First We Were IV

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Not my favourite by this author (that would be THE CREEPING), but an intriguing story of friendship, secrets, and a murder. 3 š/ 5
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Itchyfeetreader

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Maybe not an ideal choice for my first day of chemotherapy! First we were IV is in places a compelling story of the intensity of teenage friendship, collusion, shared histories & justice and at times an incredibly frustrating teen love story with a lot of blood and damage thrown in on top Izzie the MC says towards the end ā€ treated us as idiot kids and then as evil masterminds. The reality lay somewhere in the middle.ā€¯ This comparison seems fair!

Itchyfeetreader Side note I have the trusted kindle with and a pass on the book buying ban for treatment duration - any recommendations for something softer but still a great story for tomorrow? 6y

Kaye Thinking of you. Stay strong. You can do it. š’Ŗš¸¼. (edited) 6y

CarolynM Hope you find some good reads to help you through. If you like crime novels at the quirky end of the spectrum, try Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series starting with

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Kaye I see on your tbr you have Little Big Man . I‘d highly recommend that. It‘s Western but really good. It‘s told from the viewpoint of an old geezer who‘s funny and can spin a good yarn. There are lots of characters and terrific story that‘ll take your mind away a bit. 6y

Itchyfeetreader @CarolynM @Kaye thank you for your messages and hints. Today has been an Anne of green gables re-read day but I‘m downloading your recs now ... 6y

Kaye How are you feeling today ? 6y

Itchyfeetreader @Kaye not too bad thanks a bit tired and a bit low on oxygen levels but they are looking after me really well and have me really comfortable 6y

Kaye That‘s good. Are you still in hospital then ? I wasn‘t sure if you‘d just come in for chemo , then get to leave in a few hours or not. (edited) 6y

Itchyfeetreader No they have me on a newish regimen so I will be in hospital four days of every three weeks for the next four to six months. It‘s a bit of a pain bing away from home but also quite comforting being here where the nurses are on hand to answer any questions and monitor for side effects etc. Certainly for my first time anyway. 6y

CarolynM Anne of Green Gables sounds like the perfect companion to me. Glad to hear you're comfortable, hope the 4 days don't drag too much. š’ 6y

DivaDiane I‘m very sorry to hear you are ill. 4 days of 3 weeks, that‘s a lot! Take care, Anne will be the perfect companion. 6y

Godmotherx5 You have a great outlook. I hope reading brings you comfort. A fun read that‘s easy to pick up & put down is Texts from Jane Eyre. š¤—š“

Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters

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First We Were IV | Alexandra Sirowy

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ā€I sketched the four of us. Together... My best friends. The loves of my life. Strangers. Reeling. Ferocious... First we were four. Now we are three.ā€¯

It starts with four friends, a secret society, and a desire to make memories to last beyond their final year together. Quickly, though, it‘s out of their control, vying for justice in their small town, and not one of them could have predicted how it all would end.

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Laurenspageturners

First We Were IV | Alexandra Sirowy

ā€What started as a secret rebellion, ended as justice. Revenge. Death. Rebellion.ā€¯ - blurb from First We Were IV by Alexandra Sirrowy

My review for First We Were IV is now up on my blog! Link in bio :-) this was unfortunately a DNF for me, which is a shame because it was a highly anticipated read. I struggled to really connect with the characters and I felt that the plot was really too slow to keep my interest.

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This audio book did absolutely nothing for me. Not only was the story dull but the woman reading it was not enjoyable to listen too. It got to the point that I was inky finishing it because I was waiting for my other audio book to become available. Full review to come on brutalbookworm.blogspot.com

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This is what our reviewer had to say about #FirstWeWereIV by @alexandrasirowy "FIRST WE WERE IV is one of those books that hooks readers from the first page. It's amazing how Sirowy was able to start with the end of the story without giving too much away."

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This is what our reviewer had to say about #ChangesinLatitude by @jenmalonewrites "CHANGES IN LATITUDE is a refreshing read involving family, love and travel. I recommend it to readers with wanderlust and those who want an engaging and impactful story."

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First We Were IV | Alexandra Sirowy

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I really enjoyed (and was creeped out) by the first half of this book, but the second half just felt too long and the plot felt more crowded than complex and there were things thrown in that just felt extra to me. Over all I think if you're into cult culture, secret societies, and need a summer thriller, this might be your thing.

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