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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Like Frail Boats on the Sea by Caren J. Werlinger is a poignant and beautifully woven tale of identity, belonging, and the deep-rooted power of love. On the mysterious and magical Little Sister Island, Molly Cooper's sense of home is shaken by family revelations and a series of island tragedies. Meanwhile, Eryn Grant, who has only just discovered her connection to the island, feels a pull she can’t explain. As the past collides with the present, their journeys of self-discovery intertwine with the island’s ancient magic. Werlinger delivers an emotionally rich narrative filled with deep character exploration, lyrical prose, and an atmospheric setting that feels almost alive. The fourth installment in the Little Sister Island series, this novel seamlessly blends romance, family drama, and mystical elements to create a story that lingers long after the final page.
Author Caren J. Werlinger pours heart and soul into this story, and that’s evident on every page of this beautifully written and emotionally resonant tale of love, identity, and home. I loved the lyrical quality of the text itself and how the poetic notions flowed with confidence and raw emotion, just as captivating as the island’s magic, drawing readers into a world both real and mystical because of this mixture of emotion and ideas. It’s certainly a novel that speaks to the heart because of that. I felt a lot of Werlinger herself speaking through Molly and Eryn in tender, haunting, and utterly unforgettable moments of pain, disconnection, and eventually finding themselves again. Overall, fans of lyrical storytelling and deeply developed characters will be spellbound by Like Frail Boats on the Sea, and I highly recommend it to fans of emotive drama.
