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The Identicals
The Identicals | Elin Hilderbrand
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'The Queen of the Summer Novel' (People) The ultimate summertime reading for fans of Jennifer Weiner and Jodi Picoult. Nantucket is only two and a half hours away from Martha's Vineyard by ferry. But the two islands might as well be worlds apart for a set of identical twin sisters who have been at odds for years. Just because twins look exactly the same doesn't mean they're anything alike - and Tabitha and Harper Frost have spent their whole lives trying to prove this point. When a family crisis forces them to band together - or at least appear to - the twins come to realise that the special bond that they share is more important than the resentments that have driven them apart. A story of new loves, old battles, and a threat that gives a whole new meaning to the term sibling rivalry, The Identicals is Elin Hilderbrand at her page-turning best.
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TamTracy
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I haven‘t read an Elin Hilderbrand book that I didn‘t like. I become so attached to the characters in all of her books and this one was no different. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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kissmehardy
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The perfect #reread to kick off summer. The characters are realistically flawed without being melodramatic, and the setting is jealousy inducing. #womensfiction

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Sully1
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It took me a few chapters to be fully invested in the characters however once I was I was hooked. This was a light read involving family dynamic and love.

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JenlovesJT47
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Maybe it‘s because I‘ve always been a sucker for anything about twins, but I got sucked into this #audiobook and finished it in a day. Estranged twins Tabitha and Harper come together after the death of their father and pull a twin switch of sorts, with the added bonus of lots of rich people and the beautiful island of Nantucket. I love her books because despite them usually being very privileged, her characters seem like real people and there ⬇️

JenlovesJT47 Is always something for me to relate to. I loved this one! 5⭐️ 2y
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Meghan1
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I really enjoyed this one! My first Erin Hilderbrand…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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KristenDuck
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Who knew a game of rock, paper, scissors could dramatically affect someone‘s life?

Identical twins are forced to pick sides when their parents divorce and therefore grow up in two different worlds which leads to living two very different lives.

This was an easy listen for an audiobook and I appreciated the development of the main characters.

Still recommend reading 28 Summers by this author first.

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Elizabeth2
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Twin sisters, once inseparable, have spent most of their adult lives hating each other. Each has claimed an island as hers - one on Nantucket and one on Martha‘s Vineyard. The islands themselves are characters, and nearly the only ones who are not flawed. In spite of dislikable characters at times, I really enjoyed this story about family. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This was my September #bookspin. Two squares complete for #BookspinBingo! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 4y
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Elizabeth2
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What a G O R G E O U S morning! I am in my piece of heaven.

☀️ Super sunny spot
🍁 Cool breezes and perfect fall temperature
🎃 Pumpkin Spice coffee in my cup
📚 Entertaining book in my lap

SheReadsAndWrites 🧡🧡🧡 4y
janeycanuck It was hovering around freezing when I woke up this morning. I‘m not ready for this yet! 4y
Elizabeth2 @janeycanuck I like warmer weather, but those first few crisp mornings are a such a joy. I think it dipped to the low 40s here overnight. It was really chilly in the shade, but in the sun it was quite warm. I actually had to get a cold drink after about 45 minutes. 😄☀️ 4y
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Elizabeth2
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Starting my #bookspin book for September! ❤️📚

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Megabooks
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This is my least favorite Hilderbrand so far. Just too much! I think having it split between Nantucket and Martha‘s Vineyard and all the people and locales, just too many storylines and extraneous characters. I think the #audiobook could‘ve been 1.5-2 hours shorter and packed a better punch.

However, the last chapter from the dog‘s perspective completely undid me, and I‘ve been crying because I still miss Henry! 😭🐩💔

#bookspinbingo

MicheleinPhilly Speaking from experience, that hurt will never go away. It will lessen and become more manageable but you will never not miss him. I said goodbye to my guy 4.5 years ago and I still have the occasional day when the grief takes my breath away. I get it. It‘s hard. But it is a sign of the immense love you had for each other. ❤️ 4y
Megabooks @MicheleinPhilly oh yes for sure! Henry‘s the third dog I‘ve lost as an adult. I still think about Preston and Bandit every day. There are patients I‘ve had that I still mourn and wonder how their humans are doing. There are some I can still name from my first job after vet school! 4y
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TerriGreen
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I love Hilderbrand‘s books as they tend to be a little deeper then a cozy romance. They focus on family dynamics with a side of romance. This one is about twins with mommy issues. I loved that this story takes place not only on Nantucket as per usual but also Martha‘s Vineyard. Perfect beach read.🏝 Book 61 4⭐️

Tracyantoon I read this one last year I think and really liked it! I have an older one of her books on my shelf I got from you years ago that I need to read. Enjoy her style. 4y
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MindyK59
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I love Elin Hilderbrand books. They are the perfect summer book. This one did not disappoint me. It was about identical twin sisters who basically switch places. I liked how the story progressed. It was also interesting at the end in the author notes that she mentioned that she has a twin brother.

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marleed
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I have a pile of Elin Hildebrand books to work through and there seems to be a rhythm to her books. I want to spend a summer where the everyday vernacular is to say down-island‘. A couple flaws in the 39 yr old identical twin comparisons, but so what!

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Miss_Gilmore
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Getting some time to read today

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Bailedbailed

Used to be a Finish What I Started Reader. This year I've bailed on more books than ever. Sometimes because they were depressing, I just didn't like characters or for whatever reason couldn't get into the story. Often times they are books that others loved. With so many books I want to read, I'm embracing Read What Makes Me Happy. Reading should be fun not something you struggle through just because everyone else loved it. 🤓
#myyearinbooks #dnf

CarolynM Absolutely!! 4y
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KatieDid927
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This was my first Hilderbrand! I really enjoyed it as a light summer read. Which of her books should I add to my TBR next? She‘s written so many it‘s overwhelming!

Mariposa_Bookworm I just finished listening to this one. It was so good. 5y
KatieDid927 @Mariposa_Bookworm Awesome, thanks! 5y
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GypsyKat
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I also finished this one today. Ms. Hilderbrand truly is the queen of beach reads. This was everything it should be. A sweet story and a happy ending. And all the east coast beachiness you could possibly ask for.

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GypsyKat
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Listening to this summery book today on Audible.

Blaire I‘m headed up to the cape next week and plan on reading a Hildebrand while there. 5y
GypsyKat @Blaire I love the cape! Have a wonderful time! 5y
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Sporto
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Fun read

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DebbieGrillo
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"The beach is stunning—a wide swath of sand that extends in both directions with only a few people visible in the distance. The waves pound the sand, and Fish runs to the water‘s edge and barks his happiness, his relief. He has missed the ocean."

#QuotsyJune19 #ocean @TK-421

erzascarletbookgasm Aww 🐶 🐾 💗 5y
gradcat I‘m in love with the dog—and the beach! 🐶 🏝 ♥️ 5y
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BookishGirl06
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A nice summery read perfect for this time of year.

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wallacereads
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Whenever I feel like something light I always turn to Ms. Hilderbrand.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Bailedbailed

Wow. 2 Bails in 2 Days. I used to never Bail. Listened to several chapters of Midnight just couldn't get in to it. Skipped to last chapter. Meh. Identicals is for a Book Club that I sometimes attend. 2 Chapters and I'm out. Thinking I'll skip this month. Can't do books about family drama and ESPECIALLY women who continually make stupid decisions. 🤦‍♀️
#springcleaning #bookclubbails
#readwhatyouloveproject2019

Gezemice My book club picked this as well. I looked at the description, read the first paragraph and I decided not to waste my time. Listening to the discussion later, it was the right decision. 5y
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Stephaniereads1
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1. The weather
2. Allergies
3. New books
4. Attend a book convention
4. Tagged

#hellothursday @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Are you planning to attend any particular book convention? And thanks for playing! 🌷 5y
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Tashreads
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love her books!! 💗💗 6y
Tashreads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks - I haven‘t read one yet. The Identicals is on my TBR because I am a mom of identical twins 6y
Pamwurtzler @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Tashreads I love her books too! They‘re a great beach read. 6y
vkois88 Nice picks. I hear a lot of great things about her books 6y
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KarenUK
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What a surprise! This was my first by this author, and I enjoyed it WAY more than I was expecting to. This was the perfect summer beach read.... rich people problems, gorgeous island settings (Nantucket/ Martha‘s Vineyard), plenty of family struggles and shenanigans, flawed characters and a happy ending. This was definitely a #rightbookrighttime kinda thing. Just what I was in the mood for, and I‘ll read this author again.
#booked2018 #beachread

Reviewsbylola I‘ve been thinking about reading this! I‘m glad you liked it so much. 6y
KarenUK @Reviewsbylola It was @Cinfhen ‘s review that tipped the scales for me... and I‘m so glad I read it... I had definitely judged the covers of Hildebrand‘s books as not for me... I was so wrong! 6y
Cinfhen Great review and I agree, Hildebrand can write a perfect beach read #braincandy 🍭🍬🍭🍬🍭so happy u picked it up😁 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great pick! 👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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KarenUK
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#audiocooking ready for a book club gathering at my place tonight.....
@Cinfhen you were so right! This is the perfect, easy breezy beach read..... Loving it so far....
#booked2018 #beachread
#pop18 #twins

howjessicareads I loved that one too! 6y
Cinfhen I used this for both of those prompts too!! I really enjoyed it and so glad u are too💋 6y
KarenUK @cinfhen hope you are relaxing and recovering from your travels 😘💕 6y
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Eggs
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Elin hildebrand is known for her novels set near the ocean 🌊
#ocean #coolbooks @Linsy

Linsy My older sister and I always wished we were twins! 6y
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BlueStockingReviews
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The Frost twins haven‘t talked in fourteen years. But now... https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/the-identicals

Cinfhen I liked this one... 6y
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kristafred
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The latest book in my bag.. I'm all about the summer books right now

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LMJenkins
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This was such a fun read. What does it say about me that I am conflicted to give it four stars because it isn‘t quite literature? No matter, four stars it is because it‘s exactly what I wanted and needed to read over the course of last 24 hours. And I think my next book will be another Elin Hilderbrand!

TiredLibrarian I've never read her, but I put up a display of summer reads, and hers are flying off the shelf! I'll need to check her out myself. 😊 6y
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LMJenkins
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This seems to be a fun, easy summer read. Jumping in!

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alisiakae
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1. Most of Elin Hildebrand‘s covers remind me of summer.
2. Can‘t choose! I liked The Book of Essie, but I just started Behold the Dreamers and love it!
3. Spending a lot of quality time with my hubby and daughter!
4. Fun summer plans happening now! Enjoying our Nevis vacay tremendously! Also on the summer agenda: trip to NYC to see HP and the Cursed Child 🎉😃, my half-sister‘s wedding in VA, and a hiking trip to the mountains.

#HelloThursday

wanderinglynn Thanks for playing! Sounds like you‘re having a fabulous summer already! Enjoy! 😀 6y
alisiakae @wanderinglynn It is a great summer so far! 6y
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Mdargusch
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#unpopularopinion
This is my first Hilderbrand book and i think it will be my last since I‘m not a chick lit fan. Her dialogue is annoying- so much Tabitha said,Harper said,Tabitha said... And her litany of designer clothing (plus prices),menu items, and designer home goods was overdone. I‘m wondering if she got paid every time she mentioned a designer or a restaurant?

That being said, it‘s a decent story that is perfect for the beach.

#pop18

MissAimz_55 I bailed on it so I guess I'm part of the unpopular opinion too 6y
emilyhaldi Lol maybe she's sponsored! 6y
Mdargusch I‘m glad to hear that @MissAimz_55 because there were so many people on Litsy that liked this book. 6y
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Mdargusch It‘s very odd @emilyhaldi 6y
Reviewsbylola I have a feeling her books would be a bit much for me. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 6y
Mdargusch I only finished because of the pop18 challenge @Reviewsbylola 6y
BarbaraBB I‘ve not read her yet but have two of her books on my shelves. And I don‘t like chick lit...😬😀 (edited) 6y
Mdargusch Well, there‘s a lot of Litsy love for this book @BarbaraBB but you might want to save it for a time when you need fluff if you‘re not a chick lit fan. 6y
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Read4life
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Finished this audio in just a couple of days. I enjoyed it. Hilderbrand has a way of drawing you into each character‘s world and wanting to invest your time in them.

Copwithabook I‘m going on a cruise in November and am thinking about saving this audiobook for that trip. Will it make a good vacation listen? 6y
Read4life @Copwithabook Definitely! Enjoy your cruise. 🚢 6y
Mdargusch I‘m listening to this now and I‘m annoyed with she said, she said, she said, he said,... the author needs to come up with some variations. I think it‘s probably more annoying to hear that than read that. 6y
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Read4life
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Started this yesterday. Her new book (The Perfect Couple out 6/19) is a mystery. Something new for Hilderbrand.
I‘m enjoying this one☝️ so far. Hilderbrand always does a nice job developing her characters.

Mdargusch I just started this on audio for the #pop18 challenge. So far it‘s pretty good. 6y
tammysue Love her books! 6y
Read4life @Mdargusch I listened to it for that, too. 🤓 6y
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SheLovessToRead
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Really enjoyed this book! Not something I usually read, but glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to read something new! Can‘t wait to read more from Elin Hilderbrand #BoundByHallowsBookClub

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BekaReid
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Growing up I watched The Parent Trap (with Hayley Mills) too many times to count. And Elin Hildebrand offers a taste of that with this story. This was a fun, quick read and perfectly suited to my need for a lighter read this weekend.

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Bostonmomx2
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Quintessential beach read! I had quit reading her quite a few years ago and decided to give this one a try. Glad I did. I really enjoyed it.

tammysue Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 6y
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Bostonmomx2
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Some outdoor reading and relaxing with my favorite Dutch Bros iced latte. 🌞🥤📚

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Bostonmomx2
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Reading a few pages before I take this one to the vet. He had a seizure “like” episode today (his 5th) so we‘re going for an adjustment (acu/chiro) as we think it‘s spine related.
Anyway. The teenager in this book is making me mental. I seriously want to punch her and tell her to quit being a complete and utter a$$hole to her mother. She better redeem or herself and I‘ll be mad.

cobwebmoth Aw, poor pup! 6y
EvieBee Aww, hope he feels better. 6y
AmyG Awww poor baby. 6y
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Swe_Eva Poor doggo. Sending my best wishes. 💜🐶 6y
Christine11 Poor little thing - I hope he‘s ok! 🐾♥️ 6y
Scurvygirl 💚💚 6y
JoScho Poor baby. I hope he feels better soon ❤️ 6y
ladym30 Hope he feels better soon! 6y
JenReadsAlot Sending hugs! 6y
tpixie Good luck with your puppy 🐶 🍀💚🐶 6y
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Bostonmomx2
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Ok so I‘m going with this instead. My previous post (now deleted) had a topic I just don‘t want to read about right now so I changed gears.

trazo Adorable bookmark!!! 6y
Bostonmomx2 @trazo thanks! Def one of my faves. 6y
BookMaven407 ❤️ that bookmark! 6y
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Denisereads75
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This is the first book I have read by Elin Hildebrand. I actually listened to the audio book. The narrator wasn‘t great so I was slow to warm to the novel. I enjoyed it enough while I was reading but just felt Meh when it was it was over. It won‘t stop me from picking up another of her novels.

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Laalaleighh
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Twin sisters split parent trap style during their parents divorce live on the competing islands of Nantucket and Martha‘s Vineyard, not speaking up until the day an unfortunate series of events causes them to have to switch lives for awhile.

Definitely a character driven novel. There‘s nothing special about it but when I finished I turned around and ordered a few more of her books because it managed to make me forget it was snowing in April.

Samplergal A great beach read! 🏖 6y
TheBookgeekFrau This wasn‘t one of her best, but overall Elin Hilderbrand is a goto for a fun, lose -myself in a story read 6y
Laalaleighh @C.Perone do you have a specific hildebrabd you would recommend? 6y
TheBookgeekFrau The Island was my utmost favorite followed by a very close second The Matchmaker 6y
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Laalaleighh
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Maybe if I read a beach book the weather will get the message and hurry up with the warm already.

Cinfhen I really liked this one!!! 6y
Samplergal I liked this one too. Easy reading and summer to look forward to! 6y
Reviewsbylola 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 6y
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Suet624 Well on the off chance it might work, please start reading this immediately. 😀 6y
Laalaleighh @Suet624 it started snowing 😩 6y
Suet624 Oh no! I am sooo done with this winter. 6y
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Julsmarshall
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I liked it, kept me reading, interesting and complex characters but I didn‘t really like them very much. Not one of my favorites of hers so far.