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TheBookgeekFrau
The Precious One | Marisa de los Santos
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A good, sink-into, partially estranged family story. I really liked the characters, the pacing, the writing. I will definitely be reading more this author.

23/80

March #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

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Mshookquilts
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This book brought me peace as the characters struggled to find their own. I needed that. Olivia gives advice over the radio. A caller tells her she needs to look into her own marriage and then her personal life falls apart with her breaking down in the middle of her show. She invites 4 with broken hearts to join her on what was to be her anniversary vacation and they help each other heal.

CoffeeNBooks I really liked this book! 18m
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VanessaCW
We All Live Here | Jojo Moyes
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A library book. It needs to be back by 7 April as there are 45 people behind me on the reservation list, so I better get a move on! I do enjoy Jojo Moyes‘ books.

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ravenlee
Finding Mr. Write | Kelley Armstrong
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KA‘s first rom-com, and it‘s great! Daphne‘s a rugged outdoorswoman trying to get her novel published, and Chris becomes the face of her pseudonym. What could go wrong? I loved it.

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MyNamesParadise
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This book had a lot going on! I felt it dragged at times, but overall was engaged in the story. It was very anxiety provoking at times bc of the type of relationship 1 of the narrators is in. It‘s a heavy read @ times & lighter @ others. As Evie tries 2 get her memory back more plot lines r introduced. I was satisfied w/ how the story came together. I really cared about Evie & Drew as characters. I‘d be intrigued to read the author‘s other work.

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MeJeMiller
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I‘m not entirely sure how I can have closure without being content. But that‘s this book. I know everything I want to, ends are tied but why do I want more? More ends tied, more knowledge. But I like how this book played out and the characters. And I do like they got closure. I still want more.

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TheBookgeekFrau
The Precious One | Marisa de los Santos
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2 days ago my backyard was covered in 6in" of snow; today outdoor reading--gotta love Colorado! ?

Starting March's #doublespin

TheBookHippie Happens here too! Snow in the forecast for the week though! 🙃 7d
TheBookgeekFrau @TheBookHippie So far, no snow in the forecast here. But then again, the forecast is a mere suggestion 😵‍💫😂 6d
bookandbedandtea That's one of the best things about Colorado! ❄️☀️❄️☀️ 6d
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TheBookgeekFrau @bookandbedandtea Yes! Makes it hard to get dressed some days though! 🤣 6d
bookandbedandtea @TheBookgeekFrau Indeed. Layers are your friend! 6d
TheBookgeekFrau @bookandbedandtea I learned that year 1!! Also, windbreaker/rain gear always in the car along with a hat, scarf, and gloves. I used to joke that every outing was like packing for an overnight stay; now it's just normal 😁 6d
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OutsmartYourShelf
How We Fall Apart | Katie Zhao
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Nancy Luo's former BF, Jamie Ruan, queen of Sinclair Prep, goes missing & is then found dead. Word quickly spreads that their friend group (Nancy, Krystal, Akil, & Alexander) are considered the prime suspects in Jamie's death thanks to anonymous social media messages by someone calling themselves 'the Proctor'.

'The Proctor' somehow knows the group's darkest secrets & threatens to tell all unless the guilty party admits they killed Jamie.

OutsmartYourShelf The four friends race to find the true killer before they lose everything they've worked for.

I will say, right off the bat, that I am older than the intended target range so bear that in mind for my review. This was OK, the storyline itself was good, & I liked the setting in amongst the rich & privileged of Sinclair Prep School, but personally I thought that the characters, apart from Nancy, weren't particularly well developed.
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OutsmartYourShelf The ending wasn't great either & there was a lot of loose ends left unanswered - possibly a sequel? Still no sign of one as far as I can tell but you never know. 3.5🌟

TWs: toxic friendships, adult/minor relationship, suicidal thoughts, drug use, alcohol use.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4164995820
Read 17th-18th Mar 2025

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GirlNamedJesse
Some Boys | Patty Blount
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Well, I just read this in one sitting. 😂 There were some problematic character flaws (mainly any and all forgiveness of terrible people), but Grace is just so kick-ass that she smooths over most of them for me. I very much enjoyed the final altercation and was glad that Grace continued standing up for herself.

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Nicki_K
Not Quite by the Book | Julie Hatcher
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I was initially drawn to this book of course because from the cover and title it was obviously about books to some degree which is always a huge draw card for me but it was so much more than a cute bookstore read. I loved being along for Emma's self discovery journey and seeing how she grew and developed relationships with people and reconnections in her life. A delightful read that will leave you with a warm heart and a smile on your face.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐