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The Ski Trip by Sarah Clarke
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Predictable (and not in a fun way), with wooden two dimensional characters. Not enough interest to continue.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Thank you to NetGalley, HQ Digital, & HarperCollins for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Predictable (and not in a fun way), with wooden two dimensional characters. Not enough interest to continue.
The Enemy Beside Me by Naomi Ragen
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
A lot of info dumping of very serious topics contained in a flimsy fictional narrative - I’d rather read a history book to get this information.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, & Macmillan for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
A lot of info dumping of very serious topics contained in a flimsy fictional narrative - I’d rather read a history book to get this information.
The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Thank you to NetGalley & Abbie Emmons for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Writing felt a bit too juvenile to hold interest - characters felt wooden and two dimensional.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Writing felt a bit too juvenile to hold interest - characters felt wooden and two dimensional.
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Sickeningly sweet with a plot that had promise but ended up middling and characters whose actions repeatedly made no sense.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Thank you to Edelweiss, Alcove Press, & Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Sickeningly sweet with a plot that had promise but ended up middling and characters whose actions repeatedly made no sense.
Our Last Summer by Jennifer Joyce
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Felt a bit disconnected and jumbled, not enough interest to keep going.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Thank you to NetGalley, HQ Digital, & HarperCollins for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
Felt a bit disconnected and jumbled, not enough interest to keep going.
The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Thank you to Edelweiss, Hanover Square Press, & HarperCollins for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
It’s so weird because there’s nothing inherently wrong with this story, but it didn’t feel different or unique enough to hold my attention, and I couldn’t help but keep comparing it to The Last Bookshop in London (by the same author) - which is one of my favorite books of the last decade and which I will recommend until the end of time - and it just felt flat in comparison.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
It’s so weird because there’s nothing inherently wrong with this story, but it didn’t feel different or unique enough to hold my attention, and I couldn’t help but keep comparing it to The Last Bookshop in London (by the same author) - which is one of my favorite books of the last decade and which I will recommend until the end of time - and it just felt flat in comparison.
Catch the Moments as They Fly by Zoë Strachan
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you to Edelweiss & Blackwater Press for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Mid 20th century Scottish historical fiction with very relatable themes - had a literary fiction feel to it; way more character driven than plot driven. Also, I’m not sure why because I truly don’t think this makes any sense but I was reminded of Drew Barrymore’s Riding in Cars with Boys a lot. *shrugs*
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
I sorta kinda accidentally buddy read this with a friend and I remember both of us finished around the same time and sent each other text messages that said something like "wtf did I just read" and then we started comparing notes and even though I originally rated it a 4, as we kept chatting and talking about plot points and so on and so on I ended up moving my rating down to a 2.5 because honestly wtf did I just read
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 ✨
I sorta kinda accidentally buddy read this with a friend and I remember both of us finished around the same time and sent each other text messages that said something like "wtf did I just read" and then we started comparing notes and even though I originally rated it a 4, as we kept chatting and talking about plot points and so on and so on I ended up moving my rating down to a 2.5 because honestly wtf did I just read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Eating disorder, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Ahhhh, Sophie Kinsella. Love it or hate it, there’s no in between (for me). This wasn’t one of my more recent favs (see: Party Crasher, which I LOVED), but I think for some of her die hard fans it’ll be just fine.
A couple notes:
The first 10% is classic Kinsella and I loved that
There’s a tiny bit of instalove, meh
A big part of the subplot is just that … sub(par)
This would make a fantastic movie but novelization didn’t hit right
If this gets made into a movie I will watch it for Herbert alone and that is not a lie
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Thank you to NetGalley, The Dial Press, & Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
B̷R̷I̷N̷G̷ ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 ✨ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Ahhhh, Sophie Kinsella. Love it or hate it, there’s no in between (for me). This wasn’t one of my more recent favs (see: Party Crasher, which I LOVED), but I think for some of her die hard fans it’ll be just fine.
A couple notes:
The first 10% is classic Kinsella and I loved that
There’s a tiny bit of instalove, meh
A big part of the subplot is just that … sub(par)
This would make a fantastic movie but novelization didn’t hit right
If this gets made into a movie I will watch it for Herbert alone and that is not a lie
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
A Bakery in Paris: A Novel by Aimie K. Runyan
✨ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✨ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Having really liked The School for German Brides, I was excited to be given the chance to read this book, and it definitely did not disappoint. One of the things I’ve enjoyed from her books is the murky motivations some of her characters have and this one gives you a lot to think about in terms of gray morals.
One of the timelines also deals heavily with the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, which I knew very little about and really enjoyed learning more of as the plot progressed.
Both timelines have strong female characters that are easy to root for, and both have romances woven throughout that are not overpowering and allow the female MCs the chance to have their own stories, which I appreciated.
War, Starving, Grief, Hunger, Death
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow, & HarperCollins for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
✨ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✨ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Having really liked The School for German Brides, I was excited to be given the chance to read this book, and it definitely did not disappoint. One of the things I’ve enjoyed from her books is the murky motivations some of her characters have and this one gives you a lot to think about in terms of gray morals.
One of the timelines also deals heavily with the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, which I knew very little about and really enjoyed learning more of as the plot progressed.
Both timelines have strong female characters that are easy to root for, and both have romances woven throughout that are not overpowering and allow the female MCs the chance to have their own stories, which I appreciated.
Definitely recommend this one! (Also, there are recipes inside!!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: War