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lighthearted
fast-paced
This was a fast read. It's filled with witches, waning magic, wolf legends, queer rep and a mystery to solve when the MC's family shop is burgled.
I love all things witchy but this seemed a bit juvenile and uncomplicated. It was an easy flow of reading. But I also felt that there wasn't too much substance. I did like the way the FMCs went about trying to figure out who was responsible for the break-in. But not much else was very memorable to me.
I love all things witchy but this seemed a bit juvenile and uncomplicated. It was an easy flow of reading. But I also felt that there wasn't too much substance. I did like the way the FMCs went about trying to figure out who was responsible for the break-in. But not much else was very memorable to me.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Queenie is such a complex character and I really felt for her struggles as much as I could because I can't speak fully to her experiences.
She is a Jamaican British woman, working at a newspaper where she would love to write about the Black experience but the paper won't let her, and she gets dumped by her boyfriend of 3 years. This sets her off on a very destructive path.
This book deals with so much.... racism, creepy men who feel they can treat a woman in any way they want, unprotected sex and the consequences of it, stigma some have of going to therapy to help sort out life and so much more.
She is a Jamaican British woman, working at a newspaper where she would love to write about the Black experience but the paper won't let her, and she gets dumped by her boyfriend of 3 years. This sets her off on a very destructive path.
This book deals with so much.... racism, creepy men who feel they can treat a woman in any way they want, unprotected sex and the consequences of it, stigma some have of going to therapy to help sort out life and so much more.
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
I may get hate but this was not my favorite. I felt this book didn't even pick up any type of pacing I loved until between 300-350 pages! That's way too long to get some more action going besides reminding us of how much Violet and Xadan burn for each other or hardly touch each other and moving place to place to try and find Andarna's kind which doesn't really become too successful.
I was confused and bored for most of it.. waiting for something just HUGE to happen with a certain character. When that character's HUGE something comes... The book is almost done.
I was glad we got to find out Violet's second signet but also I can't fathom how it might be purposeful.... Hopefully that gets more exploration and explanation.
I did like to get a few different POVs in the book but then again... Mostly near the back. I just felt this book 3 has the usual book problems.... Just not as good as the beginning book.
I was confused and bored for most of it.. waiting for something just HUGE to happen with a certain character. When that character's HUGE something comes... The book is almost done.
I was glad we got to find out Violet's second signet but also I can't fathom how it might be purposeful.... Hopefully that gets more exploration and explanation.
I did like to get a few different POVs in the book but then again... Mostly near the back. I just felt this book 3 has the usual book problems.... Just not as good as the beginning book.
challenging
medium-paced
Viviana is an editor at (to me) a boring job and she's trying her hand at writing a novel. She has the support of her best friend, Jack. They run together, did some marathons together and live near each other.... But things are starting to change because of a different guy...
I had a fun time with this though I wanted to take the FMC and give her a good shake for most of it. Girl, how could you want a guy who is so blatantly rude to you and everyone else?! Gregory was the worst. I did feel we should have got more of the "after" she found out why Gregory sidled up to her but also at the same time... I'm glad we were done with him.
I highly wish these two best friends would have just talked and saved each other a lot of grief and tension. But the pay off was sweet and it was finally nice to root for them.
I had a fun time with this though I wanted to take the FMC and give her a good shake for most of it. Girl, how could you want a guy who is so blatantly rude to you and everyone else?! Gregory was the worst. I did feel we should have got more of the "after" she found out why Gregory sidled up to her but also at the same time... I'm glad we were done with him.
I highly wish these two best friends would have just talked and saved each other a lot of grief and tension. But the pay off was sweet and it was finally nice to root for them.
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
As taboo as this whole concept seems....2 going to be step-siblings soon MCs should feel so awkward (and at times does when you know what's coming) but it was really well done that I didn't always feel uncomfortable That's all I can say in that without getting spoilery.
I'm a person where "insta love" usually is hard to fathom for me, but I really thought this lent well to the story so it didn't bother me much.
I really liked Chloe just jumping in to try and be independent from her mother who has kept her too close all her life... Even when she needs help with seemingly basic parts of life. Sig is such a goner for her immediately so I could really feel the tension and the inner turmoil he had. It was just a fun story.
I'm a person where "insta love" usually is hard to fathom for me, but I really thought this lent well to the story so it didn't bother me much.
I really liked Chloe just jumping in to try and be independent from her mother who has kept her too close all her life... Even when she needs help with seemingly basic parts of life. Sig is such a goner for her immediately so I could really feel the tension and the inner turmoil he had. It was just a fun story.
emotional
informative
slow-paced
At almost 50, Klara learns the truth about her father... He died in a train crash and was brought to his home country of Poland to be buried. Desperate to know more about him, despite her mother wanting her to go for the reparations the government is going to give them, Klara heads to Poland and connects with her father's sister.
Klara has a lot to learn and she gets to know more about Polish Jews through her family history and her new friendship with Filip. Her Aunt Rachel is a beautiful soul and I'm glad Klara got to know her. Klara has a very rocky start with her cousin Hanna who thinks she's just here for the money, but they soon become close. I'm proud of Klara for going to therapy to help her work through some things in her life and how it helps her stand up to her mother.
The author did a great job of research for this novel and I'm glad for the things I've learned.
Klara has a lot to learn and she gets to know more about Polish Jews through her family history and her new friendship with Filip. Her Aunt Rachel is a beautiful soul and I'm glad Klara got to know her. Klara has a very rocky start with her cousin Hanna who thinks she's just here for the money, but they soon become close. I'm proud of Klara for going to therapy to help her work through some things in her life and how it helps her stand up to her mother.
The author did a great job of research for this novel and I'm glad for the things I've learned.
Amy finds her roommate, Sarah and her boyfriend Ryan, in their dorm room... blood all over. Who would want to harm these two and why didn't Amy hear anything? Liz, the school's papers editor, who is kind of on the outside of any crowds wants to write about this but the paper won't let her.
I love a good academia book and this was an easy read with short chapters and a good mystery. I thought I had it figured out, the who done it, but I wasn't even close. I did have a few little pieces of mystery figured out though so I was happy that I knew some things.
Liz was a bit reckless in her pursuit of the truth. The whole thing was a bigger problem than she could handle on her own. But she comes to Amy's rescue when it really matters. I didn't really like the reason the true killer did what they did.
I love a good academia book and this was an easy read with short chapters and a good mystery. I thought I had it figured out, the who done it, but I wasn't even close. I did have a few little pieces of mystery figured out though so I was happy that I knew some things.
Liz was a bit reckless in her pursuit of the truth. The whole thing was a bigger problem than she could handle on her own. But she comes to Amy's rescue when it really matters. I didn't really like the reason the true killer did what they did.
mysterious
medium-paced
It was a fun sexy romp at times but it all felt a bit disjointed. I mean, once Thea learns about vampires, I felt she should have been told many more things than she was told... Especially in regards to the Rites and because Julian seemed to be enthralled with her (thrall is a whole ballgame here).
I don't think I will continue with the series. It was fun while it lasted but even the cliffhanger isn't enough to get me interested again.
I don't think I will continue with the series. It was fun while it lasted but even the cliffhanger isn't enough to get me interested again.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
I was so happy to have enjoyed this book as her last one I liked ok but this one was really tugging at my heart.
Kyle comes back after a few years to where he left his wife Casey when his dad had a stroke to help take care of him. When you find out why these two spouses drifted apart, it's a very sad tale. Casey has so much grieving that she has yet to do and she's not really doing it in a healthy way.. She needed to let others in better.
It probably wasn't for the best that Kyle ever left, but time away gives a bit of perspective I guess. There are a lot of emotions I felt while reading. I still love how Lange writes a family drama!
Kyle comes back after a few years to where he left his wife Casey when his dad had a stroke to help take care of him. When you find out why these two spouses drifted apart, it's a very sad tale. Casey has so much grieving that she has yet to do and she's not really doing it in a healthy way.. She needed to let others in better.
It probably wasn't for the best that Kyle ever left, but time away gives a bit of perspective I guess. There are a lot of emotions I felt while reading. I still love how Lange writes a family drama!
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
This was adorable to say the least.
Alec is the older brother of Evie's best friend and she had a crush on him in her teens but he's 9 years older so she never saw him ever liking her. But fate brings them into orbit of each other again..... She's coming to Harvest Hollow for a job, divorced and with a baby in tow.
Alec rescues her when her rental floods and gives her and her baby, Juno, a place to crash until it is fixed.
Alec has a big, big heart. I love how he absolutely MELTS for Juno the first time he holds her. The scene where he gets her to sleep (shirtless of course 😉) is perfection. Evie's ex is just, ugh!! He didn't deserve either of them. He really showed his true colors. I love that her ex-mother in law helped her out post divorce.
The hockey team and their wives/girlfriends are just so amazing in the way they immediately bring Evie and Juno into their circle. The scene where Logan confesses a secret had me laughing so hard. I really liked how Alex's sister actually cheered them if they ever got into a relationship. It was never really awkward for her to admit that. The way Alec watched out for the 18 y.o. twins on the team and how now "Apples" is my favorite mistake.
Alec is the older brother of Evie's best friend and she had a crush on him in her teens but he's 9 years older so she never saw him ever liking her. But fate brings them into orbit of each other again..... She's coming to Harvest Hollow for a job, divorced and with a baby in tow.
Alec rescues her when her rental floods and gives her and her baby, Juno, a place to crash until it is fixed.
Alec has a big, big heart. I love how he absolutely MELTS for Juno the first time he holds her. The scene where he gets her to sleep (shirtless of course 😉) is perfection. Evie's ex is just, ugh!! He didn't deserve either of them. He really showed his true colors. I love that her ex-mother in law helped her out post divorce.
The hockey team and their wives/girlfriends are just so amazing in the way they immediately bring Evie and Juno into their circle. The scene where Logan confesses a secret had me laughing so hard. I really liked how Alex's sister actually cheered them if they ever got into a relationship. It was never really awkward for her to admit that. The way Alec watched out for the 18 y.o. twins on the team and how now "Apples" is my favorite mistake.