As a fan of Weaver’s other books, I knew I had to read Tourist Season. And, mind you check out the trigger warnings, this one was a surprise! While there are certain similarities to the past trilogy, this is still its own vibe! Keep reading this book review of Tourist Season for my full thoughts.
Summary
Welcome to Cape Carnage! Visit Once, Stay Forever.
Cape Carnage is a seaside town of colorful houses, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count. But with tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won’t let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary at any cost—especially for her aging mentor with a fading memory.
Troublesome tourists don’t check out of Carnage. They compost beneath Harper’s award-winning flowerbeds. But Nolan Rhodes isn’t your average tourist. Devilishly handsome, disarmingly charming, and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. On every anniversary of the hit-and-run accident that fractured his life, Nolan slays another target. And he’s saved the best for last: the undeniably beautiful Harper Starling.
The problem? Harper isn’t the monster he expected. And she won’t go down without a fight. When an amateur true crime investigator comes to Cape Carnage on the trail of a long-lost serial killer, Harper and Nolan strike an uneasy truce. If Nolan helps Harper protect her town, she’ll keep quiet about his hunting habits . . . for now. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage—including their fragile love.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Tourist Season was more emotional than I expected about enemies to lovers serial killers! Firstly, the Alzheimer’s representation resonated with me. The ways in which someone begins to lose their memories, what they used to do, and the dance Harper has to do. Secondly, being dual POV was a brilliant move to illustrate all the secrets of Harper’s past that Nolan has no clue about. This was an unexpected source of mystery which I appreciated amidst the romance vibes and the hiding of bodies. We are constantly asking ourselves what motivates her, what’s the truth behind her past. Thirdly, the careful cracks in the enemies to lovers was executed well.
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I’m familiar with Weaver’s darker romances, but I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers slower burn. We can witness the feelings eroding everything we thought, our carefully laid out plans, and what we think about someone – and ourselves. In many ways, Tourist Season is about confronting our inner demons. It’s about finding someone who sees the sharp edges and loves us, to believe that we are worthy of love. Tourist Season was a fun and action packed read and I’m ready for book two! Find Tourist Season on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop. org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.