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kezzlou85

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Hunted | Meagan Spooner
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This was an interesting read and a retelling of beauty and beast. I enjoyed the little sections written by the beast. 3.5*
First book finished for #20in4

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Well this was quite the read. There's a fair amount of secrets and lies flowing with some very clever twists along the way. I did figure out what happened to Tom but some of the other secrets took me by surprise. The plot is a slow burn as you slowly learn about the characters, They all have their own flaws and issues but I think I was drawn most to poor Tom. The ending was brilliant, I love how it all fell into place. #Netgalley 4*

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Readathon: Occasional List : Geleentheidslys | Gauteng (South Africa). Education Media Service
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Another end of the month and another readathon. #20in4. My goals are twenty chapters across the books above. Bank Holiday here and meant to be sunny so hoping for lots of outdoor reading.
@Andrew65

Yuki_Onna Ooohhh... That sounds beautiful! I wish for lots of outdoor lounging and reading in the sun and warmth for you! 😊😎☀️ 6d
Andrew65 Best of luck and great to have you with us 😁 Weather definitely looking good. 6d
kezzlou85 @Yuki_Onna thank you. Had a couple of hours this afternoon but the breeze was quite cool 5d
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 should be a lovely bank holiday weekend. 5d
Andrew65 @kezzlou85 That is always good. 5d
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An informative look at forensics and how it's developed over the years. It was an interesting read with a few case studies dotted throughout. I found it detailed without being overwhelming. Ideal for any true crime fan. 4*

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Readathon: Occasional List : Geleentheidslys | Gauteng (South Africa). Education Media Service
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Well #MagnificentMay didn't go so well. Panned one book and finished another. Chunks read in a couple but fell into a slump in the middle. Thanks for hosting @Andrew65

Andrew65 It sometimes happens. Best of luck with your reading in the rest of the month. 2w
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thanks. Eldest is now sitting her GCSEs so lots going on but she's handling it so well. 1w
Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Great to hear, the prospect of it is always worse than actually doing it. 1w
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 oh definitely though the history paper had a mistake in it. On the highest mark question. They apologised but whether they take that into account in the marks remains to be seen. Thankfully only the first of three history papers. 1w
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Her Fixer Upper | Emily Kerr
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This was such a good read. I really enjoyed the story and the characters are so likeable. Ted is probably my favourite though. The plot is easy to read but keeps you turning the page. The ending was so perfect for the story and I liked how it came together. A fun read with a cute and funny story. #Netgalley 4* first book read for #MagnificentMay

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Readathon: Occasional List : Geleentheidslys | Gauteng (South Africa). Education Media Service
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#MagnificentMay readathon starts today. My goals are simple to try and finish three books. Long weekend here in honour of the King's coronation so hoping to start off well.

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Two in one but both a good light romance. Love a break from murder. A royal feel to this one but not too many misunderstandings in these two. 4*
Final book finished for #20in4
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 1mo
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The Fall | Louise Jensen
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This was such a twist filled ride. One minute you have a theory then bam another twist throws you off. I love how little I could figure out in this. It took me by surprise so many times. Its not a simple story but its not difficult to follow either. Its told through various characters POV which always gives a fuller plot. The ending was reallyy well done and I love how it all came together in the end. #Netgalley 4*

Andrew65 Just finished this myself last night, and agree with your review, like peeling layers off an onion! 1mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 it really is. There was constantly further depth or someone else's involvement being revealed 1mo
Andrew65 @kezzlou85 So many secrets! 1mo
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An intriguing read. It was a quick one too. The plot doesn't get too convoluted and made it a really good story. I liked the world building and the twists along the way. A great ending too. 5* first book finished for #20in4
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Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 Looks interesting. 1mo
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Readathon: Occasional List : Geleentheidslys | Gauteng (South Africa). Education Media Service
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Another readathon and another end of the month. Scary. My eldest is now in her last term at high school and next month starts her exams. Goals for this are to finish at least one more book. Two if I can. Its Bank Holiday as well so should help
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Tempis fugit! Best of luck to your eldest in their exams. Best of luck too in the Readathon 😁 1mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thanks so much. 1mo
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Summer Wedding | Sarah Morgan
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I do love a Sarah Morgan book. They are always full of depth and emotion. This one did not disappoint. I did figure out parts of it but still enjoyed the story and the conclusion. The plot is a steady, easy read. Perfect for the beach. The ending was really well done and tied all the stories off nicely. The writing really captures the beautiful location and the intensity of the scenes. A brilliant summer read. 4* #Netgalley

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A look at how forensic Science has changed criminal investigations.

This was an interesting read. It touches on the TV show Silent witness and there is a fairly major spoiler if you haven't seen all the episodes like me. I liked the references though. This takes us through the various methods and then cases using them showing the good and bad sides which was fascinating. An enlightening read. 4*

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So five days into #AwesomeApril and two books done. Tagged one was so good but forgot to get photo before returning to library. Not the highest time count but I'm reading so it's all good.
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Well what a read this was. it focuses on the impact domestic violence can have on a family especially children. its an interesting premise having the story told from a child but it gives greater depth to her own emotions. The plot is interesting though i figured out a few things along the way. The ending was well written and I liked how it all came together especially the final part as it explained the events well. #Netgalley 4*

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#AwesomeApril two days in and going okay. No books finished as ended up panning one. I don't like doing that to review one's but just couldn't get into it. Hoping for a couple finished by the end of this.
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Coming along well. Never feels good to pan a book, but some you can‘t help. 2mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 yeah exactly. Life is too short for books I won't enjoy. I don't like leaving bad reviews either especially if it's just not appealing to me. Others seemed to enjoy it. 2mo
Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Like you I hate leaving negative reviews. I tend to just leave a simple this book wasn‘t for me, and didn‘t enjoy it, but others may. (edited) 2mo
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This was a lovely story. A great summer read. I love all the aspects to the story especially Arran's part and connection to them. It was good to see the different relationships. The plot was a steady build to a very sweet ending. I would have liked a little more back story on some of the characters. A modern romance

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Aww I do love a romcom myself so knew this was going to be a fun read. it did not disappoint. I loved all the movie references and how many I recognised. The story is well written and a great read. Its a very modern romance touching on the danger of social media and angry exes. The ending was so perfect and finished it off with style. A brilliant read for any romantic movie lover. #Netgalley 5*

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So we've come to the end of #MarchMadness. Didn't quite get ten books but managed 9 and seem to have found the buzz for reading again. Been lots of fun. Thanks for hosting @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳Great job!! Thanks for playing! (edited) 2mo
kezzlou85 @DieAReader thank you. 😊 2mo
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Hunted | Meagan Spooner
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Oopsy forgot to post this yesterday. My goal is to try for ten hours as not sure I'd make 20. I have finished one book and three hours read yesterday.
@Andrew65 #20IN4 #MarchMadness

Andrew65 A good star t, best of luck 😁 2mo
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An interesting quick look at the basis of forensics. A short explanation then a few facts or famous names associated with it. It was interesting as a quick reference but I like detail and case studies. Still a useful way to understand the various terms and methods. 4*

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#MarchMadness #DailyChallenge. Top left is my dad the person who got me into reading with our family dog Sheba. She and I grew up together. Top right is my daughter being pongo from 101 Dalmatians and bottom was my Alfie pretending to be Harry Potter. He was a crazy pup sadly dying too soon, loved the vets but scared of baby rabbits.
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

DieAReader 🥰🥰🥰 2mo
Andrew65 Such wonderful memories and photos. So sorry to hear about Alfie, looks a real sweetie in those glasses. 2mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thank you so much. He was such a sweet chilled dog. Loved animals bigger than him. Would run around with two dogs nearly three times his size but put him with a smaller dog and he's hiding. 2mo
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Killers of a Certain Age | Deanna Raybourn
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Well this was an interesting read. I liked the sound of it and ended up really enjoying it too. Okay them talking about men's appendages was a little strange but funny too. I like how clever and determined they were. The plot is well written with some good twists along the way. The ending worked so well and tied the story off brilliantly. I really liked Billie the best. There are some very inventive methods in this especially at the spa. 4*

tpixie Iced ‘tea‘ please! 1mo
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Oh I do love a Mills and boon now and then. Sometimes you just need a guaranteed happy ending. My library has a good selection as well. My mum and I used to share them. This was two connected medical stories. Both a good read featuring communication which I love.

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This was a really interesting read. I was hooked from the very beginning. I've read many a fake romance story and the various ways it can end. I liked this one. I'm glad Zara came to realise what she truly wanted so she could be happy. I liked the text and discord message format dotted through the book. The plot is a steady build with a really satisfying ending. Zara is likeable and fun. #ReadersFirst 4*

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A tough read at times given the subject matter but it does get a bit boring at times. Was interesting seeing the different stories from Brady and Hindley. Just found it a slog. 2.5*

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Second week into #MarchMadness and its going okay. Also took part in #MarvellousMarch reading for 15 hours. I've read four books so far. Plus my youngest turned 13 so we now have two teenagers.
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Andrew65 That‘s brilliant 👏👏👏🙌🥳🍾🥂🙌
Good luck with two teenagers, I remember it well. 😂
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kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thank you. Its certainly an experience. My eldest turns 16 next month so two big birthdays this year. 3mo
DieAReader Great job! Happy Birthday to the teens🥳💕 3mo
kezzlou85 @DieAReader thank you so much. 3mo
DieAReader @kezzlou85 😉🎂🥳💕 3mo
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This is such a heartfelt story. It has some beautiful moments interspersed with some truly heart breaking one's. I loved the dual timelines and how we slowly learn about the past. It's a slow burn but it's needed for the story. The ending was really done. This does mention an event in recent history that could be a trigger to some readers. I liked Isobel and that she is ready to communicate. #Netgalley 4*

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Gumiho | Katherine Cho
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Little update for the readathons. Just over ten hours for #MarchMadness. Four hours for #MarvellousMarch. Not the most reading but have finished three books so going well.
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Andrew65 That‘s excellent - well done 👏👏👏 3mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thank you. 3mo
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Wicked Fox | K. A. T. CHO
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This was a really interesting story. I loved all the details and folklore entwined in this story. In-between the chapters we learn about the history of the gumiho which was fascinating. The story is a slow burn but it holds attention. The ending was good and I liked the hints left at the end for the second book. Which I want to read. 4*

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#DailyChallenge #MarchMadness.
Switched off from technology with some baking. Flapjacks and caramel crispy cakes from the book tagged above. @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Cupcake12 These look delicious. 😋 3mo
kezzlou85 @Cupcake12 thanks they do taste really good. 3mo
Andrew65 Making me want to head off to Suffolk! 😋 3mo
kezzlou85 Need to come a little further north. I'm in the scenic county of Norfolk with my baking. 3mo
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Oh I love these books. The series is so good. Full of drama, intrigue and mystery. There's background stories and relationships but the murders do take focus which I really like. The cases in this were really good. I solved one of them but not the other. The ending was really good and dramatic. It left me wanting more from the characters. These are always a steady burn but with plenty going on along the way. #Netgalley 5*

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Gotta love another readathon and this is a month long one. Goals are to try and read ten books. Plus have a go at the bingo boards. #MarchMadness
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Andrew65 Great to have you with us, best of luck 😍 3mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thank you. Looking forward to it. 3mo
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Well didn't make it to 20 hours but still a decent amount of reading. One book finished along with some crime mags. Plus chunks read in a few other books. Also panned a book. #20in4
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Still brilliant, well done 👏👏👏🙌🎊🥳🍾🥂😍 3mo
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The Witch In The Well | Camilla Bruce
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This was an interesting story but it was a bit disjointed at times and the ending wasn't as good as i'd hoped. The story is told from multiple povs which confuse the story a little more. I think I wanted a more dramatic ending, given the build up to it. None of the main characters are overly likeable. They're all pretty self obsessed and focused on their own issues to see the truth. #Netgalley 3*

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#20in4 readathon starts today. I'm hoping for 20 hours but happy with any that I do get. Also hoping to finish a couple of books. Good luck all taking part. Enjoy.
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Andrew65 Best of luck, great to have you with us. 😁 3mo
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Second in the series and another good read. This mystery twists and turns through the story so you have no idea how it might end. The ending was really good and I liked how it came together. Emma is a great lead and I like how the case is the main focus in the story. A great follow on. 4*

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Oh this was another great story. I've been to Grimes Graves myself and it's fascinating if a little creepy in the dark. The plot is steady with a lot going on but it all comes together perfectly. The ending was so what I wanted. This series is one of my favourites and Cathbad has remained the best character throughout. A brilliant read. I hope this won't be the last. 5*

MallenNC I loved this and was very happy with the ending. I was worried about Cathbad throughout. He‘s my favorite too. 3mo
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So seven days done and not the best times but managed to read a little everyday and finished one book. #FabulousFebruary
@Andrew65

Andrew65 That‘s still a lot of reading. Well done 👏👏👏 4mo
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This was such a fascinating read. i loved the world building and the history told in the story. This is a brilliant start to the series and i look forward to the next book in the series. There's a lot to follow but it makes sense as the story develops. Each chapter has a quote at the start which were really interesting. Lan is a fascinating character and her strength shines throughout. I really liked her. #Netgalley 4*

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Last Remains: A Mystery | Elly Griffiths
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#FabulousFebruary readathon. Four days done and slowly making progress. Started the latest and possibly last Dr Galloway, Ella Griffiths book. It's good and I loved exploring Grimes Graves when I was young.
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Andrew65 Last Ruth Galloway book! Oh no 😱 I need my Cathbad fix! 4mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 apparently so yes. She was on Anglia News saying it is for now. But she may go back. I love Cathbad 4mo
Andrew65 @kezzlou85 😢😭😢😭😢😭 That‘s sad. This is such a great series. 4mo
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Gumiho | Katherine Cho
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So two days done of #FabulousFebruary and its started out okay. No books finished yet but chunks read in a couple.
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Every little helps and you are doing well! 👏👏👏 4mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thank you. Steady progress 4mo
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Readathon: Occasional List : Geleentheidslys | Gauteng (South Africa). Education Media Service
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#FabulousFebruary readathon starts today. Looking forward to this. My goals are just to read lots.
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Andrew65 Great to have you with us, good luck 😁 The best of goals. 4mo
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Husband Material | Alexis Hall
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January wrap up and it was a bit of a slow month. Some good reads though and the tagged one was my favourite read. Hoping for more next month.

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A-Z of London Murders | Geoffrey Howse
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Small extracts of various crimes in the city of London. In an A to Z format.

This was an interesting look at the history of London with regards to crime. The cases are mostly just a short synopsis so not too heavy on the detail. It also touched on hangman, prisons, and courts in the city. A good read for any true crime fan. 4*

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The Cloisters | Katy Hays
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This was an interesting premise and the location draws you in but the story fell a little flat. It was a very slow build and it was obvious early on who killed Patrick. I did like the twist of Ann's reasons for coming to the cloisters. The ending was well done though I had guessed about what might have happened to Rachel. A gothic read. #Netgaley 3*l

Palimpsest Spoilers! Wish I hadn‘t read review as I‘m 1/3 in and didn‘t know who was going to be murdered. 4mo
Palimpsest Just so you know there is a spoiler button you can select so you don‘t ruin a book for someone next time. 😔 4mo
kezzlou85 @Palimpsest sorry I didn't think it was a spoiler as I didn't reveal the ending or identity. Will be more careful next time. 4mo
Palimpsest @kezzlou85 it was somewhat my own fault as I usually wait to read reviews, but I just came on litsy to add that I was currently reading it and noticed the book only had a 55% like so I scrolled down to see a bit to see why people found it meh. I usually don‘t read murder mysteries, but I love the Middle Ages & Renaissance periods in history as well as tarot and dark academia, so I‘m enjoying those details. Thanks for adding the spoilers tab! 4mo
kezzlou85 I'm the same. I try to avoid too many reviews. I do love my murder mysteries and usually who dies is quite obvious but not in this case. I'm usually careful not to give anything away but I slipped up on this one. Thanks for letting me know. 4mo
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Husband Material | Alexis Hall
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Oh I love these two so much. The development they've gone through and that's both of them. This was so good and makes me just want more. The plot was interesting and I liked the four weddings and a funeral reference. The ending was just so right for them. I love that they finally found the right path for them. I must say I do love Alex he's hilarious. A brilliant sequel. 5*

peanutnine Alex is the best! 😅 4mo
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Fangs | Sarah Andersen
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A vampire and a werewolf fall in love and they're perfect for each other.

This was so adorable and hilarious. Elsie's sass is amazing. The graphics are funny and I love how it laughs at the stereotypes associated with vampires and werewolves. 5*

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Exes and O's | Amy Lea
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As a book lover and a hopeless romantic I loved this story. I enjoyed all the references to romance novel tropes that litter through the book. The plot is a slow burn but it keeps you reading as you meet all the exes. The ending was so perfect and sweet. Tara deserved her happy ending. I loved how final moment with Seth as well, she stood up to him well. I love Tara she reminds me of myself so much. A fun romantic read. 5* #Netgalley

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Exes and Ohs | Beth Kendrick
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Three days of #JoyousJanuary done and its not going great but I have almost finished a book so not all bad.
@Andrew65

Andrew65 The good news is there is still another six days (5 now). Well done on what you have achieved. 😁 (edited) 4mo
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thanks yep got time and have finished one book. 4mo
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