Over the years, I have read a few Nicholas Sparks books. Are they my favorite? No. Do I like the movie version better than the books? Usually. But I aOver the years, I have read a few Nicholas Sparks books. Are they my favorite? No. Do I like the movie version better than the books? Usually. But I am torn on this one - maybe because I wouldn't consider it a romance-y type book. I really enjoyed the character development and reading about their stories. But, Jasper's story was heart-wrenching. While it took me a hot minute to get through this book, I actually did like it. Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for giving me a digital arc of this title. ...more
This was a cute book with two very emotional stories. One story is Lan, who lives in Vietnam with her mother and they run a banh mi stall. The other iThis was a cute book with two very emotional stories. One story is Lan, who lives in Vietnam with her mother and they run a banh mi stall. The other is Vivi, a Vietnamese- American from California that goes to Vietnam to find the reason her mother left so many years ago. These two young ladies find each other and discover Saigon through each others eyes. They do find a romantic connection with each other, but this was not a book that was big on romance. It was very sweet. As a Vietnamese- American who has only lived in the states and has only been to Vietnam once, I could see the city I saw in the story I was reading. The reference to the city and the market were perfect and had me right back there again! Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for a e-arc of this title. ...more
This book was okay. Not the best book I've ready, but certainly not the worst. I thought the book started off interesting, but then just thought it waThis book was okay. Not the best book I've ready, but certainly not the worst. I thought the book started off interesting, but then just thought it was a little too slow of a read for my liking. There was so much going on in this book, but it still didn't really hold my attention. Again, it was an okay read. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital arc of this title. ...more
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder was an absolute delight to read. Lenny is a character similar to Ove or Eleanor Oliphant, but with her own quirks. SLenny Marks Gets Away with Murder was an absolute delight to read. Lenny is a character similar to Ove or Eleanor Oliphant, but with her own quirks. She is a teacher that grew up in a foster home, she enjoys Scrabble, and watching Friends. When she tries to make friends with co-workers, she finds that not all of them are as friendly as she thought they would be. Lenny has a past that begins to intrude in her current life, and she finds out that what she remembers might not be completely accurate. Kerryn Mayne did a great job letting the reader get to know Lenny. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital arc of this title. ...more
Could not put this book down! I was hooked from the beginning. This book was fast paced and so twisty! Three friends go to the Maldives to celebrate aCould not put this book down! I was hooked from the beginning. This book was fast paced and so twisty! Three friends go to the Maldives to celebrate a divorce - what could go wrong? They meet a woman on her honeymoon and quickly find out just how controlling her new husband is. I enjoyed all four of these women and finding out what brought them together. The story is told in multiple POVs and just keeps you guessing. Thank you NetGalley and Avid Reader Press for a digital arc of this title. ...more
What?? A sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish?? Sign me up! Amber may have conned her way into Daphne's life, but is it really what she thought it would beWhat?? A sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish?? Sign me up! Amber may have conned her way into Daphne's life, but is it really what she thought it would be? Jackson is in prison while Amber is struggling to keep up the lifestyle that she thought she would enjoy, but is she really just sitting back and waiting for Jackson to be released? Amber finds a nice little treasure that Jackson has hiding and starts her next scheme. However, on the west coast, Daphne is dealing with daughter issues and it brings her back to Bishops Harbor. Let the shenanigans begin! This sequel was just as good as The Last Mrs. Parrish. A must read for fans of twists! Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for a digital arc of this title. ...more
I became a Kate Quinn fan when I read The Alice Network, so when Kate Quinn and Janie Chang were the authors at a local book signing, I attended and pI became a Kate Quinn fan when I read The Alice Network, so when Kate Quinn and Janie Chang were the authors at a local book signing, I attended and picked up The Phoenix Crown. This book was well written and I thought it read like it was written by one author and not 2 authors sharing information and chapters over a Google drive. It was hard to tell who wrote what. The characters were interesting and I enjoyed reading their stories. The story was intriguing and had me doing a deep dive on the earthquake in San Francisco and traditional Chinese headdresses. However, there were times I thought the story was a tad slow and the ending fell a little flat for me. But I am looking forward to reading other books by both of these authors. ...more
This book had more to it than I originally thought it would. The writing style was a little quirky, and took me a while to enjoy, but I eventually didThis book had more to it than I originally thought it would. The writing style was a little quirky, and took me a while to enjoy, but I eventually did. The characters were fun and interesting. There were times I wasn't sure where the story was going, but I kept rooting for Margo. Her story of being a single mom and thinking OnlyFans was her only option, opened my eyes to what single mothers may go through. While the book might not be for everyone, I enjoyed it. Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for a digital arc of this title....more
This was such a cute book! It was a quick, fun story. I am not a huge fan of Survivor, but I enjoyed the Survivor aspect of Orie's adventure. I can't This was such a cute book! It was a quick, fun story. I am not a huge fan of Survivor, but I enjoyed the Survivor aspect of Orie's adventure. I can't wait to read another book by Christine Riccio! Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital arc of this title....more
What a great debut novel! This book had me hooked quickly. I don't read a ton of YA books, so I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, but I did! It mWhat a great debut novel! This book had me hooked quickly. I don't read a ton of YA books, so I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, but I did! It moved at a fast pace, had drama, suspense, and was a little twisty. I thought the characters were well written and could feel their emotions right along with them. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for a digital arc of this title!...more
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