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A review by georgimone
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
This is my first 5🌟 read of 2024.
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synopsis: Rare book dealer Ashlyn Greer’s affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books’ previous owners—an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance.
With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers’ tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story—and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.
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synopsis: Rare book dealer Ashlyn Greer’s affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books’ previous owners—an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance.
With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers’ tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story—and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.
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This story was beautifully written and the audio performances enhanced the story perfectly. I wish I
had the 'gift' of feeling the emotions of books. I did a tandem read (physical/kindle book paired with Audiobook). I am so glad that it did. This book sucked me in from the beginning and held me under until the end. It's been several days since I finished this book and I still can't stop thinking about it, nor do I have the words to explain WHY you should read this book.
I picked this book based on the cover and I can say it was one of the best book decisions I've ever made.
Both of the FMCs had hard/ troubled pasts and it was nice to see their them finally get the happy endings they deserved.
This is my first book by Barbara Davis and won’t be the last
This story was beautifully written and the audio performances enhanced the story perfectly. I wish I
had the 'gift' of feeling the emotions of books. I did a tandem read (physical/kindle book paired with Audiobook). I am so glad that it did. This book sucked me in from the beginning and held me under until the end. It's been several days since I finished this book and I still can't stop thinking about it, nor do I have the words to explain WHY you should read this book.
I picked this book based on the cover and I can say it was one of the best book decisions I've ever made.
Both of the FMCs had hard/ troubled pasts and it was nice to see their them finally get the happy endings they deserved.
This is my first book by Barbara Davis and won’t be the last
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Antisemitism, and War