This book was recommended for fans of Evelyn Hugo and her godly number of husbands. I can definitely see the similarities between the two tales, but tThis book was recommended for fans of Evelyn Hugo and her godly number of husbands. I can definitely see the similarities between the two tales, but this story was just ok whereas EH was a banger. I feel like this is a book moms with an affinity for historical fiction would love....more
This reminded me an awful lot of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine which was also Completely Fine with me. I have happened upon a string of contempoThis reminded me an awful lot of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine which was also Completely Fine with me. I have happened upon a string of contemporary lit fic stories lately that have appealed largely to my sense of humor. I would not claim this book to be a page turner, it's more of a "potato chip" type of story, but I had a good time. ...more
Five stars for how much I giggled and enjoyed myself whilst reading this book but three stars for the story itself. Dear reader, I think you're supposFive stars for how much I giggled and enjoyed myself whilst reading this book but three stars for the story itself. Dear reader, I think you're supposed to find Esther to be both awful and unrealistic. I didn't adore the ending and wished it had taken a different direction, but this was very fun for me....more
There was way too much fluff (like well over 100 pages) that did not add anything valuable to the overall story. I should have 100% abandoned this oneThere was way too much fluff (like well over 100 pages) that did not add anything valuable to the overall story. I should have 100% abandoned this one but decided to hate-read until the end. ...more
I read everything on offer by this author a few years back and still appreciate her writing style present day. Most books are three stars in my ratingI read everything on offer by this author a few years back and still appreciate her writing style present day. Most books are three stars in my rating system. Generally pleasant experiences, creative enough to keep the pages turning, but not stories that I'd read again. This story was all of those things....more
This was a library staff pick and the precious 19-year-old employee at the circulation desk exclaimed, "I loved this!!!!" as she was checking me out. This was a library staff pick and the precious 19-year-old employee at the circulation desk exclaimed, "I loved this!!!!" as she was checking me out. For YA, this was decent, but I am so not the audience. I got tricked into thinking 50 pages were left when really it was the resources/book club discussion portion of the book, so I truly didn't see the ending coming. The writing felt very juvie, but the story was creative enough, so I will call it three stars....more
I did not care for this story while simultaneously liking much of what was being said. My main issue was the vulgarity, specifically surrounding the gI did not care for this story while simultaneously liking much of what was being said. My main issue was the vulgarity, specifically surrounding the gastrointestinal tract and its various functions, which the author turned all the way up. This retracted from how BEAUTIFUL the rest of the writing was.
The plot was pretty so-so and the characters were mostly unlikable, but the poetry in these pages was remarkable. The back half of this book is doing a lot of the work plot-wise, and quite literally the last line of the story resulted in me saying, "NO FUCKING WAY" which is super rare, automatically earning it a higher rating....more
There is a lot to keep track of in this story which makes it well suited for the detail oriented reader. I didn't read the blurb because this was recoThere is a lot to keep track of in this story which makes it well suited for the detail oriented reader. I didn't read the blurb because this was recommended by the library staff and that probably enhanced my reading experience. It's been some time since a book surprised me like this one did so major points for originality....more
How on God's green Earth does this book have a 4 star average rating?! Aside from it being generally horrific in terms of detailing images I may neverHow on God's green Earth does this book have a 4 star average rating?! Aside from it being generally horrific in terms of detailing images I may never get out of my head... the plot barely holds together....more
Listened to most of this on audio but I honestly enjoyed it more when reading the physical book. One star is for the start of the story, one star is sListened to most of this on audio but I honestly enjoyed it more when reading the physical book. One star is for the start of the story, one star is solely for Camila, and the last is for the ending. I felt a little burnt out by some of the repetition in the middle, but as always, I'm excited to watch the tv adaptation....more
One of my least favorite things that happens with literary fiction is a writer's failure to cohesively tie the character progression (or in this case One of my least favorite things that happens with literary fiction is a writer's failure to cohesively tie the character progression (or in this case digressions) to a solid plotline. This story had too many threads that were never pulled tightly together. Quality writing for the most part though, especially with this being an earlier novel in the collection for this author, but she has definitely improved her craft since this one was published....more
Great storytelling devices, great characters, hot subject with a light-handed approach, and lots of girl power. One star is missing because I hate looGreat storytelling devices, great characters, hot subject with a light-handed approach, and lots of girl power. One star is missing because I hate loose ends....more
This story was light and fluffy while also being sad and deep enough to give a person pause. I really like this author so please standby as I read allThis story was light and fluffy while also being sad and deep enough to give a person pause. I really like this author so please standby as I read all of her offerings....more
Here is another book that sat on my shelf for a year that I wish I had picked up sooner! I am not a gamer whatsoever, but I found the scenes where theHere is another book that sat on my shelf for a year that I wish I had picked up sooner! I am not a gamer whatsoever, but I found the scenes where the characters were creating their game worlds to be captivating. TBH, I didn't particularly care for adult Sadie, and her storyline ultimately prevented me from giving this book a 5-star rating....more
To put it plainly, this was strange. A stronger starter than finisher. This story has time travel, history, romance, friendship, revenge, murder, and To put it plainly, this was strange. A stronger starter than finisher. This story has time travel, history, romance, friendship, revenge, murder, and mystery. I don't know if you've ever read a book that has tried to be everything all at once, but if not, this is your chance. ...more
So much to like here but there were a few things that kept this just below the four star mark for me. I adored the imagery and that is probably what kSo much to like here but there were a few things that kept this just below the four star mark for me. I adored the imagery and that is probably what kept me most engaged with the story. This ended up being a lighthearted tale with a little bit of an edge, but I was expecting something a bit darker from the setup. This is definitely a "potato chip" book that anyone with a soft spot for pretty language will enjoy....more
The trilogy is now concluded, and I still have a lot of questions. Some things shall remain a mystery, even after almost 2000 pages of story. These boThe trilogy is now concluded, and I still have a lot of questions. Some things shall remain a mystery, even after almost 2000 pages of story. These books are super plot focused, so for the people wishing for character development, I feel you! I'm not taking points away for that though. Overall, what a cool story with cool characters, regardless of how surface level. Time to watch the tv adaptation now...lol....more
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