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Review Date: 2/2/2015
Fantastic lighthearted read about a tough subject matter, the falling apart of a marriage. Having been married for five years myself I would say the feelings and thoughts of the characters are spot on. What do you do when love starts to fade? Do you fight or flight?
Review Date: 3/8/2015
I'm honestly torn on how I feel about this book. It's a great and very interesting subject, what would happen if the earth stopped spinning? The story is told from an eleven year old girl's point of view, and that was odd because she seemed much older than eleven. Sad, touching and at times really fatalistic. Hmmm.
Review Date: 4/28/2016
It doesn't happen often that I start reading a book and immediately wish I could put my life on hold to finish it up in one big gulp. Unfortunately, as a working Mom I had to read this amazing thriller in drips and drabs-sneaking my kindle into the bathroom with me, hiding from my toddler and husband. Ms. Miranda has written a gem. A first rate thriller and not so much because of the who-done-it twists and turns, or the grand character development, but because this book is told backwards. Yes, even with all the hype and the note from the publisher at the beginning I was really questioning how this could work, how I could enjoy a book that you have to work so hard to tell what happened when. But, Ms. Miranda makes it seem like everyone should write this way. I'm not going to even bother discussing the plot, don't want to ruin it for you future reader. Do yourself a favor, pick this up and jump on the Missing Girls bandwagon early, you won't want to miss this one.
Thank you netgalley and Simon & Schuster for this galley in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you netgalley and Simon & Schuster for this galley in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 12/17/2014
A tour through the alphabet using each letter as a theme for Tom and Natalie's date. Clever. And Tom and Natalie's love story and the use of the alphabet is sweet and makes this book worth reading, because you have to slog through the other characters stories. I wanted less of them and more in depth alphabet dates.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Bk 3)
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Review Date: 10/25/2019
Such a cute series. I just fell in love with the characters and their families. Such an accurate description of high school and first love. Loved all 3 books
Review Date: 10/4/2015
The whole point of chic lit is that it should be light, funny and have romance. Not so much of any of the above for this book. Amy is struggling through a break-up, a stale job, and her friends are all getting married. You want to root for Amy, but she does incredibly stupid stuff to the poor man who is interested in her. Also, the author touches on the fact that Amy has depression. I wanted more lightness, more funny and more romance.
Review Date: 3/7/2019
Helpful Score: 2
What a treat! A long, drawn out historical treat. You need to love history and have a bit of patience to get through this work, and thankfully I have both! I knew absolutely nothing about Alice Roosevelt prior to reading this book. What a shame! She was a person to have known! I loved learning about her and her family, friends and contemporaries. What a life! Thanks first to read for a galley in exchange for a honest review.
Review Date: 4/4/2016
The thing is this book was totally in my wheelhouse. Paranormal stuuf, check. Romance, check. Cop thriller with interesting, global intrigue, check. But something was off. I didn't particularly care for any of the characters, except maybe Kate. They seemed one dimensional and juvenile. I just needed more of everything. Not sure I'll be reading the next in the series.
Review Date: 6/9/2016
This book flip-flopped so much for me that I just can't see myself finishing the series. It started out so well. 2 siblings, a distant father, a faraway land, tons of mystery, history and the possibility of dark, interesting characters. The 2 siblings are 'given' to the Ottoman Empire in order to insure peace between their countries. Lada and Radu end up befriending the Sultan's son. The 3 become a close knit triangle against the danger that threatens the future of the Empire. Lada and Radu end up in love with the future Sultan and the 2 of them go to great lengths to secure his rule, happiness and future. Again, the beginning was crazy interesting, so much going on and then it just crawled through the middle. I was speed reading it, trying to not put it down, knowing if I did I wouldn't pick it up again. I loved the themes and the history, but only sort-of liked the characters and definitely didn't like the slowness of the plot.
Thanks Netgalley for providing a galley in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks Netgalley for providing a galley in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 7/8/2014
Helpful Score: 1
What do you believe in? God or the power of science? Interesting choice, right? I really enjoyed this thriller by Brown. The first in a string of Robert Landon stories this work takes place in Rome and is truly a power struggle between good and evil-but what is good and what is evil? I learned so much about the history of the Vatican and the mysterious group called the Illuminati. If you want a good thriller/page-turner pick this up!
Review Date: 2/13/2016
Shari is obsessed with all things British. Sounds like this would be an interesting read, right? And it was for about 100 pages, then it got long, awkward and took a turn right towards bad. Kind of like a promising date that goes belly up. Find a better rom-com and treat yourself right.
Review Date: 4/5/2021
Ok, I really am starting to enjoy this series. I can finally grasp all the characters. I can see a bit into their personality AND I am starting to see how Charlotte solves the case. This one wasn't as interesting as the others, but a fast read and a great addition to the series. Makes you want to read more!
Review Date: 5/4/2015
Fabulous spy novel written by the former head of M15 herself. I loved Liz. I loved that she was flawed, yet knew herself and knew her job. The mystery was fantastic. I didn't see the twist coming at the end! I highly recommend this spy series to anyone who loves a good thriller.
Review Date: 4/5/2021
2.5 stars.
Not quite the spy novel I thought this would be. Much more of a history lesson with a bit of smart character development. Slow on the thriller aspect. It definitely got across the horrors of war.
Not quite the spy novel I thought this would be. Much more of a history lesson with a bit of smart character development. Slow on the thriller aspect. It definitely got across the horrors of war.
Review Date: 5/7/2019
I love me some Pride and Prejudice retellings!! This book did not disappoint. Such an education to me as well into Muslim culture. It makes you think about stereotypes without slamming them down your throat. I enjoyed the characters, the story, the romance, the culture. Wonderful, light read. Perfect for spring/summer!!
Thank you First2Read :)
Thank you First2Read :)
Review Date: 3/23/2015
Things are still crazy in the town of Duvall. The fae have decided to come to town during Halloween, Tammy Jo must take a test to determine her witch status and the love triangle between her, Bryn and Zach is still all haywire. Fast paced witch saves the town story. Totally helps to have read the first one or else you are a bit lost on to who the characters are and what they have to do with the story. But, Tammy Jo's story seems to be evolving quite nicely, excited for book 3!
Review Date: 9/15/2017
Slow at times, but very worth the read. An immigrant couple moves to NYC from Cameroon to make a better life for themselves and their children. The husband, Jende, lucks out and successfully gets a job as a chauffeur for a powerful man on Wall Street. The reader becomes immersed in Jende's family life as well as the life of the Wall Street family. As luck would have it, Wall Street crashes and both families are put into total tailspins. An interesting read on dreams, how we impact others and the immigration problem here in America. Lots to talk about at book club!
Review Date: 12/13/2016
This was definitely a quick legal mystery-not quite a thriller. In fact, it was a more of a diatribe on how to conduct a case should you not understand anything about the law, justice system, or how the US courts work. I got tired of reading the explanations and wanted more 'meat' to the story. Carney Blake is pulled into a dirty case by the head of his firm. It quickly turns into more than Carney can handle. Lots going on, lots to keep track of and then at the end it seems like the author just wrapped things up too quickly forgetting the layers and layers he left for us readers at the beginning. I really enjoyed the parts of the story having to do with Carney's home life. Will there be a sequel? Thanks to First to Read for the opportunity to read and review this work.
Review Date: 1/5/2016
Wonderful, funny, tragic story about a murder at a school fundraiser. Who did it and why turn into quite a lavish story. The characters were real, well defined and flawed while being funny. I could see myself in a couple of them. Loved the true life family drama, but also this work is about a terribly serious topic. Well done Ms. Moriarty
Review Date: 10/26/2015
This book gripped me hard about 100 pages in and now that I'm finished, I honestly don't know how I feel. 6 college friends, bored, decide to create a game. Winner takes all. Things get out of hand and the 6 friends are now battling each other to survive. Jump ahead 14 years and they are still tormenting each other. Give this thriller a try and decide for yourself.
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