The Tourist Attraction Customer Reviews

I started The Tourist Attraction prepared to be disappointed. I knew the synopsis sounded cute, but I'd recently read The Simple Wild and Wild at Heart and I was afraid I'd be comparing it to two books that had completely swept me off my feet. But try as I might, I couldn't fight the grin that overtook my face within the first few pages. And I kept finding myself smiling and laughing out loud as I read the rest of this adorable book.

What I liked: Graham and Zoey are adorkable together. Their banter and chemistry is on point. I loved that Zoey was adventurous despite being quieter than her more confidant friend, Lana. Sometimes when our leading lady is the nerdy, quiet type, the author also makes her shy and timid. Not Zoey!

I loved the setting. I think I'm developing an Alaskan fixation with all the books I've been reading lately. Morgenthaler does a beautiful job of setting the scene and giving the reader memorable (and romantic) experiences.

I also loved the plot point of the town vs. the tourists. I love to travel, but I'm always thinking about how the locals must feel about strangers constantly rotating through the place they live and love. While tourism is sometimes necessary to keep money coming in, it often also means destroying some of what there is to love about a place. It's definitely a rock and hard place, and the author succeeds at showing a bit of both sides.

But what I love most about this book is the humor and heart. I laughed, smiled, and got misty-eyed, and that's the kind of escapism needed right now.

While I love this book and highly recommend it, a few things did bother me. I wanted more of Zoey's backstory. I kept waiting for it, thinking we're going to find out why Alaska has always been her dream destination, but we never get it. I also found myself confused by some of the dialogue--backtracking and rereading--but overall these small things weren't enough to kill my happy reading experience.

The Tourist Attraction is so much fun, and I can't wait to read the next installment.

I was provided an advance e-copy of this book from the publisher, Sourcebooks Casablanca, through Netgalley.

this book makes me want to visit alaska in the non annoying tourist way ! small towns where the community is tightly knit (with tourists to help keep things moving) are so wonderful! starting the next book now !!

This book was awful. The main characters were very very dry and the “chemistry” that was supposed to be between them was one-sided AT BEST but more accurately described as nonexistent. There was not a single character I liked. The two mains were immature, the “best friend” was the worst friend and all others are wildly undeveloped. The romance writing is off. It’s Insta-love on one character’s side but supposed to be slow burn I think for the rest of the book but it just comes off as cringe and the “humor” falls flat. Nothing redeeming about it! I could not even get halfway through it and based on other reviews I’m not missing much.

This is that breezy book you can finish on a weekend or in between “heavy” books. It is really cute and fun. It is a book with a good story line but nothing too crazy dramatic. Thank you!

Loved the story! The main characters were well developed and so funny. Their interplay is what earned the book 5 stars. I loved Graham’s nicknames for Zoey and his affinity for the animals in the story. It showed you can have an alpha hero that’s a dork on the inside. I was rooting for Zoey and Graham all the way! Not to mention Jake & Ulysses - who added depth to the story. Great storyline!

This book was wonderful and happy! Both characters are well developed, lovable, quirky and sweet. You will fall in love with Zoey and Graham as well as the town! I can’t wait for the next one and highly recommend reading this one!

What a terrific intro to Moose Springs, Alaska! Graham is the grumpy , tourist hating owner of a local diner and Zoey is the quiet, quirky tourist living her dream vacation- sort of. The wealthy resort guests are snobbish “ugly” tourists who overrun the town. The locals are independent and odd and want to be left alone. The mix is wonderful chaos, snarky dialogue and sweet romance. Love this town, love these characters, love this new series!