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dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you, Berkley Publishing, for the gifted copy of Such Sharp Teeth {partner}
Genre: Horror/Fantasy
Trope: Werewolves
Format: π
Pub Date: 10.4.2022
Star Rating: ββββ
"My strength doesn't come from the bad things that have happened to me. It defies those things."
Such Sharp Teeth is my first novel from author Rachel Harrison, and it will certainly not be my last.
Yes, this book is categorized as 'horror,' but in my opinion, I'd classify it as fantasy first and then maybe horror. There were some graphic (or gross) mentions throughout the book, but it didn't feel too over the top. Such Sharp Teeth felt relatively tame for a werewolf story.
I loved the characters in this book; I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Rory and her sister, Scarlett. I'm often irritated with twin sisters as MCs in books because it can become somewhat annoying. But, the bond between Scarlet and Rory felt very real, and I savored every bit of their dark humor.
Besides the classic girl getting bitten by the beast and becoming a werewolf part of the story, the author brought several heavy topics into the storyline - sexual abuse, prepartum depression, parental neglect, and just what forgiveness might look like. Whew, pretty heavy stuff for a werewolf book, right? I wasn't prepared to have all these emotions while reading, but I did, and I can't complain. As I read through Such Sharp Teeth, I had to let go of how I 'thought' a character should act or what I 'thought' a character should say and instead focus on the dual perspectives that were brought into the book.
My only complaint is after all the author packed into this story, I thought it ended quickly and perfectly. After all the depth and character growth, I just needed something a little more from the ending.
π Dark humor
π―ββοΈ Twin sisters with parallel problems (very well done, IMO)
π₯° A tiny bit of romance
β¨ More fantasy than horror
π₯Ί Underlying storyline on trauma
π¨ Quick ending
β sexual abuse, parental neglect, prepartum depression
If you're looking for one last book to sneak into your 'books of October' stack, I suggest grabbing Such Sharp Teeth. It's a quick read and wasn't overly horrific (if that's why you've been avoiding it).
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Genre: Horror/Fantasy
Trope: Werewolves
Format: π
Pub Date: 10.4.2022
Star Rating: ββββ
"My strength doesn't come from the bad things that have happened to me. It defies those things."
Such Sharp Teeth is my first novel from author Rachel Harrison, and it will certainly not be my last.
Yes, this book is categorized as 'horror,' but in my opinion, I'd classify it as fantasy first and then maybe horror. There were some graphic (or gross) mentions throughout the book, but it didn't feel too over the top. Such Sharp Teeth felt relatively tame for a werewolf story.
I loved the characters in this book; I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Rory and her sister, Scarlett. I'm often irritated with twin sisters as MCs in books because it can become somewhat annoying. But, the bond between Scarlet and Rory felt very real, and I savored every bit of their dark humor.
Besides the classic girl getting bitten by the beast and becoming a werewolf part of the story, the author brought several heavy topics into the storyline - sexual abuse, prepartum depression, parental neglect, and just what forgiveness might look like. Whew, pretty heavy stuff for a werewolf book, right? I wasn't prepared to have all these emotions while reading, but I did, and I can't complain. As I read through Such Sharp Teeth, I had to let go of how I 'thought' a character should act or what I 'thought' a character should say and instead focus on the dual perspectives that were brought into the book.
My only complaint is after all the author packed into this story, I thought it ended quickly and perfectly. After all the depth and character growth, I just needed something a little more from the ending.
π Dark humor
π―ββοΈ Twin sisters with parallel problems (very well done, IMO)
π₯° A tiny bit of romance
β¨ More fantasy than horror
π₯Ί Underlying storyline on trauma
π¨ Quick ending
β sexual abuse, parental neglect, prepartum depression
If you're looking for one last book to sneak into your 'books of October' stack, I suggest grabbing Such Sharp Teeth. It's a quick read and wasn't overly horrific (if that's why you've been avoiding it).
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
The Paris Apartment
Genre: Mystery
Trope: Locked Room
Format: π§
Pub Date: 2.22.22
Star Rating: βββ
"It's a beautiful building, but there's something rotten at its heart."
Well.. this was interesting!
I went into The Paris Apartment without any real idea as to the plot of the story, and I'm glad that I did (aren't I always, though?) mainly because there was A LOT that happened in this locked room mystery. If I had read the synopsis, I might have been left with an idea of the story's direction, which would've been a bad thing. Right? I'm really not sure because this story was all over the place.
There were so many character POV's that I wish I'd had a map of the building and who lived where, as I think it would've helped me get into the book faster. One of the earlier reveals did help the story make sense and solidified any questions I had about character connections.
Speaking of characters, they were an absolute mess. They were so unlikeable that I would've loved to shut them all in a room together and let them fight it out. I don't want to say much for fear of giving it away, but they all need to work on getting their lives together.
I think that some of the story could've been made shorter. I made it to the 50% mark and was shocked because I didn't know the book had another 50% left. In hindsight, there was more of the story to tell, but I was a bit ready for the book to be over.
There were frankly too many topics that this book attempted to cover, and, again, I'd list them out, but it would give away the majority of the plot, so I'll leave that alone and provide you with some of my quick takes from The Paris Apartment:
πΊοΈ Needed a building map of who lived where
π€πΌ Short chapters
π£οΈ Multiple POVs
π Slow-burn mystery/drama
π Dysfunctional family
π Twisty ending - I predicted 50% of them
π§ Recommend the audiobook
β- sex trafficking
If you enjoyed reading Lucy Foley's other books (The Guest List and The Hunting Party), I recommend reading The Paris Apartment.
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Genre: Mystery
Trope: Locked Room
Format: π§
Pub Date: 2.22.22
Star Rating: βββ
"It's a beautiful building, but there's something rotten at its heart."
Well.. this was interesting!
I went into The Paris Apartment without any real idea as to the plot of the story, and I'm glad that I did (aren't I always, though?) mainly because there was A LOT that happened in this locked room mystery. If I had read the synopsis, I might have been left with an idea of the story's direction, which would've been a bad thing. Right? I'm really not sure because this story was all over the place.
There were so many character POV's that I wish I'd had a map of the building and who lived where, as I think it would've helped me get into the book faster. One of the earlier reveals did help the story make sense and solidified any questions I had about character connections.
Speaking of characters, they were an absolute mess. They were so unlikeable that I would've loved to shut them all in a room together and let them fight it out. I don't want to say much for fear of giving it away, but they all need to work on getting their lives together.
I think that some of the story could've been made shorter. I made it to the 50% mark and was shocked because I didn't know the book had another 50% left. In hindsight, there was more of the story to tell, but I was a bit ready for the book to be over.
There were frankly too many topics that this book attempted to cover, and, again, I'd list them out, but it would give away the majority of the plot, so I'll leave that alone and provide you with some of my quick takes from The Paris Apartment:
πΊοΈ Needed a building map of who lived where
π€πΌ Short chapters
π£οΈ Multiple POVs
π Slow-burn mystery/drama
π Dysfunctional family
π Twisty ending - I predicted 50% of them
π§ Recommend the audiobook
β- sex trafficking
If you enjoyed reading Lucy Foley's other books (The Guest List and The Hunting Party), I recommend reading The Paris Apartment.
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emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Spells for Forgetting β¨
Genre: Fantasy
Format: π
Pub Date: 9.27.2022
Star Rating: ββββ
Genre: Fantasy
Format: π
Pub Date: 9.27.2022
Star Rating: ββββ
βIt was the time of year when the veil between worlds was thin, and in that moment, I could feel the tingle of the Otherworld tiptoeing lightly up my spine.β
This quote ππΌis the perfect example of the atmospheric setting that Adrienne Young laid out for the readers in Spells for Forgetting; it was exquisitely descriptive.
My only criticism is that I wish the story had more of a magical element. I thought from how the first chapter was written that magic would play a prominent role in the story, but it seemed to fizzle out and only reappear towards the end. I love witchy books full of spells during the fall season, and I was hoping this would be that book. But, again, the atmospheric writing style of Young helped to make up for the magical lacking in the book.
While Spells for Forgetting may have been a slow burn, it felt like the pacing was ideal for the story itself. Then there was the lead-up to the end of the book (that I sort of saw coming), and it felt a bit anticlimactic, BUT it did seem to have an open ending which might mean there would be another book (which I would sign up to read that one).
ποΈ All the small coastal town vibes
π Not enough magic
π€·π½ββοΈ Anticlimactic yet open ending
ππΌ Slow-burn romantic suspense & mystery
Spells for Forgetting felt like the perfect mixture of The Wicked Deep, Love & Other Words, Beartown and Practical Magic. β¨
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dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Our Missing Hearts π€
Genre: Science Fiction
Trope: Dystopian
Format: ππ§
Pub Date: 10.4.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
Genre: Science Fiction
Trope: Dystopian
Format: ππ§
Pub Date: 10.4.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
"She returns in sudden flashes. Like scraps of half-remembered dreams."
I'm not going to lie; I was thrown off for the first few pages because I went into this book without reading the summary. I didn't want preconceived ideas, so I started reading and discovered that 1. There are no quotation marks, and 2. It's a dystopian novel. I switched to listening to the book through Libro.FM (because I can't handle no quotation marks) and then adapted my brain to take in a science fiction story.
Our Missing Hearts is a novel that will stay with me because it felt almost unsettling accurate, and prophetic. The whole book circles around love, friendship, and sacrifice and just how far some would go for strangers. The ambiguous ending left me feeling both gutted and hopeful.
π Perfect book club pick
π« No quotation marks!
βοΈ Authors note is a must read
π― Audiobook
π«ΆπΌ Themes of love, friendship & sacrifice
π₯Ί Felt unnervingly true & prophetic
β Graphic assault of a woman and her dog.
I recommend reading Our Missing Hearts if you enjoyed the poetic writing style of The Goldfinch.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Physical abuse
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The Other Side of Night. {partner}
Genre: Mystery
Trope: Science Fiction
Format: π
Pub Date: 10.11.2022
Star Rating: ββ
βWeβre vulnerable creatures. We carry our hurt with us, and each wound forms new scar tissue that makes it harder for the person beneath.β
Let me start by saying that The Other Side of Night was not for me, but I have a few friends who loved it, and I know there will be others, so please take my review with a grain of salt. In some ways, this book reminded me of the Blake Crouch book Recursion, which I didnβt like either. Maybe Iβm just not clever enough for these types of books, but I frankly have no idea what the heck I read. I just know I didnβt like it and was ready for the book to be over.
Part one of The Other Side of Night started strong, but then part two went off the deep end for me. I knew it was genre-bending, but I had no idea how genre-bending it would end up being. The author took me down this philosophical wormhole that made my head hurt and left me feeling even more disconnected than I had before. There were also several different narrators, and I wasnβt 100% sure who was narrating at some points.
π΅βπ« Genre-bending
π§ Philosophical
π Complicated, hard-to-follow plot
β Alternating narrators with some unreliability
I recommend reading The Other Side of Night if you enjoy stories that take you way out of your comfort zone and never quite bring you back down.
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Genre: Mystery
Trope: Science Fiction
Format: π
Pub Date: 10.11.2022
Star Rating: ββ
βWeβre vulnerable creatures. We carry our hurt with us, and each wound forms new scar tissue that makes it harder for the person beneath.β
Let me start by saying that The Other Side of Night was not for me, but I have a few friends who loved it, and I know there will be others, so please take my review with a grain of salt. In some ways, this book reminded me of the Blake Crouch book Recursion, which I didnβt like either. Maybe Iβm just not clever enough for these types of books, but I frankly have no idea what the heck I read. I just know I didnβt like it and was ready for the book to be over.
Part one of The Other Side of Night started strong, but then part two went off the deep end for me. I knew it was genre-bending, but I had no idea how genre-bending it would end up being. The author took me down this philosophical wormhole that made my head hurt and left me feeling even more disconnected than I had before. There were also several different narrators, and I wasnβt 100% sure who was narrating at some points.
π΅βπ« Genre-bending
π§ Philosophical
π Complicated, hard-to-follow plot
β Alternating narrators with some unreliability
I recommend reading The Other Side of Night if you enjoy stories that take you way out of your comfort zone and never quite bring you back down.
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mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you, Berkley Publishing, for the gifted copy of The Vanishing Hour {partner}
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Missing Person(s)
Format: π
Pub Date: 10.25.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
Okay, that's it; I've decided that I want to read every single book that Laura Griffin has written. So far, I've read two of her books this year, and they were both such easy five-stars! She introduced me to romantic suspense and is a pro at writing for that genre. Griffin's writing is uncomplicated and always feels natural, with well-developed and believable characters.
I made the mistake of starting Vanishing Hour before bed one night, and I couldn't put it down. The whole book was like that, I'd swear I had only been reading 10 minutes and it had actually been an hour.
The Vanishing Hour combines romance, suspense, and action flawlessly. I loved the characters and, of course, the dog (btw, do not worry, nothing happens to Hank). The chemistry between Ava and Grant could be felt through the pages, and I genuinely appreciate that Griffin didn't make me wait until the end for something to happen between the two.
π€© Combination of romance, suspense, and action
ππΌ A storyline that feels real
πβπ¦Ί Hank (the search & rescue dog)
π₯ Chemistry between Ava and Grant
π Easy to sit and get lost in the book
I highly recommend adding Vanishing Hour to your reading list. The other book from Griffin that I loved was Midnight Dunes (another 5-star).
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Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Missing Person(s)
Format: π
Pub Date: 10.25.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
Okay, that's it; I've decided that I want to read every single book that Laura Griffin has written. So far, I've read two of her books this year, and they were both such easy five-stars! She introduced me to romantic suspense and is a pro at writing for that genre. Griffin's writing is uncomplicated and always feels natural, with well-developed and believable characters.
I made the mistake of starting Vanishing Hour before bed one night, and I couldn't put it down. The whole book was like that, I'd swear I had only been reading 10 minutes and it had actually been an hour.
The Vanishing Hour combines romance, suspense, and action flawlessly. I loved the characters and, of course, the dog (btw, do not worry, nothing happens to Hank). The chemistry between Ava and Grant could be felt through the pages, and I genuinely appreciate that Griffin didn't make me wait until the end for something to happen between the two.
π€© Combination of romance, suspense, and action
ππΌ A storyline that feels real
πβπ¦Ί Hank (the search & rescue dog)
π₯ Chemistry between Ava and Grant
π Easy to sit and get lost in the book
I highly recommend adding Vanishing Hour to your reading list. The other book from Griffin that I loved was Midnight Dunes (another 5-star).
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funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Thank you, Harper Books and Harper Audio, for the gifted copy and audiobook of A Touch of Moonlight {partner}
Genre: Fantasy
Trope: Romance
Format: π§
Pub Date: 10.25.2022
Star Rating: βββ
A Touch of Moonlight was such a delightful book to read! The characters were fun, and I loved the ease of Santos' writing style. One of my favorite parts of this book was the baking AND the author included recipes in the book!
The only complaints I have are that I didn't love the dishonesty of the MC (and subsequently the third act break-up that ensued). I also didn't think that the Ciguapa element added much to the novel - it could've been left out, and I think the book would've been fine.
π¨ Easy & quick read
π― Audiobook narration (thank you Harper Audio)
π€πΌ Vivid descriptions of food and baking
π Third act break-up
π©π΄ Loved learning about the Dominican Culture and folklore
π€© Recipes included
π₯° Light Romance (not steamy at all)
If you're looking for the perfect cozy read for this spooky season, I recommend adding A Touch of Moonlight to your reading list!
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Genre: Fantasy
Trope: Romance
Format: π§
Pub Date: 10.25.2022
Star Rating: βββ
A Touch of Moonlight was such a delightful book to read! The characters were fun, and I loved the ease of Santos' writing style. One of my favorite parts of this book was the baking AND the author included recipes in the book!
The only complaints I have are that I didn't love the dishonesty of the MC (and subsequently the third act break-up that ensued). I also didn't think that the Ciguapa element added much to the novel - it could've been left out, and I think the book would've been fine.
π¨ Easy & quick read
π― Audiobook narration (thank you Harper Audio)
π€πΌ Vivid descriptions of food and baking
π Third act break-up
π©π΄ Loved learning about the Dominican Culture and folklore
π€© Recipes included
π₯° Light Romance (not steamy at all)
If you're looking for the perfect cozy read for this spooky season, I recommend adding A Touch of Moonlight to your reading list!
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dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Head Full of Ghosts
Genre: Mystery
Trope: Possession
Format: π§
Pub Date: 9.2.2015
Star Rating: βββ
Genre: Mystery
Trope: Possession
Format: π§
Pub Date: 9.2.2015
Star Rating: βββ
"Sometimes it's good to be sad. Don't forget that."
A few years ago, I read a Paul Tremblay book (Cabin at the End of the World), and I was so disturbed and downright horrified, but also I didn't like it? I swore I'd never read another one of his books, but here I am. And while I wanted to like Head Full of Ghosts, it just was meh, in my opinion. So, let's break down what worked and didn't work for me.
What didn't work:
π¬ Creepy but not a horror story
π§π½ Didn't care for the MC - I felt like Merry should've been older than eight years old to be conceivable
π Slow pacing; kept waiting for something to happen
What worked for me:
ποΈ The blogger chapters supplied an additional element to the book and helped to wrap up what occurred in the home
πΊ The references to reality television and how screwed up it can make people
π«£ Did have some suspenseful moments
π€― The ending that I didn't see coming
Overall, Head Full of Ghosts felt more like a study of mental health and schizophrenia than it was of a haunting or possession.
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The Winners. {partner}
Genre: Fiction
Format: ππ§
Pub Date: 9.27.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
"The end of life is as unstoppable as its beginning; we can't stop the first and last breaths we take any more than we can stop the wind."
Honestly, I didn't want to read The Winners. Why? Because I didn't want the series I've fallen in love with to be over. I didn't want to say goodbye to the characters that I've grown to know so well. I just wasn't ready to be done with Beartown. I'm still not ready to be done.
I began reading The Winners slowly and switched to listening (because I love the audiobook narrator, Marin Ireland). I paused to take in profound quotes, scrambled to find my book so that I could tab whole paragraphs, and stopped reading on several occasions due to tears clouding my vision.
The Winners wasn't an easy read, but it was the flawless cumulation to the series, and I am so glad I read the books. Throughout three books, I've gotten to know all the characters on such a deep level that I had to remind myself that they are fictional. They do not exist in my world.
I can't say enough about this incredible, complex, character-driven, stunning, tragic, unforgettable book. I wholeheartedly encourage you to read these books.
I want to warn you that The Winners contains graphic details of rape, drug use, a shooting, and a heartbreaking few pages involving the death of a dog from poisoning. Please DM if you are concerned.
Beartown, Us Against You, and The Winners are books I plan to revisit in the future and read again when I need a reminder of just how beautiful writing can be.
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Genre: Fiction
Format: ππ§
Pub Date: 9.27.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
"The end of life is as unstoppable as its beginning; we can't stop the first and last breaths we take any more than we can stop the wind."
Honestly, I didn't want to read The Winners. Why? Because I didn't want the series I've fallen in love with to be over. I didn't want to say goodbye to the characters that I've grown to know so well. I just wasn't ready to be done with Beartown. I'm still not ready to be done.
I began reading The Winners slowly and switched to listening (because I love the audiobook narrator, Marin Ireland). I paused to take in profound quotes, scrambled to find my book so that I could tab whole paragraphs, and stopped reading on several occasions due to tears clouding my vision.
The Winners wasn't an easy read, but it was the flawless cumulation to the series, and I am so glad I read the books. Throughout three books, I've gotten to know all the characters on such a deep level that I had to remind myself that they are fictional. They do not exist in my world.
I can't say enough about this incredible, complex, character-driven, stunning, tragic, unforgettable book. I wholeheartedly encourage you to read these books.
I want to warn you that The Winners contains graphic details of rape, drug use, a shooting, and a heartbreaking few pages involving the death of a dog from poisoning. Please DM if you are concerned.
Beartown, Us Against You, and The Winners are books I plan to revisit in the future and read again when I need a reminder of just how beautiful writing can be.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Rape
Moderate: Drug abuse
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Thank you, Mariner Books, for the gifted copy of Jacqueline in Paris. {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
When: 1949 - 1950
Format: π§
Pub Date: 9.27.2022
Star Rating: βββ.5
This coming-of-age story allowed me to see a glimpse of Jacqueline, which not many of us have seen. While I know who Jaqueline Kennedy is, and I've always admired her style, I can't say that I know much about her or the person she was before she became First Lady and wife to John F. Kennedy.
I listened to this book through Harper Audio and was transported back to post-war France. I am so glad I chose to listen to this book instead of reading it because I would have mispronounced numerous names and places - the audio truly helped bring the story to life.
My only criticism about the book is that I felt the first half was sluggish. I didn't feel like anything happened until around the 60% mark. But, after that point, many events ensued, and that's when I saw Jacqueline's character growth.
The entirety of Jacqueline in Paris is full of stunning descriptions of Paris and the places that Jacqueline visits. It felt like I was walking along with Jacqueline as she experienced life free from her parent's control.
π― Audiobook
π Captivating descriptions that bring the book to life
π©π½Coming-of-age story
π Vivid details of their trip to Dachau
π Slow start but takes off after the 60% mark
I recommend reading Jacqueline in Paris if you enjoy reading historical fiction books set in post-war Europe!
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Genre: Historical Fiction
When: 1949 - 1950
Format: π§
Pub Date: 9.27.2022
Star Rating: βββ.5
This coming-of-age story allowed me to see a glimpse of Jacqueline, which not many of us have seen. While I know who Jaqueline Kennedy is, and I've always admired her style, I can't say that I know much about her or the person she was before she became First Lady and wife to John F. Kennedy.
I listened to this book through Harper Audio and was transported back to post-war France. I am so glad I chose to listen to this book instead of reading it because I would have mispronounced numerous names and places - the audio truly helped bring the story to life.
My only criticism about the book is that I felt the first half was sluggish. I didn't feel like anything happened until around the 60% mark. But, after that point, many events ensued, and that's when I saw Jacqueline's character growth.
The entirety of Jacqueline in Paris is full of stunning descriptions of Paris and the places that Jacqueline visits. It felt like I was walking along with Jacqueline as she experienced life free from her parent's control.
π― Audiobook
π Captivating descriptions that bring the book to life
π©π½Coming-of-age story
π Vivid details of their trip to Dachau
π Slow start but takes off after the 60% mark
I recommend reading Jacqueline in Paris if you enjoy reading historical fiction books set in post-war Europe!
______
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookend.diner/
Follow my blog: https://thebookenddiner.com/
Follow me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/thebookenddiner
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