What a bizarre, crazy, twisty book that will keep you up late reading just to find out what happens! And why has it taken me so long to read a Lisa JeWhat a bizarre, crazy, twisty book that will keep you up late reading just to find out what happens! And why has it taken me so long to read a Lisa Jewell book? Definitely recommend!...more
I love John Grisham. This one didn't keep me hook, line and sinker like most of his books do. He is a master at legal thrillers. And this story was a I love John Grisham. This one didn't keep me hook, line and sinker like most of his books do. He is a master at legal thrillers. And this story was a good one, it just didn't keep my attention as strongly as I would have liked....more
Holy crazy twists and turns Batman! What did I just read? When I read a thriller there are a few things I look for - an engrossing story that's hard tHoly crazy twists and turns Batman! What did I just read? When I read a thriller there are a few things I look for - an engrossing story that's hard to put down, twists and turns like you're on a madman rollercoaster and never really knowing what is going to happen next or "who did it". This book checks all f those boxes and more. I loved being constantly surprised. This was my first book by Alice Feeney and can't wait to get my hands on more of hers. Definitely recommend this one!...more
If you are a dog lover, or just love books with dogs as a main character, then I encourage you to check out this book and others by Susan Wlson.
Can yoIf you are a dog lover, or just love books with dogs as a main character, then I encourage you to check out this book and others by Susan Wlson.
Can you imagine how awesome it would be to have the ability to talk to your dog? That's one of Ruby's gifts as a psychic, fortune teller. This is a delightful story that has a little mystery and humor while bringing in themes of faith, family, hope and self discovery. The beginning is a tad slow but overall it's a sweet, uplifting read. This is definitely a book you should give a try.
My thanks to Susan Wilson, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more
My library put up an incredible display on the Holocaust. I got the opportunity to take my son through the display and talk about what the Holocaust wMy library put up an incredible display on the Holocaust. I got the opportunity to take my son through the display and talk about what the Holocaust was, how and why it happened but also why it's so important to learn about this event in history and never forget all of those families lost, murdered, destroyed. After seeing that display and having conversations with my son (who hasn't learned about this yet in his history class), I was inspired to read a book that touched on this subject.
This story itself is beautiful and heartbreaking. The author presents the story in a slightly different style than most WWII books about the Holocaust. The structure of this book gets rather confusing at times. It's not simply a dual timeline - the story jumps all over the place. Honestly there are a few characters introduced that I don't feel offers anything to thr story other than muddy the waters. And then all of a sudden the story ends without any clear resolutions for some of the key characters.
I feel maybe part of me had higher expectations because I was so moved by the display in my library. I also wish the author's note at the end had been placed in the beginning. It would have set a very different tone for the book, possibly made parts less confusing.
Overall it is a beautiful story. There's just a few parts that didn't match my expectations going into this book. ...more
I really enjoy reading historical fiction when it's about a topic I know absolutely nothing about. This was a fascinating story and the author beautifI really enjoy reading historical fiction when it's about a topic I know absolutely nothing about. This was a fascinating story and the author beautifully weaves different timelines and storylines into one impressive book. This story makes you think about how do you survive a tragedy? Do you decide to move on with good or evil in your heart? Excited to read more of her books....more
Hands down I think this was EH best book. I just loved how she structured it - reminiscing through thr years of relevant events. And the love story beHands down I think this was EH best book. I just loved how she structured it - reminiscing through thr years of relevant events. And the love story between Jake and Mallory was magical. I could not put this book down. My heart will hurt for a while from that ending. ...more
Holy legal thrillers Batman! Wow, what did I just read and that ending???? Talk about a case I would not want to be on the jury for. Wow. Not too manyHoly legal thrillers Batman! Wow, what did I just read and that ending???? Talk about a case I would not want to be on the jury for. Wow. Not too many times does a book render me almost speechless and in shock. And I mean this in the most positive way. So let's dissect this here....
First, we have an amazing court room drama that is a he said/she said battle to the end. It was extremely interesting reading about England's justice system and how they proceed versus how the US does things. The author lays this case out from every possible angle. Is Jodie telling the truth? Did these boys do this horrific crime? If Jodie is lying, why would she? At one point I felt like I was watching a tennis match with my head going back and forth between sides. The author does THAT good of a job keeping you guessing until the end.
Second, she dives head first into some dangerous waters with race, religion, gender, rape, disability, drugs, assault. How does religion shape who we are and how we view others? The author makes several thought provoking points and situations that may challenge your ideology. I felt it was masterful how she navigates this rough and touchy terrain.
That ending!!! Wow, wow, wow!! Talk about a plot twist I never saw coming. Battle lines are drawn and lives are forever changed. The author will push you out of your comfort zone in this book, and that's really a compliment. It's brilliant! A surprising read that grabbed me from the beginning and had me spinning at the end!
My thanks to Kia Abdullah, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review....more
True to Colleen Hoover's form, this book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. One minute you're smiling and laughing, the next crying andTrue to Colleen Hoover's form, this book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. One minute you're smiling and laughing, the next crying and wanting to strangle some of the characters. All in between you're soul searching to figure ot how to emotionally feel about everything - just like the characters in the book are.
This wasn't my favorite CoHo book, but I still really enjoyed it and will read anything she writes!!...more
I have yet to read a book by Mitch Albom that doesn't pll at my heartstrings and just break me. What a beautiful story of love, faith, determination aI have yet to read a book by Mitch Albom that doesn't pll at my heartstrings and just break me. What a beautiful story of love, faith, determination and never giving up. And an incredible example of how a child can change your life for the better. Grab a box of tissue and read this book!...more
I'm in between a 3 and 4 star rating. I have to say Avery's obsession with Sadie was really creepy. But who killed Sadie, or was she even killed at alI'm in between a 3 and 4 star rating. I have to say Avery's obsession with Sadie was really creepy. But who killed Sadie, or was she even killed at all? This mystery took lots of twists and turns to make it entertaining and keep me guessing. I never guessed thst ending! I love it when an author totally surprises me. This was my first Megan Miranda book and I look forward to reading more....more
Wow, what an incredibly beautiful and heartbreaking book all in one. I feel like Celine Dion is singing "My heart will go on..." in the background. ThWow, what an incredibly beautiful and heartbreaking book all in one. I feel like Celine Dion is singing "My heart will go on..." in the background. Though my heart will take awhile to recover from this story. It's slow at times, and a little jumbled from an organizational standpoint but stick with it. It's worth it in the end....more
Holy freaking plot twist Batman!! I did NOT see that ending coming. I had read alot of raving reviews for this book and had super high hopes going intHoly freaking plot twist Batman!! I did NOT see that ending coming. I had read alot of raving reviews for this book and had super high hopes going into it. First, let me say I am incredibly impressed that this was a debut novel. Having said that, I was in between a 3 and 4 star rating, with it being mostly 3 stars for the majority of the book. The treatment at The Grove really bothered me, and I found parts of Alicia's story boring. Then the big plot twist hits that I did not see coming from 50 miles away and holy moly we have a story, a book and a hook! And that pushed my rating up to 4 stars....more
I really enjoy Cara Putman's writing. She puts all my favorite genres into one book. And the stories are good. I read this series a little backwards, I really enjoy Cara Putman's writing. She puts all my favorite genres into one book. And the stories are good. I read this series a little backwards, started with #3 then went back and read #1 & #2. I do hope she continues this series. It gets better as it goes. ...more
I was first introduced to Cara Putman when I had the opportunity to read the third book in this series, Delayed Justice. I fell in love with it and heI was first introduced to Cara Putman when I had the opportunity to read the third book in this series, Delayed Justice. I fell in love with it and her writing. So I went back and ordered the first two books in the series. Beyond Justice is the first book. While I love that this book combines two of my favorite genres - legal thriller/mystery and Christian, this book wasn't quite as strong as the third book. Having said that, I still enjoyed this story and its message. I would definitely recommend this series and this author. She's a good one! I'm intrigued to read the second book and have ordered some of her other books. ...more
I'm a sucker for a good love story. And this is a good love story! Definitely feeling some CoHo vibes with this one. Charming story that will tug at yI'm a sucker for a good love story. And this is a good love story! Definitely feeling some CoHo vibes with this one. Charming story that will tug at your heart strings one minute and make you laugh out loud the next. ...more
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