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2nd last book of the year. My Bookclub book pick.
This was an entertaining read.
I‘ve been separated/divorced for about 10yrs now but this book caught me off guard and brought back some feelings that I thought I‘d put to rest. It was surprisingly insightful and even made me cry in one part but I won‘t share as it feels too intimate. You definitely can‘t judge this book by its cover. I still can‘t decide if it‘s a 3.5 or 4 ⭐️ read.

#12Of2025 March This book was so good it actually surprised me ! It‘s hard this month, I feel it‘s almost a tie . I enjoyed The Woman In White which was a buddy read with the #HashTagBrigade hosted by @BarkingMadRead

I did not expect to love this as much as I did! #12BooksOf2025 @TheEllieMo

repost for @Soubhiville

Well #authoramonth readers, we have arrived in December, which brings us to Nora Roberts.

I started The Awakening today, which is the first in her fantasy trilogy. I‘m enjoying it more than I expected to!

Feel free to include any of her pen names in your reading this month, including the popular JD Robb books.

Do you know what you‘ll be reading?

The funny yet emotional tone of this book was exactly what I didn't know I needed.

A blend of humour and tenderness that offers a different perspective on the darker parts of loss and grief. With its thoughtful pacing, clever dialogue, and emotional richness, Espach weaves a captivating tale of strangers meeting and, in more ways than one, helping each other out.

#Pantone2025 #CrownBlue @Lauredhel
#LitsyAtoZ #W @Texreader

Finally read this and loved it. I rate a book anymore not by the writing style but how I feel at the end of a book. 5 stars bc I loved Phoebe‘s realization that she is who she is and to just jump into what makes her feel good for herself. Excellent conversations that are depressing and funny!

This took some time to get into, but once I did, I absolutely loved it.
I appreciate what Phoebe brought as a character. Her ability to just be and not worry about what anyone else thought of her was quite inspiring. The way she treated and spoke to Juice, she handled so many situations with grace. I just loved it.
This was one of those books that I needed to read at this time in life.

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10.26.2025

Silas and Ellen captivated my interest throughout the story due to their varied characteristics. The various situations that have led them to where they are in life.

Human ties are central to the plot. Relationships are hard and confusing. Forgiveness, grieving, and moving on are difficult. However, it conveys a sense of hope that things will improve.

Phoebe is an amazing protagonist, and the book is full of characters who are hiding behind façades, and Espach lets us see that so that they don't become caricatures. The initial premise doesn't seem like it would be very funny--and it isn't--but the story is so very human and redemptive in that the characters get to be real people, making real choices. A delightful read. #TOB2025 #TOB25