“Wondering what might have been is one of life‘s greatest burdens.”
#12BooksOf2025
@TheEllieMo
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“Wondering what might have been is one of life‘s greatest burdens.”
#12BooksOf2025
@TheEllieMo
I thought this was going to be a soft ya title but actually it's much darker and grittier 🥹 I HAVE HOPE #yafiction
#26for26
✅ 26 chapters finished!
Next is 26 hours, I wonder if I'll be able to finish! So far I've spent 35min with this book (yes, this time I'm timing it, just in case, lol!)
I was a bit confused as to what was happening, but I think I'm starting to slot the puzzle together. I think this might be a book about a kid who has to grow up and be a parent too soon 🤔 #yafiction
By request … 2026 Book bracket in a second color palette for your enjoyment 🤗
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#12BooksOf2025
In June, my family continued our tradition of listening to Kevin Wilson books on road trips with Run for the Hills. It wasn't our favorite of Wilson's novels, but it was my favorite read from June.
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pickI enjoyed this! Perhaps I needed more of a lighthearted and easy to follow story while hosting family and creating Christmas magic for my kids. Super exhausting, but being accompanied by this band of siblings during their cross-country roadtrip was a welcome addition to my own chaos. Interesting, as I read it following Lion, another #ToB26 longlist title, and both are focused on fathers.
pickGrowing up in Puerto Rico, I know how dangerous storms can be, and Island Storm had my heart in my throat. As the kids move farther from safety, the tension builds beautifully. Floca‘s text is masterful, but Sydney Smith‘s dark, textured art adds real urgency. A powerful, immersive picture book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickKevin Wilson is hit-or-miss for me but this was a hit. I really liked the premise, found the characters to be quirky and loveable and just enjoyed the funny stuff that happened along the way.
pickI really enjoy Wilson‘s writing & was excited this was one of the options for the #BiteSizedBooks portion of the #GoodreadsChallenge! This quick family drama starts with Mad in TN, who is shocked to have a half-brother show up in a PT Cruiser—& news that their dad has more children & is in CA. A sibling road trip ensues with the climax proving that it‘s not so much the destination as the journey. Funny moments, big secrets & room to define family!
