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A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

I didn’t see that coming with Wren and Grey. I really enjoyed seeing more of the story unfold. I loved the twist and turns.

The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

5.0

As a person who is married to my best friend and have been together for 17 years, I was completely gutted by the story of a husband who is ill and worries about leaving his wife behind. A heart-wrenching, beautifully written that shows the unsurmountable weight of grieve, the bone crushing loneliness and the spark of hope of the life you have left to live.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

2.0

I hate when I read a book that others love and my final thought was "that was ok." It lacked something. The story/journey didn't feel new, fresh or unexpected. For me it was just okay.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

I was sure I would like this book. I had it on my to-read shelf for quite some time. I wish I would have read it sooner. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Wanda and Melanie with Ian and Jared made such a toxic, gripping ride.

After this second read, I still enjoyed the friendship that develops between Wanda and Melanie. The fact the Melanie's love for Jared is what pushes her through those initial days of her occupation is powerful.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.0

** spoiler alert ** The idea of selling your soul to evil for something in return in not a new concept. However, Addie's version felt new and different. I enjoyed how you see her in the present but get glimpses of her past. The fact the Addie saw Luke as "human" was a little eery. In all, I thought it was a great read.

The Cursed Sea by Lauren DeStefano

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.0

I am enjoying where Will's story is going. I want to know where her story is going. Will she end up with Loom? What will happen to her kingdom? What will happen to the curse?

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

emotional mysterious medium-paced

3.0

I enjoyed the idea of parallel worlds with bridges in between. Breen has a destiny she has only begun to uncover. I am exited for the rest of this series to see what in truly lying below the surface.

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A stubborn viscount and a stubborn lady leads to angst and sparks of attraction.

Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation by Candace Owens

informative fast-paced

3.0

I will admit that I read this because of all the negative feedback this book received before it was even released. I feel people are entitled to their own opinion and found her talking points and data interesting.

The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey

emotional informative mysterious fast-paced

5.0

I’m a little speechless and will come back and write more.

The imagery and writing was exquisite.