I loved the first 2 books in this series and thought I’d love this one too but it was just okay for me. It was really interesting and informative but aI loved the first 2 books in this series and thought I’d love this one too but it was just okay for me. It was really interesting and informative but almost to the point that it read like a history text book because I really didn’t care about any of the characters. I wasn’t crazy about the narration either...but I will continue with the series....more
This is the ultimate girl power book. It makes you think, seriously think, about your female relationships and their value...and to look at them in a This is the ultimate girl power book. It makes you think, seriously think, about your female relationships and their value...and to look at them in a different way. And to look at other women’s relationships with each other and how they can be vilified...even by other women...and how the reasons for that are steeped in our patriarchal history. It was so interesting and I loved it.
Also...thank you to my best friend for telling me about it! ...more
This one was cute but there were a couple of parts that seemed almost like “breaking the fourth wall� to me and I don’t like that as a literary deviceThis one was cute but there were a couple of parts that seemed almost like “breaking the fourth wall� to me and I don’t like that as a literary device. I wasn’t crazy about it but I didn’t hate it....more
This was my first Nicholas Sparks book as I tend to steer away from overly sappy romance books. I liked the story okay...though I felt like I’ve read iThis was my first Nicholas Sparks book as I tend to steer away from overly sappy romance books. I liked the story okay...though I felt like I’ve read it before. It almost seemed like a B version of a John Green book. The coming of age so often in JG’s books was inserted into a 1950s setting and written not quite as well. The story was predictable and I nearly despised the main character. His transformation into the redeemable character seemed sudden and not at all believable. And there was way too much religion in there for me. However...I was expecting worse, so I guess I was almost pleasantly surprised....more
2.5/5 stars I loved the Billionaire Bad Boy series and I love fairytale retelling, so I was super duper excited for this book. And was let down. The stor2.5/5 stars I loved the Billionaire Bad Boy series and I love fairytale retelling, so I was super duper excited for this book. And was let down. The story was okay, but the sex talk was a little over the top and did not seem organic to the story. Also, his nickname for her was cringe worthy. And I did not like the narration at all. For neither Alex or Matt. I did like the retelling bit and how they turned Alice in Wonderland into this modern erotic romance. So even though I wasn’t crazy about this one, I’ll probably still read the next one when it comes out....more
Where can I even start with this? I can honestly say I have never read anything like this book. It was so all over the place in the beginning that it Where can I even start with this? I can honestly say I have never read anything like this book. It was so all over the place in the beginning that it took me until about 30% in until I finally discovered the plot. It was humorous and dark and twisted. I likened it to Pulp Fiction on speed but with no likable characters and even more Murder and mayhem. There were quite a few unanswered questions at the end. I’ll probably carry on with the series, if not for those unanswered questions then just to see what else Serge gets up to.
One thing I adored was reading about all the landmarks and museums and popular places from the area that I’ve lived in my entire life.
3.5/5 stars I was expecting to love this one as much as I loved the Binghamton series but I didn’t. It was cute but nothing special. I didn’t feel conne3.5/5 stars I was expecting to love this one as much as I loved the Binghamton series but I didn’t. It was cute but nothing special. I didn’t feel connected to the characters and didn’t feel their connection to each other...until the very end. It was cute, but not spectacular. I will probably read the next one in the series though....more
I loved this book! The relationship was so different than most stories with this trope. I actually sympathized with a character type that I normally deI loved this book! The relationship was so different than most stories with this trope. I actually sympathized with a character type that I normally despise. I’ll definitely be reading more of her books!...more
I was hoping to like this one a little bit more than I did. It kind of fell flat for me after reading so many good things about it. I did like the storI was hoping to like this one a little bit more than I did. It kind of fell flat for me after reading so many good things about it. I did like the story (though it was basically very predictable), but the character development seemed a bit lacking. And I felt like I was constantly reminded how much art was a part of her life. In the tell, not show kind of way. Yes...I get it...she’s an artist and it’s very important to her. But I did like the story as a whole. I found myself almost more drawn to the supporting cast than the main characters. So with that being said, I will probably read the next book to get their stories....more
**spoiler alert** RS Grey is one of my top 10 favorite authors but this was definitely not my favorite of her books. I felt like there was a disconnect**spoiler alert** RS Grey is one of my top 10 favorite authors but this was definitely not my favorite of her books. I felt like there was a disconnect between Part 1 and Part 2 that I felt could have been rectified by the 2 main characters having some contact with each other in their time living in different states. It seemed like when they reunite they are instantly close and yet they hardly knew each other before...I would’ve liked it if there was more in the middle to give a reason for that. Also, there was less humor in it than I’m used to with her. But I did think Part 2 was really cute and I liked the characters and the setting. Overall I liked it a lot but not as much as her other books....more
4.5/5 stars I really liked this book a lot. Some great twists. A pretty awesome story. The reason it’s 4.5 instead of 5 is because I still had some una4.5/5 stars I really liked this book a lot. Some great twists. A pretty awesome story. The reason it’s 4.5 instead of 5 is because I still had some unanswered questions at the end. The narrator was pretty good too.
**edited review to add below** The unanswered questions were wrapped up once I did a re-listen. This time I listened to the unabridged version. I really liked the parts I’d been missing out on when I unwittingly listened to the abridged version. However, I didn’t like this narrator quite as much as the narrator for the abridged version....more
4.5/5 stars This book was fun, sweet, well written, and relevant. The storyline is woven together with equality issues that still plague our society wh4.5/5 stars This book was fun, sweet, well written, and relevant. The storyline is woven together with equality issues that still plague our society while adventure and high jinx ensue. ...more
This started out so slow for me that after reading the first 10 pages I kept passing it over for other books. But once I finally got into it I loved iThis started out so slow for me that after reading the first 10 pages I kept passing it over for other books. But once I finally got into it I loved it...and that ending!!! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!! ...more
3.5/5 stars I thought this was a cute story. Not too much angst, which was a relief. There were a few inconsistencies towards the beginning and parts t3.5/5 stars I thought this was a cute story. Not too much angst, which was a relief. There were a few inconsistencies towards the beginning and parts that lagged, but overall, I liked it....more
This book was amazing! I was intrigued by the story and so so curious from the very beginning. I wanted to know what happened and then once I knew whaThis book was amazing! I was intrigued by the story and so so curious from the very beginning. I wanted to know what happened and then once I knew what...I wanted to know who did it. I didn’t want to stop listening even when life was happening and I had to set it aside. The character development was superb and the relationships were fantastic. I loved the witty banter and it was brought to life so amazingly by the narrator. She was so great. I really loved this one and can’t wait to read another book by this author!...more
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