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The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
3.0
I am a little confused as to why this book is so highly praised and rated… it was cute but is also your predictable romance novel & in my opinion, does not stand out to others in this genre. I listened to this book on audio and it was very easy for me to imagine this book play out as a movie BUT I felt the characters had NO personality whatsoever. It really made it hard to connect to them or even care about their story in general. Lemon’s entire “personality” is her career but they never dive into what exactly she does past her title so it’s hard for that passion to come through to the reader.
There were some really moving passages about grief and dealing with loss of loved ones that I felt also had undertones of regrets (such as not spending enough time with someone before they’re gone or not asking them how they are REALLY doing). But again, I felt the relationship between “lemon” and her aunt was even lacking anything unique to them? There are brief mentions of how they liked to travel together and take trips but beyond that nothing.. so again, really cute concept and great idea for the book which has such potential but the execution in writing just was not there for me.
I will say, I was surprised to se how people liked this over dead romantics because I remember loving that book! Maybe it’s time for a reread.
There were some really moving passages about grief and dealing with loss of loved ones that I felt also had undertones of regrets (such as not spending enough time with someone before they’re gone or not asking them how they are REALLY doing). But again, I felt the relationship between “lemon” and her aunt was even lacking anything unique to them? There are brief mentions of how they liked to travel together and take trips but beyond that nothing.. so again, really cute concept and great idea for the book which has such potential but the execution in writing just was not there for me.
I will say, I was surprised to se how people liked this over dead romantics because I remember loving that book! Maybe it’s time for a reread.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
2.5
I wanted to love this book so badly but for me, it was a struggle to get through. I felt the book dragged in some places and I wish there would have been more depth in their moments they create. Instead it brushed over them, explaining in just a paragraph or two and then reciting the “live life as if it’s your last day” mantra - which I guess is the point of the book but it got repetitive to the point where I didn’t know why it was necessary.
My saving grace for this book was the connection Mateo and Rufus brought out in each other. But the living life with regrets shadow followed their relationship even as it blossomed which I felt overtook the moment than what they were supposed to be doing - which was living…
This was my first Adam Silvera book and it definitely won’t be my last. I’ve heard great things & am excited to read more from him! Sadly, this one didn’t tick my boxes in the way I hoped it would!
My saving grace for this book was the connection Mateo and Rufus brought out in each other. But the living life with regrets shadow followed their relationship even as it blossomed which I felt overtook the moment than what they were supposed to be doing - which was living…
This was my first Adam Silvera book and it definitely won’t be my last. I’ve heard great things & am excited to read more from him! Sadly, this one didn’t tick my boxes in the way I hoped it would!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
4.0
I personally had a harder time getting into this book. Took me three to four days to get to chapter 12 but that is when everything turned around for me & I finished the book in one sitting. This was my first book by Author, Emily Henry, and I can’t wait to read more of her stories!