![]() She’s an introverted, mystery-book loving teen who aspires to be a real-life Nancy Drew. They were both just so adorable!īirdie was my favorite character. I was on my way to a serious reading slump when I started reading it, and Birdie and Daniel’s story just pulled me right out of it. Honestly, I loved pretty much everything about this book. Daniel is drawn to Birdie as well, but neither of them is sure how to proceed after that first less-than-stellar meeting.Ĭan they figure out a way to move from awkward acquaintances to friends and then maybe even to more than friends? When she starts her new job, Birdie finds herself immediately drawn to the hotel’s van driver, Daniel Aoki, a handsome young man she had a chance encounter with a few weeks earlier, but that ended on a most awkward note. She lands a job at a historical hotel in Seattle, working the graveyard shift. Birdie’s grandmother has recently passed away when the story opens and her grandfather has agreed that it’s time for Birdie to “spread her wings” a bit and thus he gives her permission to get a summer job. She therefore hasn’t had many opportunities in life to make friends and/or date. Birdie, who was orphaned at the age of 10, has lived a very sheltered life out on the island, and was home-schooled by her overly strict grandmother. Serious Moonlight follows Birdie Lindberg, an 18-year old teen, who lives with her grandfather on Bainbridge Island, just outside of Seattle. I have yet to read a Jenn Bennett book that didn’t leave me with a smile on my face and her latest book, Serious Moonlight, was no exception. Her stories are always so heartfelt and filled with wonderful characters in relatable situations, as well as a strong focus on family and friendships. Jenn Bennett has quickly become one of my favorite YA contemporary authors. Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary FictionįTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. Published by Simon Pulse on April 16, 2019 A Night & Day Pictures and All for A Films production.Also by this author: Starry Eyes, The Lady Rogue Produced by Andy Ostroy and Michael Roiff. Not merely a war of the sexes, SERIOUS MOONLIGHT is a story of a war of the wills as Ian tries to talk his way out of the situation.ĭirected by Cheryl Hines (Waitress, Curb Your Enthusiasm) from a screenplay by Adrienne Shelly (Waitress), the film stars Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell and Justin Long. When Ian's impatient mistress shows up, not to mention an opportunistic gardener (Justin Long), things start to get seriously complicated. She takes Ian captive, refusing to release him until he commits to working on their marriage together. In fact, he's actually in the process of writing Louise a letter explaining his intention to leave her for good. Unfortunately.Ian is not expecting Louise, rather his much younger girlfriend (Kristen Bell). Louise (Meg Ryan), a high-powered Manhattan lawyer, is touched when she arrives for the weekend to her family's upstate getaway to find it strewn with rose petals by her husband of 13 years, Ian (Timothy Hutton). "I loved it – the best romantic comedy I've seen all year." "Remember the Meg Ryan from When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle? This Meg Ryan is better! Funny and visceral, the film exudes charm and humor." "A perceptive, insightful look into the complexities of modern marriage." Meg Ryan is terrific, a ballsy, believable bitch to behold." "A nuttily engaging tale of betrayal and, perhaps, redemption. "This delightfully dark comedy gives Meg Ryan her best role in years." "Shelly's insightful writing and Hines’ deft touch evoke heartfelt truths buried in the battle-of-the-sexes premise."ģ½ Stars. It's a pleasure to watch Meg Ryan resurrect her trademark persona in her most characteristic role in a decade."ģ½ Stars. ![]() "A labor of love that brings out the best in its stars. You can feel Cheryl Hines comic talents behind the camera." It's been a long time since Meg Ryan has had a romantic comedy that gave her room to move. "YOU'LL BE GLAD 'SERIOUS MOONLIGHT' CAME ALONG.
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