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Gissy
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February 2025 Book #3

A contemporary chick lit where Felicia, an unsecured, immature character constantly take bad decisions that jeopardized her marriage, her emotional and physical security…and you, as a reader, will feel frustrated and mad during all this drama. Male figures here are terrible, abusive. Sexual abuse was minimized by family. Maybe the ending was a small step for Felicia start to grow up. Maybe this was the part that I liked⬇️

Gissy (Cont.) This is not a great story and a lower rating (so-so) would be more adequate. But maybe I saw it from a mental health perspective where I saw Felicia as a woman who didn‘t healed her trauma in an appropriate way, she didn‘t have support and just continue life but that scar was open. If you didn‘t like Queenie, you are not going to like this one and I think in Queenie this trauma part was better developed and worked. 3⭐️ 3w
Gissy #BookSpinBingo #11 (book from swap) #ISpyBingo (window) @TheAromaOfBooks
#Readathon #Read2025 @DieAReader
#AcquiredViaLitsy2025 @MatchlessMarie book acquired from #BlitsySwap 2023 Thank you @Chelleo

#NationalBlackHistoryMonth (February) even though these celebration/commemorative dates/months are not longer in Google 🙁
The explanation why it was removed is absurd
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TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3w
DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 3w
wanderinglynn Awesome! 🎉 2w
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Karisimo
Family Family: A Novel | Laurie Frankel
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#abtadoption #bibliophile this one covers both sides of adoption through one unique character.
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Eggs It sounds good 👍🏼 3w
willaful Oh, I loved This Is How It Always Is but for some reason haven't read any of her other books. Will have to remedy that. 3w
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julieclair
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I love books with a strong sense of place, and this one did not disappoint. The author did a wonderful job of depicting life on a remote island, complete with island traditions, food, and a cast of quirky characters. This setting, along with the growth in confidence of the main character, a bit of romance, and the revelation of some long-buried secrets made for a very enjoyable read.

#FictionalTraveler #Island

AlaMich I wish I were on that island on the cover right now! 🌴 2mo
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LibraryCin
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I did skim parts of the first of the book, so I did miss a few things. I liked one thing that happened, when so many novels would go the other way. I think I liked it because the author made sure that the reader understood, whereas so many other books wouldn‘t go into it. I also liked the ecological slant to the story (though that wasn‘t explored in a lot of detail, but it still appealed to me).

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Karisimo
Family Family: A Novel | Laurie Frankel
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Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 2mo
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julieclair
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I‘m really looking forward to traveling to the glorious fictional island of Tuga for #FictionalTraveler this month! What will everyone else be reading for the #Island prompt?

BarbaraBB I think some Japanese fiction again since I haven‘t found any unread ‘real‘ island books. 2mo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🩵🧡🩵 2mo
dabbe Thanks for the tag; I'll let ya know! 😘 2mo
Enchanted_Bibliophile This book has been on my TBR forever... 2mo
Lauredhel I think I'll read the next Teacup Isles book from Tansy Rayner Roberts! (edited) 2mo
TheAromaofBooks I've had this one on my shelf forever but never quite had the momentum to pick it up. Maybe this is the month?? 😂 2mo
julieclair @BarbaraBB Japan definitely counts as an island! 😆 2mo
julieclair @BarkingMadRead @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage @Enchanted_Bibliophile @Lauredhel @TheAromaofBooks Oh my goodness… these island books all sound so good! Now y‘all have me thinking that for 2026 I should host an “Island Book” challenge! 🏝️📚 2mo
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Born.A.Reader
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful cover 💚💜 3mo
Eggs #CoverLove 🪶 3mo
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staci.reads
Family Family: A Novel | Laurie Frankel
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It's a story about families and all the messy and beautiful ways they are formed. This was a quick read, and while I am conflicted about India, the mc, I loved the kids and their voices. This was my March #Bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3mo
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MyNamesParadise
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Read this 4 book club! I really liked it! It‘s a family saga, but not a long, drawn-out one. It‘s very accessible. A lot of characters to get used to at 1st but it gets easier. I‘ll be eager to hear what ppl thought of Lila & her way of parenting. It has a satisfying end. Some heavy topics at times but very well done! 4 stars.