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keys_on_fire

Joined April 2018

Reader, Musician, Crocheter, Super Aunt, Christian
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The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney
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Upgrade: A Novel by Blake Crouch
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The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Danger on the Sound Track | Nancy K. Robinson
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Mehso-so

That was the dumbest ending to a book I‘ve ever read!
#paperbackcrush

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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#bookspinbingo card for May!
#bookspin = The Long Winter
#doublespin = Lila‘s Story

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TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Looks fantastic!! 1mo
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I know I‘m late to the show, but this book! I‘m not even sure what to say about it…it makes me feel the same way that I do when I watch The Neverending Story or read Mrs Frisby & the Rats of NIMH. It‘s something that feels fantastic and modern and yet is cozy and nostalgic, all at the same time. I feel like I will be thinking about this for awhile & likely rereading it again soon.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gissy I haven‘t read it yet and it is in my tbr for couple of years. 1mo
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Murder on the Line | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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I‘ve been reading a lot of the ‘newer‘ SVH books, but had forgotten this super thriller along the way. The story starts out on a funny note, with Jessica getting to eavesdrop on others in her building when the phone lines get messed up. Things quickly get creepy when a girl washes up on the beach. How will the Wakefield‘s figure this out before they‘re next?!? 😱

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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I have to play catch up tomorrow with all the books I read over the weekend, but I had to post this before the new numbers came out! So excited to finally have completed an entire #bookspinbingo board!!

May will likely not be as productive, as I will have to dedicate a lot of time to packing. However, most of these books can now be donated or given to others, so that‘s a good reason to try!
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!!! I love your umbrellas!!! 1mo
keys_on_fire Thank you!! It helped to have multiple Readathons this month! 1mo
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The Lost Melody | Joanna Davidson Politano
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It was the gifts from this #ouabc selection that kept me reading, as I would have given up around page 150; I‘m glad I stuck with it! This book had an unreliable narrator that had me questioning EVERYTHING. Maybe this was to help me identify with the MC who is trapped in the insane asylum? The musical references and the faith of the MC was really what helped ground things for me. I also had to show how beautiful this book is without the jacket!

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Readathon: Occasional List : Geleentheidslys | Gauteng (South Africa). Education Media Service
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Found this fun button at the campstore when I took a break from reading! ❤️❤️❤️

Ruthiella Perfect! 😃 1mo
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Nimona | Noelle Stevenson
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Not my normal genre, but that was a prompt on my #Deweys24HourReadathon bingo board, so why not? I actually really like the book; it was a fun combination of science fiction and medieval tropes.

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The Lost Melody | Joanna Davidson Politano
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The Lost Melody | Joanna Davidson Politano
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Got my book, my tea and my bingo board for #deweys24hourreadathon! I also recruited some friends to do this one with me for the first time. Unfortunately, they are not YET on Litsy 😢
Happy reading everyone!

Mollyanna Happy Reading! Have a great readathon. 1mo
Jenken1998 I have to work this morning but I have my audiobooks lined up. Happy readathon!
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In Love with the Enemy | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Now this is getting back to the normal vibe of the SVH series! Jess is learning how to surf and falling in love as usual. Liz finds out about a problem and is trying to fix it before disaster strikes. Both stories converge at the end to leave us in a somewhat predictable cliffhanger to set up the next book. Who will win the high school wars?? ❤️ 😆

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Double-Crossed | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Ahhhh the soap opera that is SVH. While entertaining, there has definitely been a need to suspend reality in the last half dozen books in the series, and this one fits that bill too. Jessica seems to be a much more serious version of herself and Elizabeth much more judgmental. You could argue that there is good reason for that to support the story, but it‘s off-putting.

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Left at the Altar | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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This trio of books within the series was not my fav. I think it brought out the bad sides of both the twins and having that in both the lead characters at the same time was too much.

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By the Shores of Silver Lake | Laura Ingalls Wilder
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I have been doing a buddy read with @megnews (and many others) of the entire Little House collection. We recently finished this installment, and it is hard to sway whether I liked this one or Plum Creek better. I‘m already enjoying The Long Winter!

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Well, I ended up somewhere between my main goal and my stretch goal! 😂 I read 12 total books; 9 SVH books, 2 BOTM books and a SpongeBob Easter book. 🤣🤣
Made great progress for my #bookspinbingo and had a truly #AwesomeApril!!
@Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks

Andrew65 Awesome. Well done 👏👏👏🙌🎉🍾🥂🥳 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2mo
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Jessica's Secret Love | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Super fun start to the next SVH miniseries! This one was much more light hearted and features Jessica falling for someone she can‘t have. It was a funny, fast read, although the age difference between Jess and her crush was a little cringey. Looking forward to the next one! 4 ⭐️
#AwesomeApril

booksandsympathy You're making me nostalgic. I don't think I ever got this far in the series though. I read the twins series in middle school and inherited my older sister's Sweet Valley High books when I was in highschool. I loved them. 2mo
keys_on_fire @booksandsympathy I never have either! I read them at the same time of my life as you, but stopped when they numbered in the 60‘s. I started collecting them again after reading 2mo
booksandsympathy I'll have to read that book 2mo
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Beware the Wolfman | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Quick paced, satisfying ending to the miniseries-within-a-series! I definitely figured out who is was going to be (back in book 2, actually!) but it was fun to watch it play out. Time to leave London & head back to Sweet Valley!
#AwesomeApril

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Romantic Comedy | Curtis Sittenfeld
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This is the kind of romance book that I enjoy! The obstacles that get in the way of the main couple are realistic, not blown out of proportion and resolved in a satisfying manner. Told in 1st person which I also prefer for this genre. I always like to see a character with my name, even though it‘s not a big one in this book!
#AwesomeApril @Andrew65

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 2mo
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Date with a Werewolf | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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This is a case where the second book in a trio suffers. The cliffhanger from the first in the miniseries ended on a cliffhanger that was almost too quickly wrapped up and the rest of the book was just setting the stage for the third. The werewolf premise is already wearing thin, so I‘ll be glad to see this wrap up in the next book.
#awesomeapril

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Love and Death in London | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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This was a fun one, and it reads more like the super editions at the beginning of the series than a main storyline book. Although at first it was hard to suspend belief, if you take it for the story that it is, it‘s rather fun! I‘ll also be starting the next one immediately, as the cliff hanger is doing it‘s job!
#AwesomeApril

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Love and Death in London | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Reading along in my SVH book and I see this character talking about his American friends Zack and Kelly. This SVH book was published in 1994, not long after the original Saved by the Bell class would have ‘graduated‘. Maybe a coincidence, but it sure made me smile!

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The Evil Twin | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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The creepy, 6 part miniseries come to a dramatic conclusion! The beginning of the series within a series started off really rough; I honestly was t sure I was going to make it through…This one tied things up pretty well. Like most SVH books, there is A LOT of recap and repetition, and these are definitely the darkest books in the series.
Final book as #EasterOMC comes to an end, but I‘m on pace to hit my #AwesomeApril goal!

Clwojick Book 100! How many of these books do you have? 2mo
keys_on_fire @Clwojick 😂😂 I don‘t have them all, but there are 142 books in the high school series, plus some special editions. I also have about 14 of the university series that followed them. Once I read through them one last time, I‘m going to gift them to the daughters of one of my good friends and pass along the joy! 2mo
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2mo
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My favorite thing about Easter
#EasterOMC #photochallenge prompt 12

@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

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Six books whose starting letter spells out EASTER
…and I haven‘t read a single one!

Which should I put on my #bookspin list for May?!?
Tell me in the comments!

Prompt 14 #EasterOMC #photochallenge
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

Clwojick Razorblade Tears was so good! 2mo
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The items in front are what I took with me to the campground, but the Easter basket is something I won in a raffle while I was there! I even won a free night of camping, so I‘m going back next weekend for even MORE reading!
#EasterOMC #photochallenge prompt 5 - snacks
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

Clwojick Woohoo! Sounds like you had a great weekend! 2mo
keys_on_fire I did! It was very relaxing, but the nights were so cold!!! 🥶 2mo
Dragon Nice win - Happy Easter 🐣 2mo
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#EasterOMC #photochallenge #shelfies
Prompt 13

This is my fantasy/dystopian bookcase and I chose this for my pic because I‘ve been reading romance & YA all weekend! 😂
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

Clwojick Fun! 🎉 2mo
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Wedding | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Things are getting back on track in Sweet Valley, but Margo has just arrived so things are bound to get out of control soon! I enjoyed this one much better, even though the twins are still not talking. On to the next!
This is also my #selfcare #EasterOMC prompt 7 in the #photochallenge and my #bookspin for April!
#awesomeapril
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

Clwojick 🖤🖤🖤 2mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! 2mo
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#MostAnticipated #EasterOMC #photochallenge
Prompt 8
I saw Fiona Davis on a book tour for The Magnolia Palace & she talked a bit about how she got a call from a former Rockette that led to the beginnings of this book. I can‘t wait to read it!!!

@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

Clwojick Sounds intriguing, and stunning cover too! 2mo
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The verdict | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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This entry in the series was much better than the last, although Jessica is still acting like a zombie version of herself. She‘s always been self-centered, but you always got a sense that she was still good at heart. Not so here!
#EasterOMC @Clwojick @LadyKatrina
#awesomeapril @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2mo
Clwojick ❤️❤️ 2mo
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The Arrest | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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3rd book complete for #EasterOMC & #AwesomeApril
The books had previously had one main storyline with maybe another minor storyline or two. There had to be at least seven storylines going on at the same time that the author was trying to interweave. It was a little much, and Margo is CREEPY!

@Clwojick @LadyKatrina @Andrew65

Clwojick These looks so fun! 2mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 2mo
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It short, it‘s goofy, it‘s SpongeBob, Patrick and Easter!
#EasterOMC #photochallenge prompt 6
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

#AwesomeApril @Andrew65

Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2mo
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The Lifestyle | Taylor Hahn
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1st book completed for #EasterOMC! This is a hard review to make because although I took less than 24 hours to read it, and there were scenes that were fascinating, I really had times where I just didn‘t like the main character. I‘ve never read Emma, so I don‘t know if that‘s to be expected. I did enjoy it, but won‘t likely reread
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina
#AwesomeApril @Andrew65

Clwojick Well done! ❤️ 2mo
Andrew65 Brilliant 👏👏👏 2mo
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My glow-stick Easter Eggs!

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Silver has his own camping chair! #litsypets #EasterOMC #photochallenge prompt 4

@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

IndoorDame So cute! 😍🐕‍🦺 2mo
Clwojick Awe! So sweet! 2mo
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The Lifestyle | Taylor Hahn
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#bookandabeverage #EasterOMC #photochallenge
Prompt 3

Is it wrong to have pumpkin beer on Easter weekend? 🤣 🤣 👍🏻
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

Clwojick Pumpkin anything is never wrong! 🤤 2mo
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Finally made it to the campground, got unloaded, glow-stick Easter eggs put out, 🔥 built, and book ready! Time to sit back and relax!
#EasterOMC #photo challenge question 2
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

5feet.of.fury Oooh fun! 2mo
Clwojick That sounds so fun! I‘d hunt for those eggs! 😂 2mo
keys_on_fire @Clwojick @5feet.of.fury I‘ll post another pic once it gets dark! 2mo
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The Lifestyle | Taylor Hahn
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Georgina Wagman‘s life was so good she felt bad about it.

#EasterOMC #photochallenge - Question 9
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina

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Clwojick 😂😍 2mo
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#photochallenge Question 1!
So excited for this weekend! I do have to work today and Monday, so I‘m not sure how likely the main goal is for the #EasterOMC, but definitely achievable for #AwesomeApril! I felt I needed to add a stretch goal since that #readathon goes for 9 days.
Thanks go out to @Clwojick @LadyKatrina @Andrew65 for hosting these events and helping me tackle my physical TBR before my move!

Clwojick You‘ve got this! 😍 2mo
Andrew65 Best of luck 😁 2mo
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My layout for the prompts of #EasterOMC and my own camping weekend readathon! I think I‘m just going to record my memories & moments on the right hand page, since the books I‘m reading are part of my #bookspin list already. Or maybe I‘ll put stars in the sky for each book I read over the weekend!
@Clwojick @LadyKatrina @TheAromaofBooks

LadyKatrina Ooooo I love this!!! 2mo
Clwojick Love it! I #BulletJournal everything! ❤️ 2mo
TheAromaofBooks So pretty!!! 2mo
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The Morning After | Francine Pascal
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I feel like the Magna Edition that came before this really ‘jumped the shark‘. While there were some elements in this one that seemed to go back to the character and plot staples of the series, there are still so many unbelievable things that it borders on cartoonish. Looking forward to see how the tragedy involving Jessica & Elizabeth ultimately gets resolved.
#doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

Birdsong28 Have you heard of the podcast Wokefield it's really good as the first season they discuss these books. https://player.fm/series/wokefield 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2mo
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A Night to Remember | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Nothing beats the Wakefield twins fighting to win a competition…this time Prom Queen! Lots of drama and a very crazy ending to tee up the next few books. There are some disturbing things that are going on with Lila, and could be triggering to anyone who‘s has been a victim of assault. Some of it feels very blasé and it shows how differently these issues were addressed 20-30 years ago… ?

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The Parent Plot | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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My first read of April! Ned Wakefield is running for mayor and the girls use the controversy around it to get their parents back together. This was a fun one!

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April Showers | Trey Branson
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I put together my #bookspin list and my #bookspinbingo board for April. Lots of SVH books so I can get them off my shelf before my move.
Looking forward to some light reading over the next couple of months since packing is stressful!!
@TheAromaofBooks

Bookwormjillk Love this! 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! I love your umbrellas!!! 2mo
keys_on_fire @Bookwormjillk @TheAromaofBooks Thank you! Next month I‘ll be growing flowers! 2mo
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Pot of Gold | Judith Michael
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SUPER excited and proud of my reading this month!
I got 3 bingos, read 13 books with a total of 3,150 pages.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Texreader I love the rainbows! 2mo
keys_on_fire @Texreader Thank you! It was a fun layout 😊 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!!! 2mo
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Who's to Blame | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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Jessica takes advantage of a horrible situation, and Elizabeth feels guilty. Typical Wakefield twin drama!

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Trouble at Home | Francine Pascal, Kate William
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When the fluff you‘re reading gets heavy…

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The further away from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe I get, the less I like the books. The weird thing is that I can‘t even really explain why. The only thing I can put my finger on is that I just can‘t connect with the MC‘s like I did with the Pevensies. I only have two more books in the series, so I‘m not giving up!

Texreader I sort of had the same problem. I was very unhappy with how the series ended. So beware. 2mo
Ruthiella I‘ve only read The Magician‘s Nephew, which I loved. 2mo
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I enjoyed the first three in the series and it seemed to go downhill from there. 2mo
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Matilda / Matilda | Roald Dahl
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Fantasy-realism? Is that a thing? Cuz that‘s how this book makes me feel. I struggled at first because the characters were so over the top, but it also gave me Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle vibes. Thoroughly enjoyed Matilda‘s revenge and I love the illustrator!
#readysetread @Clwojick

Clwojick I love the movie, but I haven‘t read the book in ages! 🧡 2mo
goodbyefrancie I have always adored this story! 2mo
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Verity | Colleen Hoover
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I haven‘t read a book this fast in quite awhile! The twists and turns in this had me on the edge of my seat. I do think that the opening scene was not really necessary, and there was way more sexy stuff than I expected in a thriller. I‘m now curious to read one of her other books, as I know this is not her typical genre.
#readysetread @Clwojick

Clwojick Great job! This is one I haven‘t read from her, but it‘s on my list. I have read a handful of her romances. They‘re normally pretty heart wrenching, so have Kleenex near by! ❤️ 2mo
CollapsingLibrary I read this based on the recommendation of 3 non-bookish friends who promised me it wasn‘t a romance (they‘re just not my thing) so I was also surprised by the sex scenes 😅😂 but I also couldn‘t put it down! Glad you enjoyed it too! 2mo
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Spare | Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
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The truth is somewhere in the middle.
This is what I kept thinking as I was reading/listening to this book. I believe that the things Harry talked about were his authentic experiences. I can‘t imagine how much all these pressures have ‘flavored‘ his life, but those same pressures apply to his family and ‘flavor‘ their actions too. I skipped a lot of the middle, because the military pieces didn‘t capture my attention. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 2mo
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