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60 reviews

One by One by Ruth Ware

5.0

I loved this book because of the mystery and intrigue. I loved the characters and their roles in the story. I loved the attention to relevance of the times we live in. I loved that even the insignificant things mattered.

The Sins of the Mother by Danielle Steel

3.0

Camino Winds by John Grisham

4.0

Loved catching up with all the characters from Camino Island. I also loved that Grisham reminded the reader, briefly, what happened in Camino Island since it had been a while since I'd read it. I enjoy the mystery and intrigue that Grisham brings to his books and that his books are fast easy reads. Maybe I think they're fast and easy reads because I don't want to put them down.

I gave this 4 stars because it is true Grisham style and plot line. For those of you wanting a bit more depth and closer bonds to the characters you should read something else. If you're just wanting a "whodunit" then you will enjoy this book.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

4.0

I really, really like this book. I loved the characters and how the story developed and ended. I feel that I got to know the characters and was rooting for them all, especially Daisy. I found myself relating to them in so many different ways that it made me think a lot about how I see things in life. I listened to the audio book and felt that it lent itself to so much more than if I had read it. Having the different characters played out was what I loved most. I did, however, feel that the story started to drag in the middle but it did pick back up. I highly recommend this story, especially if you grew up, or are intrigued, by the 70's. (It reminded me of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks)

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

4.0

I ordered this book over the summer from the Book Depository. It sounded cute and like it might be a refreshing read during the mess of the pandemic. I was right and I absolutely loved it. I fell in love with all of the characters and felt like I was part of their friend group by the time the book was over. I loved how the story and the characters developed throughout the story. It felt natural and just right for the time given. I honestly didn't want it to end. This was a pleasant surprise of a book.

P.S. It shouldn't have taken me so long to read it but life kept getting in the way

A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

2.0

I loved the story line and all that went with it but there was no closure for me. I also didn't like all the fluff in the middle just to speed it up in the last few chapters. It only left me feeling hurried, confused and needing closure.

A Time to Kill by John Grisham

4.0

The Oysterville Sewing Circle by Susan Wiggs

3.0

The Red Address Book by Sofia Lundberg

4.0

I listened to the book on Audible and fell instantly in love with the characters. I absolutely loved the story. I laughed and cried. I didn't want it to end!

When We Were Worthy by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

4.0