Eleanor's Updates en-US Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:35:32 -0700 60 Eleanor's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus9542331584 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:35:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Eleanor wants to read 'Battle of the Bookstores']]> /review/show/7651091530 Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady Eleanor wants to read Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
]]> Review7641332233 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:45:35 -0700 <![CDATA[Eleanor added 'Vein & Vow']]> /review/show/7641332233 Vein & Vow by Nicole Jacquelyn Eleanor gave 4 stars to Vein & Vow (The Bouchers #1) by Nicole Jacquelyn
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Vein & Vow by Nicole Jacquelyn

They’re mates—but they don’t like each other. She’s nothing like the mate he lost, and he’s unsure why he's been mated with Reese. The dynamic is tense, and angsty.

At times, the story moved a little too quickly—especially in some of the emotional moments that could have used more depth and space to breathe—but overall, this was an engaging and steamy read that fans of paranormal romance will devour.

Part of an interconnected series, each book focuses on a different brother, and I really hope there are more to come. I’m invested and excited to see where this world goes next! ]]> Review7433348502 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:40:57 -0700 <![CDATA[Eleanor added 'Great Big Beautiful Life']]> /review/show/7433348502 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Eleanor gave 3 stars to Great Big Beautiful Life (Hardcover) by Emily Henry
bookshelves: 2025, 01-jan-to-june-2025, romance-contemporary, audiobooks
⭐️⭐️⭐️ � Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

I’m an Emily Henry enthusiast, but the quality just wasn’t there in this one!!!!!

This honestly feels like a first draft that needed another round (or two) of revision. The structure doesn't hold together, and the pacing is all over the place. That said, the premise is fantastic—it had so much potential!

Unfortunately, the execution? A great big mess. I still love Emily’s voice and what she tries to do here, but this one needed more time in the oven. Hoping the next book gets back to her usual level of polish and heart.

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Eleanor liked maggieandteddy's review of Great Big Beautiful Life:
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
"Audio via Audible credit. Julia Whelan perfectly cast. I would have preferred a male narrator for the Hayden sections. "
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bookshelves: 2024, romance-sports
I wanted to love this book like the first one, but unfortunately I didn't. ]]> ReadStatus9531120765 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:57:35 -0700 <![CDATA[Eleanor started reading 'Great Big Beautiful Life']]> /review/show/7433348502 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Eleanor started reading Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
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