Monks, Somali immigrants and Army veterans? I thought it was going to be an adventure but it was really just a story of a woman fleeing Somalia, traveling through America while trying to avoid ICE, on her way to Canada.

It was okay...

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Oof... I hated this book from the first few pages. I will never understand the glorification of infidelity. Cheating is such gross behavior and it was super cringy to read an entire book about the selfishness of these two people.

I can't recommend this book.

This was a slow moving plot that picked up in middle/end. I loved the plot twists but I was almost too bored with it by that point.

I would recommend this to someone looking for a mild mystery.

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Goodness me... I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this series! The character development was simply beautiful and redemptive, often savage yet loving. It was a spicy romance bursting with sensuousness and filled with adventure, intrigue and betrayal.

I would recommend this book to anyone. Literally anyone.

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This was a beautifully strange story, filled with otherworldly traditions from different cultures, fey and family. I enjoyed it quite a lot but it was immediately apparent that it was a translated book because it read a little off to me. Regardless of the difference in speech, it was a very interesting kind of fairy tale.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a Russian Fairy Tale!

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This book wasn't like anything else I've read from Colleen Hoover! It was unique and thrilling. It kept my attention from beginning to end and I couldn't put it down!

I recommend this book for anyone looking for a good mystery.

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When I downloaded this to read, I missed the part where it read "short story". It was a very easy read, filled with redemption, forgiveness and the power of family. It's a free download for Kindle and it certainly did not disappoint

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Three years ago, for Jolabokaflod my husband bought me the first book in this trilogy. Then two years ago he got me the second one. Then finally, this year he bought the last/final book. It was a great series and I really enjoyed the storyline and character development.

I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone interested in fantasy/fey stories.

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This was my first experience reading a Colleen Hoover book and so much of it resonated with me. It was a stark reminder of how there are so many different sides to experiences. We're all living different, unique experiences. Our worlds being seen through vastly different filters. This book was beautiful, and tragic. I loved every sentence ❤

I would recommend this book to anyone...

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Susanna Kearsley is one of absolute favorite authors, and I still haven't met a book of hers that I didn't adore. Historic fiction is my jam but this author puts such a unique spin on that history. I love it! These characters were enthralling, and even with the jumps back and forth in time, the story was appealing and remained attractive till the end.

I recommend this book to anyone!

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I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, so I was pleasantly surprised when I liked it. It's not as terrifying as they lead on, but it does have a horror factor to it.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a mild thriller, or to anyone who loves a classic-type horror.

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Nope. I read halfway and then skimmed the rest. I just wasn't a fan, it was mildly engaging at first but I just couldn't get into it. Maybe more tailored to a younger young adult?

New York 1910, was no place for the fiercely independent woman. But this is the story of several... Without giving too much away, I will say that this is a story based in fact about two sisters and their deep love and loyalty to one another.

Historical Fiction, fit for any reader.

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I really liked this book! Sort of set in some kind of post apocalyptic world, where the remaining humans live in a large silo. Most of which is underground... This mystery was engaging, entertaining, and thought provoking.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in sci-fi mystery-thrillers.

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This was a darling book! It's 2am so forgive my lack of review here...

I would call this a very mild ghost story. And I would recommend to anyone looking for a good way to end the Halloween season ♡

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I was not prepared for how violent this book is. Beautiful. Chilling. Extremely creative, and very odd... The writing is lovely. It's so engaging and has such a unique storyline. I couldn't put it down! I traveled home to be with my family and read quite a lot, but this one made me really think. It also made me truly sad...

This is a book you need to invest some time to read.

Not for the faint of heart
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If you're a fan of the Blood and Ash series by Jennifer Armentrout, or even A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas. You may love this duology as well!

In a realm where red witches are hunted, one will unite with some unlikely allies to find out who she truly is.

I recommend for anyone interested in fantasy/fey fiction.

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This is a memoir that maps the pain of addiction, from a loved ones point of view. It was so tragic, and lovely and absolutely beautifully written.

I would recommend this book for anyone who has ever loved an addict.

This was a great little thriller, super quirky and not at all what I expected...
A crime writer meets a woman who was arrested but never convicted of two murders. I found myself wondering if she'd done it for most of the book.

I would recommend this for anyone who loves a good ghost story.

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Hmmmm what can I say about this book... I enjoyed the storyline, which the authors perfectly set up for a sequel. I enjoyed the characters and felt like some of them needed larger roles. However, the main character was not likable at all, I actually found her personality to be overbearing, and arrogant. And if I read the word patriarch one more time, ugh, it was just a bit much.

Sadly, I can't say I would recommend this book...

Quite a unique read! I was enthralled with how the author takes something as simple as a shadow and gives it a personality and a hunger.

I wouldn't recommend this book to children, as it does have some sex, drugs, and violence in it. But it was a mild thriller and a fantastic mystery!

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I absolutely love the idea of a parallel universe, where we get to live all the lives we could ever imagine.
I want to be a writer.
And a Veterinarian.
And a soldier.
I want to fly airplanes.
I want to be a therapist.
I want to be a cowgirl.
And a vegan.
I want to live a million different lives... This is a beautiful story of redemption, forgiveness, and the courage to live. Fair warning, there is discussion of suicide.

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This was such a cute story! It definitely gave me Mrs. Peregrine vibes. Such likable characters, and a beautiful ending!

The only downfall, for me, was that it felt a little juvenile at times. However, a truly lovely book! I would recommend to anyone.

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This was sensual. Surprising. Beautifully dark, tragically lovely. I was shocked that I would like a book like this! However I did enjoy A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah Maas and I would place this novel in the same bracket. So if you're a fan of Sarah Maas, or even of some of Keri Lakes other works, (Master of Salt and Bones (loved/reviewed), or The Isle of Sin and Shadows (also loved/reviewed)) add this to your tbr!

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What a unique spin on some old fairy tales! I love how this book tied in some of my favorite childhood stories.

I recommend this book to anyone looking to get into the Fall season. The ending was absolutely beautiful.

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Sometimes I'm shocked by the creativity of some authors. This was a clever novel, and it was very unique. I probably should have started with the first book in the series, maybe then I could've gotten more involved in it.

As it stands, I was mildly entertained.

I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a mild mystery, fantasy novel.

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I have never been so enraged by a book before.
This novel is vile.
Poorly written.
Encourages rape culture.
I would never recommend this book to anyone and I'm sad I invested 328 pages of my time on this crap. I would be shocked if this was in fact written by a woman and not some pathetic, doughy, single, male.

Stalking, and sexual assault don't create a good foundation for a love story.

I had really high hopes for this one but was really disappointed. There was no happy ending, just sadness after sadness and then let down. I couldn't really recommend it to anyone either.

Is it appropriate to mildly like a book and still recommend it? This was a lovely story about starting over. I would call this, a fairy tale for the forties and older. I enjoyed it but it was a little bit dull.

I would recommend this to my Nana's book club, or anyone else looking for a soft romance novel. Void of steamy sex scenes and any kind of plot twists/violence.

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Oof... Anyone that follows me, knows how difficult it is for me to hate a book. This book was terrible. I hated the choppy flow, how it jumped from present to past and then changed character views. It felt rushed and forced. The characters weren't very developed and they weren't very dimensional.

I also loathe knowing any authors political views, regardless of what they are... Politics are so ugly and divisive, I read to stay away from them.

This was an adorable book and I'm really glad I found it! It has two of my absolute favorite things, dogs and knitting ♡

If you're looking for an easy-to-read, soft on the heart kind of book, pick this one!

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I really like Adrienne Young's style of writing. The characters in this book were extremely likable. I found myself reading more than I should and then looking forward to the next time I could read. I love that feeling.

I would recommend this to anyone interested in the Norse or viking stories. The battle scenes were graphically amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book.

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I waited for the release of this and was sorely disappointed. This felt more like a hormone-driven teenage romance, than a story of a newly found queen. The series was wonderful and I read it all again prior to reading this one, but the other three (in my humble opinion) were way better.

It has never taken me this long to read a book... I loved the authors writing style and the easy flow of her ideas. But this was the saddest story I've ever read and it only got worse. My heart feels heavy after finally finishing this book. This is the first of Ms. Hoffman's books I've ever had the pleasure of reading, but I will say maybe this is just her style?

I apologize, I'm not sure who I would recommend this to.

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This seemed like a great story but I just couldn't get into it. I hate it when my brain doesn't do what I want.

I recommend this book for anyone looking for a suspense/mystery. Is that a genre? I don't know.

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Loved this book! It really reminded me of Stained but they're different enough to be uniquely wonderful.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an adventurous, romance, involving a brave blood mage.

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Character wise, I really liked and disliked them. The heroin was a bit irritating to me, so it was difficult to get truly absorbed into the storyline. This was a mild mystery, with little surprises.

I would recommend this book to someone looking for a less than intense mystery.

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So, the second book was just as good as the first, if not a little better. I loved the increase in adventure and the relational development of the characters. I'm super excited about book #3!

I would recommend this book again, to any Nora Roberts fans and/or fans of adventure/fey tales.

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I shamelessly stole this picture from online. I loved this book! I kind of cringed at how cliche a couple of the main characters were, but for the most part they were likable and entertaining. The storyline itself was very engaging and I was very excited to read book #2!

I recommend this book for anyone who likes adventure/fey tales.

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I was excited about these books when I first found them. I'm so disappointed now. This book was so awkward. The male and female characters that are supposed to be forming a romantic bond, felt forced and strange. I made it through 27% of the book and just gave up. If you follow me, you know how rare that is. I don't bail easily but here we are, I hated it.

This was a surprisingly good read! And it has everything, cartel, a hitman, the occult, voodoo, ghosts, a huge crocodile...

If you're looking for a sinfully good eery ghost-type story, this ones for you!

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This was a pretty good thriller. Perfect for bringing in Halloween 🎃 I didn't find the main character likable, but she was human.

If you're looking for an entertaining, easy-read kind of suspense tale, look no further!

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A steampunk version of A Christmas Carol. A quick, mildly entertaining read.

This was an okay read. It was interesting and definitely held my attention but I felt like the ending was a bit conspicuous.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a mild thriller.

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Soooo, I liked this book. But I couldn't really get into it. I don't even know why. It flowed nicely, the characters were very likable, the plot was interesting. Maybe I just have too much going on in my head?

I don't know but I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good time traveling, mystery, romance.

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I was really excited to read this, my husband bought it for me during my birthday trip, and it looked good. I was sorely disappointed. I just couldn't get into it. The characters weren't likable and it didn't flow. This is supposed to be a mystery surrounding teenagers and an abandoned mansion. Then the author tries a mix up with them as adults and then flashed back to when they were younger.

I'm sad we spent $26 on this book.

I read through this entire series in just a few days. I loved these books! It was sort of like each book is a different phase in the main characters life. And what a beautiful life she lead. It was so tragic at times that I felt myself get a little choked up.

I would recommend this book for any fey followers ♡

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If you're a fan of the Fifty Shades of Grey series, this book may just be right in your wheelhouse. I wasn't a fan of the sadomasochism but I could appreciate the storyline. This felt like a twisted version of Beauty and the Beast, without the magic. Oh and a positive note for all you Kindle readers, this book was free with Kindle Unlimited.

I would recommend this for fans of Mr. Gray.

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I've had this book for awhile and never got around to reading it. Then I saw that the movie came out! Wanting to read the book before seeing the movie, (we all know movies are never as good as the books) I finally read it. It was so beautiful! I'm really glad I took the time to enjoy it. In true Jojo Moyes form, this book was a tragedy. If you're not familiar with her writing, make sure you have tissue on hand! Regardless, a great read!

Welp, I'm in love with a fictional character... It look 30+ years of reading but it's finally happened. Casteel is... Breathtaking. Obviously I loved this book! The intense feelings surrounding everything that happened in book one? Not to even mention the very last few pages of this book. I had to reread the ending to ensure I absorbed every detail. On to book three!

Please read this series! It's not like anything I expected.