Hello, Sunshine, by Laura Dave

 

Sunshine Stevens made a grave mistake when she sacrificed her true identity and values in order to gain the fame and fortune of a cooking show. When she is hacked and all her dirty laundry is revealed, Sunshine loses her husband, her apartment, and her career in one night. The ex-cook must re-evaluate the values she pushed away and the long term effects her actions had on her attitude and relationships. Was it worth it?

This book was a relatively easy read and I would recommend it to people who just want a beach read. However, the plot is nothing more than surface level, and Dave left the ending very open to interpretation. I did not enjoy the ending of Hello, Sunshine, by Laura Dave, as the plot was built up so much, and it did not feel like there was any sort of resolution. Sunshine is a very lovable character, but she undergoes very little growth. I would have liked to see more changes in the main characters, rather than the world changing to accommodate their quirks. Overall, this book deserves a 2 out of 5 stars.

Reviewed by AL, Grade 12

Glendale Central Library