Book Review: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Main Characters

• Frankie
• George

Publisher’s Summary

Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.

Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation.

Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family’s home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie’s broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino.

Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good.

My Thoughts on Our Perfect Storm

This book was an honest disappointment compared to her other works; I love all her other books, which are filled with captivating characters and rich storytelling. This one just didn’t hit the same way. I really wish there had been more build-up regarding their childhood experiences, as it would have helped me feel a stronger emotional connection to them throughout the narrative. The foundation of the story was there, it felt incomplete at times, leaving me longing for further exploration of their backgrounds and motivations. Something was undeniably missing that prevented me from fully immersing myself in their journey. While I would wholeheartedly recommend so many of her other books, I would suggest skipping this one.

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My Favorite Quotes from Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Kissing George was like stepping inside a house I’d never seen but somehow knew was home.

― Carley Fortune, Our Perfect Storm

No one is going to give me a trophy for how I live my life. There’s no winning—there’s only life

― Carley Fortune, Our Perfect Storm

I’m going to give you some space. But I’m not running away. I’m coming home to you.

― Carley Fortune, Our Perfect Storm

There are no ugly parts. Some of them are louder than others. Some might be vicious when provoked.” His eyes drill into mine. “But they’re all you. They’re all worthy of love

― Carley Fortune, Our Perfect Storm

My love for him was like a bucket sitting out in the rain, slowly collecting water, drop by drop, until one day, it was spilling over.” She shrugs. “He was my partner. The person I wanted near me for the good times and when it felt like the world was falling apart.

― Carley Fortune, Our Perfect Storm