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An interesting story about a “wakaresaseya”, a person hired by a spouse to seduce their partner to gain grounds for a divorce. The setting in Japan added much to the book. I think the book could have done with some editing and a hundred pages less but it is still a pick.

#52BookClub24 - Apostroph in title

loved the way the story unfolded. absolutely heartbreaking!

This was an moving read and based on true crime set in Tokyo. It's told from rwo points of view Rina and her daughter Sumiko. It goes back in the past to hear about Rina, her life, her marriage and daughter. Very gripping.

I was super excited for this one, based on Litsy reviews. My DH is half Japanese-American and deep into some genealogy projects for that side of his family. So the cultural aspects of this book interested me the most. The rest was just tepid for me. Too much that felt like a romance novel. And I wished for much more on the Japanese legal system, which is fascinating. I had a hard time finishing it … sigh. #thebibliophage2021

With alternating viewpoints, Scott delivers an emotional love story, with a lie that leads to tragic consequences. It‘s beautifully written - I found echoes of the style of one of my favorite books, Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. And, a great cultural lesson of Japan, both currently and nearly 20 years ago.

Very good read! I picked this for #Booked2021 #UnderRatedOrLesserKnownBook , as I found this title listed on a few lists that fit this prompt.

Sumiko‘s mother Rina died when she was a child in what she was always told was a car wreck. But then she discovers her mother was murdered by the man her father hired to seduce her. The chapters alternate between mother and daughter, telling the story of each. I thought it was beautifully done and found some of the differences in the Japanese judicial system (compared to the US) fascinating.

What a great finish for #Round9 of #LMPBC 📚 This book didn‘t really fit in one genre for me. It was a slow burn, but in the best way. I also really enjoyed the cultural aspects the author sprinkled in throughout the story. @The.Great.Catsby I know there was a mixup with the mail, so I‘m going to send this one to you tomorrow!

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I loved this book! It was so beautifully written. It was hard to put down plus I learned a ton about Japan. I think this is a reread. Thanks @MoniqueReads305 #lmpbc

I need to buy some books to cheer me up. Did a Kinokuniya run. #bookhaul #treatyoself

A great read so far, I am halfway through and the social and cultural references are very interesting. In addition it‘s a mystery.

A man hires a firm to seduce his wife so he has grounds for divorcing her, and she is found murdered by her father. The novel moves back and forth in time between the wife and her daughter as an adult, looking into more of the situation surrounding her mother's death.

Another really great book! There are hints of Elisa Lodato's An Unremarkable Body here and I was definitely here for it! I completely recommend both of these books!

It's so nice and breezy out here today! I might just be sitting out here all day with this really great book instead of finishing my clean up project inside the house! 😬

Reading this one for the #ReadingWomen challenge.

Just got back from the library's curbside pickup. What's Left of Me is Yours is for the #ReadingWomen challenge and the rest are #CanLit titles to get started on the Shadow Giller project with @Lindy 🍁

Thank you @Cathythoughts for this birthday present. ❤️😘

It might be belated but it was worth waiting for, it sounds really good. I also love the postcard. 😘😊📚📖

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A novel based on a true crime a daughters search for the truth about her mothers life and her murder,Set in Tokyo 5 star reviews everywhere. My weekend reading 👏👏👏👏💃
This was a debut novel written by a gifted author.So well written so involving definitely in my top five for the year.Based on a true crime bit kept me up reading late into the night,🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

“They had thrived in the shadows, in pockets of time, snatched and secluded. They could not exist in the light.”
WOW!! What an impressive #debut. I‘m not one who usually enjoys a love story, but this book left my heart shattered. Based on true events, a young mother is murdered leaving her daughter searching for answers to memories she can‘t seem to place. Set in Tokyo, the author beautifully weaves Japanese culture & traditions into this book.

Another #ARC #NetGalley Reviews on GoodReads are all 4&5 stars, hoping I feel the same. Initial impressions are good 💕👍🏽

The latest post on our blog will not help you with your TBR commitment issues. You've been warned!

Today on the blog I'm sharing some of the debut novels coming out in 2020 that I cannot wait to read.

https://stuckinthestacks.com/2020/05/21/cant-wait-wednesday-2020-debut-novels/

Stop by and check out my picks and let me know about the debuts you are excited for!

#cantwaitwednesday #debutnovel #upcomingreleases #newbooks

“Sarashima is a beautiful name, a name that now belongs only to me.”
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Thanks for the tag @gradcat

I‘m not far along into this book to let you know if it‘s good, but the premise has me hooked!!!
#NetGalley #ARC

Trying to get through my #ARCs🤓This one is based on a true crime that rocked Japan in the early 1990‘s. Sounds promising🤞🏼and the cover art is pretty special