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Although I liked seeing this time period from a non-European perspective and in a non-EU setting, I never really got into the story. Maybe it was the slower pace, maybe it was the magical realism element that I wish had either been left out entirely, or had been more "fleshed out". Or maybe, having read Stiefvater's YA work, I had too high expectations.

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Low pick.

This is my first book by Chris Pavone and I had a good time with it. Sometimes the story felt too long, and I got confused with some of the POVs, but it was a very well crafted story, overall.

I adored Chicky's character and it made me root for him throughout the story.

Did not expect that ending!

I feel that this was a great introduction to Pavone's writing and made me want to read his backlist.

3.5⭐️ #arc

This was a post-apocalyptic climate dystopia. For middle grade supposedly. But I'd argue for YA. It's entertaining. I'll never remember anything about it in a couple of months.

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Just started this and it looks promising. I read several Arkady Renko novels years ago and enjoyed them, so I'm eager to read his latest adventure in war-torn Ukraine. Not expecting a feel-good read, but a suspenseful and sensitive one.

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Introducing Alexander to her family is so much more fraught when Saffron discovers that the dastardly Bill Wyatt has infiltrated her family home as a doctor. It‘s up to her to find what he‘s looking for, before he follows through on his threats.

My favorite! It felt so much tighter, we had an interesting B plot, & I loved the introduction of Saffron‘s family. The romance is also much more solid here, & Elizabeth continues to delight me.🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Overall I enjoyed this, but there was a lot going on and a lot of POVs that at times I got a little tripped up. Interested to see where the series goes.

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Don‘t let the cover on this book fool you! This is not a romcom, but a young woman‘s quest for self-discovery.

Durga moves to Ireland from India to pursue a new job and independence from her family. At her new home she finds love, friendship, but she‘s always questioning her choices.

There‘s a (very shocking!) twist in the story and it turns her world upside down. How will she deal with this new perspective?

Loved!

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Another September. Another Earls' Trip. This time the three gentlemen are off to visit Brighton for a fortnight of being together, talking, sightseeing, maybe some sea bathing. Like the last Earls' Trip, things do not go completely according to plan, when Effie meets his pen pal Miss Juliana Evans.

Effie and Juliana have had a longstanding epistolary relationship. They both have feelings for each other. Yet, a happy ending for them doesn't ⬇️

Tanith‘s job as a ride conductor becomes much more complicated w/ drug deals between cast members, management union busting, & oh yes, somebody is killing the other park employees.

Everything just felt so rushed. I liked the idea of poking fun at big amusement parks, mixed w/ a fairy tale themed serial killer, & the art was good & felt on brand, but we didn‘t get time to get to know anyone, & the ending wasn‘t set up enough for me. 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑

This is a cute cozy mystery fantasy thing. It gave me Charmaine Harris vibes. I don't typically read in this genre. I think it must be a reprint of the author's original books.

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US pub date is 9/2/25
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