Proceed With Caution:
This book has mentions of car accidents, miscarriage, and death.
The Basics:
Twice in a Blue Moon is the second Women's Fiction novel I've picked up by this author. It's focused on 32 year old Tate, who is an actress gaining notoriety. Her latest film is her first big starring role, the first movie she's done with her superstar father, and she's unexpectedly reunited with the boy who stole her heart and betrayed her at 18.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed Twice in a Blue Moon, but not as much as Love and Other Words. It was missing that cute-factor and was quieter in the drama department. If that's more your speed, then I'm sure you'll love it. The first quarter or so follows Tate and Sam around London, where the two met while on vacation with their grandparents. The two spend nearly all of their time together, and Sam is the first person--other than her BFF--who Tate opens up to about her past and her family. He's also her first love. Then Sam disappears and is replaced with a mob of paparazzi and reporters who have now found Hollywood's missing daughter.
Twice in a Blue Moon gives us a behind the scenes look into the film industry. It's not glamorous by any means, but Tate does have to deal with a publicity nightmare as a teenager and is thrust into the spotlight. She wanted to be an actress, so it all works out for her in the end, but she learned a hard lesson about trust. Needless to say, she's pretty closed off now as an adult. She's hoping to finally build a real relationship with her father on set, but she's distracted by Sam's presence. What he did to her was crappy and she hasn't forgiven or forgotten.
I totally guessed why Sam did what he did. It's revealed pretty early on, so there was really nothing to keep me reading. I had no idea where Twice in Blue Moon was going after that. I also found it unbelievable that Tate never once came up with this reason herself over the past fourteen years. It seemed obvious. Of course, it doesn't excuse what he did at all. But I did appreciate that Sam was honest and said that he'd do it all again, no regrets. He did what was best for him and his family at that time, and I don't even blame him.
In the end, Twice in a Blue Moon was pretty good. I got through it pretty quickly, despite it being a rather slow paced novel. There's no big drama. I mean, something does come up at the end, but nothing comes of it. Tate has already made up her mind at that point.