Beck Sisters (Book 1)
Float Plan by Trish Doller is a beautiful story about grief, courage, and new beginnings. This is Book 1 of the Beck Sisters series.
My Overview
Anna’s boyfriend, Ben, committed suicide. Anna was left blindsided and lost without him. What is she supposed to do? What about all the plans they’d made together? For ten months, she has been consumed by grief and the emptiness he left behind.
On Thanksgiving Day, Anna makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to leave home and take the sailing trip Ben had planned for them to the Bahamas. With very little sailing experience, and her heart full of grief, she embarks on the adventure alone. In the boat Ben had recently renovated, Anna decides to float away from the pain she feels at home.
This is the story of Anna’s journey to find her place in life without Ben. Her grief is vivid and tangible throughout. Her sense of loss and fear are palpable. In spite of the dark theme, the story felt more hopeful than heavy. Along the way, Anna meets Keane, who is struggling with his own issues. Together, they help each other and add a hopeful balance to the storyline. This story is a beautiful reminder that we are braver and more resilient than we might think.
Just as Anna’s emotions are vivid and tangible throughout, so are the descriptions of the various locations she visits in the Caribbean. This story can truly transport the reader into Anna’s mind and the settings she visits. Overall, this is a poignant and emotional story told in a very personal way. I truly felt like a got to know and understand Anna, while traveling the Caribbean with her.
My Recommendation
This is my first book by this author, and I’m looking forward to continuing the series. The writing style, character development, and poignant storyline is what I’m looking forward to from the next books. This story, however, will likely always stand out to me from the rest. Needless to say, I highly recommend this book. It’s a beautiful story and I really enjoyed the audiobook. Somber and uplifting, this is truly a story that will stay with me for a long time.
Have you read this book yet?
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
I’ve been enjoying this series so much so I’m glad to see the first book was a hit for you as well.
Lucy
This was such an emotional story, I’m looking forward to the next two. Good to know you’re enjoying the series 🙂
Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads
This sounds like such a powerful read! It’s on my TBR, but I have to admit I’ve been procrastinating reading it until I’m in the right mood.
Lucy
While it’s overall a hopeful read, it’s definitely heavy throughout. It’s hard not to immediately connect with Anna and her pain.
Dedra @ A Book Wanderer
I adored this book and the entire series! I’m happy to see you enjoyed it, as well. Great review!
Lucy
Thank you! Can’t wait to get to the next book 😊.
Lark
I love this book! It’s so amazing. It made me laugh and cry. And the ending is so good. 😀
Lucy
Glad you loved it too! This story definitely has all the feels 🥰.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I loved Float Plan so much! Their emotional journey and their journey on the boat and all that entailed was so good! The second book in the series is ok, but I loved the third book, Off the Map, too!
Lucy
Glad you loved this one too! I’m looking to the rest of the series. Good to know you enjoyed those too.
Sam@WLABB
I am such a huge Doller fan (her YA books are fantastic too). So glad you enjoyed this. You hit upon a big draw of this story that it follows Anna’s healing journey and shows her tapping into that inner strength. I loved this one!
Lucy
This was my first Doller book, so I’m off to a great start. Good to know her YA books are fantastic too. I’ll have to those too 🙂
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books
The subject matter sounds a lot more emotional than the easy-breezy cover depicts. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Lucy
Thank you! Yes, the subject matter is definitely much heavier than one would expect from the cover.