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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this book but the first one made me cry and I had high expectations for this one as a result. This is a much more light-hearted and slow-paced book which I enjoyed listening to and reading along with and though I really enjoy the characters, I did feel that it was a bit too slow paced and predictable.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The story follows Emmy Lake, working at a women's magazine and her responsibilities include answering the advice letters in the Yours, Cheerfully column and writing articles about women working in factories to help with the war efforts. When some of her new friends, widowed mothers with young children come into trouble for bringing their kids to work, Emmy rallies her friends, colleagues and editors at the paper to try and improve their situation. All the while, trying to plan her wedding before her soon-to-be husband has to be sent off to the front. Will she manage it all, and keep her own job?
I went in absolutely unaware, thought it was a standalone book, but turns out that its a sequel! I loved the diverse cast of characters, the dialogue was dynamic, vintage and had a cheeky bite to it. The situation Emmy found herself in was really interesting and you could tell the stakes were pretty serious for her, her friends and other women across the country, helping with the war effort. I love learning more about people's daily lives during the war so this was a fantastic book for me. I'll definitely be picking up Dear Mrs Bird as soon as humanly possible and I'll be seeking out more books by AJ Pearce, or reading upon on more authors with a similar writing style and genre!
An absolutely enjoyable read from start to finish that I just couldn't put down!
I went in absolutely unaware, thought it was a standalone book, but turns out that its a sequel! I loved the diverse cast of characters, the dialogue was dynamic, vintage and had a cheeky bite to it. The situation Emmy found herself in was really interesting and you could tell the stakes were pretty serious for her, her friends and other women across the country, helping with the war effort. I love learning more about people's daily lives during the war so this was a fantastic book for me. I'll definitely be picking up Dear Mrs Bird as soon as humanly possible and I'll be seeking out more books by AJ Pearce, or reading upon on more authors with a similar writing style and genre!
An absolutely enjoyable read from start to finish that I just couldn't put down!
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hopeful
lighthearted
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through a Goodreads giveaway. Publish date: August 10, 2021. This was a delightful read and super quick. If you enjoyed the adventures of Emmy Lake in Drear Mrs. Bird be sure to pick this one up and give continue to follow Emmy and her friends as they navigate WWII from the home-front.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Thanks to Scribner + Netgalley for the e-ARC of YOURS CHEERFULLY by AJ Pearce, expected pub date: August 10, 2021.
A lovely change of pace WW2 novel about Emmy Lake and her friends - the sequel to DEAR MRS BIRD (2018 publication).
Set in WW2 London in 1941, Emmy (a journalist working for a woman's magazine) is trying to keep her chin up and report honestly, realistically, and firmly patriotically about the war and how it the women at home are dealing with it - especially those working war jobs and who are mothers - and sometimes honesty + realism + patriotism are difficult to manage at the same time, but Emmy does so with grace and courage. Plus, she gets married.
A lovely change of pace WW2 novel about Emmy Lake and her friends - the sequel to DEAR MRS BIRD (2018 publication).
Set in WW2 London in 1941, Emmy (a journalist working for a woman's magazine) is trying to keep her chin up and report honestly, realistically, and firmly patriotically about the war and how it the women at home are dealing with it - especially those working war jobs and who are mothers - and sometimes honesty + realism + patriotism are difficult to manage at the same time, but Emmy does so with grace and courage. Plus, she gets married.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yours Cheerfully • AJ Pearce
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“There are women who stick up for each other, and women who don’t. It was as simple as that.”
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👍🏼 Thumbs Up:
This series 😍 I love it! AJ Pearce does a masterful job of writing fresh WW2 historical fiction that is uplifting and hopeful.
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👎🏻 Thumbs Down:
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like.
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🤓 For Readers WHO:
Are fans of WW2 HF, or have read the first book, Dear Mrs Bird.
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👉🏼 This is what’s WHAT:
Emmaline is back at it with helping write an advice column for women during the war. When she gets tapped to assist with a secret plan for the government she bites off a little more than she can chew when helping new friends on the home front.
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⏳WHEN I read this book:
It made me want more books in the series!
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🚨WHERE you should watch out:
Death of a spouse, general WW2 content
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📍WHY you should read this book:
It’s a great look at a different aspect of WW2.
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📚 HOW I read this book:
eARC from @netgalley and @scribner
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No