53 pages • 1 hour read
Linda HolmesEvvie Drake Starts Over
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes follows Evvie, a widow struggling to move on from her emotionally abusive marriage, and Dean, a former baseball player who lost his pitching ability. They become housemates and develop a supportive, evolving friendship that gradually turns romantic, helping each other heal and confront personal challenges. The novel involves themes of grief, personal growth, and second chances.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes is praised for its charming, heartfelt narrative and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the blend of romance and personal growth, though some critique it for predictability and limited depth in character arcs. Overall, it's seen as a warm and engaging read perfect for fans of contemporary fiction. MLA
Who Should Read Evvie Drake Starts Over?
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes will captivate readers who cherish heartwarming contemporary romance mixed with themes of personal growth and second chances. Fans of Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed and Jojo Moyes's Me Before You will find this novel's blend of love, humor, and healing especially appealing.