This second novel of Helen Hoang’s succeeded where I feel like the first one lacked. Both Khai and Esme’s characters are well developed and although there are some steamy scenes, this novel truly focuses on growth and their relationship which made me enjoy this romance all the more.
Read MoreGoing into this book, I knew only the basics surrounding the Protestant/Catholic struggle in Ireland in the late 1800s and early 1900s. However, I found myself quickly swept up in the history of Ireland during this time and the fictional families it follows over a few decades.
Read MoreThis book is very similar in premise to The Girl on The Train or The Woman in the Window. Ruth Ware perfectly captures a flawed character in Lo who is struggling to get past a traumatic experience by causing all sorts of trouble with her loved ones and colleagues.
Read MoreAs someone pretty unaware of the history between Korea and Japan in the 20th century, this novel was pretty fascinating in the history it covered. However, I never truly connected with any of the characters.
Read MoreThe Stars My Destination, Specter, Lovecontu, Storm’s Herald, God of Manna, After She Fell, The Woman in the Window and The Great Alone. As well as what I was reading in 2018 (one of my faves, Wuthering Heights).
Read MoreThis novel was just so well written, I can’t really say enough positive things about it. I love Kristin Hannah’s writing style and have enjoyed many of her books, The Nightingale had always been my favorite of hers but withThe Great Alone, it is now a very close race.
Read MoreFinn wrote this gripping page turner so realistically. So many aspects made me quickly read the novel in just a day because I just had to know what happened and couldn’t put it down.
Read MoreAlthough a somewhat typical romance in the fact there is a conflict that keeps the two lovebirds from making things official for a majority of the novel, this was very well-written and kept me entertained the entire time I was reading.
Read MoreThis little novella was quite unique, fascinating, and very well written. However, at the end I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as I thought I may in the beginning. Overall, a enjoyable book in its writing style and uniqueness, but other readers may end up enjoying it more for its complexity and subtlety which required a bit more heavy thinking than I was expecting.
Read MoreThis book has many of the great things in a YA fantasy; different cultures, monsters, magical vs non-magical realms, battles and a path of discovery for some young characters. However, I do wish certain aspects and characters were a bit more developed.
Read MoreEducated, A Conjuring of Light, The Thirteenth Tale, The House of the Spirits and Throne of Glass. As well as what I was reading in 2018 (one of my faves, Vicious and a classic, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn).
Read MoreI don’t think this was a book for me and thus it negatively impacted the way I experienced this book. Although unique, I found myself often zoning out while listening to this book.
Read MoreThis book was recommended to me by a bookstore employee after I mentioned loving The Count of Monte Cristo but it also perfectly represents the science fiction genre as written in the 1950s with some fantastic ideas and characters.
Read MoreKatie Jane Gallagher is a new author who did a great job of creating a unique storyline and take on the ability to see ghosts. However, there were definitely some frustrations reading this book which I attribute to Gallagher being so new.
Read MoreI have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I love the premise and most of the action and magic that is prominent. On the other hand, the love triangle and certain moments are out of place and annoying. Overall, I enjoyed but unsure if I will continue this series.
Read MoreThis book is for those that love books. In each carefully crafted word and sentence, you can see the author’s love of literature and words. Setterfield beautifully crafted so many passages with wonderful language and style that had me rereading just so I could feel the warmth in my soul over and over again as I read them.
Read MoreI had high hopes for this book which may have been my downfall. I saw such great reviews for it and even though I usually don't enjoy family sagas, I tried it out.
Read MoreIsabel Allende’s works were recommended to me by a follower after I read One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez and was pretty lost. This book, The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, is of a similar genre but a bit easier to read.
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Read MoreWhile reading this book, I went through so many strong emotions; anger, frustration, disbelief, shock, sympathy, heart-wrenching sadness and horror. Tara Westover so wonderfully depicted a harsh reality with such beautiful writing.
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