so-soNot bad, nothing amazing
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Started off okay but the main character was far too weak & indecisive. The twist was pretty ludicrous, & I hate the cover. 2⭐️
The Vanishing Year | 
panStarted off okay but the main character was far too weak & indecisive. The twist was pretty ludicrous, & I hate the cover. 2⭐️
panMY RATING⇢ 2 STARS | GRADE D
For me, this story was all over the place and lacked cohesiveness. Like everything, just sort of came together at the end; haphazardly. That, coupled with the crappy robotic narration and I was not feeling this story.
See my review here⇢ https://leahsbookishobsession2.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-vanishing-year-by-kate-m...
pickAbsolutely loved this book read it in 48 hours. I know reading reviews that its not everyone's cup of tea and people think it's predictable, which maybe it is a little I did guess the ending but it's a great piece of suspense writing
A “dark, twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense” The Vanishing Year combines the classic sophistication of Ruth Rendell and A.S.A. Harrison with the thoroughly modern flair of Jessica Knoll. Told from the point-of-view of a heroine who is as relatable as she is enigmatic, The Vanishing Year is an unforgettable new novel by a rising star.
I got Katr as she was about to head out the door at the end of the event, lol. She's so warm and down-to-earth. A true inspiration, and I'm glad we finally got to meet and hang out for a bit 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! Then again, I like hanging out with all authors 😆. #LitsyLovesLibraries
A blazing fire, a big bowl of butternut squash and bean soup, and a book- simply perfect (and the alliteration wasn‘t too bad either!)
pickThis is the first book I've been able to finish since mid-July. Nothing has been able to hold my attention lately, but THE VANISHING YEAR sucked me in and kept me hooked until the very end. It was the perfect page-turner! "Zoe" was a bit high-strung at times & that put me on edge, but she was definitely a very believable character. You'll immediately want Henry to meet a horrible end. He's incredibly insufferable & in need of a throat-punch. 4?
So I know this doesn't exactly sound like a ringing endorsement of either book but... I read both of these this year, and while I kind of get them confused when I think back on them, I really enjoyed them both.
An advantage to being a direct shot from NYC and not too far away is that we get some great folks coming out and spending time in the area. 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Recognize any names? #LitsyLovesLibraries
An advantage to being a direct shot from NYC and not too far away is that we get some great folks coming out and spending time in the area. 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Recognize any names?
pickThere was a lot going on in this mystery. Lots of secrets. I figured it out before the big reveal but it was still a lot of fun to read.
Day 3 #AugustGrrrl From my TBR and a Dollar Tree find..Zoe is living the #PerfectIllusion a young wife to a Wall Street tycoon, luxury penthouse, all the trappings of money & wealth but Zoe isn't really Zoe and 5 years ago she was living a totally different life. It's billed as domestic thriller - anyone read it??? Thanks to @Robothugs who compiled a Spotify playlist for this month 🎧
http://spoti.fi/2tWNd5e
pickAn interesting little mystery!!! I'd suggest the print copy because the narrator on the audio version was almost comical. It's a complex mystery about a girl who comes from a troubled past literally into the lap of luxury. Her rich husband isn't the man he seems to be but everyone's secrets seem to guard themselves until the facade starts crumbling. A quick listen and a well crafted story! #BlameMrBook @MrBook
Got a good chunk in on this on my train ride in tonight. The narrator is killing me, though! The weird stilting voice she uses is really off putting. This would have been easier as a print book. #grownupnight #NYC
Trying this out on audio... The narrator is doing the husband's voice and it's a little bit like a bad William Shatner impression... hopefully he won't play a big role in the book!! I'm going to #BlameMrBook for making a subconscious suggestion!! @MrBook
#TBRtemptation post 5! Compared to a combination of Ruth Rendell and Jessica Knoll. Zoe has a charmed life: handsome successsful Wall Street husband, board member for the city's most prestigious philanthropy, perfect TriBeCa penthouse and a gorgeous lake house. But 5 years ago she was in danger. And now that secret comes back to haunt her. Told from the enigmatic heroine's pov. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎
I'm not sure which Littens I need to thank for introducing me to Dollar Tree, but I owe you guys....Yowza!!! That store was amazing and the book selections were🔥💥🔥💥Found these 4, although there were dozens of titles to choose from. Some of my new books work for #JubilantJuly #SideProfile & #SizzlinSummerReads #ItsAllAMystery ❤️ now I'm REALLY looking forward to next session visiting day😊#FourBooksFourDollars
pickI listened to the vanishing year as an audio book. It was suspenseful and I loved it!
so-soI really liked this title while I was reading it but after finishing it, I have to admit that I found the protagonist to be frustratingly stupid at times. Also, I figured almost everything out about halfway through the book. Despite these things, it was still pretty entertaining and was a pleasant diversion on a rainy day.
This is an interview with Kate Moretti for booksbywomen.org. She is remarkably open and honest about publishing. I learned a lot. I hope you enjoy! :) http://booksbywomen.org/qa-with-kate-moretti-by-mm-finck/
pickThis is a difficult one. The book grabbed me straight away, it's definitely a page turner. What was disappointing was how stupid I found Zoe the damsel in distress. I read thrillers more than any other genre so I'm quite hard to please. There is a bit of twist but frustrating that I was working it all out way before the main character. I've made this a pick because I'm quite demanding when reading thrillers. This was my V for #LitsyAtoZ
This is how I'm spending my day. Well most of it. In my library lots of coffee and a full box of caramel stroopwafels @LeahBergen I finally found them in my local supermarket 😘i bought 4 boxes, this is the last... 📚❤️starting the day with HP and the Chamber of secrets ⚡️
It's 5am so I'm going to start this fresh tomorrow. I'd imagine not too early! This one is letter 'V' in my #LitsyAtoZ challenge ❤️📚
so-soThis book slowly built towards the tension and threats, throwing the connections and revelations down in one foul swoop. I wasn't overly drawn into the story at any point and really should have given up on it sooner. ⭐️⭐️/5 #liveandlearn
#currentlyreading this for my 2nd new read of 2017. #libraryhaul #readinggoals2017
This year my mom and I adopted the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod or "The Christmas Book Flood." We each made a list of books we were interested in and bought off those lists!
Mine was this lovely paperback here! And now I will settle in with my Christmas book and enjoy Jolabokaflod!
Happy Holidays Litsy!
pickThis was a really great read. The story kept me reading and I finished it quickly. I enjoyed the main character, Zoe, and wanted things to work out for her. I enjoyed the brief look back at Zoe's past through out the story. I'd never read Kate Moretti before, but may have to try some of her older books!
Cold cider, a candle, a sheet mask, and starting a new book - relaxation at its finest!
Read this one and while I enjoyed parts of it, I left it feeling a little bit let down. :/
Yep, fair point. I believe it can. :/
So sad but true, same with prison, when the routine is broken, it's like what do you do? How do you take care of yourself? Dang, just working part time, it's hard for me to do everything when and how I'm supposed to!
Good she realized it in enough time to get out!
Functioning addicts...ahhh scary!
Ahhhh yes because drug dealing is always the answer...didn't #BreakingBad teach us anything?!?
Seriously...ONE test to finish, not a semester, but one final, and you don't get your degree?!?! I don't consider this a spoiler, but if some do I apologize, just let me know, kindly- as Littens wouldn't do it any other way- in the comments.
Ok so that's why she married him 😜😉 I get it 😏👋🏻
If the description on the back didn't have me hooked, these first three paragraphs sure did!
This is something I would probably have to say to my mom if she wasn't pleased with one of my earlier books 😜
