Jenn

Cute little romance story. I'm always in when a bookstore is part of the backdrop.

Very quick to read, finally got me out of my reading slump!

It's been a hot minute since I've read historical fiction and this was great! It's got it all: art, mystery, murder, romance, NYC, and some feels. Loved it.

Loved it. A woodsy, creepy mystery that kept me up way too late.

Just couldn't put it down, it flew by. I feel bad saying it was a “fun” read because a baby gets kidnapped, but I had fun reading it.

A good story from a unique perspective. I finished this book quickly and it got me out of my reading slump.

The narrator was very chatty, I don't mind that but there was a chapter that was Q/A style that I thought was a little cheesy and too much tell. But other than that one chapter, I really enjoyed the book.

I absolutely loved this book, but it wouldn't be for everyone. It's dark, depressing, and has a lot of but also hopeful. I related to the main character so much and saw so many of my anxious thoughts in her head.

It was also written in a very interesting way. Short speedy segments mixed in with longer chapters. The pace was perfect for me and I finished it very quickly. I'd love to see more of our heroine.

It started out interesting but got tedious and boring. I know the main character was obsessed but reading through his spiraling over and over made me feel like nothing really progressed. Which was maybe the point, but it felt more like work than fun to get through it.

This was a satisfyingly creepy and disturbing story. It felt fresh to me snd kept me wondering what would happen next and I couldn't put it down. I'm excited to see what else this author writes.

I picked this up because I read a review that said it got them out of a reading slump and I was in one too. It's wonderful, weird, unexpected, and fun. One of those where you just don't want it to end. Slump, over.

Neil is now a new favorite author for me and I've put a bunch more of his books on my TBR.

A beautiful and vivid middle grade story about prejudice, grief, acceptance, and familial love.

I didn't want it to end.

I liked the first half and didn't really mind the religion aspect. The second half couldn't keep my attention. 3 stars for the decluttering inspiration.

Great psychological thriller that kept me guessing (sometimes correctly, sometimes not) until the end.

Took a bit for me to get into, the writing was a bit irritating with some “profound” thought at the end of basically every paragraph. It really took me out of it. I pressed on because I actually bought the book and it did go quicker in the second half. The twists were fun and I enjoyed the setting. Not amazing but not terrible if you're looking for a quick thriller.

This was a lighthearted, fun, and quick book. Though tied up a little too quickly/neat and somehow still incomplete. Could really go for some Filipino food now...

I enjoyed the writing and that itself kept me reading but the story was ultimately unsatisfying. The book scratched the surface of the story's potential and just... stops. Literally.

While the main character was annoying, she also felt real and did illogical and dumb things that a real human would do. Can't knock that. I loved the message of this book and plays out a hypothesis that I've had: Aliens or some force outside of our planet will be the only thing to unite us. Even in the book it barely worked. :/

I love the Green brothers, so I'm maybe biased with my 4 stars. I really enjoyed it, though!

Loved this story and didn't find it too long winded, I couldn't put it down. It's one of King's best known and liked books for a reason. Annie literally gave me nightmares!

4.75 stars, could have done with a little bit less of the Misery chapters.

Absolutely loved it. It has a bit of everything: humor, love, mystery, history, and a thriller. And while I didn't want it to end, the ending was extremely satisfying and jumps ahead years to show you where the characters end up. I loved that.

Adored this book. A sweet story with interesting characters that you can't help but root for the whole time. I appreciated that disability and mental health were written with such care and nuance and didn't define them completely. Both characters were aware of themselves and showed a maturity and growth that I feel is rare in a chick lit romance. So good :)

So well done. The author masterfully captures grief and the longing, searching, and targetless anger that goes with it. It's a beautiful and painful story of loss and a family unraveling. I love how you care about the characters, then hate them, they are complicated and flawed, but you love them.

It was cute and quick to read. Meh. I know people love this book but I don't quite get it. It seemed to follow all the “I'm not a nice guy” “I'm an insecure girl” “s/he's mean to me but actually likes me” tropes. And most of the romance and chemistry they have is all around her being tiny and him being huge and ripped. Which is fine, I guess, but seemed to unnecessarily rag on men who are shorter or lean. Lame.

This is a fun quick read for me. The cover is gorgeous, and one of the several reasons I picked it for my book of the month! I enjoy historical fiction and who isn't intrigued by a little shop of poisons? I wish it was pushed a little further (more mystery, more poison, more mystical), but I'm excited to see what's next for this author. She has all the right ingredients and it's a great first book.

Great book. Very engaging plot, it pulls you in right away. It's funny even as it takes on the topic of racism and white saviors. It will make you think, and cringe.

Very strange, downright weird book. I was into it till about 45%. Then I sped read the rest just to see what happened and how it ended. Definitely liked it less and less as it went on, Lucy the main character especially.

Definitely not for everyone, and not for me.