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I snuck in this #authoramonth selection on the last day! It was a fascinating and compelling story about a female sniper fighting for the Soviet Union in World War Two. At first I was annoyed by the diversion to the US tour, but as it progressed I appreciated it as a storytelling tool.

The USSR made use of women in combat roles 80 years ago, but Secretary Kegbreath really thinks he‘s doing something here by eliminating the WPS program in 2025.

Both read for #AuthorAMonth. I‘ve already posted about The Rose Code.
The Phoenix Crown didn‘t pull me in right from the start but I‘m glad I gave it a chance. Set around the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, it follows the story of four women. Last year I read another book about this event, Outrun the Moon by Stacy Lee (#SUNDAYBUDDYREAD), & loved it! I think once I stopped comparing this book to that one, it was more enjoyable.

#WeeklyUpdate

Books read this week include:
#LittensLoveRomance buddy read
#TBRtarot book
#Roll100 rolled book
2 #AuthorAMonth books
#SUNDAYBUDDYREAD book
#NoPlaceLikeHolmes story

I read this for #AuthorAMonth & it was a solid historical fiction read. I agree with the comments I‘ve seen by several others here that say it was a bit too long. Overall, an enjoyable book & interesting enough that I dug deeper into the history that was portrayed here.

I went with a pick for this book because the last third of it was so good - but if I had based it on the first two thirds it probably would have just been ok. It just felt like a bunch of women gossiping and not much happening even though so much was happening. The last third is full of action and I couldn't put the book down! The ending was fitting for all the characters. I'll definitely be reading the third book in this series.

Exciting, engrossing historical fiction about three women who worked at Bletchley park during WWII and the impact that time -- of personal freedom on one hand and intense secrecy on the other -- impacted their lives. It is on the melodramatic side but interestingly, some of the most astonishing elements were drawn from true stories. (I was a little uncomfortable that Prince Phillip is a major character.)

One of the characters is almost (cont)

#WeeklyForecast

#Roll100 #AuthorAMonth #TBRtarot #readyourebooks #SeriesLove2025 #LittensLoveRomance #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD #NoPlaceLikeHolmes

I‘ve started my third Kate Quinn book tonight for #authoramonth @Soubhiville

I just found my Kurt Vonnegut book for September‘s #AuthorAMonth…and it‘s on sale! Would love to read more about what he has to say about the art and craft of writing. (Discount also available on Google and Kobo.)
@Soubhiville

#Read2025 #SeriesLove2025 March 2025 #AuthorAMonth I‘ve had this in my library for a good while and I‘m glad to finally have the extra motivation to read it. Excellent world building, intricate magic system, and, most important from my point of view, interesting, well-rounded characters with realistic relationships. Recommended.