You Are the Story follows two couples: Felix and Jenna, and Josh and Anna-Marie. Their lives have changed drastically, and they must deal with the changes. Felix and Jenna have just had a baby, and that has altered the family dynamic. Jenna is having trouble coping with the demands of a new baby, and the… Continue reading You Are the Story: Megan Walker and Janci Patterson
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Paris Never Leaves You, Ellen Feldman
Told in alternating timelines of Paris during the ‘40s, and New York in the ‘50s, we follow Charlotte's unwavering protection of her daughter, Vivi, during the war and her desire to protect her from the past a decade later Those who worked with the Germans faced harsh repercussions from their fellow man. Charlotte is doing… Continue reading Paris Never Leaves You, Ellen Feldman
Rebel Academy: Crave, Rosemary A. Johns
“Was it wrong to crave love?” From the very first chapter where we meet Magenta, I was invested in her and her future in the Rebel Academy. But then, as Johns introduced characters, I found myself attached to each of them. When each chapter focused on various members of the Rebels, I declared that person… Continue reading Rebel Academy: Crave, Rosemary A. Johns
The Vacation, T.M. Logan
In all the reviews I’ve read, people really dislike the characters. For me, Kate would move to the top of the list. Logan has gone out of his way to show us that Kate had an ideal marriage. While they had tough times, it was a good marriage. Yet she immediately jumps to conclusions and… Continue reading The Vacation, T.M. Logan
Master Class, Christina Dalcher
I had read and loved Vox, so I had this pre-ordered for months in advance because I knew it would be a home run. I was about halfway into Master Class when I posted my reaction to this in emojis which went from: wow to shock to horror, and I think that perfectly sums up… Continue reading Master Class, Christina Dalcher
A Temporary Engagement, Summer Dowell
I hadn’t read the previous two books in this series, but I don’t feel like I missed out on anything. (Happy dance!) The book started with Mason getting himself into a bind with his ex-girlfriend. That it was Mason that needed this fake engagement and not the other way around was refreshing. While Mason is… Continue reading A Temporary Engagement, Summer Dowell
The Second Home, Christina Clancy
Ann’s life drastically changes one fateful evening when she’s a teenager during her summer at the Cove. The ripple effect of what happens changes her entire family. Michael disappears, and Poppy, who was in the beginnings of acting out, takes to a life of surfing anywhere but home. Told in alternating timelines of the past… Continue reading The Second Home, Christina Clancy
Then She Was Gone, Lisa Jewell
I’ve read and loved a few of Lisa’s newer books, so I’ve been trying to work my way through her back catalog, and overall I enjoyed this one. This is going to be kept vague so I don't spoil it. I like how she introduced different characters and then allowed them their own chapters to… Continue reading Then She Was Gone, Lisa Jewell
Two Short Reviews, Five Feet Apart and Aman: The Story of a Somali Girl
I recently read two books that I own in paperback. Five Feet Apart is one that I've had for a while but haven't gotten a chance to read and Aman, which I've owned for at least 15 years and have been meaning to review. Because both of these are short reviews, I've decided to combine… Continue reading Two Short Reviews, Five Feet Apart and Aman: The Story of a Somali Girl
The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles
Thanks to Atria books, I got to read The Paris Library well ahead of release day, (in fact, they moved release day 6 months further than planned.) This wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but I found it a rewarding read. Based on a true story, The Paris Library is set in 1983 Montana but… Continue reading The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles
