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adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
FIVE STARS 🏆
Thank you, Pamela Dorman Books, for the gifted copy of The First Lie Wins {partner}
Genre: Thriller
Trope: Cat & Mouse
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 1.4.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
“The first lie wins. It’s not referring to the little white kind that tumbles out with no thought; it refers to the big one. The one that changes the game. The one that is deliberate. The lie that sets the stage for everything to come after it…”
This masterpiece of a story utterly blew me away - from the very first page, I was hooked and stayed invested until the last page. Believe me when I say this: First Lie Wins will be THE book for the new year. I cannot wait to see this one hit the shelves and watch all the praise roll in for one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. If you’ve read this, let me know your thoughts below 👇🏼
Why was First Lie Wins so incredible? I can’t tell you how many times I thought I had the story figured out, only to have it completely unravel with the next page. But, most importantly, I was enamored with the female MC - even though she was a “con,” she was presented as sharp, witty, strong, extremely intelligent, resourceful, and self-reliant. She was just the MC I needed, and I could not get enough of her.
🔀 Twisty
💣 Dynamite plot
👏🏼 Fierce Female MC
📝 Complex Story
🎬 Already set to be adapted for TV/movie
⁉️ Will there be more from Evie Porter?
After finishing this fast-paced, twisty, and complex story, I can guarantee you will be in a reading slump. I cannot wait to read more from Ashley Elston. I recommend reading First Lie Wins if you enjoyed reading Drowning/Falling by TJ Newman.
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Thank you, Pamela Dorman Books, for the gifted copy of The First Lie Wins {partner}
Genre: Thriller
Trope: Cat & Mouse
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 1.4.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
“The first lie wins. It’s not referring to the little white kind that tumbles out with no thought; it refers to the big one. The one that changes the game. The one that is deliberate. The lie that sets the stage for everything to come after it…”
This masterpiece of a story utterly blew me away - from the very first page, I was hooked and stayed invested until the last page. Believe me when I say this: First Lie Wins will be THE book for the new year. I cannot wait to see this one hit the shelves and watch all the praise roll in for one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. If you’ve read this, let me know your thoughts below 👇🏼
Why was First Lie Wins so incredible? I can’t tell you how many times I thought I had the story figured out, only to have it completely unravel with the next page. But, most importantly, I was enamored with the female MC - even though she was a “con,” she was presented as sharp, witty, strong, extremely intelligent, resourceful, and self-reliant. She was just the MC I needed, and I could not get enough of her.
🔀 Twisty
💣 Dynamite plot
👏🏼 Fierce Female MC
📝 Complex Story
🎬 Already set to be adapted for TV/movie
⁉️ Will there be more from Evie Porter?
After finishing this fast-paced, twisty, and complex story, I can guarantee you will be in a reading slump. I cannot wait to read more from Ashley Elston. I recommend reading First Lie Wins if you enjoyed reading Drowning/Falling by TJ Newman.
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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Intern
Thank you, St Martin's Press, for the gifted copy of The Intern by Michele Campbell {partner}
Genre: Mystery
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 10.3.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
For me, The Intern started slowly, and I didn't care much for the young female MC, Madison. She was presented as a young Harvard Law student eager to get a coveted spot as an intern - however, the way she was written, she acted more like a high school student. Her thoughts, decision-making, and dialogue didn't represent someone attending one of the best law schools in the country. I often struggle when female authors decide to present their female MCs in this manner. I know it is a part of character growth, but it always leads me to rate the book lower.
Once I got to part two of the book, I started to enjoy it more from Judge Katherine Country's perspective. Her character and character's backstory were exciting and added an entirely new layer to the book. Again, some of the ways she acted were not indicative of a federal judge, but I still enjoyed her perspective throughout the story.
✋🏼 Five parts
🗣️ Dual POV
👩🏽⚖️ Justice system setting
🤔 Complex characters
Overall, this was an interesting story, and while I knew where the story was going and, ultimately, how it would end, I still enjoyed the path that led there. I recommend reading The Intern if you want a quick read set in the legal system.
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Thank you, St Martin's Press, for the gifted copy of The Intern by Michele Campbell {partner}
Genre: Mystery
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 10.3.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
For me, The Intern started slowly, and I didn't care much for the young female MC, Madison. She was presented as a young Harvard Law student eager to get a coveted spot as an intern - however, the way she was written, she acted more like a high school student. Her thoughts, decision-making, and dialogue didn't represent someone attending one of the best law schools in the country. I often struggle when female authors decide to present their female MCs in this manner. I know it is a part of character growth, but it always leads me to rate the book lower.
Once I got to part two of the book, I started to enjoy it more from Judge Katherine Country's perspective. Her character and character's backstory were exciting and added an entirely new layer to the book. Again, some of the ways she acted were not indicative of a federal judge, but I still enjoyed her perspective throughout the story.
✋🏼 Five parts
🗣️ Dual POV
👩🏽⚖️ Justice system setting
🤔 Complex characters
Overall, this was an interesting story, and while I knew where the story was going and, ultimately, how it would end, I still enjoyed the path that led there. I recommend reading The Intern if you want a quick read set in the legal system.
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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fake Engagement + One Bed + Friends to Lovers ✨
Thank you, Random House + PRH Audio, for the gifted Say You’ll Be Mine copy.
Genre: Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆.5
Pub Date: 1.16.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Steam Rating: 🔥🔥🔥
I love when I find a good rom-com debut!
Say You’ll Be Mine had me grinning from ear to ear, laughing hysterically and tugging at my heartstrings. Not only did it give me all the feels, but it was the perfect mixture of some of my favorite romance tropes like fake engagement, one bed, friends to lovers, and forced proximity; it was an absolute delight to read! What’s your ideal trope combination?
While I loved the MCs, I couldn’t help but admire Karthik’s mom and Meghna’s parents - they show so much love and compassion to the two, and everyone deserves to have parents who are that understanding and accepting. I wouldn’t mind to read Meghna’s parents love story 😉
🫶🏼 Indian Culture
🔥 Chemistry
✨ Debut Novel
✌🏼 Dual Perspective
💯 Character Growth
I recommend reading Say You’ll Be Mine if you’re looking for a romance with a little bit of everything!
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Thank you, Random House + PRH Audio, for the gifted Say You’ll Be Mine copy.
Genre: Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆.5
Pub Date: 1.16.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Steam Rating: 🔥🔥🔥
I love when I find a good rom-com debut!
Say You’ll Be Mine had me grinning from ear to ear, laughing hysterically and tugging at my heartstrings. Not only did it give me all the feels, but it was the perfect mixture of some of my favorite romance tropes like fake engagement, one bed, friends to lovers, and forced proximity; it was an absolute delight to read! What’s your ideal trope combination?
While I loved the MCs, I couldn’t help but admire Karthik’s mom and Meghna’s parents - they show so much love and compassion to the two, and everyone deserves to have parents who are that understanding and accepting. I wouldn’t mind to read Meghna’s parents love story 😉
🫶🏼 Indian Culture
🔥 Chemistry
✨ Debut Novel
✌🏼 Dual Perspective
💯 Character Growth
I recommend reading Say You’ll Be Mine if you’re looking for a romance with a little bit of everything!
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mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Three friends + one summer in Greece + only two return home
Thank you, PRH Audio, for the gifted audiobook of Before We Were Innocent {partner}
Genre: Fiction
Trope: Mystery
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 4.3.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆.5
Thank you, PRH Audio, for the gifted audiobook of Before We Were Innocent {partner}
Genre: Fiction
Trope: Mystery
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 4.3.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆.5
"We sounded frivolous at best, mercenary at worst, and maybe we were. But show me an eighteen-year-old saint, and I'll show you a liar."
When We Were Innocent is told from Bess's perspective. So, as the reader, we're never really given the whole picture - we have to trust that what story Bess is telling us is the truth. We're presented solely with how she perceives situations and memories,
The book has a mystery component, but wasn't the focal point. For me, the social point was on the toxic relationships between the three characters and how their lives (and death) are still interwoven years later.
I have difficulty getting into books where the protagonists are young high school kids behaving like adults. I understand that most high school kids try to act like adults, but something about it being written in books ultimately makes the story feel juvenile. The other problem I have is that the novel was too closely linked to a high-profile case about a young woman being accused, imprisoned, and released while aboard, which ultimately made me feel that the story lacked originality. What do you think about stories that have ties to well-known events?
📖 Character-driven
☢️ Toxic friendships
✌🏼 Dual timeline
🤫 Secrets
✨ Reeses Book Club Pick December 2023
I recommend reading Before We Were Innocent if you're looking for a book that focuses on friendships' complex (and sometimes toxic) nature.
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emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Expiration Dates
Genre: Romance
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 3.5.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
I love Rebecca Serle’s books. One Italian Summer was a favorite of mine last year, and I could not wait to get my hands on a copy of Expiration Dates. I adore how she writes; the sprinkling of magical realism through her stories always gives it a unique feel.
It took me a bit to get into Expiration Dates, and by a bit, I mean about 130 pages. Like I said, I knew I loved Serel’s books, so I was determined to follow through with this, but there was something that I didn’t quite love about the first 40%. I think the non-linear timeline made it harder to follow - some chapters had the names of her past loves, and some were left with just the chapter number, and while I know there was a reason for it, I just didn’t love that.
However, once I got to the central part of the book, I fell in love with the storyline. It was so unique, and while I did love Jake’s character, he was just missing something, and I didn’t think he fit with what Daphne needed. Hugo was my cup of tea, though. So it was one to read the chapters where Daphne was with Jake and then the chapters with Hugo because it gave me a character to cheer on.
🗓️ Multiple timelines
🫤 Took a bit to get into
🌀 Pre-determinism
🫶🏼 Lovers to best friends
✨ Magical Realism
🥰 Hugo
Overall, I’d say that this is not a favorite of mine from Serle, but I’m glad that I stuck with it and enjoyed that storyline. Also, make sure to read that author’s note all the way through 😉
Thank you, Atria Books, for my gifted copy of Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle {partner}
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Genre: Romance
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 3.5.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
I love Rebecca Serle’s books. One Italian Summer was a favorite of mine last year, and I could not wait to get my hands on a copy of Expiration Dates. I adore how she writes; the sprinkling of magical realism through her stories always gives it a unique feel.
It took me a bit to get into Expiration Dates, and by a bit, I mean about 130 pages. Like I said, I knew I loved Serel’s books, so I was determined to follow through with this, but there was something that I didn’t quite love about the first 40%. I think the non-linear timeline made it harder to follow - some chapters had the names of her past loves, and some were left with just the chapter number, and while I know there was a reason for it, I just didn’t love that.
However, once I got to the central part of the book, I fell in love with the storyline. It was so unique, and while I did love Jake’s character, he was just missing something, and I didn’t think he fit with what Daphne needed. Hugo was my cup of tea, though. So it was one to read the chapters where Daphne was with Jake and then the chapters with Hugo because it gave me a character to cheer on.
🗓️ Multiple timelines
🫤 Took a bit to get into
🌀 Pre-determinism
🫶🏼 Lovers to best friends
✨ Magical Realism
🥰 Hugo
Overall, I’d say that this is not a favorite of mine from Serle, but I’m glad that I stuck with it and enjoyed that storyline. Also, make sure to read that author’s note all the way through 😉
Thank you, Atria Books, for my gifted copy of Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle {partner}
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emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
A must read 💙
Thank you, Zibby Books, for the gifted copy of The Last Love Note by Emma Grey {partner}
Genre: Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 11.28.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5
Thank you, Zibby Books, for the gifted copy of The Last Love Note by Emma Grey {partner}
Genre: Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 11.28.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5
“You may never stop loving the one you lost. But you can still find love again.”
This quote 👆🏼perfectly sums up what The Last Love Note is all about!
I rarely read books about someone losing their spouse because it is my biggest fear, but I kept hearing so many incredible things about Emma Grey’s debut adult novel that I couldn’t help but be slightly curious. I listened to it on audio, hoping it would help me avoid being overwhelmed with sadness while reading this profoundly moving novel.
I knew that the main character, Kate, was grieving the loss of her husband after losing him at a tragically young age, but I wasn’t prepared for how she lost him. I won’t go into the details here because I think it’s an integral part of the story; just know that it made Kate’s loss even more challenging to bear. I honestly can’t imagine trying to survive all that she did.
But there’s another aspect to the story that does not give anything away, as it’s alluded to in the synopsis. I loved this storyline because the author wrote it so that it was apparent to us as a reader, but because of Kate’s grief, she could not see what was right in front of her. It gave me such grand appreciation for Hugh and his respect for Kate, her late husband Cam, and, most importantly, Kate’s role as a single mother.
💔 Loss of a spouse
❤️🩹 Hugh
💯 Audiobook narration
✨ Debut adult novel
✍🏼 Author’s note
I recommend reading The Last Love Note if you’re looking for a heartwarming journey on one woman’s journey through love, loss, grief, and, most importantly, learning to love herself.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Looking for a unique mystery to gift to your true-crime-loving friend? Here’s my suggestion 👇🏼
Thank you, William Morrow, for the gifted copy of Murder in the Family! {partner]
Genre: Mystery
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 9.19.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter is one of the most unique books I’ve read this year; maybe one of the most memorable books I’ve read recently. It did take me a while to adjust to the format, but I think that’s more a me thing, and my brain is not used to processing books this way. But, I eventually fell into step with the story and grew to appreciate just how much effort it was to create this kind of novel. There are photos, diagrams, maps, texts, emails, transcripts, and everything you need to solve the mystery. It’s perfect for true crime lovers.
I’m usually pretty confident that most stories translate well into audio, but I’m unsure how Murder in the Family would do. The visual clues were essential to following the story and appreciate the unique format. If you went the audiobook route, I would love your thoughts!
📍 Character map
🌳 Family Tree
📖 Unique Format
🔍 Investigative
🕵🏽♀️ True Crime feel
I recommend reading Murder in the Family if you love true crime or want to experience a one-of-a-kind book!
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Thank you, William Morrow, for the gifted copy of Murder in the Family! {partner]
Genre: Mystery
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 9.19.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter is one of the most unique books I’ve read this year; maybe one of the most memorable books I’ve read recently. It did take me a while to adjust to the format, but I think that’s more a me thing, and my brain is not used to processing books this way. But, I eventually fell into step with the story and grew to appreciate just how much effort it was to create this kind of novel. There are photos, diagrams, maps, texts, emails, transcripts, and everything you need to solve the mystery. It’s perfect for true crime lovers.
I’m usually pretty confident that most stories translate well into audio, but I’m unsure how Murder in the Family would do. The visual clues were essential to following the story and appreciate the unique format. If you went the audiobook route, I would love your thoughts!
📍 Character map
🌳 Family Tree
📖 Unique Format
🔍 Investigative
🕵🏽♀️ True Crime feel
I recommend reading Murder in the Family if you love true crime or want to experience a one-of-a-kind book!
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mysterious
slow-paced
And Then There Were None
Genre: Mystery
Trope: Locked Room
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 11.6.1939
Star Rating: ☆☆☆.5
Genre: Mystery
Trope: Locked Room
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 11.6.1939
Star Rating: ☆☆☆.5
“In the midst of life, we are in death.”
My book club chose this for our October read as we’re all big fans of mystery, so we thought we would start with the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie! This is not my first book of Christie’s, and it definitely won’t be my last, but it does take me a little bit to acclimate to the writing style because while it is the basis for modern-day mystery, it is not the same.
For starters, And Then There Were None is concise and pacts a lot into 247 pages. A lot. There are lots of deaths, and they are a little bit over the top, but who is the killer? I was genuinely surprised at who the killer was because I had NO idea what was going on. We were led astray more than once with those elusive red herrings.
One aspect that I did love about the book is that we are given an idea of how each death will occur at the very beginning, so in some morbid way, it’s like checking off a to-do list. Yep, that person died this way, so next we have….. It was entertaining and provided an outline for how the story would go.
If you’re a fan of the classics or just looking to dip your toe into Christie, I recommend starting with And Then There Were None.
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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Great Circle
Genre: Historical Fiction
Time: 1900 - 1950
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 5.4.2021
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
"We are confined to the present, but this moment we're living now has, for all of history, been the future. And now, forever more, it will be past. Everything we do sets off unforeseeable, irreversible chain reactions."
Great Circle is a sweeping tale about one woman's quest to find her place in the world. There are themes of family, love, hardship, war, loss and determination. Like anyone's story, some profoundly unsettling parts left me heartbroken for Marian and her brother. But, what I loved the most was that although these terrible things had happened to her, she continued moving forward. Her tenacious spirit was unmatched, and I cheered her on from beginning to end.
Like many coming-of-age sagas, Great Circle has a lot that happens. There are 600 pages of some fascinating storylines and some less so. I didn't love Hadley's character - I believe she was meant to be the modern-day Marian, but she grated on my nerves and felt childish, and I never really felt like her character served a purpose throughout the story. I could've done without her storyline and the novel wouldn't have lost any significance.
🐌 Slow moving
📖 Coming of age
✌🏼 Dual narrative
✈️ Women in aviation
❌ rape, domestic abuse, sexual assault, alcoholism
I recommend reading Great Circle if you're looking for a sweeping coming-of-age story that rivals the story of Amelia Earhart.
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Genre: Historical Fiction
Time: 1900 - 1950
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 5.4.2021
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆
"We are confined to the present, but this moment we're living now has, for all of history, been the future. And now, forever more, it will be past. Everything we do sets off unforeseeable, irreversible chain reactions."
Great Circle is a sweeping tale about one woman's quest to find her place in the world. There are themes of family, love, hardship, war, loss and determination. Like anyone's story, some profoundly unsettling parts left me heartbroken for Marian and her brother. But, what I loved the most was that although these terrible things had happened to her, she continued moving forward. Her tenacious spirit was unmatched, and I cheered her on from beginning to end.
Like many coming-of-age sagas, Great Circle has a lot that happens. There are 600 pages of some fascinating storylines and some less so. I didn't love Hadley's character - I believe she was meant to be the modern-day Marian, but she grated on my nerves and felt childish, and I never really felt like her character served a purpose throughout the story. I could've done without her storyline and the novel wouldn't have lost any significance.
🐌 Slow moving
📖 Coming of age
✌🏼 Dual narrative
✈️ Women in aviation
❌ rape, domestic abuse, sexual assault, alcoholism
I recommend reading Great Circle if you're looking for a sweeping coming-of-age story that rivals the story of Amelia Earhart.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Alcohol
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The Berry Pickers 🫐
Thank you, Libro.FM, for the gifted copy of this beautiful novel!
Genre: Fiction
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 4.4.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you, Libro.FM, for the gifted copy of this beautiful novel!
Genre: Fiction
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 4.4.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
"Time quickens the older you get, as if the universe is trying to push you toward the finish line, to make room for the younger, the stronger, to mark your brief place in history and move on."
The characters of The Berry Pickers didn't feel like characters; they felt like real people, and by the end of the book, it felt like I was sitting across from family, listening as they told me their life stories. I love stories like this because they bring everything to life - do you agree? All the characters ended up holding a special place in my heart, and I desperately wanted them to find the peace they deserved.
It may have taken me a bit to get into the story, but it's nothing other than me being distracted while listening to the audiobook. But, once I found my footing, I couldn't get enough of the story. It was a quick read and, yet, a profound story about family grief and forgiveness.
✌🏼 Dual perspective
🗓️ Non-linear timelines
🗣️ Felt like listening to someone tell a story
🚫 Not a mystery
📖 Quick read/listen
I recommend reading The Berry Pickers if you enjoyed reading Go as River or The River We Remember.
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Graphic: Miscarriage