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Once in a Lifetime by Mary Monroe, Mary Monroe

mznayluv's review

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emotional hopeful

4.0

morgandann's review

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1.0

Personally just not for me. Story felt quick and underdeveloped. Thought the author focused on weight in a weird way that wasn’t relevant for the story. Gave Hallmark Christmas movie vibes. Read for work.

booklover1974's review against another edition

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2.0

I won this in a Goodreads give away.

I have never read anything else by this author and I can say for certain I won't do it again.

There was no substance in the characters, they were one dimensional, and to be honest, boring. This book was not for me.

I feel bad for giving this a bad review but I also want to be honest.

adenise47's review

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5.0

I enjoyed this book so much. It was about the life of giving. I am signed up to donate my organs and this was a feel good book! I would definitely recommend this book!

arthur_pendrgn's review

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DNF This reads like a rough draft, as if the story itself is out of breath.

emsterino19's review

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4.0

This is such a sweet story! I love its little twists and turns.

I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.

saldragski's review

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1.0

.5 star. DNF. Unrealistic and simplistic.

bryanfarmer's review

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3.0

It lacked the Christmas! I liked Vanessa tho.

saturndoo's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

3.0

booknallnight's review

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

This is a hard one to rate. I love Christmas and most especially books to do with or focused on Christmas. This one really isn't that depiste being marketed as such. While the underlying story is one of hope, courage, selflessness and love, for me it falls flat.

This has major Hallmark vibes (which I love). As with most books of this type it is predictable, but that wasn't an issue for me. It's not often when I wish a book was longer, but for this one I do.  There isn't enough development with either the characters or their relationships.  It feels rushed and hastily put together. Also, for adult fiction, this one reads very young.

Overall, this is a sweet story and a very quick read. This is the first time I've read this author and I enjoyed this one enough that I would definitely read them again.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.