I went into this blindly and at times it just felt like you were reading a cozy Christmas story, but this was so much more! Can‘t wait to see the movie.

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I have been rewatching seasons 1-3 of My Brilliant Friend before I dive into season 4, and still love this show and books so much! ❤️

Since I‘m always in the middle of very heavy reads, decided to throw in a romcom to even things out…

This just didn‘t hold my attention…

I enjoyed this book but it was not the literary experience I was promised. It was also very predictable at times.

But I would read this author again if the story looks appealing.

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Don‘t know why it took me so long to finish this (might be that I am not used to reading physical books anymore 🤔), but this was such a good memoir!

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Currently reading… #arc

I went into this book just expecting to have a good time and it turned into so much more.

Jenny and Nick‘s conversations turned more serious as their situation got more dire and it forced them to let go of their fears and confront what this affair really means to them. I felt that the author was able to transmit the tension and the seriousness of the situation beautifully throughout the book.

Loved!

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#arc Pub Date: 3/25/25

This was my audiobook for the past week. I enjoyed this tremendously and even though I already liked them, found even more respect and empathy for Harry and Meghan.

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Too many library holds that I am excited to read are coming in at once, so I need to rearrange my reads (such a problem to have, I know 😅) I‘m so intrigued by this one!

This book was intense. The story centers about a teenage boy from England who spends a summer in France reconciling with his mother who is dying of cancer.

Great story about forgiveness.

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This looks like it‘s going to be good, but has low reviews…I‘ve taken it upon myself to find out why 😅

This was a masterpiece. There is no other word to describe what this book is. Do not go into this book thinking you will have a good time, because you won‘t, but you will be missing out so much if you don‘t read it.

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The fact that I keep thinking about this book when I am not reading it for the past 24 hours… #arc #NetGalley

I went into this with excitement and also a little trepidation. I hold stories about Dominican immigrants to a higher standard, I am always waiting for the story to start turning stereotypical and being disappointed.

Happy to report that this was not the case! Loved Heredia‘s writing, felt connected to the characters and kept rooting for them. This was a wonderful debut and I can‘t wait to read more from this author in the future.

4⭐️ 2/11/25

Looking for something to read in Spanish (at 3am 😅), and landed on this. Only at about 5%, but this is already packing a punch!

And this cover ❤️

This was a very intense read and a very well constructed story.

The story is centered around Alejandra, Vicky and Juan Pablo and how their lives are forever changed in an instant based on their decisions.

Loved the musical references!

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In this book, Maines details the hurdles she (and her family) had to go through when she came out as trans and where she is today.

I enjoyed the book for the most part, because I was curious about her story. What made me give it a lower rating is that it sometimes became repetitive and also since I‘ve never seen any of her work I sometimes felt a bit lost.

Overall, a good book. I‘m glad I read it.

3.5 ⭐️

Isabel Allende is my favorite author, ever! Received an ARC of her new book today 😭❤️

Starting this #arc. So excited to read it!

This was such a delightful book! I have never been that curious about Shakespeare‘s plays, but hearing Judi Dench talk about her experience playing different characters was a treat.

Loved the banter between Judi and Brendan, it was very entertaining.

If you are a fan of Shakespeare, Judi Dench or if you are just curious about his work (like I was), read this!

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I need to charge my Kindle before it dies on me 😅, but I can‘t stop reading this book!

I loved Betty and I don‘t know why it had taken me so long to pick up this one.

This is turning out to be a very informative read about anexos, which are informal treatment centers in Mexico City and some parts of the US.

This was such a good novella and my introduction to Keegan‘s writing. Loved it!

I‘m rating this book 4⭐️ because it kept me reading when I would‘ve probably quit at 30%. This was probably the weirdest book I‘ve read in my life and now I can‘t wait to read her next one! (Luckily, I have an ARC)

This book is so out of my comfort zone, but I can‘t put it down! At 60% and it just gets more weird and intense 😅

I am so excited that this is happening! This is one of my favorite books (my paperback copy is probably the oldest book on my shelves), and I‘ve also watched the movie multiple times.

Salma Hayek Pinault is an Executive Producer, so I am very hopeful that this will be great!

Trailer: https://youtu.be/NeVLROw2SEo?si=mJTFoqs8WtpMwXBU

I can‘t believe I got approved for this…It will be my first Kang! 😊

Very unpopular opinion but I just couldn‘t get into this one.

Third time I start this book and I am committing to finishing it this time. Have already read 76 pages today and I am so invested!

I‘ve read a lot of books this year and this is one of the most beautiful books I‘ve read. That this is the author‘s debut makes me so happy about her future work.

I cried and I smiled throughout this whole book, and will forever hold these characters close to my heart.

If you enjoy complex family stories and different POVs, read this!

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I struggled to finish this book. This is a very important story to tell, but the writing was so dull and repetitive I considered DNFing a few times. Soft pick.

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I can see the value in this book, but at 25% I was still not connecting and decided to give up.

Started this earlier and it‘s already intense!

This was good, but not my favorite. The last 10% really salvaged it for me. The audiobook narrator was excellent!

3.5⭐️

First Rooney, and enjoyed the experience, mostly. Not a 5-star for me due to its length, which made me feel like the story was dragging at times.

Even though I enjoyed this one, it does not make me curious enough to read her backlist.

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I went into this book not knowing what to expect, but I certainly didn‘t expect this! I could not put this one down.

Morillo details her very difficult and abusive relationship with her mother, and I‘ll be honest and confess that it was sometimes a tough read for me, since we both come from similar backgrounds (Dominican, parent(s) who were activists), but our stories could not be more different.

5⭐️ Pub Date: 10/28/24

Needed a Spanish book to throw in the mix…Might as well make it a Piñeiro! ?

Loved this one! Tough read at times, but I appreciated Suleika‘s recount of her cancer experience.

Excellent audiobook. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I‘m reading too many memoirs right now and I‘ve been putting this one off for way too long…

I loved this book so much that I read it at a slower pace to savor it.

The story revolves around Jack Jr. and his family after he wakes up from a 2-year coma and everything has changed. I loved the family dynamics, how they rallied around each other even though they had a lot of issues under the surface. Jack Jr. and Emil‘s relationship trajectory was one of the most well executed I‘ve seen in a bit.

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#arc Pub Date: 3/4/2025

I haven‘t finished a book in a few days and I‘m in the middle of too many…This one is so lovely!

Current audiobook…I‘ve been curious about Suleika‘s story after watching Netflix‘s American Symphony.

This has just become my favorite Piñeiro! The audiobook narration was excellent and Piñeiro‘s words and this story made me tear up a few times.

Loved! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was very chaotic, (in a good way!), and had one of the most beautiful endings I‘ve read this year ❤️

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Started this earlier, took a nap and immediately picked it back up upon waking…And I‘m only on Chapter 1!

#arc

I enjoyed this book even though a lot of times I didn‘t know what the plot was anymore…But this is an immigrant story and this is exactly how you feel when you don‘t know where exactly you fit in.

Great debut!

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First Rooney…I‘ve always been hesitant to read her (I feel it might not live up to the hype for me), but this one really intrigued me!

3.5⭐️ I liked this debut novel but it just felt very chaotic at times and it kinda lost me in the way…

But what I did like is the author‘s descriptions of Joan‘s life and how she was trying to navigate that very confusing time in your early 20‘s.

Good debut! I will keep my eye out for Whitaker‘s future work.

TW: Suicide

#arc Pub Date: 4/15/25

Next on audio…Another Piñeiro! ❤️