Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews - Book Review

Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews is an average beach read. The characters in Savannah Breeze are flat, but likable. The plot is fast moving, but shallow and unbelievable. The best parts of Andrews' latest chick lit novel are the descriptions of redecorating the motel the main character owns and the pictures of life on the island.

Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews is the story of BeBe Loudermilk, a wealthy Savannah woman who loses almost all her worldly possessions to a con man. All BeBe's hope is in an old motel on Tybee Island that she decides to fix up. Savannah Breeze covers the con, the motel fix-up, the revenge and the romance that blossoms between Bebe and the motel's manager.

Many of the things that frustrated me about Savannah Breeze frustrate me about a lot of chick lit. The main character is shallow and makes stupid decisions that lead to her bad situation. She is then able to work out of her situation, winning a man and experiencing few real consequences.

Of course, sometimes the simple predictability of chick lit is desired. Sometimes you want something mindless to read on the beach. If that is what you are looking for, Savannah Breeze is not a bad choice.

In fact, Savannah Breeze has some unique points that make it fun to read. The descriptions of Bebe's best friend's "junking" and how they fix up the motel are interesting. Similarly, the Savannah and Tybee Island setting are easy to get lost in. Savannah Breeze even has two recipes in the back, encouraging readers to create their own beachy dinner and cocktail.

All in all, Savannah Breeze is fun and easy, but not good enough to warrant a purchasing as a hardcover novel.