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I moved this book up the food chain because a student in my YAL class called it “disgusting” and I had to know what in the heck she was talking about. This is an excellent coming-of-age story set in 1930. 16 year old Thea is sent to the riding camp for some offence which is revealed in fits and starts. She is a girl coming to terms with her own power and I loved spending time with her. Not YA and not disgusting in any way.

#BoardingSchool #SavvySettings
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

A little #BookBarn #bookhaul

While I enjoyed the setting of this book in a riding camp/school for girls in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina during the Great Depression, I didn‘t feel a connection to the main character. Her actions were often questionable and she did not have much sympathy for those adversely affected by her decisions. At least it was my Y book for #LitsyAtoZ2019.

I loved this coming-of-age story! It takes place at the start of the Great Depression in North Carolina. Thea Atwell is banished to riding camp but why remains a mystery through much of the story. I liked the main character & waiting to see if she could grow from her mistakes. My favorite part though was the horseback riding!
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This book was actually between a so-so and a pan for me. I loved the setting, as the author takes us back and forth between Florida and North Carolina, slowly revealing Thea's story. I just couldn't connect with any of the characters. I found them lacking in depth and boring.

This takes another one off my TBR list from long ago and marks off my letter Y for #LitsyAtoZ @BookishMarginalia

The Depression. Teenage Thea is sent away to boarding school after being caught in a romantic transgression. She struggles with being abandoned by her family and the shame she feels for her behavior.

This is a struggle for me to review because my feelings are mixed. I loved the setting, time period, and plot. I felt it meandered too much. I felt there was a disconnect. By the end I was skimming some paragraphs. #booked2018 #setatschool

I wanted to love this book ... I so did but after reading 150 pages I didn‘t give a shit about anyone in the book... everyone was just so boring ... damn

This was on my tbr list for a long time before I finally read it. I wish I hadn't.

#camp #readingresolutions @Jess7

Starting a book that has been on my "should read" list for a bit. The Yonahlossee Riding Camp For Girls; I've heard good things, I've heard less than good things, and that's something I love about reading: when you get drawn in by the premise of a book you as the reader get to make up your mind about it. Differing opinions be damned. That being said, I would still love to hear your thoughts!

#emojimadness #🏕

Pulled this camp title from my tbr pile.

I'm just starting this one - my "Y" title for the #LitsyAtoZ challenge.

Other people might actually travel the world but I mainly tick off places I visit in books 🤓So that's North Carolina added! Any suggestions for good literary fiction from the North West or the Southern States? #cantkeepreadingaboutnewyork #newyorkbooksareawesome 🇺🇸

I think this story might be turning darker than I expected it to. (Excuse the flash)
Flowers from Mother's Day :)

4🌟This book is for any woman who has navigated those treacherous waters of being sexy on the cute/pretty/sexy spectrum as a teen. Or anyone who likes horses. Or anyone who appreciates a good sex scene.

Cool aside: Anton rode on the equestrian team at Emory that my friend founded!

I'm doing pretty well reading a print book even though text is still swimming online and in print due to meds!

The narration on Perfect Little World is perfection, and the story is good too.

Rainn's book is actually a funny entry into the #ArmchairAudies #humor category, but will it win?

Belated #TBRTuesday

@faelinwolf I'm already using your super cute bookmarks!

More good news: My parents bought me three #audible credits for Valentine's Day!! 🎉🎉🎉📚📚💜💚💛

#TitlesStartingWithXYZ I have these two tentatively slated as "Y" and "Z" picks for the #LitsyAtoZ challenge but I'm still trying to come up with an "X". ? #SeasonsReadings2016

I do believe that the decisions we make today inform and shape our futures. This book tells that story threw the decisions Thea makes during her 15th year. Sometimes careless and selfish, sometimes loving and self sacrificing. Always dedicated to her love of riding and her horses. In several places you want to warn her not to chose that path but...the build is slow, the "crime" predictable and the outcome a bit sad.

Different story, characters well written.

This guy is my favorite bookmark. ❤️ #booktober

"This iced tea was thick and syrupy, and, I had to admit, delicious. Years later I'd crave this iced tea, its cool weight on my tongue, the bitterness of the strong tea offset by the copious amounts of sugar; I'd learn that to miss the Yonahlossee sweet tea was something of a tradition among us."

I'm unsure whether or not to buy. There is not much in the Litsy archives. (Money is tight right now or else I'd definitely spring for it.) I liked but didn't love The After Party.

Does anyone have an opinion?

This book is on sale today in ebook formats through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iBooks. I am a sucker for the young girl at boarding school trope so I was hooked. This would be a great end of summer read. (As you can see- I'm not done with summer yet!) It's 1.99 which is always a price I like for my impulse buys!

Floating in my favorite cove. #lastdaysofsummer

"It has always been a great comfort to me that I could bring a book anywhere, to any place. To any part of my life."

It's nowhere near the 24 hour mark...but I'm happy with 11 hours of reading this weekend. #24in48 #readathon

I read a couple reviews elsewhere stating the characters aren't believable, plot is too far-fetched, etc. I enjoyed it nonetheless. Finished in one day.

While waiting for "The After Party" ordered TYRGCfG , wasn't sure what to expect but I really enjoyed the read. Love that era, girls, women on the verge of having a life outside of what is expected

Perfect summer reading choice for a Floridalina girl. #summerreading #kahwacoffeebreak #

This book brought me back to what is bad about school and being a girl. All of those feelings of not knowing your place in the world. Truly gave me anxiety.