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The Rule of Three by Sam Ripley
4.0
This book was rather interesting and I was intrigued by the way the story was laid out. The main focus of the book is that bad things happen in threes and you switch perspectives as things are uncovered. It was definitely a story that had me engaged from the start as I really wanted to know what was going on and how it would all play out in the end. It turns out that I was left with some questions unanswered, but I still enjoyed it overall.
Read this if you like:
→ Unlikeable characters
→ Slow burn story
→ Urban legends
→ Multiple POV
Thank you @atriabooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book.
The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo
3.75
This was a very atmospheric read full of all the witchy vibes. I really enjoyed the writing style as it was very descriptive and really made you feel like you were there alongside the characters.
I appreciated the strong female bond between the characters and how the relationships between all the women were explored.
Read this if you like:
→ Historical reads
→ Family Drama
→ Dual timeline
→ Witches
If you are looking for a good witchy read for the fall, this is your book.
Thank you @atriabooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book.
Christmas Is All Around by Martha Waters
4.0
This was such a cute holiday read. I loved the Christmas aesthetic, especially reading it in the warmer season.
This book is about Charlotte, who hates the holidays. She was a former child actress who starred in a popular Christmas movie and her fans won’t let her leave acting in her past.
I enjoyed the dynamics between the characters and the overall plot. If you like Christmas Hallmark movies, you’ll love this one.
This is one you definitely want to add to your winter tbr!
Thank you @atriabooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book.
Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
3.25
This book is told through alternating timelines and perspectives as June tries to uncover the truth of what happened to her husband on their honeymoon. After years of grieving his loss, she starts a new chapter with Kyle and one day sees her first husband…did he never really drown?
I appreciated the strong female lead, but I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters. They were all quite unlikable to be honest, and I’m not sure that it even served a true purpose. I had no one to root for throughout the story.
There was lots of information about wine and its fermentation process in this book. I get that it was there to help build the setting, but it felt like it came up a lot and was rather repetitive.
I did like the overall idea behind the mystery, as I wanted to know what really happened to husband number one and how that would play out in the end. I didn’t see the twist at the end coming, and I’m not sure that I liked it all that much.
Read this if you like:
→ Napa Valley setting
→ All things wine
→ Family drama
→ Dual timeline
→ Alternating POV
Thank you @simonbooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book.
Ann of Sunflower Lane by Julie A. Sellers
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I loved this book! As a huge fan of Anne of Green Gables this book really hit the mark. It gave me the same feeling I get whenever I pick up the classic. There were enough similarities for it to feel familiar, but it was definitely different enough to stand apart.
This book is about fifteen year old Ann Alwyn who moves to Kansas to live with grandparents she didn’t even know she had. Her grandpa gives her a copy of “Anne of Green Gables” and she learns that she has a lot in common with Anne Shirley from the book.
The author wrote Ann’s character in a way that really captured the essence of Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables. It was wonderful. I loved all of the references to the classic story and how they were tied in as well.
This is definitely a book fans of Anne of Green Gables will enjoy.
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. Such a heartbreaking story, but I loved how it ended. It definitely got better as the book went on.
The Sign for Home by Blair Fell
4.0
This was a good coming of age story with romance tied in. It has a bit of a slower pace, which took me a little while to get into.
Told through alternating points of view, this story is mostly about Arlo, a DeafBlind man and his friendship with his interpreter. Alro eventually sets out to find a girl from his past.
I loved gaining insight into the DeafBlind community as this isn’t something I’ve read about before.
Read this if you like:
→ DeafBlind rep
→ Dual POV
→ Flashbacks
This story was a nice balance of everything and was quite heartwarming.
Thank you @AtriaBooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book.
Strange Folk by Alli Dyer
3.0
This was an interesting read. I loved the atmosphere the author created and the idea behind the magical elements, however there was definitely a lot going on. Some things
of weren’t explained very well and left me confused at times.
Read this if you like:
→ Witches & magic
→ Secrets
→ Atmospheric setting
This book does cover some heavy topics, so keep that in mind.
Thank you @AtriaBooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book.
The Secret Hook-Up by Pippa Grant
4.0
This was such a good slow burn story! There was the perfect balance between humor and romance in this one. I loved the characters and the trope, being that they got a second chance at love years after being secret lovers.
Read this if you like:
→ Second chance
→ Baseball
→ Forced-proximity
→ Friends to lovers
→ Hockey
If you are looking for a humorous, feel good read definitely pick this one up.
Thank you @hambright_pr for sending me a copy of the book.