I grabbed this one because I was really excited to see some psychic love and I love a good beach romance so this seems like something I would really enjoy. I also really liked the cover art in the colors. It’s just so gorgeous.

The writing style is not something that I connected with unfortunately, it’s just not my favorite and that’s a personal preference. I also did not find myself connecting with the characters, which for me is really important in a romance book. I may end up picking this one back up once it’s published to see if I have a different experience but for now this isn’t for me however, I would still recommend it to those that enjoy heartfelt slower burn sapphic romances.

I also think this romance book should have some content warnings as it seemed a bit dark as far as the themes that were covered. PTSD seemed to be one.

I unfortunately stopped reading this one around 25% because it just wasn’t for me. That being said, I think this book does have an audience and I think it’s a fantastic read and a work of art.

Thank you for this ARC! I appreciate the opportunity to leave honest feedback voluntarily.

Beyond the Shoreline has a very appealing premise, and as a reader who is drawn to emotional, messy, and even taboo romance plotlines I was intrigued. Brielle Stone should be happy. She's got everything she should want on paper--success in her career, an adoring daughter, and a handsome, genuinely kind, and caring partner; one that she desperately wishes she could love and feel safe with, but can't. The only person who makes her feel safe is her therapist Maeve Raleigh. When the universe forces them together in a personal setting, facades break down and both parties are forced to confront their underlying feelings.

While this novel had a lot of potential, it fell a little flat to me unfortunately. I struggled connecting with the characters and resonating with the relationships between them. Executing a novel that navigates complicated relationships and difficult topics in a nuanced way is not an easy undertaking, and so much of the interiority of the characters and their decisions feel like they're being told and now shown throughout. I also felt that some of the prose got trite (ie epithets). I feel like there is a stronger novel in the bones of this one and I wish I could read that one instead.

2.5 rounded up since this is a debut, and I can see the potential.
Thank you to NetGalley, Ylva, and the author for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.