A coming of age story, told from Autumn‘s point of view about her and her next door neighbor Finny. The writing was ok for YA, but could‘ve been less step by step. You get part of the ending at the beginning, but the true ending is sad. I‘m angry with the suicide attempt, this makes it so that teens who read this book think it‘s okay to do that to overcome grief. It‘s irresponsible writing, especially with this being YA. I AM MAD. Book #36 in 2023

The prologue tried to set up the book, but it was unnecessary and ridiculous to be honest. This one tried too hard. I enjoyed The Runaway Groomsman so I figured this was a shoe in for a good chick flick book, but it fell flat for me. There are a few very steamy, almost uncomfortable sex scenes. Book #35 in 2023

I like his voice on the Calm app, so I gave this a try. I don‘t worship celebrities or care much about tabloids, but I do enjoy a good story teller. The beginning was quite egotistic and his childhood is not something that should be bragged about; domestic violence, more violence, and a pissing contest about damn near everything. I found myself rolling my eyes constantly. He‘s nuts. Book #34 in 2023

This didn‘t keep my attention and reminded me a bit of Olive Kitteridge. It was quite depressing and the writing was boring, I mean the writing is decent but the subject was drab and boring. Eleanor is the victim of extensive child abuse that has left her as a strange, naive adult. But, here‘s the thing, this book is painted in a different light but it‘s about a woman who had a very f*cked up childhood. Book #33 in 2033 pic of my reading buddy.

Oh yes!!! Fantastic writing, likable characters (the cops, I forgave Boon), awful villains, and a great ending. The red herrings were all over and made me think two and three times about what‘s going on; this is a psychological thriller, so I know not everything is what it seems. Book #32 in 2023

This was a beautiful,(fanciful and inflective)novel about a very focused,hard-working woman who experiences the result of a compounded stress life.Chloe was too overbearing and her obsessiveness with her mom drove me nuts,but I understood why she became that way.Chloe gets the gift of a lifetime, a "Do-Over" after completely unraveling as a result of the high stress she puts on herself.Also a sweet romance develops in the back ground.Book#31in2023

I wasn‘t expecting the sadness in this book. WWII books take so much from me, as they should because we should NEVER forget the atrocities humans imposed on each other. I love KH books and while this one hurt, it was very good. Book #30 in 2023

Ooh, I needed a good love story. This isn‘t “one for the ages” but you get all of the emotions. A little kitschy and predictable, but I devoured this one today. Book #29 in 2023

I really tried to like this, but I can‘t into books where mistakes are made and instead of doing logical things the characters do really stupid things that make them look guiltier than they are. Christian is a moron and Nina is naive, yet these are the two points of view we get. The ending, was dumb.
Book #28 in 2023

I was sucked in immediately, but I‘ve read this book before. Not this specific book, but I‘ve read a couple books that follow a very similar plot line. Girl with a type personality meets boy with b type personality, they become friends, they try to be more than friends and mess it up, they awkwardly get back together and find out they belong together. This was written well and I really enjoyed it. Book #27 in 2023

What a gem!! I enjoyed this sweet story. The character development, story telling, and fun mystery made for a great tale. Laurie drove me a little nuts, but I love that she knows what she wants and it‘s not wrapped around what society says she has to want. Book #26 in 2023

I‘m not one to be overly fascinated with celebrities or royals, but this book kept popping up on lists and recommendations. I‘m glad I gave it a listen. We all deserve to tell our story and hearing Prince Harry‘s is eye opening. The lack of privacy and utter disregard for human decency he‘s undergone from the press starting at such a young age is abhorrent. Shame on the royal family for not being more supportive.
Book #25 in 2023

📱Someone Else‘s Life by Lyn Liao Butler
I kept wondering how this was supposed to be a thriller, the beginning is bland and boring and the writing isn‘t that great. The latter, actual thriller part was pretty decent. Book #24 in 2023

I really liked the premise of this book, but the title is misleading because this about two specific books. I‘d have loved it more if there were many books that spoke to Ashlyn. The story of Belle and Hemi is intriguing, and I enjoyed it. Dual timelines, the gift of psychometry, and a horrid villain made for a great read. Book #23 2023

This is my second Shah book, I love her writing. My favorite parts of her books are the details about Indian culture. Nita and Sophie were both very likable characters and I loved the heart portrayed in Rajiv, he wasn‘t bound by expectation and encouraged his only daughter in so many ways. Sophie needed this journey and I‘m glad she had the courage to make it. Book #22 in 2023

I was sucked right in as the action happened immediately. It was easy to figure out part of the story but it was still gripping. I‘m not a fan of Alex lying to his wife, I understand why he did it but I still wasn‘t a fan of him doing that. I liked the flashback stories, it brought depth to the characters and their stories. The whole story is far fetched but I liked it!
Book #21 in 2023

I really liked The Midnight Library and knew I wanted to read more of Haig‘s books. A funny beginning, but a very very strange book. Humans from the perspective of an alien sent to earth to kill several people because of one person‘s math discovery. I‘ve downplayed it, but it‘s that and about human connection. An odd way to look at human connection, odd and yet also quite unique. Book #20 in 2023

A story about family, community, and support. Told from several character a point of view and bouncing back and forth from 1995 to 2021, we hear the story of trauma and how a young girl, young boy, and community reeled, supported, and grew from it. Somewhat predictable, but great story telling! Book #19 in 2023

I listened to this, read by the author and read SO slow,even 2.3 wasn‘t fast enough.I liked her rants, my brain does this too!Not too interesting but okay enough.I‘ve read several books by Indian authors and this one felt like she was trying too hard not to be Indian and yet clinging to her culture enough to write a book about it.The end was very amusing but she could‘ve cut out half the book to get to it and it would‘ve been better.Book#18 in2023

Lovely Girls by Margot Hunt
A good mystery, no silly red herrings. This was about three high school girls who are the ultimate bullies, and the family who they targeted. Told from the point of view of Alex and her mom, a mother and daughter navigating tragedy, grief, and life after. Book #17 in 2022

I needed something easy after the last book I read, and this met my needs. Cute romcom with like-able characters! I love how they met, how often do you picture the person on the other end of the phone when you call a company/customer service/tech support?! Book #16 in 2023

I‘ve never read Koontz before, and now I know why. Not my cup of tea and absolutely strange! A scientific experience gone awry with a hint at apocalyptic ending. Paranormal suspense, sci-fi, and a grief trauma response all rolled into a chilling novel that will leave you sleeping with the lights on and wrapped in a weighted blanket while listening to soothing music. Book #15 in 2023

A sweet story set on the English coast. Merrin is such a lovable character, although her happy ending came quick and didn‘t feel so right. (I‘m team Miguel). This was a beautiful tale of love and loss and love again. Book #14 in 2023

I really wanted to like this, but I didn‘t give it much of a chance because it is supposed to be translated into English and had too many German terms for me to follow along.

This was the slowest mystery I‘ve ever read. There were enough possibilities as to whodunit that I trudged on, and I‘m intrigued by sociopaths. However, I listened to this one on audible and there were too many pronunciation errors…
Nguyen (engen) and OB/GYN (obgin) and LOL (lull). I can‘t say I‘d recommend this book but I won‘t say it‘s a complete fail, maybe the paperback is decent. Book #13 in 2023

Started kind of slow,and stayed so until part 3. We don‘t actually get to see Sarah & Eddie‘s love develop,we are only granted a few snippets here & there and this lack of development just made it all unrealistic and hard to understand why Sarah behaved the way she did when he disappeared. Similar plot to another book I just read (andLOVED),November9. There‘s a twist I didn‘t see coming,and it‘s a good one that redeems this book! Book #12 in 2023

A nice little mystery with plenty of twists and turns. I knew their guy wasn‘t their guy, but that didn‘t change much. Plenty of red herrings and no loose ends! I‘ll be looking for more Matt Goldman books. I enjoy his writing style and diction.
Book #11 in 2023

I really enjoyed this one, however I started it on audible and didn‘t enjoy it at all. The paperback made this a much better story. It‘s from Rachel‘s POV and the narrators voice just didn‘t fit. It was easy to see the villain, but the end makes you question Rachel‘s sanity despite Diana‘s gas lighting. Book #10 in 2023

I can‘t imagine what it would‘ve been like growing up in the 50s-60s, well that‘s not true because this book gives you a glimpse and it wasn‘t the best of eras. I loved the writing in this book and how technical yet explanative the chemistry was! Simply brilliant!! I don‘t give out many 5 star ratings, but this one definitely meets my criteria. Love, loss, mystery, injustice, humor, and SCIENCE…all put together with great writing. Book #9 in 2023

OK, I am still processing the ending of this book so please hang with me. My review is longer than 450 so it‘s in the comments…

These women 🤦🏼‍♀️. A drama filled book about rich women with nothing better to do than cause drama and behave like toddlers. The amount of time these women spend in that salon is mind boggling. The book was 95% set in that salon. The end came fast, but I was done with these women. Book #7 in 2023

A nice rom-com full of meet-cutes, the dream of finding love, and a whirlwind weekend adventure. I liked Laura‘s family story about love, even though it wasn‘t quite what she thought. It‘s easy to root for the under dog in this cute book! Book #6 in 2023

I love TJR, she‘s my favorite author right now so I‘m going back and reading all of her books. When this book started I was unsure because it felt predictable, and maybe it kind of was but her writing is so good that it didn‘t feel predictable. I also listened to this one and it‘s read by my favorite narrator, Julie Whelan. Book #5 in 2023

This felt like a nice chat with someone sorting out their life. No real drama or twists and turns, not everyone‘s cup of tea but I liked it. I think Charlie has undiagnosed complex anxiety as a result of her mother‘s death. She‘s not treated very fairly given the things she‘s gone through. Book #4 in 2023

Oh man, CoHo has ripped my heart completely out again. The depth of her writing is soul crushing and amazing. Five stars! Book #3 in 2023

I needed a cute, romcom and this was the right choice! If you‘re skeptical about a skinny but fit female bodyguard who‘s supposed to keep a larger than life hunky Hollywood heartthrob safe, you should be because she‘s afraid of cows and he lives on a ranch. I didn‘t say it‘s the perfect romcom, it‘s cute. The ending initially made my stomach hurt, but then it turned around. Book #2 in 2023

An evocative story of a dead girl from small-town USA and a woman from Australia who discovers her body. Told from both their points of view, you learn what leads up to the Alice‘s sexual assault and murder, the discovery of her body and then its intense effect on Ruby-who found her. A few triggers; parental suicide, underage drinking, and sexual abuse. Book #1 in 2023

An evocative story of a dead girl from small-town USA and a woman from Australia who discovers her body. Told from both their points of view, you learn what leads up to the Alice‘s sexual assault and murder, the discovery of her body and then its intense effect on Ruby-who found her. A few triggers; parental suicide, underage drinking, and sexual abuse. Book #1 in 2023

My 2022 book year in pictures! My favorite was Heart Bones, so that‘s why it‘s tagged.

What a delightful surprise!!! I was expecting a fluffy rom-com but got something deeper. I love Sawyer and would like his clone to come knock on my door, lol. But seriously, the way he just helped out and treated her grandfather was amazing. Book #83 in 2022

A fantastic plot!! I loved the connections between the characters, they‘re not all direct but they are all linked. Then end came but didn‘t feel hurried, although I‘d love more detail on Jack and his uncle instead of the gloss over they were given. Book #82 in 2022

I love Backman but this one was just so long and drawn out. A great story that could‘ve been half the length. I don‘t even have the energy to write a good review, I‘m sorry. Book #81 in 2022

I was immediately roped in by exceptional writing. The plot and characters were fantastic. I DEVOURED this novel. I guessed both twists, but that came with gratification that I was right. I‘m an Ashley Poston fan for life now!!!
Book #80 in 2022

What could go wrong with creating an “anonymous” blog outing your bridezilla friends?! But seriously, is wedding planning like this?! These brides were horrific. Funny read, but boy am I glad I‘m already married. Book #79 in 2022

I DEVOURED this book. I love CoHo, so my expectation was high. More than just a back and forth each year, it‘s two entire lives and SO MUCH MORE.
Book #78 in 2022

The second in Borrison‘s Lovelight series, but not as good as the first. I really wanted to love this but I just don‘t. The back and forth chapters of sexual frustration between Evelyn and Beckett (the book is from their points of view) was drawn out and not very interesting. Book #77 in 2022

The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman
I didn‘t realize this was a short story and I want MORE 🤦🏼‍♀️.

Oooh I love a title with double meaning!!!! Everlynne sucked me in right away with her wit and intelligence. Her self loathing and going back and forth was annoying but she‘s in her 20s so it‘s understandable. I saw the twist coming and it still tore my heart and turned my stomach. I felt all the emotions with this one. Book #76 in 2022

I really wanted to like this book, but it was all over the place and the author tried too hard. The ending was enjoyable and less convoluted. A little love story covered with a lot of silly magic. Book #75 in 2022

Not what I was expecting, much better! I enjoyed the character development so much, I felt like I knew each of them so well. Erin infuriated me so much, she didn‘t take nearly enough responsibility for her part in the fall!!!
Book #74 in 2022