are planning a week stay at Madeira Beach!

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  9. AnonymousJune 21, 2022 at 11:20 AM

    Heading to Ireland.

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  10. taurusJune 21, 2022 at 12:50 PM

    Visiting family and friends.
    jtcgc at yahoo dot com

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  11. Dianne CaseyJune 21, 2022 at 6:09 PM

    I plan to visit my Sister in Michigan and check out some places locally and also go to Lake Michigan.
    Dianne diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. bn100June 22, 2022 at 8:06 PM

    swimming
    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  13. NancyJune 22, 2022 at 9:47 PM

    My summer plans include eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer's market, mostly staying inside where it is cool, and reading lots of wonderful books!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  14. Nancy PJune 24, 2022 at 11:48 AM

    Swimming in my pool.

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