Oh my gosh, I devoured this book!! This is my absolute favorite Jennifer Weiner book and I’ve read most of them. I could not stop reading it.
I don’t Oh my gosh, I devoured this book!! This is my absolute favorite Jennifer Weiner book and I’ve read most of them. I could not stop reading it.
I don’t want to give away too much of the plot as I really enjoyed going into this book without knowing much about it. It wasn’t at all what I was expecting and I was very pleasantly surprised as the story unfolded.
The book is about the relationship of two very different sisters, Zoe and Cassie, and the music scene in the early aughts and it’s a total gem! It’s a bit different than most of the other books I’ve read by this author but oh so wonderful. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Thank you to Netgalley, William Morrow and author Jennifer Weiner for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Magnificent! I was initially hesitant to read Eowyn Ivey’s newest novel as I doubted it would live up to her beautiful work in The Snow Child. The autMagnificent! I was initially hesitant to read Eowyn Ivey’s newest novel as I doubted it would live up to her beautiful work in The Snow Child. The author has exceeded my expectations with this stunning book.
The characters are all well developed, especially young Emaleen whose perspectives were perhaps my favorites. The author has a knack for writing from a child’s POV.
The wilderness of Alaska is as much a character in this story as Arthur, Birdie and her daughter Emaleen. The descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Wolverine River area, as well as the quirky, interesting cast of characters, have me wanting to book a flight to Alaska immediately.
This bittersweet story will stay with you long after you’ve read the final page. I know I will be rereading this book periodically as I do with The Snow Child.
Thank you Netgalley, Random House and author Eowyn Ivey for this exquisite ARC in exchange for my honest review. ...more
I cannot begin to express how much I loved this book! It’s a heartfelt (and humorous) tale of loneliness, friendship, family, loss and love. I will miI cannot begin to express how much I loved this book! It’s a heartfelt (and humorous) tale of loneliness, friendship, family, loss and love. I will miss all of these wonderful characters immensely. From the very start of this unbelievably beautiful book you will be rooting for Frederick and all of the people he has come to love. (I may now be a wee bit in love with the extraordinarily sweet octogenarian Frederick Fife ...more
This is the first time reading Adrienne Young and it’s definitely not going to be my last. A Sea of Unspoken Things is an atmospheric and twisty novelThis is the first time reading Adrienne Young and it’s definitely not going to be my last. A Sea of Unspoken Things is an atmospheric and twisty novel about what we do for those we love.
I was utterly captivated by this slow burn mystery. The touches of fantasy and magical realism are so beautifully written that they almost seem possible. I loved this book and these characters!
On to my next Adrienne Young novel!
Thanks to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine and author Adrienne Young for the magnificent ARC in exchange for my honest review. ...more
An enjoyable, wholesome story about new friends who turn into a much needed family. And Ranger, the super pup, who keeps watch over Kyra as she makes An enjoyable, wholesome story about new friends who turn into a much needed family. And Ranger, the super pup, who keeps watch over Kyra as she makes a new home in a beautiful small town, Gold Creek, after leaving her controlling, abusive husband.
I would definitely recommend this book for fans of the Virgin River, Chesapeake Shores and Sweet Magnolia series. There’s a touch of sweet, clean romance as well as Kyra’s budding friendships with the members of the Tattooed Ladies Club. I want to have dinner in lovely Gold Creek with this diverse group of intelligent and interesting ladies!
This looks to be the first in a new series and I’m looking forward to the next book.
I give this book 3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4.
Thanks a bunch to Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing and author Eileen Goudge for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. ...more
From the stunning cover to the very last page I was completely invested in this beautifully written family drama. Nice hat trick, Tracey Lange! Bravo!
From the stunning cover to the very last page I was completely invested in this beautifully written family drama. The well developed characters all felt like friends and family and I am going to miss them terribly. I did not want this book to end, but it’s a good thing it did because I was running out of tissues.
All three of the author’s books are among my favorites but this one really tugged at the heartstrings. No one writes working class characters better, and after reading this book I feel like I actually visited Potsdam. I look forward to seeing what she writes next. This author is an auto buy for me.
Thank you Netgalley, Celadon Books and author Tracey Lange for the fantastic ARC in exchange for my honest review. ...more
Colleen McKeegan sets this book in a New Jersey beach town and the setting is wonderful. I can practically feel the salt and sea spray on my skin!
Rip Colleen McKeegan sets this book in a New Jersey beach town and the setting is wonderful. I can practically feel the salt and sea spray on my skin!
Rip Tide is a quick and enjoyable read even if I want to shake some sense into the main characters. I especially enjoyed the unexpected reveal at the end of the book. This is a coming of age, family drama not a thriller despite being categorized as one.
It wasn’t what I was expecting but on the whole it’s an enjoyable novel about sisters, friends (and frenemies), and the obstacles they face in high school and beyond.
Thanks a bunch to Netgalley, Harper and Colleen McKeegan for the ARC in exchange for my honest review ...more
Number 6 in the Mercy Carr series gets 4 brilliant stars from me. A fast paced whodunnit with an interesting cast of characters. I especially liked thNumber 6 in the Mercy Carr series gets 4 brilliant stars from me. A fast paced whodunnit with an interesting cast of characters. I especially liked the addition of whip smart teenagers Tandie and Brodie. And all the dogs!!!! Elvis and Susie Bear get two new friends in this book and I love all of them!
This whole series is fantastic and you don’t necessarily need to read them in order to enjoy the books, but I’m fairly certain if this is your first one you’ll go back and read them all. And you should.
Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a fast paced mystery with no sex scenes or graphic gore.
Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press Minotaur Books and author Paula Munier for this excellent ARC in exchange for my honest review. Release date is 10/2/2024. ...more
A renovated mid century motel in upstate New York is closed for the winter and needs a caretaker. Enter hot mess writer, Kerry, hoping the peace and sA renovated mid century motel in upstate New York is closed for the winter and needs a caretaker. Enter hot mess writer, Kerry, hoping the peace and solitude will help her finish her novel. Peace is definitely not what she finds.
Told from several POV, this book is filled with twists and turns galore! It’s a great mashup of thriller, mystery and horror and to make it even better there’s a blizzard. There’s nothing I like better on a 95° day than reading about freezing cold and a dangerous blizzard. I had trouble putting this book down as I needed to know what would happen next.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced, trippy whodunnit. You can’t go wrong with this one.
Thank you to Netgalley, Penguin Group Putnam and author Leah Konen for the fantastic ARC. I appreciate the opportunity. ...more
I love this series! It’s the perfect mix of cozy mystery and thriller. Being set in (fictional) rural Benedict Alaska adds to the uniqueness of this sI love this series! It’s the perfect mix of cozy mystery and thriller. Being set in (fictional) rural Benedict Alaska adds to the uniqueness of this series. The quirky cast of characters are well developed and interesting making you care about each and every one.
Travis, Beth’s kidnapper from a year ago, has escaped custody and is on the run searching for Beth. Luckily for Beth most of the town is looking out for her as usual. Will Travis be caught and pay for his crimes? Will Beth survive another attack? Read this book to find out for yourself.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced cozy mystery/thriller with short chapters. It’s a quick read that holds your interest from beginning to end.
Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and author Paige Shelton for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. ...more
Wow! Bravo Emma Grey! What a wonderful story full of interesting, realistic characters. With plenty of twists and turns to keep you reading way past yWow! Bravo Emma Grey! What a wonderful story full of interesting, realistic characters. With plenty of twists and turns to keep you reading way past your bedtime, be prepared to lose some sleep. I know I did, and it was totally worth it!
I look forward to reading more from Emma Grey in the near future.
Thanks a bunch to #netgalley #zibbybooks and #emmagreyauthor for the wonderful ARC in exchange for my honest review....more
Outstanding! This book is a big, warm group hug with great friends. It was so wonderful to read again about Olive, Lucy, Bob, William and so many otheOutstanding! This book is a big, warm group hug with great friends. It was so wonderful to read again about Olive, Lucy, Bob, William and so many other wonderful characters created by the brilliant, empathetic mind of the incomparable Elizabeth Strout.
I didn’t realize how much I missed these folks and hope like heck we will be reading about them again.
Five huge stars for my favorite read of 2024.
Thank you Netgalley, Random House and Elizabeth Strout for the much loved ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. ...more
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