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I loved it. There were some plot decisions that made me go “hmmmmmm” but I love a good thriller/locked room mystery so I was all in.

Honestly, this was just fine. It felt like it just connected the dots already placed in the other Finlay Donovan books. I was hoping for something new, exciting, or a revelation from Vero's past but it just kinda happened. 

This is such a silly and fun mystery book. It vaguely reminded me of Only Murders in the Building because the tone was fun, light, and had a focus on an unlikely friendship. 

Hm. 4 stars is higher than this deserves but I was along for the ride. Most of the book felt like a story of a bunch of busy bodies just sticking their noses in other people's business.

The epilogue wrapped everything up but I wish it had been woven into the story along the way instead of a “tada! Here's what actually happened!” 

This book was very sweet. I loved that they actually got to know each other and we could see their relationship grow.

The wrap up was so quick though! 

I loved this book and the interpretation of a “second chance” romance was so creative. 
In particular, I loved that Audrey and Josh ended up together.

I'm glad I read Exes and Os first, because I did not enjoy this one. The FMC was very immature and I just wasn't rooting for the couple. I also didn't buy the whole “we must wait until August to date”. 

I didn't know what to expect from this book, but I was enthralled. It was not a standard murder mystery but more of a reflection of person hood, past, and motherhood. 

I loved the concept, the journey, but wasn't thrilled with the resolution.

Ahh I was so surprised when it ended. I forgot I was listening to a novella, I was all in! It was very cute, I liked this one. 

Cute, but too insta-love for my liking. Just imagine how creepy the guy would be if she wasn't into him. 

Predictable but really enjoyable. Feel good, happy, fluff. Just what I needed! 

Why was the book so convoluted? 
The caretaker's father just happened to be the old love interest of the paralyzed mute patient? The patient was actually the (not) dead sibling of the patient? Oh and she wasnt mute or paralyzed? Oh and the house is on a crumbling cliff? And the maid is the surprise granddaughter? Geez.

Totally predictable but a very enjoyable journey. I couldn't stop listening even though I knew what was going to happen. 

Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I love Ruth Ware books so I bought the audiobook without reading the synopsis and enjoyed not knowing where it was headed.

I loved the relationship between Jack and Gabe but they were so happy and cute in the first chapter I knew he was going to die. (Perhaps not a  spoiler for those who read the book synopsis)

I kept reading, waiting for the story to pick up or chance pace. Nope. 

This book is everything I hoped it would be. Introspective, devastating, laugh out loud funny, and heartwarming. I loved the depictions of friendship, love, grief, and acceptance. It was perfect. I will think about it for a long time. 

Why didn't they talk to each other?!! Arrrrggggghhhhhh I was so frustrated by this book

3 stars because I love Mhairi McFarlane and the atmosphere she creates in her books. But the plot in this one was not my favorite.

I honestly wanted Rachel to get back with Rhys. I didn't like the emotional cheating with Ben and it made me dislike his character more. Rachel didn't have any growth, she never to responsibility for her actions. She did a shitty thing at work, never admitted it, and continued to pretend it wasn't her fault. And then she kept “innocently”  trying to break up Ben's marriage.

It was probably 4 stars for the first half and 2 stars for the second half. I listened to the audiobook and was eager to keep listening until about halfway when I realized I was dragging my feet listening to the rest.

Lucian and Emma had extraordinarily verbose inner monologues. But then somehow we never saw anything happen?

Randomly towards the end we find out Emma bought a house. Why didn't we see that? We already met the real estate agent, it was so odd to just throw in. And in the same scene Lucian told us about the meeting he had with his old coach. Somehow (with dual narration/perspectives too!) we missed all of that?! I also disliked the extremely brief mention of abuse. It was not fleshed out and did not add to the story.

This book was an interesting read. I was hooked to start, then lost interest, then hooked, then limped along to the end.

I appreciated the premise and the varying viewpoints, it just wasn't as compelling as I hoped. 

This book just makes me feel all my feelings. The highs are high and the lows are low. I love Rachel and her story every step of the way. I listened to the audiobook and found myself wanting to turn down the speed just so I could prolong the experience. 

I really like Rachel's Holiday (and it's absolutely needed to appreciate this book), but Again Rachel is so satisfying. It gives me a lovely feeling of nostalgia from start to finish. 

The start of the book was the high point for me. The concept was silly but enjoyable to start but the characters never felt real to me.

I enjoyed Franny's best friends, they added some dimension to Fran. But I never really believed the chemistry between Hayes and Fran.

How in the world did they fall in love?! They barely dated.

I listened to the audiobook and although I enjoy Neil Hellegers as a narrator, I found his reading (or perhaps the book?) inconsistent with the description of Hayes. 

The start of the book was the high point for me. The concept was silly but enjoyable to start but the characters never felt real to me.

I enjoyed Franny's best friends, they added some dimension to Fran. But I never really believed the chemistry between Hayes and Fran.

How in the world did they fall in love?! They barely dated.

I listened to the audiobook and although I enjoy Neil Hellegers as a narrator, I found his reading (or perhaps the book?) inconsistent with the description of Hayes.

This book was not for me. I expected to love it, but I just felt no chemistry between Nora and Leo. They went from acquaintances to love so fast. I was so surprised when they started throwing around love. 

We didn't learn anything about Leo. He's beautiful, a great actor who doesn't think anyone should act, and doesn't know how to go grocery shopping. 

He ghosted Nora after two weeks. I don't get what he brought to the table besides money and beauty.The entire conflict of the book was because Leo didn't ask any follow up questions to a text from a 10 year old. Then he weirdly (possessively) declared them married after they spent more time apart than together.