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JUNE Key Words:

+ Sea, You, Hate, Perfect, Shade, Until, Beach, Little +

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(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?! Let's help each other find great books to read!

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My June reads include the following:
"Bride of the Sea" by Eman Quotah (Key word: SEA)
Completed - Rating: 4 stars - I really enjoyed glimpsing into another culture. I found this to be a fast read but the ending a bit rushed.

"I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness" by Claire Vaye Watkins (Key word: YOU)
This might be a DNF - I'm struggling to get through this book and am currently at 43%. I'm not one to give up on a book but I fall asleep every time I try to sit down with this book...seems to pages drag on forever with no reason to continue.

CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Last night I finished Thought I Knew You by Kate Moretti. A 3*** read for me.

Sea, YOU, Hate, Perfect, Shade, Until, Beach, Little
This month, I plan to read Thought I Knew You by Kate Moretti.

The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water

I chose the word "sea" and used the synonym "water" for my keyword this month.

This is a novella about some bandits and a nun who must join forces to protect an ancient spiritual relict. I really enjoyed it.

UPDATE: I enjoyed this one. It's a short read and I thought it was a decent story- nothing too amazing imo.

Little Big Love by Katy Regan
Key Word: Little
Challenge Complete
A novel of a brave and wise 10 year old searching for his father. I liked the multiple voices/perspectives from which the story is told.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty - DONE

the mountain is you by Brianna Wiest

Challenge Complete!
Word used: You
Book: After You Fell by J.S. Lark
A slow burn, but an original plot line, and overall enjoyed it.
My review here:/review/show...

Challenge Complete!
Word: You
I've Got My Eyes On You by Mary Higgins Clark
Highly recommend if you like a book full of suspense that will keep those pages turning.

FINISHED
June: Sea, You, Hate, Perfect, Shade, Until, Beach, Little

BEACH
The Inn At Pelican Beach Michele Gilcrest 6/3/22
Beach House Romance Cora Seton 6/5/22

I enjoyed both of these books!

Challenge completed.

A Darker SHADE of Magic by VE Schwab

It was alright. I mostly listened to the audiobook. I definitely enjoyed it more when I was reading it myself. The audio made everything sound silly and not very serious. The narrators change for the second and third installment so maybe I’ll give them a try.

I read The Perfect Date.

I finally finished June with Sea Change by Robert B Parker

Challenge complete!
Keyword: You
Book: And What Can We Offer You Tonight by Premee Mohamed. I didn't love it unfortunately although the premise of the story is interesting - a courtesan comes back from the dead (we still don't know why) and starts exacting revenge. I just didn't care for the writing style.

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1) Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter

2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE

3) I picked this for a road trip with my mom. We actually met the author on that trip. This was a first book by the author. The title drew us in.