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I have decided to challenge myself with 25 books for 2016. So far I have 3 read and am on my 4th.

1. 3 Stars
I would have to say this was my least favorite of the 4 book series, however, it was still really good. The MacKade brothers are all hard to deal with; Devin would probably be the least difficult. Having known Cassie for most of their lives helped in that matter. And his situation was a lot different than his brothers. But overall, a really good book. And I always adore Nora Roberts.

2. 3 Stars
This was a book that I decided to give a try despite it being written in the first person. I find it difficult for me to read in that point of view for the most part. However, the book kept me interested overall.

3. 3 Stars
The 4th and final book in the MacKade Brothers series and it was a good one. At first, I wasn't sure about Rebecca, but once it got going she grew on me. And of course, it's Nora Roberts. Love the woman!

Will continue to add as I finish. :)

Good luck Keelie! You're well on your way already!

4. 3 Stars
The title is actually the reason I even read what the book was about. A lot of times I look at book covers over titles. However, the title caught my eye and the book sounded interesting so I gave it a go. I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it. It's a great "finding yourself" kind of book. Adding in the fact that it's based in Ireland made it even better.

5. 2 Stars
I wanted to really like this one like I had one of Cabot's other books. It wasn't the case, however. I did like it, but I thought it could have been much better. It was too easy to figure out who was behind the stagecoach robberies. It was one of those things that I was surprised no one in the book figured out, but that's just me. Overall, a decent book, but definitely not a favorite.

3 Stars
I've always wanted to read a book based during WWII and I finally found one that sounded really interesting. There were moments that I didn't care for, but overall it was amazing. I loved the idea of writing anonymously to each other. And then when the twist was added when Mellie went overseas made it that much more interesting.

Good luck, Keelie! It looks like you're off to a great start. :)

2 Stars
7. I was really disappointed in this one. I've never read Pamela Kelley before, but this one looked so promising. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't anything to write home about either. It was just kinda flat to me.

I couldn't even finish the book. I got to about the 30% mark on Kindle and couldn't take it any longer. The concept was good and it started out well enough. But it just dragged on and on and on...

Figured I would put this here even though I didn't finish. Not counting it as one of my 25.

8. I don't even know where to being with this review! It was interesting, odd, different, heartbreaking, and absolutely amazing. Being written in a form of being narrated by death was such a unique way to go about a book like this. It worked perfectly.

For a young girl to see so much pain in her early years is so heartbreaking. But Liesel manages and stronger because of it. Her foster father, who I don't even want to say foster with because he was simply Papa, took her under her wing and loved her like she was his own. Hans is one of those fathers you just want to hug and never let go. As for Rosa, I believe in the beginning she loved Liesel the best as she could. Her love simply came in a different way. And she actually showed her love when she came to school to "yell" at Liesel. It was so nice to read that one because it did show a different side of Rosa.

I could go on and on about this book, but I won't. I will simply say that it's a great read and I would definitely recommend it. One of the best I have read in a long time. (And just to clear the air on the fact that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, I rarely give 5 stars...I can't really explain it other than I always feel there could be something more...)

Keelie, I completely agree with your review of The Book Thief! It was one of the best books I read in 2015.

9. If you like mystery and comedy this is the book for you! Right from the start it sucks you in. I don't want to go too far into everything, because ya'll need to read it. Just know that this book is absolutely amazing and I look forward to reading the others in the series.

10. I will be the first to admit the reason I really wanted to read this is the fact that Lauren Graham wrote it. I ended up loving it. I love the fact that it's based in the 90s...made me miss those simpler times even through the struggles.

Keelie wrote: "
9. If you like mystery and comedy this is the book for you! Right from the start it sucks you in. I don't want to go too far into everything, because ya'll n..."

If you like that series check out the Merry Wrath series by Leslie Langtry.

Gary wrote: "Keelie wrote: "
9. If you like mystery and comedy this is the book for you! Right from the start it sucks you in. I don't want to go too far into everything, ..."

Thanks! I will definitely check that one out.

I have the first three Miss Fortune books in an E-book boxed set.

10. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. I don't know really what to say about it, but it was one of those that I had to see how it ended.

The Wangs vs. the World
12. I liked to idea of the book more than the book itself. It sounded like it was going to be an amazing book, but I was disappointed in it. It wasn't hilarious like so many had said. There were moments of small hahas, but overall nothing funny about it. I did enjoy the scenes with Saina, Grace, and Andrew, but that's about it. It was very slow and jumped around way too much for my liking.

11. Pride and Prejudice

13.
2.5 Stars

More like 2.5 stars, but not an option.

Overall it was good. Nothing spectacular, but not horrible either. I liked Tox, but Grace was very annoying. I get wanting to help and be healthy and all that, but she goes too far and in an annoying way.

14.
3 Stars

I wanted to like this one better than I did. Now, that's not to say I didn't like it, because I certainly did. I was disappointed in the ending; that's really the biggest bump I had with it. There were a couple chapters that I wanted to smack both Karlan and Hope. Overall a good story and I look forward to reading the others in the series.

15.
2 Stars

Some decent moments, but overall I was very disappointed in this.

16.
2 Stars

Overall it was okay. Nothing great or anything that I think I'll remember. But it wasn't horrible either. I'll break down by book.

Victoria, Bride of Kansas - This one started out really well. But then when it came to Victoria arriving and learning about David it kind of annoyed me. Their petty arguing was ridiculous in my opinion. But then again, I've never been in the situation. But overall, decent.

Santa's Mail-Order Bride - This one had some ups and down as well. The way it came about to Sumner wanting to be with Maggie was a bit off to me. It almost seemed forced. And I can definitely understand Maggie's hesitation considering Sum is her brother's competition. Again, decent.