'Float Plan' by Trish Doller follows Anna, who is grieving the loss of her fiance, as she embarks on a sailing trip they had planned together. Unable to handle the boat alone, she hires Keane, a professional sailor with a prosthetic leg, to help her navigate through various Caribbean ports. As Anna and Keane bond over their shared tragedies, the book explores themes of grief, healing, and the slow-burn romance that develops between them. The story is described as a travelogue, rich in descriptions of the settings and the characters' emotional journey as they navigate through their pasts towards a hopeful future.

Characters:

The characters are relatable and realistic, each dealing with personal loss and growth throughout the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is evocative and authentic, blending humor and heartfelt emotion to create a relatable narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a woman embarking on a solo sailing trip to cope with her fiancé's suicide, leading to self-discovery and new love.

Setting:

The Caribbean setting serves as a vibrant backdrop that complements the story's themes.

Pacing:

The pacing is gradual, emphasizing emotional growth, although some parts may feel slower.

Last-minute shoppers are clearing shelves of stuffing mix and pumpkin pie filling as I heap my cart with everything I might need. (Dry beans. Canned vegetables. Rice.) I move through the grocery store...

Notes:

The main character, Anna, grapples with grief after her fiancé Ben's suicide.

Anna takes a solo sailing trip on the boat they planned to use together.

She hires a professional sailor named Keane to assist her after realizing she can't sail alone.

The book features a strangers-to-friends-to-lovers romance.

Keane, who has a prosthetic leg, becomes a supportive partner for Anna.

The setting is primarily in the Caribbean, adding a vibrant backdrop to the story.

The author, Trish Doller, provides authentic sailing details and her husband helped with the technical descriptions.

The story is described as heartwarming, blending themes of grief and healing.

Doller portrays the complexities of grief in a realistic way, showing it as a non-linear process.

Anna and Keane's relationship grows slowly as they bond over shared experiences and challenges while sailing.

The narrative balances heavy themes with light-hearted elements, making it an uplifting read despite its serious subject matter.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include suicide, grief, and references to mental health issues.

Has Romance?

The romance between Anna and Keane is a central focus, evolving deeply throughout the story.

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From The Publisher:

* A MUST-READ FOR GOOD MORNING AMERICA, OPRAHMAG.COM, BUZZFEED, POP SUGAR, AND MORE! *

Heartbroken by the loss of her fiancé, adventurous Anna finds a second chance at love with an Irish sailor in this riveting, emotional romance.

After a reminder goes off for the Caribbean sailing trip Anna was supposed to take with her fiancé, she impulsively goes to sea in the sailboat he left her, intending to complete the voyage alone.

But after a treacherous night's sail, she realizes she can't do it by herself and hires Keane, a professional sailor, to help. Much like Anna, Keane is struggling with a very different future than the one he had planned. As romance rises with the tide, they discover that it's never too late to chart a new course.

In Trish Doller's unforgettable Float Plan, starting over doesn't mean letting go of your past, it means making room for your future.

"I devoured Float Plan in a day. It's truly a joy to get lost in such great writing-the island-hopping setting transports you from the hum-drum everyday, the dialogue is sharp and spot-on, the characters feel flawed and authentic and hopeful. It's the kind of story that takes you away and brings you back grateful for the journey." - Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away and Things You Save in a Fire

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About the Author:

TRISH DOLLER is the author of novels for teens and adults about love, life, and finding your place in the world. A former journalist and radio personality, Trish has written several YA novels, including the critically acclaimed Something Like Normal, as well as Float Plan, her adult women's fiction debut. When she's not writing, Trish loves sailing, traveling, and avoiding housework. She lives in southwest Florida with an opinionated herding dog and an ex-pirate.

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Float Plan

Trish Doller

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