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emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Wow! I read 73% straight through in 2 hours and the rest in an hour...I need to go back and read her previous 2 books.
Marcus and Sydney bump into each other one morning at Dunkin and decide to spend the day together and not go about their planned days. But then they get stuck in this day over and over again.
They eventually come to realize that they might need to lean on each other as both are grieving. I think this day helps them feel worthy of being able to grieve. It helps them help each other. It's sort of amazing what breaks the cycle but also understandable. The ending is a little interesting but felt perfect the way it happened even when I might have expected another outcome.
Marcus and Sydney bump into each other one morning at Dunkin and decide to spend the day together and not go about their planned days. But then they get stuck in this day over and over again.
They eventually come to realize that they might need to lean on each other as both are grieving. I think this day helps them feel worthy of being able to grieve. It helps them help each other. It's sort of amazing what breaks the cycle but also understandable. The ending is a little interesting but felt perfect the way it happened even when I might have expected another outcome.
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I was so excited to get to Nori's story because of the times I've seen her pop up in other books in this series.
Nori has a life that she's happy with, working at the Serendipi-TEA... except for the falling in love she so badly wants. Then she starts to notice Cash Briggs, a neighbor, in mirrors with her when HE'S NOT THERE! Then she starts to really get to know him.
Cash had a horrific thing happen to him but uses part of that experience in his job as a medical equipment rep. He did not expect Nori and what she comes to mean in his life.
I loved Nori being a focused "single" for the dating app Swipe Right and the interesting dates she goes on but more importantly how it makes her really see herself. My heart kept falling into heartache at the situations she really wanted that kind of fell apart for awhile.
But the ending is beautiful for both of these characters. I loved the sibling relationships for both our MCs too and the laughs and love they brought
Nori has a life that she's happy with, working at the Serendipi-TEA... except for the falling in love she so badly wants. Then she starts to notice Cash Briggs, a neighbor, in mirrors with her when HE'S NOT THERE! Then she starts to really get to know him.
Cash had a horrific thing happen to him but uses part of that experience in his job as a medical equipment rep. He did not expect Nori and what she comes to mean in his life.
I loved Nori being a focused "single" for the dating app Swipe Right and the interesting dates she goes on but more importantly how it makes her really see herself. My heart kept falling into heartache at the situations she really wanted that kind of fell apart for awhile.
But the ending is beautiful for both of these characters. I loved the sibling relationships for both our MCs too and the laughs and love they brought
mysterious
fast-paced
I don't think I ever want to go to Sedona if it's like in this book! 😳
Ronnie seemed so meek and just does whatever her new friend Marley says, but as you get the "before" story, you kind of understand why. But you will also be wrong if all you think is that she is meek!
I thought it was kind of cool to have The Town as a POV but it was sometimes about the bad guy (who is taking people out ) and sometimes about the ravens so it was kind of confusing calling it The Town. I had a bit of a feeling with the outcome to the story but I was still a bit wrong and I felt a little sad about it too.
Ronnie seemed so meek and just does whatever her new friend Marley says, but as you get the "before" story, you kind of understand why. But you will also be wrong if all you think is that she is meek!
I thought it was kind of cool to have The Town as a POV but it was sometimes about the bad guy (who is taking people out ) and sometimes about the ravens so it was kind of confusing calling it The Town. I had a bit of a feeling with the outcome to the story but I was still a bit wrong and I felt a little sad about it too.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was a cute brother's best friend, old crush with some forced proximity mixed in and lots of laughs but also tenderness. Also their names - Lorelai and Luke? Come on, cuteness!!
When Chicago chef Luke's dad suffers a fall, he comes back to Elk Lake to help at the family diner he wanted no part of. How best friend Noah gets him to stay in his prayers house... With his sister Lorelai who had the biggest crush on him.
I love that the forced proximity gets Luke to see Lorelai closer. She's a sweet human being who devotes her time to service and he gets to see again why Elk Lake is an amazing place to live through Lorelai's eyes. The epilogue, I could wax on about the epilogue but I can't to keep it a surprise!! But it's 👌👍💯
When Chicago chef Luke's dad suffers a fall, he comes back to Elk Lake to help at the family diner he wanted no part of. How best friend Noah gets him to stay in his prayers house... With his sister Lorelai who had the biggest crush on him.
I love that the forced proximity gets Luke to see Lorelai closer. She's a sweet human being who devotes her time to service and he gets to see again why Elk Lake is an amazing place to live through Lorelai's eyes. The epilogue, I could wax on about the epilogue but I can't to keep it a surprise!! But it's 👌👍💯
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
What a beautiful adventure, with some magical realism, that takes the MC Veronica and us to Ireland, France, Italy, and Denmark after she takes a DNA test of her heritage.
Her younger sister arranges for the trip of a lifetime for Vero to find out what she wants of her family while also low-key working her food business. Vero ends up finding a friend (and more) in Niall in Ireland. She also gets some visions that will help her understand her lineage and even herself.
I loved this book wholeheartedly! I just felt that I was in each place with Vero. I loved her ability and vision with food and felt the same as her family that she needed to do more with it to be truly happy. Niall was the perfect companion for her as she discovers her true self. The ending was just so perfect too!
Her younger sister arranges for the trip of a lifetime for Vero to find out what she wants of her family while also low-key working her food business. Vero ends up finding a friend (and more) in Niall in Ireland. She also gets some visions that will help her understand her lineage and even herself.
I loved this book wholeheartedly! I just felt that I was in each place with Vero. I loved her ability and vision with food and felt the same as her family that she needed to do more with it to be truly happy. Niall was the perfect companion for her as she discovers her true self. The ending was just so perfect too!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
AJ does it again with an outstanding psychological thriller that keeps you glued to the pages/e-reader until the very end!
While I have issues with gaslighting, I also feel that I can't just look away ..I need to find the clues to the real situation. While I had suspicions, I was always second guessing myself... Which I love. Annie is a mother with good instincts but I felt that the people in her life should have really stepped up more and not just assumed she was going crazy.
The ending had a lot of twists that I just didn't see coming and they were all very good.
While I have issues with gaslighting, I also feel that I can't just look away ..I need to find the clues to the real situation. While I had suspicions, I was always second guessing myself... Which I love. Annie is a mother with good instincts but I felt that the people in her life should have really stepped up more and not just assumed she was going crazy.
The ending had a lot of twists that I just didn't see coming and they were all very good.
informative
slow-paced
Ok. I'm behind in the series so I don't know what has happened in the meantime between what I have read and now but I felt that there wasn't much that happened in this book
There's Circe preparing for war on Olympus. Icarus is a captive of Poisiden because of something that happened with his dad and sister. Icarus decides to seduce Poisiden and Poisiden decides to give in for information on Circe, but also ends up liking being seduced.
From the ending, where the trick they pulled on Circe doesn't pay off like they thought, I think there is a bigger battle of power to come in the next book.... But the ending was very anticlimactic. So I'm kind of disappointed in this but gave it 3 because I finished it.
There's Circe preparing for war on Olympus. Icarus is a captive of Poisiden because of something that happened with his dad and sister. Icarus decides to seduce Poisiden and Poisiden decides to give in for information on Circe, but also ends up liking being seduced.
From the ending, where the trick they pulled on Circe doesn't pay off like they thought, I think there is a bigger battle of power to come in the next book.... But the ending was very anticlimactic. So I'm kind of disappointed in this but gave it 3 because I finished it.
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
First of all, this book really makes me want to go visit Nova Scotia and to Sable Island to see the wild horses. Both places just sound so beautiful.
Emma was such a beautiful character. I loved that she always knew who she wanted to be and even though it took her many more years to get there than she might have liked, it was awesome to see that she finally did make it.
She had a lot that she went through. I felt sorry for her time with Logan and what he turned out to be. Her relationship with Captain Harris was magnetic and special and while I almost ranted and raved because of what happened.... I'm glad for the ending of their story.
Emma was such a beautiful character. I loved that she always knew who she wanted to be and even though it took her many more years to get there than she might have liked, it was awesome to see that she finally did make it.
She had a lot that she went through. I felt sorry for her time with Logan and what he turned out to be. Her relationship with Captain Harris was magnetic and special and while I almost ranted and raved because of what happened.... I'm glad for the ending of their story.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Best friend's sister to lovers with a fun magic twist has The Serendipity bringing another couple together with its magic.
Scarlett had always wanted to live in The Serendipity and even though she lives in the basement in the old maintenance apartment, she's happy. Now to get her other wish, to find true love. If only Wade, her brother's best friend, would stop ruining her dates for her.
Wade is reluctant to "look out for" Scarlett when his friend Phoenix asks him to (as he's gone for 6 months). But as he does find her attractive, he feels he can maybe torture enough dates that she might start to feel about him the way he does for her.
I love Phoenix and Wade's friendship and how Phoenix looks at his best friend as someone who is good for Scarlett. I like the firehouse guys that Wade works with and all their advice (and maybe one making sure Wade gets jealous 😉) where Scarlett is concerned. I love the Gloria scenes, she's a funny old lady! I even loved the little sprinkles of story with the mop 😍
Scarlett had always wanted to live in The Serendipity and even though she lives in the basement in the old maintenance apartment, she's happy. Now to get her other wish, to find true love. If only Wade, her brother's best friend, would stop ruining her dates for her.
Wade is reluctant to "look out for" Scarlett when his friend Phoenix asks him to (as he's gone for 6 months). But as he does find her attractive, he feels he can maybe torture enough dates that she might start to feel about him the way he does for her.
I love Phoenix and Wade's friendship and how Phoenix looks at his best friend as someone who is good for Scarlett. I like the firehouse guys that Wade works with and all their advice (and maybe one making sure Wade gets jealous 😉) where Scarlett is concerned. I love the Gloria scenes, she's a funny old lady! I even loved the little sprinkles of story with the mop 😍
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
This book definitely has some great moments and some very shocking moments.
Cate- trying to forge a relationship with her dad and learning the dealings of this kingdom. She tries to grow her powers to help fight against the Embers. I think she will be a great leader one day.
Lucas- becoming one of The Captured of the Embers. I loved to see the lead up to his capture to see how smart he is. The things he sees and learns about (one huge, horrible thing the Embers are doing that I hope we get to explore in book 3) are pivotal to his escape around with an unlikely ally in Princess Mya.
Daniel- I did like to see him struggle a bit in this. I think it will really help him grow tremendously. He will really need a backbone to deal with his father coming up I think.
The ending was very surprising but it was a great cliffhanger! (Maybe I'm a weird one that just LOVES a great cliffhanger)
Cate- trying to forge a relationship with her dad and learning the dealings of this kingdom. She tries to grow her powers to help fight against the Embers. I think she will be a great leader one day.
Lucas- becoming one of The Captured of the Embers. I loved to see the lead up to his capture to see how smart he is. The things he sees and learns about (one huge, horrible thing the Embers are doing that I hope we get to explore in book 3) are pivotal to his escape around with an unlikely ally in Princess Mya.
Daniel- I did like to see him struggle a bit in this. I think it will really help him grow tremendously. He will really need a backbone to deal with his father coming up I think.
The ending was very surprising but it was a great cliffhanger! (Maybe I'm a weird one that just LOVES a great cliffhanger)