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#SummerSouls #Grassy

This was a slow start, it‘s about the admissions scandal in the US but after the admissions scandal played out ( who‘d be stupid enough to buy their kid‘s way into an Ivy after the news broke about all the people who did?) by the end I was more invested in all the people and the ending was credible

#weekendreads Lady C‘s Lover and Vanity Fair are for Litsy groups ( I am thoroughly enjoyed VF, LCL not so much) I‘m almost done Empire of Pain and it is thoroughly engrossing ( a perfect companion to Demon Copperhead imo) One of Us Is Sleeping is translated from Danish and it‘s very lyrical and calm, last but not least Where the Grass is Green is about the admissions scandal ( not sure anyone is likeable yet)

Nails and toes matching my book, as one does

#TemptingTitles #WithASong

This was such a promising book! It was an interesting twist on the admissions scandal and the story was really developing into something compelling. I could not get enough if the first 2/3rds of the book. That is where the ball completely dropped. There is enough plot development to keep your interest... but is lacking character growth and insight.

Fun glimpse into an elite and privileged world where rules are different than the masses. Nice high light of the importance of family and trust, as well as ambition and honesty.

I have enjoyed other books by this author and this one did not disappoint! Good summer read!

#bookspinbingo

A good contemporary novel dealing with parent/child relationships, college admissions, and a bad decision.

One decision can affect more than just yourself. That‘s what one person finds out in this story. This was the first book I have read by this author and I think I will see what else she has written.

"Peyton, I'm not going to sit here and pity you; you know that's not my style. Shit happens. Men leave. Jobs go away. People mess up. In your case it seems like you nailed all four. But so what? No one is dead, thank god, spit three times. And you're a fighter, just like I am. It might take a little while, but everything's going to be fine"

Two sisters, intense helicopter parenting and one horrific lapse in judgment that has reverberating consequences for the extended families. I loved this book, probably because of the sister connection. I‘m super close with my sisters. Even though I can‘t relate to the lifestyles, I get the urge to want to give your child advantages. I really enjoyed this book.

I‘ve never read anything by this author but I really enjoyed this book! I usually just read mysteries and thrillers so this was a nice change! 🌟🌟🌟🌟!

Full review here: http://girlwellread.blogspot.com/2021/07/where-grass-is-green-and-girls-are.html.

I don‘t normally read a lot of chick lit but a woman at work invited me to her book club on Friday night, so I figured “why not?” It can‘t be that bad, right?

Now I just have to get through it by then.

This is definitely light 🧠🍭, which is what I need right now. A major plot hole involving Peyton‘s age drove me a bit batty (pet peeve), and there were WAY too many subplots, but yeah…right book, right time. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Plus, I love Therese Plummer‘s accent abilities. She does an Australian guy quite well in this one! I‘ll say it again: super underrated narrator. Go with the #audiobook! 🤩 #BorrowNotBuy

Not feeling good today (just a bunch of small stuff), so I‘m treating myself a little #audiobook 🧠🍭 narrated by my fav, Therese Plummer!

This was a great summer read! Weisberger is always so good at satirizing how wealthy people in NYC and the suburbs live while still keeping her main cast of characters interesting and relatable. #womensfiction

It takes me entirely too long to read books that aren‘t true crime or thrillers 🤣.. Great characters in this one though!

I tend pick up Lauren‘s books via thrifting so the timeliness of her stories is typically lost on me. Reading this college-scandal inspired book on the heals of its release was so unusual it was fun. I was ready to dislike her privileged NYC characters, but actually found them likable. Even though the ending was a bit too tidy, I was engaged in her fictional situation in which many of us have strong opinions. Barely a pick, but yea.

Starting this one later on today!

The world of overpriveledged white people doesn‘t really play well right now. The Devil Wears Prada was great for its time but this novel was cringe worthy at every turn. #ARC #Netgalley