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You're Invited
You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa
What could be worse than your ex-boyfriend marrying your childhood best friend? Getting accused of her murder From the author of My Sweet Girl comes a dangerously addictive new thriller about a lavish Sri Lankan wedding celebration that not everyone will survive. When Amaya is invited to Kaavis over-the-top wedding in Sri Lanka, she is surprised and a little hurt to hear from her former best friend after so many years of radio silence. But when Amaya learns that the groom is her very own ex-boyfriend, she is consumed by a single thought: She must stop the wedding from happening, no matter the cost. But as the weeklong wedding celebrations begin and rumors about Amayas past begin to swirl, she cant help but feel like she also has a target on her back. When Kaavi goes missing and is presumed dead, all evidence points to Amaya. However, nothing is as it seems as Jayatissa expertly unravels that each wedding guest has their own dark secret and agenda, and Amaya may not be the only one with a plan to keep the bride from getting her happily ever after
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EmberIvyRose
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This book actually started out a bit...weird. But I gave it a chance and am glad I did. I loved the way this murder mystery unfolded at just the right pace. Told in a series of flashbacks and present day interviews, the multiple POVs reveal things bit by bit. It's set in Sri Lanka several days leading to a lavish wedding. The Instagram-perfect bride is missing and feared dead.

5feet.of.fury It was weird. I liked the reveals though! 9mo
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Nessavamusic
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Bailedbailed

Vapid, unlikeable characters that reads like social media influencer posts. No thanks dnf.

But hey off the TBR!
#SummerEndReadathon

JamieArc Her first novel was the same. Bleh! 1y
Nessavamusic @JamieArc good to know! 1y
TheSpineView Bummer! Hope the next book is better. 1y
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ChelseaM6010
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#BookBinge
Day 11. Involves wedding
#InvolvesWedding
Per Goodreads: “What could be worse than your ex-boyfriend marrying your childhood best friend? Getting accused of her murder. . .”

Eggs Sounds good ❤️💍💔 1y
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Victoriahoperose
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Panpan

So many characters and things going on. The back and forth didn‘t add to the story, in my opinion. It took so long to get anywhere. There was just so much build up and I felt let down in the end. Not my favorite pick from BOTM.

JamieArc I felt the same with her first book. It‘s too bad she didn‘t get better with the second. 1y
Victoriahoperose @JamieArc oh no!! Good to know, though!! 1y
dabbe Da sweetest pup! 🖤🐾🖤 1y
Victoriahoperose @dabbe thank you! 1y
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TrishB
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Mehso-so

#sunshinenoir #booked2023 hot and humid Sri Lanka.
The thriller/suspense side was just a bit meh for me- felt like a lot of others. Interesting insight to class in Sri Lanka.

Cinfhen Sri Lanka does sound like a fascinating place to read about 😁 2y
batsy Yeah, I'm intrigued about the Sri Lankan class aspects as well! 2y
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LazyLibrary
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️.5- I loved the setting of this book, but I do have issues w/ the overall flow to this story, & major inconsistencies w/ the main characters personality. Amaya was confusing, & not in the dark unreliable narrator way, but written in a genuinely confusing way. I feel so much about her was hidden for “twists” & she ultimately fell flat. Her random violent thoughts felt out of place & I‘m not sure what the intention was. Just messy. #botm

LazyLibrary Continued: it wasn‘t just Amaya whose messy, they ALL were. The mother was by far the best character. I enjoyed the Kaavi chapters at the end of the book the most. But it took an eternity to get there. This is a 2-3 star read for me. Sometimes I get sick of the “thriller twists” especially when they fall flat, or take away valuable details needed to enjoy the book to even get to the ending twist 🫠 2y
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readswellwithothers
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️ My local library is next door to my office. My team now knows that when I grab my coat and my keys and say that I‘ll “be right back,” I am heading there and that I am lying about returning soon.

I found this book simply by walking through the stacks, waiting for something to speak to me by cover only. I loved the Sri Lanka setting and honor the author‘s skill! If you dig unreliable and unlikable characters, this is worth checking out!

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BookLineNSinker
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"I woke up with bruised knuckles and blood under my fingernails, more rested than I have been in years."

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Starting off with a bang!

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BookLineNSinker
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And this is my TBR marathon for the next 14 days. I've been wanting to read Hawking's new release, The Villa, but it's still on hold so I'm doing my own personal readathon with these books for the next two weeks.
#personalreadathon #newyearmarathon #bookmania #TBR2023 #readingtothemoonandback

5feet.of.fury I‘ll be curious what you think about You‘re Invited! 2y
BookLineNSinker @5feet.of.fury I got off track and quickly read the book I tagged here due to the growing waitlist and the dwindling time before it was due to be returned. I've circled back to you're invited and I'm in it now. Serves me right for loaning all the new releases I could get my hands on 😂 2y
5feet.of.fury @BookLineNSinker oh, I have definitely been there 😂 every time I say I‘m going to prioritize my physical TBR… all my library holds show up, even the ones that said they were 4 months out 😂 that book sounds good too! 2y
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Rachiiebookdragon
You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa
Pickpick

An intriguing thriller.

4/5

Read for:

#TheLiterallyDeadBookClub October Pick

(I got behind on reading these picks unfortunately)

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Rachiiebookdragon
You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa
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An intriguing thriller.

4/5

Read for:

#TheLiterallyDeadBookClub October Pick

(I got behind on reading these picks unfortunately)

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5feet.of.fury
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So chaotic. Amaya‘s influencer ex-bestfriend gets engaged to Amaya‘s ex-boyfriend. Amaya is OBSESSED with looking into them online and struggling with her mental health as the date approaches, then she is invited unexpectedly & she travels home to SriLanka to confront the couple and stop the wedding. Everyone involved has hidden motivations. Bunch of rich people backstabbing eachother. Some reveals weren‘t as well executed, but it was enjoyable.

SilversReviews I didn‘t like this book. 😊 2y
5feet.of.fury @SilversReviews It def had some problems, I can see why it wouldn‘t be for everyone. 2y
SilversReviews @5feet.of.fury 😊 Thanks. 2y
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5feet.of.fury
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My hold finally came in for this, I think I placed it 2 weeks after this came out. It‘s been a long time. 🥳🎂

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Gissy
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Read at the beginning of the month. Mixed feelings. Some parts were repetitive. All the characters are terrible, you would not like to have them as friends😳Some twists were predicted to me, others not. The end is a reflection of our characters antisocial personalities. It has good pace. 3.8 ⭐️

Gissy November 2022 #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaOfBooks

#LiterallyDeadBookClub (late)

3.8⭐️
(edited) 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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MyNamesParadise
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I really enjoyed this one! It was interesting to learn about Sri Lankan culture in the midst of a thriller setting. This one had some twists that I didn‘t see coming! I liked having both Amaya‘s and Kaavi‘s points of view. Amaya trying to stop her former best friend from marrying Amaya‘s ex boyfriend was quite entertaining. I think it would make a great mini series!

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Booknerd222
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October book for #LiterallyDeadBookclub

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dmanto00
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Mehso-so

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Pretty quick and entertaining read with a lot of culture and some unexpected twists. #YoureInvited #AmandaJayatissa

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MartinaLove
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4/5 ⭐

I really enjoyed it. Chapters are devided with Amaya telling the story, interviews and toward the end the victim. I like stories when everyone has something to hide. Everyone seems like a suspect.

#TeamSlaughter
@Clwojick

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MartinaLove
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Currently reading. 🎃

#TeamSlaughter
@Clwojick

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Marmie7
You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa
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@collegecatlady The next #LMPB is on its way!
@Reynosa8701

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MsLeah8417
You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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marleed
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Mehso-so

I liked the idea of a contemporary mystery set in Sri Lanka and was compelled to read to the conclusion, but it just wasn‘t a fun read for me. I‘m a fan some good unlikable characters, but there was just something missing here. Maybe there were just too many twists.

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KristiAhlers
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me. Personally I didn‘t like/or connect with Amaya. Otherwise it was a fair read over all. I enjoyed the setting and secondary characters.

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ChaoticMissAdventures
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Plenty of twists and turns. This was fun but not too deep.

I didn't like the short changing of POV that happens almost 3/4 of the way in. It felt odd, would have been better to space that out throughout the book.

The audio is excellent with a cast of narrators.

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kimmypete1
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Started off slow, but really picked up with lots of twists and turns in the second half.

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FelinesAndFelonies
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Mehso-so

This one missed the mark for me. I didn't find the main character, Amaya, particularly interesting. Khaavi was a much more interesting character. The chapters from her viewpoint in the last quarter of the book were the best, in my opinion. I found her perspective more enjoyable. I feel like some of the threads, like the mysterious Alexander, would have been fun to explore. ⭐⭐⭐

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kimmypete1
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I haven‘t picked up this book in 19 days, mostly because I‘ve been so busy and tired. Hoping I can jump back in smoothly.

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Marmie7
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I received this book today! Won't be able to start it for a few days, due to a hectic work schedule. I'm looking forward to it though!
@collegecatlady @Reynosa8701 #LMPBC

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Rissa1
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Panpan

I wanted to like this and was excited to read it. The story seemed to drag on and on. I finished it only because I wanted to know how all the side stories would tie together. #AwesomeAugust #Readathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Oh dear 😔 I think I‘ll refuse the invite 😂 2y
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Rissa1
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A gloomy day is great for reading, Especially with these guys napping next to me. #AwesomeAugust

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LKK526
You're Invited | Amanda Jayatissa
Mehso-so

I liked this until halfway thru when everyone was totally off kilter. Amaya and Kaavi had been friends since childhood until a mysterious rift split them and now Kaavi who is inordinately wealthy is marrying Amaya‘s ex boyfriend. Amaya journeys from California to her native Sri Lank to stop the wedding with some bagels plans. I will never reveal spoilers. This book is fine if you put your logic on ice

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SilversReviews
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Why would your former best friend that you hadn‘t talked to for ten years invite you to her wedding to your ex-boyfriend?

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/42zx7vts

@amandajayatissa
@penguinrandomhouse

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Rissa1
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Thank you @alexus_sb the are great, Really loving the Rosie bookmark.
#SummerBookmarkSwap @cwarnier

cwarnier Van gogh bookmark is so pretty. 2y
alexus_sb I'm glad you like them! 2y
alexus_sb I'm glad you like them! 2y
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Rissa1
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#20in4 goals have been met
1. Finish Written In My Own Heart's Blood ✔️
2. Start and finish Black Bird✔️
3. Start You're Invited✔️
Picture of new decor so you could enjoy like I get to.

@Andrew65

Andrew65 Brilliant 👏👏👏🙌🥳🍾🥂😍 2y
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A_planNerd
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Prepping my October Reads 📚 #botm

Caroline2 I really enjoyed rock, paper, scissors. 👍 2y
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TorieStorieS
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Mehso-so

This month‘s #BOTM pick isn‘t my favorite… it gets off to a very slow start when Amaya learns that her ex-best friend & ex-boyfriend are getting married. Horrified, Amaya wants nothing more than to stop the wedding; she returns to Sri Lanka for the first time in 5 years to do just that. With separate timelines & interview transcripts & other perspectives, I wish the characters were more developed. None of them are likable but I loved the setting.

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Reynosa8701
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I really enjoyed this book I will be mailing out tomorrow #lmpbc15 #groupG please email me address to the person it goes to @suvata

suvata I mailed the list to you. 2y
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Reynosa8701
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Some how I‘m e early at work today so I‘ll read for a while!

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Traci1
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So, apparently there's a movie out (coming out soon?) called The Invitation. And apparently there are vampires in it. And I somehow mixed it up in my head thinking this book was that vampire wedding story. I'm 140 pages in, and no vampires. Honestly it could do with some cause it's freaking boring.

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marleed Haha! 2y
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Traci1
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I have been absent a lot the past couple of months, but I think I've got my reading mojo back now. I'm going to jump into jubilantjuly with both feet and hope to accomplish a few things:

Finish:
📖 You're Invited (tagged)
📱 Senlin Ascends

Start / Finish:
📖 Good Girl's Guide to Murder
📱 Pyramids (Terry Pratchett)

Beyond that, I'm just hoping to enjoy what I'm reading. @Andrew65 thanks for hosting. 😊

Andrew65 Great to have you back with us, good luck 😊👍 2y
bthegood Glad you are back🙂 2y
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ICantImReading
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⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

The Sri Lankan setting and culture set this apart from other thrillers. I wasn‘t super surprised by some of the twists, but I still flew through this quick, juicy, summery read! #BOTM

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LazyLibrary
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#BOTM TIME!!! Soooooo….I skipped picking Riley Sager for the first time since Final Girls. Which I LOVED, then I loved his next one a little less, and then the next less than before, and the next less than before, and then I‘m trying to convince myself that I‘m still a fan. Couldn‘t get into his last book…still unread. From the Goodreads reviews, I don‘t seem to be alone. But pumped for Blake Crouch! His books are always a wild trip!

Kimberlone I agree that Final Girls was the best one and I‘ve been disappointed that each next one has been less interesting. I think I might have picked Final Girls as my first BOTM, in fact! I also still seek out a new Sager, but now I just wait until I can get it from the library instead. 2y
LazyLibrary @Kimberlone Same. I still haven‘t read Survive the Night. I‘ve heard mixed opinions on it for sure. 2y
Kimberlone @LazyLibrary the premise was great, but it didn‘t really work for me 2y
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kstadt929
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This box is going to be SOOOOO GOOD 📚

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ICantImReading
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Can‘t wait for my literary summer vacation in Sri Lanka!! 😆 I‘ve been craving fun, summery thrillers - I‘m so excited for this! #BOTM

Christyco125 We keep choosing the same BOTMs. And I always end up taking a while to make a decision. I should just wait for you to pick and save myself the hassle of deciding. Haha 😆 I can‘t wait for this one to show up. 2y
ICantImReading @Christyco125 LOL 😂 I can‘t wait for this one either, I hope we love it!! 🤣 2y
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