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Wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this as it could have been twee. I've read one other of hers, a YA, but wanted to see how she does grown up books.
And not disappointed! Unlike my usual choices but thoroughly comforting and positive.

Besties since they were 13, Shiloh and Cary are reunited at the wedding of another friend after a 14 year estrangement. The will they/won't they aspect of their relationship is obvious and ultimately this is more about the journey than the destination. I enjoyed the read.

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I don‘t feel like I ever understood the main characters in this story but I did think their families, setting, and children (especially the children) were all written realistically. It was character driven, and Rowell did a great job compelling me forward.
I also loved it being set in 2006. The amount of times this woman put on a dress over her jeans - excellent. I think this was written specifically for us, elder millennials. Enjoy 💕

I feel like this is a book that you need to be in the right frame of mind to read. It's relationship centered versus action/thriller, etc. That being said, I loved it! The characters were authentic and real and it was the perfect book to read outside on this beautiful day.

Really feel good love story!

I think I loved this more than the first. Probably because I read the other in print and listened to the audio this time around. Hearing both Lacey and Amber tell their stories (and sing their songs) felt like they were in the room with me just talkin. 4 out of 5 stars because it could use some editing and feels more like recorded conversations than a book, but the content is hilarious, sad, infuriating, and most of all IM👏🏾POR👏🏾TANT👏🏾

Standing Bear was a Ponca chief who fought for the rights of his tribe. Despite continuously being moved from place to place, with no control over where they were sent, he was a calm and steady prescience for his people. They wanted to work the land in peace & he was able to fight for that right in court. It's an incredible & heartbreaking story. If you want to learn more about the Trail of Tears and what it was truly like, please read this one.

This is so freaking funny. But maybe not quite as funny as the first one. Definitely do the audio.

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It‘s weird to say I laughed through most of this book, but the audio version is so funny! A great way to talk about racism, privilege, & personal space. Now I need to listen to their first book.
I needed the laughter this week as my dad‘s been in the hospital, & we‘ve gotten bad news that he will most likely need a nursing home instead of returning home.

So good. Definitely go for the audio if you've got the option! Get angry, laugh your ass off, and check your privilege.