Linda
Mean girls all grown up. These girls are not nice at all, none of them. Parts of the story kept me guessing, other parts were pretty obvious. I had a feeling I knew who the killer was and who the stalker was, and I was right! I just hope there aren't really girls in colleges out there capable of this (even though I know there are) and that's what's scary. Mean girls in high school grow up to be mean girls in college and some will stop at nothing to get what they want.
As far as rom-coms go, this one fell kind of flat for me. I LOVED the authors first novel so I persevered. Probably 80% of this novel was cute/funny but I wasn't invested in the characters. The last 20% of the story was my favorite since that's when the romance between the two characters begins (bf that they love/hate each other) which usually appeals to me
Very different than other novels I've read by this author. Most of the book I thought I was reading a romance as Fern falls for Wally. But the mystery is there, in the background. I caught on early that one sister is not who she says she is so not really much of a mystery at all but still a very enjoyable read!
This book ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ was phenomenal. Just the right amount of creepy. I loved both timelines and the characters in each. The ending shocked me to my core, so much that I had to go back and re-read and re-listen multiple times. I'm still not entirely sure I've got it right. (Feel free to message me if you did) because I really, really need to know if I did get it right. I listened and read this one and forgot how much I enjoy both formats. When it's a great read, both make it even better. ❤️
This is definitely one of my favorite books this year!!! Absolutely loved every word and could barely put it down. I loved all three main characters who turned out to be strong women with heavy loads to bare. My heart broke for Nella and all that life threw her. Eliza, eager to learn the trade of an apothecary shop, but makes a grave mistake that could cost them both, and the women Nella has helped. Fast forward to present day Catherine who leaves her life and cheating husband behind to be alone with the fate of her future and stumbles across an old glass jar that leads her to the apothecary shop from long ago and the secrets it held so tightly. An engrossing, fantastic story.
I received an ARC copy of this title from Netgalley. As an avid Kristin Hannah fan, I am so honored to have had the opportunity to get this one early! As usual, Mrs. Hannah did not disappoint. I enjoyed it so much I read the ebook and listened to the audio after it was released. I fell in love with these characters and this time in our history. I was heartbroken at some of the things they went through and what they had to fight for. Basic human rights. You will cry, have tissues ready. A story about a woman who finds herself, who loves her family fiercely and who will stop at nothing to keep them safe. I also highly recommend the interview with the author and narrator at the end of the audio version!
This book had too many predictable parts for me. How could anyone not notice an elderly woman basically living in their home while they're gone or sleeping? And then it just all tied together neatly until the very end when more bodies are discovered. But then it just ends. I had high hopes for this one. The cover is great. The book was not. 3 stars.
I mean... how do you not rate the Bible 5 stars? But also, this was tough for sure. Definitely a hard read. There were days I read, days I listened and days I was so confused I didn't retain any of it. I never realized how repetitive the Bible really is, but I guess that makes sense since it was written by several authors. I also found parts of it absolutely beautiful written and other parts were really difficult to read. Overall, I'm glad I read it, but it left me with more questions than answers. As a Christian, I know I'm far from perfect, and reading the Bible daily did help me think and grow this year. I still need TONS of improvement, but I'm glad I have a reference to help me along the way.
Hillbilly elegy is the story of J.D. Vance's life growing up in Southern Appalachia. He's gotten a lot of grief for writing his life story, most of which I just don't understand. He says early in the book that this is book is just that, a story about his life and not meant to reflect every Appalachian or every town. I rather enjoyed his story and perhaps it's because it sounds so much like the story of my parents and their siblings upbringing that it resonated with me in many ways. Some parts of it even I experienced as a small child growing up poor in Southern Ohio. I feel like the people who are upset about his book either 1) Never experienced the disadvantages of growing up poor and/or had a dysfunctional family life or 2) It hit too close to home for some and they realize how true his writing is. Does it portray small town Appalachia in a good way? No, but while I agree that not all towns and people in Southern Appalachia have the same experience, it does show those who were lucky enough to not live this way just how hard it is for some. I guess it just depends on which side of the equation you fall on. For me, I thought his story was well written and very though provoking.