pickThis was a little softer and more lightweight than I expected. It was sweet and cozy and all the characters were fun to root for. The mystery doesn‘t really get going until the second half, maybe the last third of the book. The plot is mostly predictable, though she does bring a twist out of nowhere, and the resolution of the mystery doesn‘t quite stand up to scrutiny. But that‘s ok, it‘s not a book to scrutinize. Happy endings for everyone. 👑🖤
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Pulled a book from my 🇬🇧 Royals shelf for this prompt. Also pictured, a thank you card/photo from the Prince & Princess of Wales (then the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge) 10th anniversary. In case you didn't know, if you send the Royals a card (Birthday, anniversary, get well, etc), you usually receive a thank you card in return!
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pickIf you thought your family was dysfunctional you might want to compare it to this one. I credit Harry‘s ghostwriter, J.R. Moehringer, as well as Harry‘s voice for making this as interesting as it was. It‘s amazing what little a royal knows about the real world once they are pushed out of the clan (even though he seemed to know a lot about how to get by in the military). I‘m glad he wrote this - I‘m glad he could finally tell his side of things.
“If journalists could use the mighty powers vested in them for evil, then democracy was in sorry shape.”
so-soThere were parts of this book that made me feel empathy and sorrow. There were parts of this book that affirmed for me the disconnect between the rich and the rest of us. While he tried to express acknowledgment of his privilege, I‘m not sure he fully understands the depths of it. That being said, I would never wish his lifelong experience and spotlight from the paparazzi and the gossip rags on anyone.
Experienced a slight delay but that was not a problem with this good book to keep me company. Thanks @dabbe for my first vacation read📚
First vacation photo…✈️
