Welcome to Litsy!

3⭐ Taking off a star for the guy MC repeatedly calling his penis "Charlie" for a reason I missed but doesn't matter because ew.
I wish there was more about her work, interestingly we get a bit about it in the 1st chapter about how she put off dating to be a success, then nothing, while at the same time we see him at his job many times. I also wish for more aunties, they felt very shadowy.
But overall I enjoyed & stayed up way too late finishing

Next up. I can't remember how I came across this book. I want to say it was through my university's young alumni book club. In any event, what drew me in was that this a retelling of one of my favourite books, and I had really enjoyed James, which was a retelling of The Adventures of Huck Finn. I am excited to dig in, but a little nervous because The Great Gatsby is one of my favourites - expectations are high! #BookTwentyThreeOf2025

3⭐️ I really tried to understand what this book was about and while it was an interesting read, I really didn‘t understand it. I am really interested to hear what others in this #Canadianlit #bookclub I am a part of will think of the book. #2025 #fiction #sciencefiction #speculative #historicalfiction #fiction #canadian #mexico

Just finished this read. Enjoyable.

I circle the ship with the sharks, slipping between dark waves. The water is layered with cold currents, sea creatures, and a ship that slices through it with cargo holds full of stolen people. I swim underneath the swells, away from the gaze of men and just out of the reach of jaws.
Waiting.
#SkinOfTheSea #NatashaBowen #firstline #book #books #bookbag #Fantasy #YoungAdult #Mythology #Mermaids #Retellings #Fiction #Romance #Audiobook #Historical

So, full review time. I liked that Mansfield Park was an art emporium and Fanny a burgeoning artist. The death of Sir Thomas was sad but a great motivator for all of the selfish habits of the family to come to light. I suspected the murderer from the beginning but the whole motive wasn't overly obvious either. I enjoyed the slight change in Mary Crawford, to be more sympathetic & trying to gain real friendship with Fanny. The ending was satisfying

The only book I completed this week #weeklyfavorites

#ReadingBracket2025 August Fiction update
These Jane Austen retellings have been a highlight this year

My national Read a Book Day/caturday afternoon while kiddo is at dance rehearsal (did I tell you she gets to be Clara‘s friend in the Nutcracker this year, and one of the polichinelles who dance on pointe? She‘s over the moon excited about both). Hubby tried to get my tire replaced, but the shop was unexpectedly closed, so still no tire for me. Otherwise a good day so far.

Oh, and this story is chillingly, darkly good. Recommend.

A fun read, and the mystery kept me guessing. I loved that Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy appeared!

This was my August selection for #JaneAustenThenAndNow @Crinoline_Laphroaig
#Pantone2025 #PrimrosePink @Lauredhel