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Cortg
Greta and Valdin | Rebecca K. Reilly
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Pickpick

Finally finished this book and loved it BUT the first half took me weeks to read because nothing really happened and I wasn‘t invested in the characters. The second half I gobbled up in a couple days. Basically, it‘s the story of gay siblings living together and their day to day life. They have a large, complicated yet lovable family and though far from perfect, they have each other‘s back through rain or shine with ALL the love.

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Amor4Libros
Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly
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Pickpick

This book was very chaotic, (in a good way!), and had one of the most beautiful endings I‘ve read this year ❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Amor4Libros
Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly
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Library holds coming in and I have been looking forward to this one. It already feels like a hot mess and I‘m here for it! 😅

BarbaraBB It is a hot mess. A lovely one ❤️ 1mo
Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB So excited to know this 😊 1mo
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quietlycuriouskate
Greta and Valdin | Rebecca K. Reilly
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Pickpick

What just happened?!
I don't usually read feel-good books because they tend to make me feel like 💩. Funny books rarely vibe with my sense of humour. Loud, chaotic situations (and especially families!) make me want to hide under my desk. And don't get me started on weddings!
I only picked this up because of Litsy.
I loved Greta and Valdin, the characters and the book, both.

monalyisha Love to see love for this book! 💗 2mo
squirrelbrain Fabulous review! ❤️ 2mo
BarbaraBB Love your review! And yes, such loving characters! 2mo
bookandbedandtea In one of those who love this book.☺️ Glad it worked for you too. 💜 2mo
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Kitta
Greta and Valdin | Rebecca Reilly
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Funny and feel-good, but in a chaotic real life kind of way. I usually stay away from books described as funny because they‘re cringeworthy, but this isn‘t like that at all.

Definitely literary, more about the characters and their development than the plot. It‘s about a brother and sister who live together in New Zealand. Their lives, their loves, and their family.

#lgbtqbookbingo2024
@Kenyazero

CBee One of my favorites this year so far! 2mo
Kenyazero Sounds like a good pick! 2mo
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Kitta
Greta and Valdin | Rebecca Reilly
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As someone with this exact tattoo, mine is also after the Oscar Wilde short story, this is hilarious. 😂

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BarbaraBB
Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly
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Pickpick

Quite chaotic, this book. And this family. But so funny and loving. I don‘t have much to add to what others have already said but I wouldn‘t have mind spending more time with Greta & Valdin or have people like them in my inner circle. A feel-good book!

#ReadingOceania24 🇳🇿

squirrelbrain Very chaotic! 2mo
Suet624 I just spent time trying to find this book in print in my local libraries. I'm finding that the libraries are now ordering an awful lot of audiobooks and ebooks, which I don't really like. Finally found a library with the actual book - now I am on a very long waiting list. :) 2mo
BarbaraBB @Suet624 I am frightened for the moment audio an ebooks will have replaced printed books! I am glad you found a copy. It‘s good but I doubt it‘ll end up on my best of ‘24 list 2mo
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Suet624 I‘m worried too! I had seen so many good reviews about this book that I assumed I should check it out. Maybe I don‘t need to rush. 2mo
BarbaraBB @Suet624 You‘ll love it, like everyone does, but you won‘t be blown away I think 2mo
BiblioLitten One of my top favourites from this year! 2mo
Librarybelle I had this one out from the library but had to return it because I did not get it read in time. I‘ll have to get this out again! 2mo
CarolynM My favourite book of 2022 - @Centique gave me a copy before it was available outside NZ - I think I need to read it again soon because you are right, it is a feel good book 😊 2mo
BarbaraBB @CarolynM Such a great gift! A reread would be nice in your busy stressful times ❤️ 2mo
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BarbaraBB
Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly
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#WhereAreYouMonday

Today I arrived in Auckland, starting the tagged book. Looking forward to spending some time here 😀 #armchairtraveling

TheKidUpstairs I hope you love this book as much as I did! 2mo
Ruthiella G‘day! Enjoy your visit. 😆 2mo
bookandbedandtea I loved this book! Hope you enjoy. 😊 2mo
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Cathythoughts Look forward to your review! I‘ve seen this one around and wondered about it. 2mo
Centique I had about 15 seconds of thinking “oh my god Barbara is in Auckland i must find her and take her to the best bookshops and… “ then i realised youre reading Greta and Valdin and not actually in Auckland 😂😂😂 2mo
BarbaraBB @Centique If I were I‘d have let you know of course! That would be soooo nice!!! ❤️ 2mo
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BarbaraBB
Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly
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#WeeklyForecast 36/24

I am about to finish The Missing Word, which is sad and lyrical. Next will be the tagged one, because everyone loves it. Wild Houses will be my next #Booker read.

Cathythoughts I enjoyed Wild Houses. It doesn‘t seem like a Booker book though 🤷🏼‍♀️ 2mo
BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts I remember your review. I am almost halfway and real curious to see where it‘ll go! 2mo
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