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I read We Were Liars years ago and watched the tv adaptation (unnecessarily depressing). This is the prequel so it takes place when the Sinclair sisters were young. I knew there was something that happened on the island since it was referenced in the first book, and Carrie is narrating the story of it to her son, Johnny.
Honestly, I couldn’t get into this book. I was not interested in the characters or the development, and the “twist” was pretty predictably considering. It was a quick listen though and the narration was good.
I read We Were Liars years ago and watched the tv adaptation (unnecessarily depressing). This is the prequel so it takes place when the Sinclair sisters were young. I knew there was something that happened on the island since it was referenced in the first book, and Carrie is narrating the story of it to her son, Johnny.
Honestly, I couldn’t get into this book. I was not interested in the characters or the development, and the “twist” was pretty predictably considering. It was a quick listen though and the narration was good.
This was a cute read (listen) with good narration. Coincidentally enough, it also has a similar plot line to the audiobook I listened to right before this one. Main character named Lila who likes to bake fusion foods (one is Filipina, the other Cuban). Some drama throughout but mostly a hopeful story.
This was a cute read (listen) with good narration. Coincidentally enough, it also has a similar plot line to the audiobook I listened to right before this one. Main character named Lila who likes to bake fusion foods (one is Filipina, the other Cuban). Some drama throughout but mostly a hopeful story.
My friend recommended this book to me so I checked out the audiobook from my library. Good narration, I appreciated the accents. This is classified as a “cozy” mystery and there were content warnings shared in the beginning. I liked the idea of food and culture interwoven into a mystery. I’m still not a fan of any cop inclusion but I know it’s unavoidable with mysteries, unfortunately. I liked the cast of characters here and the descriptions of food, nice to include recipes at the end. Overalls this was enjoyable and I’ll probably listen to more from this series!
My friend recommended this book to me so I checked out the audiobook from my library. Good narration, I appreciated the accents. This is classified as a “cozy” mystery and there were content warnings shared in the beginning. I liked the idea of food and culture interwoven into a mystery. I’m still not a fan of any cop inclusion but I know it’s unavoidable with mysteries, unfortunately. I liked the cast of characters here and the descriptions of food, nice to include recipes at the end. Overalls this was enjoyable and I’ll probably listen to more from this series!
Had this bookmarked for a bit so I checked out the audiobook on hoopla, shout out to my public library. A cute story about love and baseball, with no major conflicts except emotional baggage. Narration threw me off initially because I didn’t realize the story took place in the 1960s. A bit quirky with the accents but it grew on me.
Had this bookmarked for a bit so I checked out the audiobook on hoopla, shout out to my public library. A cute story about love and baseball, with no major conflicts except emotional baggage. Narration threw me off initially because I didn’t realize the story took place in the 1960s. A bit quirky with the accents but it grew on me.
Had this bookmarked for a bit so I checked out the audiobook on hoopla, shout out to my public library. A cute story about love and baseball, with no major conflicts except emotional baggage. Narration threw me off initially because I didn’t realize the story took place in the 1950s. A bit quirky with the accents but it grew on me.
Had this bookmarked for a bit so I checked out the audiobook on hoopla, shout out to my public library. A cute story about love and baseball, with no major conflicts except emotional baggage. Narration threw me off initially because I didn’t realize the story took place in the 1950s. A bit quirky with the accents but it grew on me.
Pretty good mystery. I saw that it was recently adapted into a mini series, as the book cover has a Netflix logo on it. I love reading a book and then watching the screen version after, so I got this audiobook from hoopla. The narration was good, one for “him” and one for “her”. Pretty awful stuff happens in this book, especially to a certain character, so that’s always hard to get through. Kept me guessing as to who the murderer is with certain clues pointing towards someone, and in the end it was a surprise but not a great one. Didn’t 100% make sense but I’ll say there are some evil characters here. Looking forward to seeing it on the screen now!
Pretty good mystery. I saw that it was recently adapted into a mini series, as the book cover has a Netflix logo on it. I love reading a book and then watching the screen version after, so I got this audiobook from hoopla. The narration was good, one for “him” and one for “her”. Pretty awful stuff happens in this book, especially to a certain character, so that’s always hard to get through. Kept me guessing as to who the murderer is with certain clues pointing towards someone, and in the end it was a surprise but not a great one. Didn’t 100% make sense but I’ll say there are some evil characters here. Looking forward to seeing it on the screen now!
I started this book in June 2025 and finally finished it. I’ve had this book in my library for years and took it with me on a trip, but I have a hard time reading print which is why I’m just finishing it. Overall I liked the story, it introduced me to a world that I knew nothing about, though it made me sad. There was a comment in the author’s notes section at the end that unsettled me about the misunderstood practices of fgm and “women being shrouded in burkas”, alongside foot binding. C’mon Lisa…
I started this book in June 2025 and finally finished it. I’ve had this book in my library for years and took it with me on a trip, but I have a hard time reading print which is why I’m just finishing it. Overall I liked the story, it introduced me to a world that I knew nothing about, though it made me sad. There was a comment in the author’s notes section at the end that unsettled me about the misunderstood practices of fgm and “women being shrouded in burkas”, alongside foot binding. C’mon Lisa…
This was so bad 😭 The lovely booktooker I follow listed this as one of her favorites, so I put the audiobook on hold from Libby. After a few months, it became available.
Every character in this was pretty insufferable and I was rooting for no one! The premise was a bit intriguing, though I doubted how the author would pull it off. And I was right in my doubts. Naomi was a self-centered annoying woman and Nicholas needed to grow a spine and dump her long ago, though he is not without faults. I’ve been disappointed by recommendations before but this was rough.
This was so bad 😭 The lovely booktooker I follow listed this as one of her favorites, so I put the audiobook on hold from Libby. After a few months, it became available.
Every character in this was pretty insufferable and I was rooting for no one! The premise was a bit intriguing, though I doubted how the author would pull it off. And I was right in my doubts. Naomi was a self-centered annoying woman and Nicholas needed to grow a spine and dump her long ago, though he is not without faults. I’ve been disappointed by recommendations before but this was rough.
This is the third book of the Molly the Maid series, fourth if you include the novella before this. I became invested in the fmc and wanted to see how her journey progressed. I actually enjoyed this one the most of the series, though the dual pov from her gran was distracting at times - I found that I wanted the story to return to Molly in present day. But the diary entries were obviously necessary to understanding the entire story and the history of the families.
I caught on to the thief early on in the book but that didn’t really deter the plot. I loved seeing Molly get what she deserves and to have her happily ever after. Gotta deduct half a star for the popo incorporation (that part with Speedy made me laugh out loud) and for one of the hotel staff joining the force, blech. Overall I’m glad I checked out these books!
This is the third book of the Molly the Maid series, fourth if you include the novella before this. I became invested in the fmc and wanted to see how her journey progressed. I actually enjoyed this one the most of the series, though the dual pov from her gran was distracting at times - I found that I wanted the story to return to Molly in present day. But the diary entries were obviously necessary to understanding the entire story and the history of the families.
I caught on to the thief early on in the book but that didn’t really deter the plot. I loved seeing Molly get what she deserves and to have her happily ever after. Gotta deduct half a star for the popo incorporation (that part with Speedy made me laugh out loud) and for one of the hotel staff joining the force, blech. Overall I’m glad I checked out these books!
Quick novella set during Christmas. This was cute and I’m glad Molly got the happy moment she deserves.
Quick novella set during Christmas. This was cute and I’m glad Molly got the happy moment she deserves.
This has been a solid mystery series so far but too cop heavy for me. I know it’s par for the course when murder and crime is involved, but I can’t get with it. One of the twists of this novel was something that was hinted at in the first book, so no real surprise. I did like that Molly was key to this case and showed her observation skills. I’ll probably finish the series since I’m almost done with the novella and there’s only one more left.
This has been a solid mystery series so far but too cop heavy for me. I know it’s par for the course when murder and crime is involved, but I can’t get with it. One of the twists of this novel was something that was hinted at in the first book, so no real surprise. I did like that Molly was key to this case and showed her observation skills. I’ll probably finish the series since I’m almost done with the novella and there’s only one more left.
I thought this series had ended years ago but turns out there were a few more books published. This novella centers around Juliette and Warner’s upcoming nuptials and it is told from the groom’s point of view. It’s nice to get inside his head and understand why he acts like he does and how others around him perceive him. I may or may not finish this series, we’ll see how I feel. It’s tough when it’s been so long since I’ve been in this world.
I thought this series had ended years ago but turns out there were a few more books published. This novella centers around Juliette and Warner’s upcoming nuptials and it is told from the groom’s point of view. It’s nice to get inside his head and understand why he acts like he does and how others around him perceive him. I may or may not finish this series, we’ll see how I feel. It’s tough when it’s been so long since I’ve been in this world.