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The One
The One | John Marrs
How far would you go to find THE ONE? One simple mouth swab is all it takes. One tiny DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for. A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people take the test. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others... A psychological thriller with a difference, this is a truly unique novel which is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)
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MaleficentBookDragon
The One | John Marrs
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ALL #AllHallowsReadSwap matches have been sent out.
Opening day is Monday, October 30th.
Please post when you sen out your packages.
Start stalkling!

TheQuietQuill Got mine, thank you! Already started shopping 🛍️ 5d
LeahBergen Thank you! 🎃 5d
Gissy Yes; I replied already🧙🏼‍♀️🍁🍂🖤🖤🖤 5d
Chrissyreadit 🧡🧡🧡🖤🖤🖤🧡🧡🧡 1d
Chrissyreadit Hey friend- can you check tracking on your FFFS and let me know when it will arrive? 1d
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intothehallofbooks
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

This was fantastic! Such a fun read! I took a chance on this author based on a ton of social media attention and it really paid off. It started off sort of slowly, building the characterization of the five POV characters. When the twists started coming, they never stopped. I thought about this book the entire time I wasn‘t reading or listening. And in the end, I felt like it was so satisfying. I‘ll be reading more by John Marrs. #rushathon

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 2mo
she.hearts.horror I‘m enjoying this now! 3w
intothehallofbooks @she.hearts.horror It‘s so good!!! I‘m still thinking about it. 3w
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intothehallofbooks
The One | John Marrs
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I‘ve seen a lot of praise for John Marrs online lately and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. This one is a standalone with 5 POVs that started out slowly, building each person‘s story. I‘m barely over the halfway point now and just about every single chapter has a twist or turn. Super fun! I can‘t wait to see how this one ends up. Very exciting. #rushathon

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 2mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 2mo
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Coleen
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Surprised this one hasn‘t gotten more hype — I liked it a lot, given the fact it‘s a bit farfetched. Part sci-fi, part thriller, and part romance, it was interesting and not always predictable. Would make a great discussion book.

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BooksCoffeeNurse
The One | John Marrs
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Currently reading, The One by John Marrs… Up next will be the new S.A. Crosby book followed by the new Wendy Walker book. ❤️❤️❤️📚

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jpetrillivm
The One | John Marrs
Mehso-so

This book had a compelling concept with many twists & turns. but I‘m not sure how to feel after finishing it. I thoroughly enjoyed the character development of each chapter- it wasn‘t always predictable which was exciting. But somehow it just didn‘t have a satisfying ending-felt the ending was rushed.I prefer to read a book that has a really satisfying ending where I can‘t stop thinking about it for a few days, this was not the case on The One.

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TheAromaofBooks
The One | John Marrs
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This book was quite the ride. In the near future, the discovery has been made that everyone has a specific gene that is matched between only two people in the world: those people are Matches, genetically predetermined to be a perfect couple. Match Your DNA is now a huge business, with people sending in a DNA swab to find out if their match is in the database. The book follows five different people who have just found their Matches. I was afraid⬇️

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) this would make the book hard to follow, but instead the short, snappy chapters rotating through characters kept me turning the pages when I should have been doing something more productive with my day! 😂 Marrs does a great job exploring a lot of the ethics surrounding this concept without becoming polemic. It's a thought-provoking read. I didn't quite agree with all the story-telling choices, and some of the scenarios felt a little ⬇ 5mo
TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) too ridiculous for me to give it a full 5*, but this was a solid 4* read and the first book I've picked up in a while that kept me completely engaged the entire time.

@Clwojick this is my first book for #AlphabeticalBingo - I've created an overly-complicated system to go with your challenge, of course 😂

#MtTBR
#BookChain
#BookSpinBingo
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Gissy This one has been in my tbr forever! I need to read it. Sometimes I give a book 5⭐️ because there is no 4.5 in GoodRead and because I enjoyed it so much. But in reality, there are only few books that deserve 5 ⭐️Sometimes I feel generous with books😌 5mo
TheAromaofBooks @Gissy - I tend to go the other way - I get stingy with stars!! 😂 5mo
Gissy @TheAromaofBooks But you are correct, many books are 3⭐️ Not much 4 and only few deserve 5⭐️ 5mo
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shanebeth
The One | John Marrs
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definitely a Black Mirror episode waiting to happen!! I enjoyed keeping up with all the different characters and reading about the twisty journeys Match Your DNA took each on. it was a soap opera with a sci-fi twist. 4 ⭐️s!

used this to ✅ the PODCAST REC square on my Bingo challenge. I heard about it on a recent ep of Sarah‘s Bookshelves Live. it‘s available on Kindle Unlimited btw!!

#bookbingo #readingchallenge

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FantasyChick
The One | John Marrs
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@aperfectmjk I had to throw a little love-ish into your island reads this month but not too much!

I went with books I've read and enjoyed (I'm sure you can guess which ones 🤣) and one I hear good things about.

The Alina Jacobs I picked for two reasons:

It sounds like a cheesy Halloween Hallmark movie and that might be fun

And

The title sounds dirty and my inner 12 year old self can't stop giggling

Hope you enjoy!!

#TrappedonAnIsland

aperfectmjk @FantasyChick thanks girl. I can work some of these into the #Ispybingo which is definitely a bonus. I can handle some romance novels, but they're really just not for me. While most women are watching The Hallmark Channel I'm over here watching Investigation Discovery. 🤷‍♀️ 8mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
The One | John Marrs
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All #JolabokaflodSwap matches have been sent out!
I'm excited for this year's swap. I hope you are too.
If you did not receive a match, or have an issue, comment below and I'll email you.

batsy Thank you! I'm so looking forward to this swap again 💜 10mo
LiteraryinLawrence Hi! I don‘t think I received a match email. 10mo
LiteraryinLawrence Never mind! I found it. Sorry Chelle! 10mo
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LeahBergen Thanks so much! 👏👏 10mo
Jhullie Damn. Missed it. Enjoy yourselves everyone. 10mo
BarbaraBB Thanks so much!!!! 10mo
Graciouswarriorprincess I don‘t think I received my match email. Thanks 10mo
CarolynM Thank you 10mo
Moonprismpower I didn‘t sign up but I‘m willing to be a back up if someone has to drop out. 10mo
Crazeedi I got my match! And I'm on it! Thank you!! 10mo
kaysworld1 Oh no I missed it 😢 10mo
bridge12 Dang it, missed it. Willing to be back up as well 10mo
Alfrazier21 @MaleficentBookDragon can you resend my match email? pretty please! Thank you!!! 10mo
OndinetheSea I missed it 😭 I'll have to catch this swap next year, hope everyone has fun 10mo
CarolynM I‘ve got a problem sending my parcel. I sent you an email yesterday. I want to clear up the problem ASAP because of post delays. Look forward to hearing from you. 10mo
Texreader Dang! I missed it again this year! 10mo
Bren912 I got my match and my package is ready to mail—just sent an email as I‘m a #newbie 10mo
Julsmarshall I didn‘t receive a match email-are you able to resend? 10mo
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Kboltz
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

You can send in a DNA sample to find your true match. Throw in a serial killer and this is one good read. Science is usually the answer but maybe following your heart is the correct choice. Great read, will be reading more by this author.

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ulrichyumiodd
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

In all honesty, after watching (and disliking) the series, I lost interest for the audiobook I had already bought… which was a mistake because I actually enjoyed the book. As twisted as it may sound, Christopher‘s story was probably my favorite. I also quite enjoyed Nick‘s and Ellie‘s, though both become a little convoluted towards the end. I thought Mandy and Jade‘s storylines were okay, but often predictable. It‘s a good enough book overall.

Kboltz I also liked the serial killers story…🥴🤫 10mo
ulrichyumiodd @Kboltz It was very satisfying to see the REAL dangers of the system being explored. 10mo
Kboltz Right?!😳 10mo
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AmandaBlaze
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Short chapters really help to the develop the pace in this novel as you try to figure out where the next twist is going to go. The premise that your DNA can be matched to your soulmate is plausible in today's society. When devious scientists and others bent on revenge are involved in this match, chaos ensues.

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AmandaBlaze
The One | John Marrs
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1. The One, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Fables, Aunt Dimity and the Enchanted Cottage.
2. Green is my favorite color, so yes.
3. Our Crooked Hearts and When Women Were Dragons, Someone is Killing the Children.
#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain

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AmandaBlaze
The One | John Marrs
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My goals are to read 20 chapters and finish at least one book. On deck are The One, The Disinvited Guest, and Hidden Pictures.
#20in4 Readathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Best of luck 👏👏👏 1y
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Federoca
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Good read. Light and smooth

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Hollijomarie
The One | John Marrs
Pickpick

Lots of twists !

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TheBookKeepers
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

This book was such an experience and twisty hahaha! If you‘re looking for a fast paced immersive read check it out! A not so future world where DNA tests can find your soul mate. Follow 5 individuals as they learn who their perfect match is.

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FogLady
The One | John Marrs
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Mehso-so

This starts off well but the twists are predictable. The redeeming quality for me was that it calls into question some fairly widespread opinions about romantic love and how it‘s found and most importantly how we judge people who don‘t find it.

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Kleblanc
The One | John Marrs
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Bookclub nights are the best 📚 Loved discussing The One!

Trashcanman That looks yummy 2y
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Kleblanc
The One | John Marrs
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My 3rd read of the year was so incredible, it earned a spot on my top 10 shelf 😍📚

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CBee
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

You‘d think all the twists thrown around that I‘d be dizzy, but DAMN this was a good one. If you‘re in a reading slump and need a book to jolt you out of it, this is perfect. PHEW 😅

OriginalCyn620 I loved this one too! Your description is spot on! 2y
CBee @OriginalCyn620 thanks! It was a crazy ride of a book 😁 2y
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CBee
The One | John Marrs
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It‘s still Thursday, right? All the news today has got me preoccupied - not great memories of this day last year 😞
BUT! I am addicted to the book I‘m currently reading, my 2022 word is….. undecided, because I can‘t make up my mind 😂
And my reading resolutions? Just to read as much as possible. AND to not buy too many books (try to use my library more). Onward! @MoonWitch94
Thanks for the tag, @Amiable 😘

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suvata
The One | John Marrs
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SilversReviews A good month for you. Happy Reading in 2022!! 2y
suvata @SilversReviews Thanks. You too. 2y
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MelKelsey
The One | John Marrs
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Book 147

I really enjoyed The One by John Marrs. It's set in a dystopian world in which the strand of DNA that can match you with your perfect partner has been identified. The book follows several people who've been matched, including a serial killer. It isn't noteworthy, but it's a fun read. I'm curious to check out the show, though it looks like it doesn't include all the storylines. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Allthebookclubs
The One | John Marrs
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Fantastic plot!! With all of the DNA sharing companies out there, this book fits right in with the times. Why take a chance on love when you can find your DNA matched soul mate?! Sounds great, until we remember the world isn‘t perfect and there are plenty of people looking to tear others down. Full of love, betrayal, travel, and a psychopath. I give this one 5 stars!!! Book #75 in 2021

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suvata
The One | John Marrs
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The Last Six Books I Read (rated)
Two non-fiction, two cozy mysteries, one historical fiction, and one sci-fi thriller.
#BooklyApp #Bookstagram

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suvata
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

How far would you go to find The One? A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you‘ll be matched with your perfect partner—the one you‘re genetically made for. That‘s the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. The One is a fascinating novel that shows how even the simplest discoveries can have complicated consequences.

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Marydent
The One | John Marrs
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wanderinglynn 20 😆😆😆 2y
jessinikkip I got 19 because Im not in a book club because we dont have one near me 😂 2y
rwmg Why would a bonafide bookworm go to an athletic event? 2y
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atl_scfl
The One | John Marrs
Mehso-so

I feel like I am being generous with the So-So and leaning more towards Pan. This book started off amazing!!! 5 main characters, each with their own compelling story and quick short chapters. I could not put the book down! But, somewhere in the middle, the stories starting dragging. I mean agonizingly and painfully slow. I skimmed over 100 pages just hoping something would happen. The ending was good but I was so over the book by that point.

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FantasyChick
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I avoided this book for so long because if the hype but decided to throw caution to the wind and just dive in. What a freaking ride! Each different story pulled me right in and had me fully invested in every character. The full cast audio was the icing on the cake.

Highly recommend!

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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LazyLimaLife
The One | John Marrs
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Mehso-so

This started out interesting but got less so about halfway through. It‘s awfully predictable and that takes away the fun.

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Cathyloves2read
The One | John Marrs
Pickpick

What a page turner! I found this book to be very easy to read, and I had a hard time putting it down! I loved the short chapters, with a cliff hanger at the end of almost every one. I love the way the author rotated the chapters among the characters. This made it feel like there were 5 stories in one. I think my favorite chapters were those involving Ellie. Needless to say,I highly recommend this book. It‘s a great, quick and exciting summer read.

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Twainy
The One | John Marrs
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🎧 What if a dating app could guarantee you the perfect match? All you need to do is submit your DNA to MatchYourDNAdotCom. What could possibly go wrong? Oh. A lot!

Mandy is matched to Richard. 🤯

Christopher, serial killer - is matched to Amy. 🤯

Jade is matched to Kevin. 🤯

Mick loves Sally but they‘re not matched. 🤯

Ellie matches to Tim. 🤯

5 MCs & narrators cycle through many cliff hanger chapters. FUN! Edge of my seat!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4

Twainy These 5 unrelated stories were great. Sophie Aldred narrates Mandy‘s story. Sophie is Sylvester McCoy‘s Doctor Who‘s companion Ace. 5 different scenarios! All wacky! Looking for an easy fun read? Imagine what could go wrong if you woke up in this world. Would you get tested? What if you were married! Etc etc etc 2y
IuliaC I really enjoyed this one 👍 2y
Twainy @IuliaC Yes! It wasn‘t even on my radar. It was a complete surprise. 2y
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Roua
The One | John Marrs
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I'm 37% into the book.

Exactly at the moment when Ellie confessed to Tim about who she really is and what she does for a living.

I had guessed it from the beginning so no big surprise 😑😑

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LaraS
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Who needs dating aps when a DNA test will match you with the one you are genetically made for? We follow 5 ppl who have been matched: divorcee, a CEO, a fiancé, someone stuck in a dead-end-job, and a serial killer.

So relieved it isn't a “cautionary tale“ blaming sci & tech, and extra points for such an unusual plot. The 5 different POVs made me feel like I was gossiping about the drama-rama in all my friends lives...but in the best possible way.

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ZoeJane620
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4.5 stars. I really enjoyed this one. An interesting take on what can happen when people try to “play God” with other‘s lives. Tons of twists and turns, none of which I predicted.

Of note, towards the beginning there is a brutal murder that is described in (way too much) detail for my liking. I‘m one of those people that enjoys watching “murder shows” on ID but this scene actually made my stomach turn. 🤢

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Jess101986
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Wow what a page turner! Definitely keeps you engaged and wanting to learn more!

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allureofbeauty
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Just finished this one. We watched the show first but the book of course was leagues better. I wish they had followed some of those storylines in the show instead of what they did. Tho I do wonder if the show will get a second season. Or a sequel with the book either. I know I‘d read it.

#theone #johnmarrs #thriller #netflix #netflixadaption #scifi #sciencefiction #cookies #readingsnack #justfinished #kindle #kindlereads #love

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OriginalCyn620
The One | John Marrs
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Pickpick

Loved this one! A real page-turner with lots of twists. Now I can binge the Netflix series, though I‘ve heard it‘s very different from the book.

#bookspinbingo
#pop21 - a book set in multiple countries

Jemgirl2014 Yes, it's extremely different! So different that you can watch the movie first without spoiling the book. LOL 2y
OriginalCyn620 @Jemgirl2014 Yikes! That doesn‘t sound very promising! 2y
Jemgirl2014 @OriginalCyn620 Yes, it's pretty bad as far as adaptations go. However, once I resigned myself to the fact that it's nothing like the book, I actually began to enjoy the TV series. 🙂 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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RebelReader
The One | John Marrs
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Better late than never. Thanks @lou.reads.a.lot for the recommendation. I enjoyed this one quite a bit. Now I see it‘s on Netflix so I‘ll have to watch and compare. #Newyearwhodis

MatchlessMarie Awesome to hear. I read my first John Marrs earlier this year and really enjoyed it 2y
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alecia3dixie
The One | John Marrs
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Mehso-so

This was a solid 3 strar book. The characters were not as riveting as they should have been considering how many there were. I was half way threw the book and still was waiting for some kind of spark or twist. A few twists does happen later, but not enough for me to be caught of gaurd or interested. The characters were very one dimensional and I don't think this book should be classified as a Thriller because it wasn't thrilling 🤷🏻‍♀️

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MaleficentBookDragon
The One | John Marrs
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I‘m finally finished with some sneak reading at work. 🤫
This is a very close between a so so and a pick for me, leaning towards a pick. It took me a really longggggggg time to get into it, but the second half flew by for me. I disliked Ellie from page one and was most intrigued by Christopher. Anyone else? I‘m curious about your thoughts on this one.
#bookclubpick

Ast_Arslan I loved Christopher and Nick ❤ hated Mandy 🤣 3y
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MaleficentBookDragon
The One | John Marrs
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Hades is saying “Stop reading and get your lazy butt out of bed. You have to go to work to keep me in the lifestyle that I have become accustomed.” 😹

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🤣🤣🤣 3y
Julsmarshall 😂 3y
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MaleficentBookDragon
The One | John Marrs
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Book club is Thursday. I‘d better get started.

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yvo_about_books
The One | John Marrs
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DIY project of the day: this giant cement leaf bowl/bird bath using an actual leaf as the base. Fingers crossed it will come out alright once it's dried! 🤞🍃🐦

BookDragonNotWorm What a great idea! Can't wait to see the finished product! 3y
yvo_about_books @BookDragonNotWorm I saw it when I was browsing ideas for garden decorations on google... Fingers crossed it will look at least somewhat like the examples there once it dries completely. 🙈 3y
JanuarieTimewalker13 Omg, I thought it was a cake!? 3y
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Bklover @JanuarieTimewalker13 I thought it was a cake too! Made me hungry! 2y
JanuarieTimewalker13 @Bklover hahaha...me too, I was coveting that “cake” lol 2y
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Laughterhp
The One | John Marrs
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Panpan

#UnpopularOpinion - I was so bored with this book. I sped it up to 2.0 to get through it faster. There were way too many characters and you couldn‘t connect with any of them. It had over 100 chapters. I found everyone annoying, though I liked Jade and Nick. I probably should have bailed but I was far enough in it that I wanted to see if the end was satisfactory. It was eh. I‘m just glad I got this one off my list.

Andrew65 Oh dear 🙁 3y
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Ast_Arslan
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Pickpick

It's a very particoular book.
The characters are very well built and so the story.
Sometimes it's a little bit too much, some revelations are too much, like the author wanted to shock more and more the reader.
I personally loved Nick and Christopher and their storylines, but I hated Mandy... too dumb to live, in my opinion 🤦‍♀️
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 because it was really entertaining!

#theone #johnmarrs

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Ast_Arslan
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Almost finished... I can't close it!
I fell in love with Nick and Christopher (yes... I know) and now I need to know how their stories will end.
I'm anxious 🤣😅😅

#theone #johnmarrs #tbr #background #kindle

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Smartypants
The One | John Marrs
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A #futuristic look at dating in the city of London. Finished just in time to watch the series on TV.