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]]> Review7603927293 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:42:22 -0700 <![CDATA[Beverly added 'The Summer We Ran']]> /review/show/7603927293 The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram Beverly gave 3 stars to The Summer We Ran (Paperback) by Audrey Ingram
✨REVIEW: The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram�

3.5⭐️


Like Finding Grace, this book is really hard to review without giving spoilers. I’m going to keep things intentionally vague, but please DM me if you have specific questions about content.

As much as I enjoyed the actual reading of The Summer We Ran, the story itself was a mixed bag.

❤️Here is what worked for me:
This book is the definition of bingeable- it was a very quick read for me. I enjoyed the 1996/2021 dual timeline and the change in perspective. There was a sensitive topic that I thought was treated well (until the very end)

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The ending was anticlimactic, and there were a couple of plot holes that didn’t add up to me. I disliked the way certain relationships were handled.

✝️Christianity and religion in general are portrayed negatively in one section. Fortunately, this wasn’t a recurring theme.

🥰I do think this would make a good book club read, or just a great story to binge this summer!

⚠️Profanity: 3/5 (occasional- perhaps 10-15 total instances)
Sexual content: 2/5 (fade to black)

Other: A character struggles with depression and drinking. Physical abuse takes place within a marriage. There are TWs that would be spoilers. DM me for details. ]]> Review7521049569 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:02:01 -0700 <![CDATA[Beverly added 'The King's Messenger']]> /review/show/7521049569 The King's Messenger by Susanna Kearsley Beverly gave 4 stars to The King's Messenger (Paperback) by Susanna Kearsley
4.25⭐️

Historical fiction lovers, add this to your TBR! Audiobook lovers, go ahead and request this one from Libby. The King’s Messenger had the perfect blend of historical context, adventure, and romance!

☺️What I loved:
-Gorgeous, descriptive writing
-Scottish setting
-Compelling plot- “a quest�
-Behind the scenes glimpse into King James I and his family
-Slow burn romance 💘

🤷‍♀️Why not five stars? At times, some of the stories David told caused the plot to lag. I wanted to get back to the action of the primary storyline! With all due respect to David, I was more interested in Andrew and Phoebe.

🎧Excellent dual audio narration by Beth Eyre and Angus King

🥰If you enjoyed The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell, this might be for you!

⚠️Profanity: 1/5 (very mild and infrequent)
Sexual: 1/5 (kissing only)

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Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
"I love Liane Moriarty and have never disliked any of her books. This one was solidly good! I personally really enjoyed the structure of the novel where the reader is held in suspense for quite a while concerning what actually happened at the barbecue. I don't want to spoil it, but I will say I was not emotionally prepared for the direction this book went once everything was revealed 🥹 I feel like every time I review one of Moriarty's books I make the same observation which is that she has a great sense of dark humor sprinkled throughout her novels. I found the characters in this book to be especially rich. I loved each couple, and that many characters had compelling back stories. Clementine and Erika's friendship was very relatable for me and I simply enjoyed seeing everything unfold."
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