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The free library haul and unhauling all the books I didn‘t want in the process. This needs to be a semi regular thing now. 😍

Every now and then, I do enjoy reading Ruth Ware. This one was another eerie book that I indulged in. It's about things, that have the power to hunt us our whole lifes. Things, that change our lifes lifes. I loved how involved the baby was, which gave the story an interesting touch (poor little one, though).

#bookishmonopoly @AkashaVampie

After finishing my last book for #BookishMonopoly it's time for the next one! I landed on Chance and just did the little paper thingy again. @VaniBarelyReads was so kind to draw the book and it is ---- The Lying Game by Ruth Ware🎉

Finished this one today! I listened to it on audio and I LOVE the narrator, Imogen Church! I could listen to her read the phone book! The book was good, but not memorable 🤷🏻‍♀️

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None of the characters was particularly likable, especially Thea and Kate. I wasn‘t terribly impressed with Isa and Fatima, either, though Fatima seemed the nicest of them all. The first half was a bit slow, and there were time shifts back to when they were younger (via Isa‘s memories), but it picked up in the second half. I felt badly for Isa‘s husband and completely sympathized with him. Cont in comments...

3rd and last book read for #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville
Four friends in a boarding school who participate in Lying Game. A story narrated of what happened in the past and why they need to reunite again, 17 years later due to a secret they share. Characters personalities will be described through the 4 major rules to follow in this game. But someone is lying about what happened 17 years ago. Who? Why? A new rule will be developed. ⬇️

Not everyone enjoys Ruth Ware, but I really liked this one. Even when I figured out who did the crime, I was hooked enough to keep listening just in case I was wrong. The narrator of the audiobook was so good. A book all about secrets between old friends, covering up even deeper secrets. Nice and twisty. #52bookclub2023 #titlebeginswiththe #bookaboutsecrets

I‘m more of a straight mystery fan, and this book leans more towards “twisty domestic noir,” but I enjoyed it nonetheless. As others have said, it could have been a little tighter, but the characters were well drawn (even if I wanted to slap the MC a few times) and the action plausible. The setting of the tumble down seaside house and dreary town also contributed to a gothic atmosphere. #authoramonth

My fifth #AuthorAMonth book for April and 3rd book for #BacklistReadathon completed.

This was an enjoyable book with some good twists, although a bit longer than it needed to be as it told the back story and current events. It did build up some good pace and tension in the second half of the book.

@Soubhiville @Clwojick @TheAromaOfBooks

Started my third book for #BacklistReadthon and my Fifth for April‘s #AuthorAMonth.

@Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @Soubhiville

Today sees the start of this month‘s #BackListReadathon and I am targeting #AuthorAMonth author for April, Ruth Ware. @Soubhiville

This week I hope to get to these three books, and if I can get hold of a copy The Death of Mrs Westaway.

Thanks for hosting @Clwojick @TheAromaOfBooks

I am enjoying this audiobook. So many secrets!

A good book to listen to when walking and puttering around the house. Ruth Ware‘s books are a known quantity and this one did not let me down. #AuthorAMonth

Eh. I‘ve only read one other Ware novel before and I didn‘t enjoy that one. This I enjoyed marginally more. Intriguing set up, but the back half is a slog. Not nearly as twisty as a mystery should be in my opinion. Also, I feel bad for Isa‘s husband. 🐑 💧 🔥 🎊 #AuthorAMonth

Love that Audible now works with Google cast. Very convenient for my early morning routine. I can hear it all through the first level of my house while I make coffee, change diapers, feed baby and cat, etc. And narrator Imogen Church has such a calming voice for 6am background noise lol

Good read.

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#Sacrathlon22 #TeamMonsterMash

#ScarathlonDailyPrompt #24 lies

5 points
Post- 1 point
Total= 6 points

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Playing caught up. This is Day 24's Prompt.

#Lies

Meh.... my #doublespin for October @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick @TheSpineView

This was pretty good. I liked the friendships between the four MCs though it did seem strange that such close friends- guilty feelings or not- hadn't seen each other for so long. I enjoyed going along for the ride as events unfolded... right up until the end. Everything was resolved and tied up neatly but not in the ways I would have preferred so I felt let down. 🤷‍♀️

I like Ruth Ware‘s work but this one was a slog. A fine enough premise, but the author kept the audience distant from the truth for too long, which made the pace wrong. A healthy edit was really needed here.

Isn‘t it just the way that all your library holds come in at once 😅
This is the first of five, always liked Ware‘s books so I‘m hoping for good things

Definitely a flawed murder mystery- and not much of a mystery at all to be honest- but I still enjoyed this book. I loved the setting, the relationship between the girls, and the Dickensian falling- down house.

I am a fan of Reese Witherspoon, and I love how she chooses books to create films and TV series. So, my expectations were high for this #murdermystery involving four friends who attended the same boarding school until, they were asked to leave. The girls have grown up, have careers, but still carry a secret.Cinematic feel. I definitely can see it on the big screen. It was just too long,and I was not fond of the characters.#booked2022 #192025 #2017

Just picked up this after reading Ware's newest release. The It Girl. This is a Reese's bookclub pick so I'm intrigued also, there are mixed reviews so I'm curious. Well see! Happy Saturday

New audio/ physical book combo. #mttbr

#Lies!! #BookMoods @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Captivating tale of friendship, love, and lies.

Let the weekend reading begin!

I‘m not typically one for mystery novels. I usually have them figured out 1/3 of the way through. However, Ware kept me on my toes with this one. Just when I thought I had the mystery solved, another element was added into this game of lies and secrets spanning over 20 years. #reesewitherspoonbookclub

Ruth Ware writes good stories and comes up with pretty engaging plots. But I dno, this was a bit long, and I was so sick of the main character towards the end. Ugh she was the worst, so whiny. The very end got me interested, but that feeling just didn‘t start early enough (and it didn‘t rly last either)

“On a cool June morning, a woman is walking her dog in the idyllic coastal village of Salten, along a tidal estuary known as the Reach. Before she can stop him, the dog charges into the water to retrieve what first appears to be a wayward stick, but to her horror, turns out to be something much more sinister… “

Great thriller! Twisty and dark and kept me guessing-all the best things in a mystery! Thanks to @TheBookKeepers for this book as part of my #wintersolstice gift.

Better than reviews…I like it

The current book

@TheBookKeepers Thank you so much for all the thoughtful and fun gifts for the #wintersolsticeswap ! The candle and the incense smell amazing, the hat and socks are so soft and comfy, I‘ve been wanting to read the tagged book forever, the Girls book sounds 🔥and I can‘t wait to try the cards, smudge kit and make some witchy crafts. And the wrapping was lovely too! Thank you so much! Thanks for organizing the swap @sprainedbrain and @Chrissyreadit

Book 231

Some reading time before Turkey is ready

Loved it. I really like the author's styly

Really enjoyed this one, although parts of it just broke my heart! And others had me scratching my head. 🌊

#scarathlon2021 #readwithus #wickedathon #spookoween #screamathon #hellosunshine

Ever since I got diagnosed with my auto-immune stuff and had to drastically change my diet, it's been hard to find treats for me to look forward to, but my husband is always on the lookout. Such a happy reading snack! #outstandingoctober #readwithme #scarathlon2021 #teamslaughter

Once I realized the mystery/thriller aspect in this slow burn of a book was secondary to the character relationships, I enjoyed it. It could be an interesting a parent/teenager buddy read. Sometimes people lie because they are good at it. That same person might grow into a very responsible adult and things erroneously kept secret then could have an even greater impact later. The discussions ensuing by a buddy read could be beneficial.

#LittensDressedInBlood – He Did It – Did he do it? Didn‘t he? Somebody did. Honestly I‘m not sure why I had this book on my list for this prompt but here you go 😂

This book does a very good job going into detail about 4 women all connected through a harsh memory they all share back in boarding school. This book has many ups and down and keeps you on your toes the entire time. Personally I'm not a big reader, but the flashbacks and twisted turns this book takes while adding drama to every page definitely kept me reading .

I like a good Ruth Ware book, and this one didn't disappoint: 4 friends, and the lying game they started in their teen years that continues to affect them as adults.

I didn't set a goal for #20in4 other than to just find some time to read- I mostly read The Lying Game.
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