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The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
3.0
*I was in a terrible reading slump when I read this book so bare that in mind when reading my review
What I liked:
✔️The main basis plot of the story was very interesting! Especially interesting that the author based it off real experiences
✔️A house near a seaside cliff was a super cozy setting (even if the plot was sad and depressing lol)
What I didn’t like:
✖️Ending was too HEA (happily ever after) for me. And sorta too good to be true
✖️Maybe a tad too slow for my liking (but could have felt that way because of my slump)
What I liked:
✔️The main basis plot of the story was very interesting! Especially interesting that the author based it off real experiences
✔️A house near a seaside cliff was a super cozy setting (even if the plot was sad and depressing lol)
What I didn’t like:
✖️Ending was too HEA (happily ever after) for me. And sorta too good to be true
✖️Maybe a tad too slow for my liking (but could have felt that way because of my slump)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
5.0
I have to give credit where credit is due. This book helped me get out almost completely of my worst slump yet in my reading career. I was really hooked by the writing of this book and I enjoyed learning about the inside scoop of what I’d imagine game creation looks like. This book surprised me because it is very character driven and I usually prefer books more plot oriented. I found the main plot points of the book to be exciting and kept my attention.
I read this book with my bookclub, SoCal Story Swappers, and most of us enjoyed this book! Whether or not we felt it was perfectly popularized like we saw on bookstagram a year ago, we all agreed it was an enjoyable read.
I read this book with my bookclub, SoCal Story Swappers, and most of us enjoyed this book! Whether or not we felt it was perfectly popularized like we saw on bookstagram a year ago, we all agreed it was an enjoyable read.
Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay
4.0
*I was in a terrible reading slump when I read this book so bare that in mind when reading my review
What I liked:
✔️The multiple POV was enjoyable
✔️A detective type thriller I actually did enjoy because it was heavily based in detective lingo
✔️Plot twist was fun!
What I didn’t like:
✖️Felt slow going in the first half (reading slump may be a factor)
✖️characters weren’t super likable
What I liked:
✔️The multiple POV was enjoyable
✔️A detective type thriller I actually did enjoy because it was heavily based in detective lingo
✔️Plot twist was fun!
What I didn’t like:
✖️Felt slow going in the first half (reading slump may be a factor)
✖️characters weren’t super likable
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead
3.0
I had somewhat high expectations for this book since I loved The Last Housewife. But I preemptively gave the book grace knowing I didn’t love academia books, which I knew this one was. Once again I went in blind and I had a slow start. I didn’t have any issues really. I liked the peeks into the truth throughout the book where we got more information about the murder. That definitely had me keep reading. It was good but just not a favorite. I didn’t like any of the characters but I think that was quite purposeful.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
4.0
It is time! I finally got to this beloved book and I have no regrets.
But oh wow that world building in those first few chapters. My suggestion to you is to find a guide to help you understand all the quirks of the world.
Maas writes a super impressive story that hooks you in pretty quick. I loved all the characters, even the villains. My only gripe with it was all the back and forth traveling the two main characters do throughout the book, but I get the need because they are actively trying to solve a crime and it’s a long timeline. It would be strange if they stayed in one place too long.
The last 20 percent of the book was so exhilarating! I want to read the next one super soon! Can’t wait til next year when the third comes out.
But oh wow that world building in those first few chapters. My suggestion to you is to find a guide to help you understand all the quirks of the world.
Maas writes a super impressive story that hooks you in pretty quick. I loved all the characters, even the villains. My only gripe with it was all the back and forth traveling the two main characters do throughout the book, but I get the need because they are actively trying to solve a crime and it’s a long timeline. It would be strange if they stayed in one place too long.
The last 20 percent of the book was so exhilarating! I want to read the next one super soon! Can’t wait til next year when the third comes out.
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
4.0
For fans of reality tv plots and cozy mysteries, The Golden Spoon was a very enjoyable read! Super fast paced and the multiple character POVs were easy to keep track of. I’m not usually one to enjoy a mystery book, but this book maintained my attention. I didn’t love the ending but I think if you like mysteries like Agatha Christie, then you won’t mind it.
Trigger warning: sexual assault
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Bookclub Favorites for sending me a copy to read and review! I think this is a perfect choice for my bookclub!
Trigger warning: sexual assault
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Bookclub Favorites for sending me a copy to read and review! I think this is a perfect choice for my bookclub!
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
4.0
This is such an important and necessary read for everyone! We don’t see this culture represented often enough and I really enjoyed learning new things. It was slow to start but I binged it in the last 40%. I really liked the characters even though each of them have their own faults. This book provided many different assets of contemporary fiction which was really great. I would recommend this book to everyone!
Psych: The Story of the Human Mind by Paul Bloom
4.0
Thank you to the publishers, Netgalley and the author for sending me a copy to read and review!
If you have any interest in the scientific processes of our brain and behavior then this is the book for you. It gives lots of scientific evidence to back up what the author writes. I could tell there was tons of research done by Bloom which was super impressive. I preferred the parts that focused more on the history of psychology. I can definitely see myself using the information in this book in my future therapy practice.
If you have any interest in the scientific processes of our brain and behavior then this is the book for you. It gives lots of scientific evidence to back up what the author writes. I could tell there was tons of research done by Bloom which was super impressive. I preferred the parts that focused more on the history of psychology. I can definitely see myself using the information in this book in my future therapy practice.
Sign Here by Claudia Lux
4.0
This was one of my first experiences reading a satire book and I really enjoyed it! Though this book started out slow, the last 30% of the book flew by and I loved how those last chapters left off with cliffhangers that kept you wanting to read more. I didn’t love any of the characters, which I think is ok for a book like this. The ending gave me Recursion by Blake Crouch vibes which I loved! Trigger warnings though, so look those up!