LONG ISLAND thoughts in words. In one word- Secrets. In two words- Flawed characters. In three words- Beautiful, nuanced narration. In four words- EmotLONG ISLAND thoughts in words. In one word- Secrets. In two words- Flawed characters. In three words- Beautiful, nuanced narration. In four words- Emotional tangles, human ambiguity. In five words- Unpredictable, tension, understated, frustrating, satisfying. In six words- Countless possible decisions, countless possible endings.
While I've heard that this could be read as a stand-alone novel, to me it reads as a true sequel to ...more
Thanks to a free print copy courtesy of @netgalley and @crownpublishing and a free audiobook via @prhaudio I was able to enjoy Liane Moriarty’s upcomiThanks to a free print copy courtesy of @netgalley and @crownpublishing and a free audiobook via @prhaudio I was able to enjoy Liane Moriarty’s upcoming release ...more
This is getting mixed reviews, as books do, but I found it to be exactly what I needed coming out of a book slump. Thanks to @simonaudio for the free This is getting mixed reviews, as books do, but I found it to be exactly what I needed coming out of a book slump. Thanks to @simonaudio for the free ALC.
More of a mystery and family drama than a breakneck paced thriller it kept me invested with sharp writing and intrigue. If you enjoyed ...more
The Summer of Yes The cover caught my eye screaming “bright, fun read!” As did the premise, a 30-something Kelsey has a freak accident and meets an olThe Summer of Yes The cover caught my eye screaming “bright, fun read!” As did the premise, a 30-something Kelsey has a freak accident and meets an older business maven, Georgina in the hospital. Kelsey questions her life and ropes Georgina into a Summer of Yes. So- I said yes, when I should have said no. The author proudly writes books that are wholesome: no language or steam. I don’t have an issue with that. However, for me, this made it too bland and didn’t allow for depth or complexity. It all felt too contrived and predictable. The characters just talked all the time but never really got anywhere. ...more
I didn’t know much about this book before I hit ‘PLAY’ and was treated to a somewhat-wandering-ultimately satisfying family drama with secrets, & suspI didn’t know much about this book before I hit ‘PLAY’ and was treated to a somewhat-wandering-ultimately satisfying family drama with secrets, & suspense set in Maine. There is alot going on and it covers a lot of ground, so I needed to really pay attention. The underlying themes of legacy, generational trauma and Indigenous histories were eye-opening. The writing was engrossing, the interwoven stories enticing and the scenery vivid. ...more
I didn’t set out to be an Ali Hazelwood completist, but here I am.
A paranormal romance with vampyres and werewolves? Who am I? This book is not in my I didn’t set out to be an Ali Hazelwood completist, but here I am.
A paranormal romance with vampyres and werewolves? Who am I? This book is not in my “cruise control” lane, but gosh did I have a good time reading it. Certain elements made me shiver (good and bad), but it was exactly the escape I didn’t know I needed....more
All the feelings. All the stars A captivating, generational story of coming-of-age friendship, political upheaval, betrayal and redemption told througAll the feelings. All the stars A captivating, generational story of coming-of-age friendship, political upheaval, betrayal and redemption told through breathtaking prose. There were moments when my breath was caught in my throat. When tears were on the cusp of spilling over. I adored this book. Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Remarkable. HIstorical fiction at its best.
a funny, heartfelt story about 4 adult siblings, 3 of which win the lottery. If you have siblings or have witnessed the drama, love, complications anda funny, heartfelt story about 4 adult siblings, 3 of which win the lottery. If you have siblings or have witnessed the drama, love, complications and unwavering uniqueness of siblings/families- pick this up. It was an ideal poolside read. ...more
COLTON GENTRY'S THIRD ACT is a story about 2nd (or 3rd) chances, redemptive choices and the unexpected changes you find when you go back home. There iCOLTON GENTRY'S THIRD ACT is a story about 2nd (or 3rd) chances, redemptive choices and the unexpected changes you find when you go back home. There is country music and a love story- but there is so much more.
“Maybe love doesn’t die when you run from it. Maybe it waits by the door for you to come home.”
I loved the small town, 2nd chance closed door romance alongside the story of a hard earned comeback. Add lots of heart, found family, courage and standing up for one's beliefs and you have a delightful read. Now want to read all of Jeff Sentner's backlist.
MUSIC VIBES: Shotgun Lovesongs by Nikolas Butler- but Country, not Wisconsin. FOOD VIBES: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal but Southern/KY, not Minnesota. THEMES: Alcoholism and anti-gun violence. ...more
This is way outside my norm but I loved it so much. Before I even started, the content & trigger warnings for this dark romance comedy focused around This is way outside my norm but I loved it so much. Before I even started, the content & trigger warnings for this dark romance comedy focused around two serial killers had me laughing out loud. “For those of you who read the trigger warnings and said “...more
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