This was a decent read for me but I did have some hang ups that prevented me from enjoying it more. Firstly, kudos to the author for thinking up the uThis was a decent read for me but I did have some hang ups that prevented me from enjoying it more. Firstly, kudos to the author for thinking up the unique idea of a book within a book idea. This made the plot layered and dynamic. However, much like I am not one for instant romance, instant friendship also does not work for me. Call me rude, but I will never meet three strangers and instantly have them over everyday. For this reason I found it hard to engage with characters from the beginning.
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Dense, dense and denser. That is what this book felt like to me. At almost five hundred pages, this entirely character-driven book was a slog for me. Dense, dense and denser. That is what this book felt like to me. At almost five hundred pages, this entirely character-driven book was a slog for me. I read other glowing reviews on this book and I completely appreciate that the character development is nothing short of masterful. Personally, plot-driven books are more my thing and some editing could have lessened the denseness of this book and still managed to convey the overall complexity of the story.
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(4.5 stars) I loved this book! As a lover of the 1990's movie of the same name this book was right up my alley. I liked the twist of the role reversal(4.5 stars) I loved this book! As a lover of the 1990's movie of the same name this book was right up my alley. I liked the twist of the role reversal with the female character as the Bodyguard. The main characters were interesting, cute, and quirky. The perfect summer romance.
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I am not one for funny books because it is really hard to make me laugh. But.... congratulations Cameron Esposito you had me in stitches. I loved thisI am not one for funny books because it is really hard to make me laugh. But.... congratulations Cameron Esposito you had me in stitches. I loved this book, so many truths, so many hilarious moments. My only regret is that I didn't listen to this as an audiobook because I think it would have been even funnier.
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Overall, the pacing of this book was very slow. This book is about a family's struggle in the early 1900's in Denver. Their stories slowly intertwine Overall, the pacing of this book was very slow. This book is about a family's struggle in the early 1900's in Denver. Their stories slowly intertwine to create an elaborate narrative with some truly heart-wrenching moments. This author left me satisfied in terms of the gorgeous writing. However, I wish the ending had left me as pleased.
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I did not read A Visit From The Goon Squad and maybe if I had I would have had more context around each character. However, as it stands I found this I did not read A Visit From The Goon Squad and maybe if I had I would have had more context around each character. However, as it stands I found this book incredibly confusing. There was never a prominent plot that drove this book, instead the reader is given a million different story lines and characters to suss out. Overall, not for me but if you are a fan of Black Mirror or trippy technology Sci-Fi this maybe for you....more
The Resting Place is an atmospheric, page-turning thriller full of dark drama. The setting is gothic with an almost tangible creepy country mansion. TThe Resting Place is an atmospheric, page-turning thriller full of dark drama. The setting is gothic with an almost tangible creepy country mansion. The story is narrated by two somewhat unreliable characters and alternating timelines. Prepare for some shocking twists and turns. It’s definitely a stunner!
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This book just wasn't for me. As a lover of truce crime, this book felt far too fictionalized. The author took a lot of liberties when it came to specThis book just wasn't for me. As a lover of truce crime, this book felt far too fictionalized. The author took a lot of liberties when it came to speculating how the killer and victims felt. Therefore, this read much more like fiction than non-fiction. What I enjoy about true crime are the facts and details and less the feelings, so this did not work for me.
Frankly, I also did not care about the dueling authors that were so heavily focused on. I could have lived without any of their narratives.
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At first, I really couldn’t get into this book as the narrative seemed somewhat convoluted. The friendship seemed off, but I couldn’t put my finger onAt first, I really couldn’t get into this book as the narrative seemed somewhat convoluted. The friendship seemed off, but I couldn’t put my finger on what was going on. However, I am glad I stuck it out because the author was building layers and character dynamics, all of which led to a crazy culmination.
This is a slow burn thriller. One you need to invest in but will be rewarded in time.
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This is a romance with not your typical character casting which I really appreciated. The characters are dynamic and throughout the book struggle withThis is a romance with not your typical character casting which I really appreciated. The characters are dynamic and throughout the book struggle with their own mental health and personal development. Call me a prude but I didn't really care for the internal dialogue from Walker, his sexual innuendos were cringe in my opinion. Additionally, the staging for some of the sexy scenes was kind of weird (frankly I just don't find bingo all that sexy).
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An interesting read. I learned a lot about Munchausen I did not know before. I still can’t get over how narcissistic this was mother was!
My3.5 stars
An interesting read. I learned a lot about Munchausen I did not know before. I still can’t get over how narcissistic this was mother was!
My only issue was that I found the narrative repetitive but this was likely a result of the mothers MO always being the same. Also, I don’t believe the diary entries that were included added anything to the overall story.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the second book in what is going to be a fantastic trilogy. Luckily, this book did not fall prey to the second book slump, which I thoroughly enjoyed the second book in what is going to be a fantastic trilogy. Luckily, this book did not fall prey to the second book slump, which is common in these fantastical epics.
The author continued to maintain the pace and the intrigue of the first book. Still offering many plot twists and story development. The only thing I did not care for was the new romance that was introduced in this installment. It did not feel necessary and somewhat forced.
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This book started off extremely spicy from get-go. I prefer a little bit more build up in my romance novels. However, I attribute this to having read This book started off extremely spicy from get-go. I prefer a little bit more build up in my romance novels. However, I attribute this to having read solely this book and not the first parts of the series. I enjoyed the authors use fantastical characters, this made them a little more interesting. Overall, your standard steamy romance novel. Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to review this title in exchange of an honest review....more
I love a good fairytale trope so this book was right up my alley. A short and sweet whimsical tale with some humorous dialogue. Exactly what I wanted I love a good fairytale trope so this book was right up my alley. A short and sweet whimsical tale with some humorous dialogue. Exactly what I wanted from this . I recommend this one for anyone who enjoys fairytales and feel good stories.
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Overall, a fun read. Writing style was light and engaging. I enjoyed this book but it left no lasting impression. I would recommend if you are lookingOverall, a fun read. Writing style was light and engaging. I enjoyed this book but it left no lasting impression. I would recommend if you are looking for something light and breezy.
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As an ecologist and bird-watcher this book had a setting that I just loved. Eerie remote wilderness� yes please. Bird nerd info� give me more. HoweverAs an ecologist and bird-watcher this book had a setting that I just loved. Eerie remote wilderness� yes please. Bird nerd info� give me more. However, I really disliked many of the characters and found they lacked substance. Also, the pacing was so slow. I found myself skimming entire chapters.
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Nope, sorry not for me. This whole book seemed rather juvenile. Are these characters actually adults? They seemed like preteens navigating their firstNope, sorry not for me. This whole book seemed rather juvenile. Are these characters actually adults? They seemed like preteens navigating their first dance. Also, if your crazy cousin keeps stealing your man with years of this behaviour why is she still in your life??
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