OK, I had to see what all the hype was around Ali Hazelwood. And I'm telling you it's all true. This book was funny, steamy, quirky and I think I mighOK, I had to see what all the hype was around Ali Hazelwood. And I'm telling you it's all true. This book was funny, steamy, quirky and I think I might have learned something about neuroscience! I started reading this book and simply couldn't put it down. I love a book that grabs your interest so quickly and holds it all the way to the end. I'll definitely read anther one of her books....more
I'm giving this a 3.5 star rating but rounding up for several reasons I'll explain below...
"Houses remember..."
What an awesome opening line!! Talk aboI'm giving this a 3.5 star rating but rounding up for several reasons I'll explain below...
"Houses remember..."
What an awesome opening line!! Talk about drawing your attention from the get-go! While it starts off with a boom, it drags a little slowly in the beginning but then picks back up steam and rolls around a twist or two I didn't see coming, and possibly a twist to throw the reader totally off course, not to be fully trusted. Intrigued yet?
I feel this book is more a mystery than a thriller, personally. This whole book was about a story within a story within a story, all hidden within each other yet in plain site. Mari hides parts and pieces of what actually happened at that Villa in her book, leaving Emily and readers to decode the meaning and figure out what the real story was. I feel the author did the same thing with Chess and Emily, only now we as readers have to figure out what the real story is with those final twists in the end. Who do you believe? Who do you trust? Who was writing just a book or trying to hide the real story in plain site? You'll have to read to figure it out for yourself.
My thanks to Rachel Hawkins, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more
This book was just okay for me. I loved all the layers the author added to the story. It felt like a game of Clue - it was Ms. Watson in the library wThis book was just okay for me. I loved all the layers the author added to the story. It felt like a game of Clue - it was Ms. Watson in the library with the candlestick! I honestly didn't know until the end who killed Rhys Lloyd. Having said that, that was also part of the problem. With all the layers the story jumps back and forth in time and at some points gets confusing on if you're reading present day or past. While it was just okay for me, it's still an interesting story. And I do like Clare Mackintosh so I'll definitely still read more of her books. ...more
Can someone really be your soulmate if there isn't any trust between you? I was excited about this book - first it's Sally Hepworth and I love her booCan someone really be your soulmate if there isn't any trust between you? I was excited about this book - first it's Sally Hepworth and I love her books and secondly, the storyline intrigued me.
This one fell a little flat for me.
Here are the positives from the book - it reads super fast. Hepworth is the queen of twisty novels and there are definitely alot of twists in this one. A few I didn't see coming, which is always a nice surprise as a reader.
This is what I wasn't crazy about with the book - she organizes it by "Before" and "After" from Amanda and Pippa's POV. This back and forth got a little repetitive and cumbersome. It didn't flow as smoothly as it could have. I struggled with Pippa's character - so many red flags with Gabe she ignored and who moves their preschool kids into a house with a cliff that people jump off (not for fun)?? A few aspects of the book were a little unbelievable.
Overall it's not a bad book, just not one of Hepworth's best, in my opinion. Having said that, I still love her writing and will eagerly read her next book.
My thanks to Sally Hepworth, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review....more
Another solid book by Karin Slaughter. I will say I liked the first book in this series a little better, having said that, this was a great storyline Another solid book by Karin Slaughter. I will say I liked the first book in this series a little better, having said that, this was a great storyline that was captivating and kept me guessing until the end. And was that ending a hint of books to come?? I sure hope so!...more
Emily Giffin is one of my go-to authors for a light, breezy, beachy type read. And this book does not disappoint. I loved the build up between Joe andEmily Giffin is one of my go-to authors for a light, breezy, beachy type read. And this book does not disappoint. I loved the build up between Joe and Cate. The book is based loosely on the love story of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. I knew I wanted to read it immediately. I feel like we get a tiny glimpse behind the curtain of what could have been their love story.
I loved the re-imagining of this beautiful story. And I love how Gffin ends the story. Definitely a must read! I'm looking forward to her next book.
My thanks to Emily Giffin, Ballantine Books and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review...more
Ok, this was a weird book. Normally I love and devour Riley Sager's books. This one took me a long time to get into the storyline. So many times I wanOk, this was a weird book. Normally I love and devour Riley Sager's books. This one took me a long time to get into the storyline. So many times I wanted to scream, "Casey if you would put down the booze then we could both figure this out!" Having said that, there are some super wicked twists that had me guessing wrong at every turn. So that made things interesting. Is this a book I would recommend? Yes, probably. But I would say to start eith other books by Riley Sager first. Love the author, this wasn't one of my favorites. Still an entertaining story and will still read anything Sager writes....more
Prior to reading this I did not know much about Selma Blair. My only connection to her is that we both have MS, so I was intrigued when she wrote a boPrior to reading this I did not know much about Selma Blair. My only connection to her is that we both have MS, so I was intrigued when she wrote a book. Unlike many celebrities, she blames no one for her mistakes in life. She takes full ownership and responsibility. She is flawed and she admits it. I think that makes her not only more attractive but more personable. She is raw and honest.
"It's life changing to be given a diagnosis of MS, or any other chronic disease. Even if you've lived with the symptoms for years, the story now has a name. It has a label. There is language for your experience. The future you imagined for yourself begins to morph before your very eyes. Your plans, even the ones you didn't realize you had, start to look radically different. In a moment, your life divides itself into the before and the after. You realize this body you've inhabited for so many years - this bizarre collection of cells - has turned against you. It's more than a betrayal. You feel trapped, a hostage inside your own skin. You are a stranger to you."
For a long time I've tried to figure out words to describe this beast that is MS. Well said Selma, well said. ...more
This is a crazy good and twisty book! It grabbed me from page one and couldn't put it down!! That ending was awesome!!!This is a crazy good and twisty book! It grabbed me from page one and couldn't put it down!! That ending was awesome!!!...more
I loved this book. I think Nora is my favorite character ever written! Book lovers everywhere should read this book. Emily Henry is fast becoming a goI loved this book. I think Nora is my favorite character ever written! Book lovers everywhere should read this book. Emily Henry is fast becoming a go-to author for me. This book had all the feels - its funny, there's some drama, some love, thr main characters rock and roll!
"Sometimes, even when you start with the last page and you think you know everything, a book finds a way to surprise you."
Don't read the last page first! Let this book surprise you! ...more
3.5 stars that I'm rounding up to 4. It did take me a minute to get into this book. Not because the writing was bad, it's great actually - the ghost r3.5 stars that I'm rounding up to 4. It did take me a minute to get into this book. Not because the writing was bad, it's great actually - the ghost really threw me off... But in true Elin Hildebrand style, she wraps it all up and everything makes sense. Great beach read. One of these days I must visit Nantucket!...more
I'm a big Ruth Ware fan. This was another good one. It starts off a tad slow but then quickly picks up steam. As a reader I absolutely love it when I'I'm a big Ruth Ware fan. This was another good one. It starts off a tad slow but then quickly picks up steam. As a reader I absolutely love it when I'm totally surprised at the end, which I was. ...more
Thank you CoHo for finishing the story. I'm in love with Atlas. We all need an Atlas in our lives. Read thr book and get swept away. Thank you CoHo for finishing the story. I'm in love with Atlas. We all need an Atlas in our lives. Read thr book and get swept away. ...more
I am a huge MKA fan and boy this book does not disappoint. Being a Georgia girl, I loved the setting in Savannah. I know all the streets and really feI am a huge MKA fan and boy this book does not disappoint. Being a Georgia girl, I loved the setting in Savannah. I know all the streets and really felt like I was a part of The Homewreckers show! Now any good Southern cook will tell you we don't measure ingredients or follow recipes. We cook from the heart. And that's just what MKA did with this book. You have a little romance, a chunk of mystery, a dash of forgiveness, a sprinkle of life after loss and what comes out is a beautiful beach read that you'll devour!! I loved the story, the character dynamics, the romantic tension and the mystery. Every old house has a story to tell and this one on Tybee Island has one heck of a story hidden in it's walls.
This is a great read you won't want to miss!!
My thanks to Mary Kay Andrews, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review....more
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