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Arvena

Arvena

Joined January 2018

Reading is my superpower :)
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Betting on You by Lynn Painter
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Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys, Steve Sheinkin
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Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir
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Pickpick

So sciency, so nerdy - like physics fiction :) But the ending... I'm not sure how I feel about it :)

CBee Oh my, what a precious kitty 💚 13h
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ShelleyBooksie OMG- your cat is adorable 😍 5h
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Mehso-so

The sequel also had secrets, lies, relationships, unconventional investigations and traditional food. Quite enjoyable read, but I liked the first book so much more :)

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Butter: Roman | Asako Yuzuki
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Mehso-so

I was excepting something a bit more... Overall, the book felt weird and boring. I'd say there really is no thriller or mystery element. The 'murderer' is not even a murderer.

ju.ca.no I felt the same way! 4d
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#JulyWrapUp #JulyReads 2025

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 6
e-book(s): 0
audiobook(s): 0
Female Author(s): 6/6
New Author(s): Shalini Boland, Annie Lyons
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 2/2

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The Silent Bride | Shalini Boland
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Mehso-so

I was curious to know who and how did it, but the whole story was very unconvincing, so unbelievable - certain aspects were so far-fetched. The premise of the book was so promising and intriguing, but characters were pitiful and delusional, writing style was boring.

AnnCrystal 😍💕😻🐾💝. 3w
RaeLovesToRead Aww little kitty 🥰🥰 3w
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Jari-chan 😻😻😻 2w
MemoirsForMe Awww! 😻 2w
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Mehso-so

Better than the Movies was a reread: I still enjoyed it very much - charming, cute and funny, but this time Liz seemed truly infuriating and frustrating.

Nothing like the movies - I expected a light-hearted and funny story again, but it was sad and heartbreaking and not very romantic. Nothing like the first book...

CBee Your kitty 😍 4w
AmyG What a cutie! 4w
KadaGul 🩵😻🩵🐈💛 4w
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Blerdgal_Fenix Cute kitty. No review needed the cat's face says it all. 😻 4w
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ShelleyBooksie Oh my!!! I just want to snuggle that little sweetie ♡♡♡♡ 4w
AileenRR Aw, what a bummer! I‘m still gonna read it anyway…😂 4w
AnnCrystal 🤩 💕😻💝. (edited) 4w
Bette Lovely 🐱 2w
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Das Tor zur Feenwelt | Kira Gembri
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Pickpick

Entertaining series :)

julieclair The covers are adorable! 1mo
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Mehso-so

It was quite interesting story, but it didn't feel authentic. I really wanted to like this book more, but I wasn't fond of the characters.

charl08 Lovely cover though! 1mo
Deblovestoread I started this but then never went back to it. Sounds like it was the right choice. Better books ahead. 1mo
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#JuneWrapUp #JuneReads 2025

Total books read: 4
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
Female Author(s): 2/4
New Author(s): Alan Hlad
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 0/0

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Pickpick

Plenty of dysfunctional family drama, complicated mother-daughter relationships and the mystery I didn't guess. I liked how everything wraps up in the end.

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Mehso-so

This story felt more like a sequel for Rue&Eli and it saved the book :)

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Cute cover 💗 1mo
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The Book Spy | Alan Hlad
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Mehso-so

The writing style wasn't as captivating and engaging as I expected it to be, rather contrived. The story was quite compelling and enlightening. The premise was very interesting, but the execution wasn't fictional enough :)

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My Friends | Fredrik Backman
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Pickpick

So sad, so deeply moving, tears wrenching. A poignant tale of friendship and trauma - signature Backman. Incredible and meaningful writing!

NovelNancyM Great review! 3w
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#MayWrapUp #MayReads 2025

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 3
female author(s): 6/6
new author(s): Ann Liang and Lauren Roberts
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 0/5

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Fearless | Lauren Roberts
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Mehso-so

The repetitive writing, the dragging pacing, the weird romance non-triangle. I didn't totally loathe it, but I feel like this trilogy does not deserve the hype it gets.

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Reckless | Lauren Roberts
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Mehso-so

I did enjoy some parts of this book, but it was mostly about two people being in denial.

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Pickpick

Cute and snarky :) But it would be great to know how all was for them after/later :)

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
AnnCrystal
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MemoirsForMe 😻😻😻 2mo
iread2much What an expressive face! 😸 1mo
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Mehso-so

Sad and heartbreaking additional novella of nothing new really happening.

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Pickpick

Felt like the book is trying too hard to be something special. Similar to “Hunger Games“, but it takes away originality.

Sinnett_Blue Yes it‘s very similar to Red Queen, but Red Queen is way better! 👸🏼♥️ 5d
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Say You'll Remember Me | Abby Jimenez
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Mehso-so

Very sad and devastating. A lot of family drama + trauma and constantly creating new obstacles, problems, and drama... which overshadowed the love story.

Laughterhp I just finished this book. I literally didn‘t want to pick it up because everything happening was so devastating. 3mo
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#AprilWrapUp #AprilReads 2025

Total books read: 7
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 4
female author(s): 6/7
new author(s): B. K. Borison
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 0/0

Gissy Great! 📚🤩👏👏👏 3mo
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Pickpick

The story within a story. Engaging writing, wit and emotional characters, interesting plot.

peaKnit I just finished this, I enjoyed it so much! 3mo
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First Time Caller | B. K. Borison
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Pickpick

It was fun, entertaining, but some parts just felt bland. Or maybe I had unreal expectations :)

ChaoticMissAdventures This has been fairly hyped up! It is often hard to live up to that when you are a fun little romcom. (I haven't read this one yet) 3mo
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Mehso-so

Nice, but nothing special or unique. Most of the story was very predictable, but with a happy ending :)

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
ShelleyBooksie Adorable kitty!!! ♡ 3mo
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A Novel Love Story | Ashley Poston
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Pickpick

Amazingly perfect idea! Imagine it could actually happen :)
The story was cozy, cute, bitter-sweet and heartwarming.

iread2much Ooo, I love the pretty edges! 1mo
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Pickpick

Warm, bitter-sweet, cozy.

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Pickpick

Lots of banter! A fun and quick read. Really enjoyed reconnecting again with some characters of Rome!

BookLove4Ever Yes! The banter was great in this. 4mo
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Mehso-so

It was an OK installment to the series - nothing special, wasn't super original or memorable, but quite enjoyable.

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#MarchWrapUp #MarchReads 2025

Total books read: 4
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 2
female author(s): 4/4
new author(s): -
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 1/0

Gissy Great📚👏👏👏 4mo
Trashcanman 👋👋👋👀 4mo
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Pickpick

Interesting and enjoyable read

slategreyskies I love the cover! 🥰 4mo
MemoirsForMe 😍😍😍 4mo
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The Fall Risk | Abby Jimenez
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Pickpick

Cute Valentine‘s Day novella

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Mehso-so

It‘s not entirely boring, but it‘s not very good either: repetitive, unnecessarily long and messy.

Bookwomble "Not entirely boring" is the best review! ? 4mo
MaGoose I sort of felt the same way when I read Fourth Wing a few weeks ago. But I think I'll read the second one in the series soon. 4mo
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Deep End | Ali Hazelwood
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Mehso-so

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was the best and then it went downward with each new book...

ShelleyBooksie That os good to know 5mo
britt_brooke You know, I think I agree! 5mo
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#FebruaryWrapUp #FebruaryReads 2025

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 4
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
female author(s): 4/6
new author(s): Freida McFadden and Jordan Lees
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 1/0
DNF: 1

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The Housemaid | Freida McFadden
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Mehso-so

It's a page turner - fast paced and easy to read but it's messy, crazy, unrealistic and rather unoriginal. Unlikable characters but quite interesting story.
Always stay hydrated 😂

DogMomIrene I haven‘t read this one, but your hydration comment certainly makes me curious😂 5mo
Karisimo I agree with your conclusions! I don't feel it is worthy of all the hype it has received! 5mo
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Everybody Is A Liar | Liv Constantine
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Pickpick

Unreliable characters, twists, revenge and juicy drama. Such a great domestic thriller short story!

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The Answer Is No | Fredrik Backman, Elizabeth DeNoma (Translator)
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The characters were caricatures in the best way possible. Classical F. Backman :) Perfect short read!

MaleficentBookDragon I loved this little story so much! 5mo
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Pickpick

Richly imagined and atmospheric, mysterious and adventurous. There's magic and darkness. Incredible story!

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Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros
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Pickpick

Very action-packed with frantic pacing, a lot of war strategy stuff and LOOONG story (unnecessarily long one), but it was a decent sequel.

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The Art Thief | Michael Finkel
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Bailedbailed

DNF. This is not journalism or non-fiction nor it is actual fiction. Didn't like the author's “style“.

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Family Remains | Lisa Jewell
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This sequel paints a bigger picture of a horrible story of messed up family/broken people. The story is interesting, complex, dark, creepy and disturbing.

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#JanuaryWrapUp #JanuaryReads 2025

Total books read: 5
physical book(s): 3
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
female author(s): 4/5
new author(s): Syou Ishida, M. C. Beaton and Elle Kenedy
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 1/0
MG/YA: 1/0

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Mehso-so

Well, it's almost palpable that this book was written more than 30 years ago... Writing style, the main character, the the world-building...
The mystery is not very elaborate, no twists. It's short and takes a long time to take off. But it's a quick read :)

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Mehso-so

overhyped

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Kidnap on the California Comet | M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman
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Pickpick

Another exciting mystery! The engrossing writing, the intriguing story and wonderful characters 📖

Cupcake12 I love this whole series. 6mo
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Mehso-so

Quite bizarre and somewhat original/different, but the book leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired. Main idea - an interpretation of “What is meant to happen will happen“ ;)

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Pickpick

Inspiring and reflecting stories about the importance of our libraries, bookstores and reading.

AnnCrystal 📚💝📚💝📚💝. 7mo
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Happy New Year everybody!
Lots of good reads in 2025 📖 📖 📖 😁

Amor4Libros Happy New Year! 7mo
bthegood Happy New Year! 7mo
julesG Happy New Year!! 7mo
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CarolynM Happy New Year 7mo
Ruthiella Happy New Year! 🥂🍾🥳 7mo
AnnCrystal
🎇Happy 🥳 New 💖 Year🎆.
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dabbe ❣️🥂❣️ 7mo
TheBookgeekFrau Happy New Year! 🥂🎉 7mo
kaysworld1 Happy new year 🎉 7mo
DogMomIrene Happy New Year to you too! 🎉🙌🏼 7mo
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And the winner is! #BookoftheYear 2024

@Catsandbooks (thank you for the original template)

AmyG I so need to get to this one. 7mo
TheBookgeekFrau This was a good one! 7mo
Catsandbooks Wonderful! 👏🏼 🎉 💖 7mo
Amiable Great book! 7mo
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My favorite fiction novels of 2024!

Total books read: 76
Female Author(s): 37
New Author(s): 26
Most Read Genres: romance, fantasy and YA
Top Author(s): Liane Moriarty, Richard Osman, Ashley Elston and B. B. Alston
Most Read Author(s): Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, Holly Black

AnnCrystal 👏🥳👍📚💝. 7mo
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