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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

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

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.

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

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.

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⬇️

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

@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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

Good read. Light and smooth

Lots of twists !

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.

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.

Bookclub nights are the best 📚 Loved discussing The One!

My 3rd read of the year was so incredible, it earned a spot on my top 10 shelf 😍📚

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 😅

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 😘

Read in December 2021 ...
#suvataReads #Bookly #BooklyApp #Bookstagram #MMDBookClub

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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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

The Last Six Books I Read (rated)
Two non-fiction, two cozy mysteries, one historical fiction, and one sci-fi thriller.
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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.

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.

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

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

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.

🎧 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

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.

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. 🤢

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

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

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

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

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 🤷🏻‍♀️

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

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.” 😹

Book club is Thursday. I‘d better get started.

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! 🤞🍃🐦

#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.

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

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

A #futuristic look at dating in the city of London. Finished just in time to watch the series on TV.