Welcome to Litsy!

This was a delightfully sweet and spicy Christmas novella!

I had read the author‘s previous book, Somewhere Along the Line, and enjoyed it, so I knew I was going to love this one.

I typically don‘t love novellas. They rarely hit for me. But this one was a huge hit. It was exactly what a novella should be. Short and focused, but still told a satisfying story.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/review-untangled/

Finished 3 more for #10beforetheend !

Tagged ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed so much of this. But felt that Lena‘s story was unnecessarily weak. Maybe it was originally intended to go elsewhere?

Dream Hotel: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed

Late Night Witches: idk ⭐️⭐️💫 I guess it wasn‘t for me🤷‍♀️

Reading Katabasi & Atmosphere for #reallifebookgroup & intend to read at least 1 Xmas book this year. And that‘ll get me to 10!

Oh 🎃🫅 is what I‘m reading w bubs 🥰

Although a little slow in the beginning, this is a clever mystery with a huge twist - I was totally duped! #10BeforetheEnd

Just an update!

This #10BeforeTheEnd thing isn‘t happening. 😆 Mood reading strikes again! But I did actually pick up some of them, which may not have happened otherwise (and I may sneak some of them in still — especially the book club picks in the upper left).

Thanks for a fun concept, @ChaoticMissAdventures ! I am hereby releasing myself from any semblance of obligation, imaginary or otherwise. 🙃

My 5th #10beforetheend

This is my 2nd Enright title and I don‘t think she‘s for me.

The writing is excellent, but the story is fragmented, nonlinear and an example of the unreliability of memory.

Narrated by the middle-aged daughter in an Irish family of 12 children. When her brother dies, she has to reckon with her past, her grief, her anger… I‘m sure many readers will come away with a clear idea of what really happened, but I‘m clueless.

I enjoyed the first half of this collection which are entertaining stories of human foibles. The dryly absurd humor reminded me of Vonnegut, though the prose style is far more erudite and elegant.

The second half, a novella following Eve from Towles' “Rules of Civility“ is kind of a mess. I got no new insights into Eve, who comes across as a Mary Sue, and have no idea what becomes of her. So a low pick overall.

#10BeforeTheEnd halfway there!

3.5/5 ⭐️ (Between good and very good)

Picked this up after reading a review from @julesG

Tiffenie is a 300 year old vampire determined to stick to her principles and follow her own rules. Thanks to a black market identity, she inherits a Vermont inn. She‘s determined to live a Hallmark movie life, but vampire logistics might get in her way.

The narrator (Mia Hutchinson-Shaw) was excellent. She added a lot to my listening experience.

I may be WAY behind on reviews, but at least my #10BeforetheEnd is on track! Five books complete, with a little over five weeks to go. 🎉 These 10 books will also complete the remaining years I need for the #192025 challenge. 😊