Safe HavenSafe Haven
Score Modern
What it's about
When a mysterious young woman named Katie arrives in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her past raises questions. She avoids close ties, until she's drawn into two relationships: with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children, and with her plainspoken neighbor, Jo. But Katie's dark secret is coming for her.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2010.
You'll love it if you liked
The Notebook
The Lucky One
Dear JohnGood to know
It mixes romance with suspense. It became a 2013 film.
By the numbers
- Readers39 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller64 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #101 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #844 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1565 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Moving
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Quick answers
Is Safe Haven worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2010. It ranks #1,565 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Safe Haven about?
When a mysterious young woman named Katie arrives in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her past raises questions. She avoids close ties, until she's drawn into two relationships: with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children, and with her plainspoken neighbor, Jo. But Katie's dark secret is coming for her.
How long does it take to read Safe Haven?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Safe Haven?
If you liked it, try The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks or Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.