Unique and passionate and strangely unputdownable. 75% of the book is a slow burn, and then things really heat up. I tore through the final pages. LikUnique and passionate and strangely unputdownable. 75% of the book is a slow burn, and then things really heat up. I tore through the final pages. Like nothing I've ever read....more
A sweet, slow, enjoyable read. I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but this is a treatise on love, loss, and grief. Klune answers the question "What hA sweet, slow, enjoyable read. I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but this is a treatise on love, loss, and grief. Klune answers the question "What happens after you die?" in a thoughtful, often funny, and irreverent way, opening up discussions about the afterlife and whether or not there is such a thing as a second chance. A bit weighty, but worth it....more
This was an epic audiobook listen. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with Frankie and the fascinating cast of characters. I found the first half (in This was an epic audiobook listen. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with Frankie and the fascinating cast of characters. I found the first half (in Vietnam) more gripping than the second half, but I was so invested in the story I would have never dreamed of putting it down. Not an uplifting read, but an important one....more
This book is totally unexpected. It's fast-paced, a bit fantastical at times, and a wild ride. In short, it's the perfect vacation read for something This book is totally unexpected. It's fast-paced, a bit fantastical at times, and a wild ride. In short, it's the perfect vacation read for something fun, frothy, and ultimately shocking. I did not guess the twist until near the end, and even then I was thinking: "Are we really going there?" Bonus points for surprising me (which is very hard to do)!
My official blurb: In Bad Tourists, Caro Carver expertly blends a locked room mystery with a story about midlife, female friendship, and trust. The result is a propulsive page-turner of a thriller that delivers enough twists to keep readers off-balance and desperately turning pages. It’s fresh, dark, and totally unexpected—guaranteed to be a summer blockbuster!...more
Moody, atmospheric, and the perfect read for a rainy PNW day (which was exactly where I was when I read this book!). Lovely prose and a very interestiMoody, atmospheric, and the perfect read for a rainy PNW day (which was exactly where I was when I read this book!). Lovely prose and a very interesting premise. Did I mention I love the cover?...more
Such a strange but satisfying read! Turton's world building is sublime, and I was wholly wrapped up in the future he created. This book is spooky and Such a strange but satisfying read! Turton's world building is sublime, and I was wholly wrapped up in the future he created. This book is spooky and at times unsettling, but ultimately filled with so much hope. I thoroughly enjoyed it!...more
How does Krueger keep coming up with such interesting storylines? I keep waiting for this series to run out of steam but it never does. If anything thHow does Krueger keep coming up with such interesting storylines? I keep waiting for this series to run out of steam but it never does. If anything the characters and plot only grow more fascinating as their stories unfold. Love this series and loved this book....more
I loved journeying out of Tamarack County for this one. Cork takes his expertise on the road as he hides from hitmen and gets embroiled in a mystery iI loved journeying out of Tamarack County for this one. Cork takes his expertise on the road as he hides from hitmen and gets embroiled in a mystery involving the death of an unidentified fourteen-year-old girl. I love how Krueger shines a light on the relevant issues of our day without ever becoming preachy. So good....more
Listened to this one on Audible and it was such a fun experience. I felt like my grandmother was telling me a story. This sweet little cozy mystery isListened to this one on Audible and it was such a fun experience. I felt like my grandmother was telling me a story. This sweet little cozy mystery is filled with quirky, lovable characters, and the plot kept me guessing. So many possible killers! A fun read....more
This is a romcom with serious heart. I love that Jimenez tackled some really tough topics--it made the characters feel so real and vibrant. Beautiful This is a romcom with serious heart. I love that Jimenez tackled some really tough topics--it made the characters feel so real and vibrant. Beautiful story, beautifully told. Highly recommended....more
I love Heather's books! This one is a bit of a departure for her, but super exciting and unputdownable. I was riveted from the first page to the last!I love Heather's books! This one is a bit of a departure for her, but super exciting and unputdownable. I was riveted from the first page to the last!...more
I loved this book so much! So fun to read about retired spies and the trouble they can still get up to. Memorable characters, a fast-paced storyline, I loved this book so much! So fun to read about retired spies and the trouble they can still get up to. Memorable characters, a fast-paced storyline, and lots of fodder for book #2--which I will definitely, eagerly snatch up as soon as it releases. Smart and entertaining!...more
Fun cat and mouse mystery! Evie Porter is not who she seems to be... But neither is anyone else. Filled with secrets, unlikable characters, and doubleFun cat and mouse mystery! Evie Porter is not who she seems to be... But neither is anyone else. Filled with secrets, unlikable characters, and double lives, this book will definitely keep you guessing. ...more
I really enjoyed this slow burn family drama. Amy Jo Burns is a beautiful, lyrical writer and there were many passages that made me catch my breath. SI really enjoyed this slow burn family drama. Amy Jo Burns is a beautiful, lyrical writer and there were many passages that made me catch my breath. So lovely. The story is sweet and sad and haunting, the perfect contemplative read....more
My favorite Cormoran Strike novel to date. When Robin goes undercover in a doomsday cult, what could possibly go wrong? I was one the edge of my seat My favorite Cormoran Strike novel to date. When Robin goes undercover in a doomsday cult, what could possibly go wrong? I was one the edge of my seat fearing for Robin's safety and wondering how on earth she would get out from the clutches of some truly evil, fanatical people. So good....more
Oh, this book. I listened to the superb audio (narrated by Meryl Streep!) and was utterly swept away. A sweet, idyllic story about love, life, and howOh, this book. I listened to the superb audio (narrated by Meryl Streep!) and was utterly swept away. A sweet, idyllic story about love, life, and how sometimes the thing we wish for is the last thing we really need. I have no doubt this will be one of my 2024 favorites....more
I enjoy everything Kimberly McCreight writes, and Like Mother, Like Daughter did not disappoint. This is a quick, gripping read about a missing mom anI enjoy everything Kimberly McCreight writes, and Like Mother, Like Daughter did not disappoint. This is a quick, gripping read about a missing mom and her (kind of) estranged daughter. When past and present collide, both women find themselves in grave danger. A fun, fast thriller!...more
My first audiobook of 2024 was this monstrosity. I absolutely love the Cormoran Strike novels, though one a year is exactly the right amount for me. AMy first audiobook of 2024 was this monstrosity. I absolutely love the Cormoran Strike novels, though one a year is exactly the right amount for me. As always, the world that Galbraith (Rowling) has created in Strike and Robin's London is so fully realized and richly described I feel like I'm on holiday in England. And the mystery--so slowly and deliberately revealed--is twisty and engrossing. Highly entertaining!...more
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