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The Ghostwriter

4.5

I'm a huge fan of Julie Clarks' previous books, so I was so excited to get my hands on this one early! It did not disappoint! It was a slow burn but it kept me reading and having to know what had really happened that fateful night in the 70s. There were times where it seemed a little too slow paced but it picked back up. I really enjoyed the POVs, Olivia's today and Vincent and Poppy back then. I wasn't a huge fan of her dad at the beginning, it seemed like he was hiding so much. As the story went on and we learned more, I started to understand and connected with his character. It was definitely a rollercoaster with twists and turns I did not expect. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a slow burn domestic thriller that will keep you guessing, especially if you like secrets, because these characters have a lot of them.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It's a Love Story

Annabel Monaghan

3.0

I was so excited to be approved for this ARC since I've really enjoyed all of the authors previous books. While I enjoyed the characters (besides how immature and childish Jane was) and the story, there was something about this one that felt choppy to me. I don't usually find writing that takes me out of the book but this one did. There were points where I couldn't focus due to how the sentences were structured and sometimes felt unfinished. "He's going to open it, I'm going to walk through it, and he's going to close it. That's how doors work." This is just one example of what/how I was taken out of the story. It just felt unnecessary. I will definitely check out what she writes next since I've liked a majority of her work, this one just didn't work for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.