en-US Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:57:50 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Friend1423432530 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:57:50 -0700 Review7632328336 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:46:54 -0700 /review/show/7632328336 Jayna gave 4 stars to It's a Love Story (Audible Audio) by Annabel Monaghan
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]]> Review7627694979 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:16:02 -0700 /review/show/7627694979 Jayna gave 2 stars to Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell (Hardcover) by Gillian French
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There was no tension. I didn't care about the plot, I didn't care about the characters, I didn't care about anything. And it was kind of boring/flat. Based on the synopsis, there should have been suspense. But there wasn't.

Saskia Maarleveld narrates. I usually enjoy her work. However, the New England accent she used when in dialogue was painful.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review. ]]> Review7621488839 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:15:13 -0700 /review/show/7621488839 Jayna gave 4 stars to Hazel Says No: A Novel (Audible Audio) by Jessica Berger Gross
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The Blum family of Brooklyn knew it would be an adjustment moving to Maine. However, two incidents that occur nearly immediately upon moving make things even more difficult. They are ostracized by the community and absolutely miserable.

This is definitely a fish-out-of-water story. However, it covers a very serious topic, so I am not sure why they are comparing this to Schitt's Creek.

The first two thirds of this is five star worthy. It tackles a serious issue and you really understand how one small moment of time can have repercussions on everyone's lives. It was well done.

The last third I have issues with. I felt I switched into a Hallmark movie where everything is perfect. I obviously hoped for a good resolution for the entire Blum family, but it went a bit far for my taste. The book went from a realistic look at a serious issue to nearly a fantasy.

Emma Galvin narrates the audiobook. I enjoy her work and she was a good choice for Hazel. However, this is told by the POV of all four Blums. Emma Galvin does not work as well for the other characters, in my opinion.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review. ]]> Review7621060597 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:18:06 -0700 /review/show/7621060597 Jayna gave 2 stars to Christmas in Winter Valley (Audible Audio) by Jodi Thomas
bookshelves: 2-5
]]> Review7621059877 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:17:44 -0700 /review/show/7621059877 Jayna gave 2 stars to Mistletoe Miracles (Ransom Canyon, #7) by Jodi Thomas
]]> Review7621058710 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:17:30 -0700 /review/show/7621058710 Jayna gave 1 star to A Christmas Affair: Ransom Canyon (Audible Audio) by Jodi Thomas
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