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*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Readers should be warned that in this book there are mentions of: rape, childhood abuse, self harm, and suicide attempts
Meredith Maggs has stayed inside her house for 1,214 days (not that she’s counting). She occupies her days with a quick exercise routine, plenty of cooking, puzzles, her cat (Fred), and her best friend (Sadie, as well as her two kids but they’re practically a unit anyway). She works from home (obviously) as a freelance writer, and is perfectly content thank you very much.
MEREDITH, ALONE is the story of a woman who is anything but alone. Comparable to the much beloved ELEANOR OLIPHANT, this story is one of building a community and finding strength to overcome seemingly impossible things. Told through two different timelines (the past and the present), readers slowly learn about Meredith’s past as she takes monumental steps forward in her recovery. It’s a beautiful story– heartbreaking at times, but so hopeful at the end.
Readers should be warned that in this book there are mentions of: rape, childhood abuse, self harm, and suicide attempts
Meredith Maggs has stayed inside her house for 1,214 days (not that she’s counting). She occupies her days with a quick exercise routine, plenty of cooking, puzzles, her cat (Fred), and her best friend (Sadie, as well as her two kids but they’re practically a unit anyway). She works from home (obviously) as a freelance writer, and is perfectly content thank you very much.
MEREDITH, ALONE is the story of a woman who is anything but alone. Comparable to the much beloved ELEANOR OLIPHANT, this story is one of building a community and finding strength to overcome seemingly impossible things. Told through two different timelines (the past and the present), readers slowly learn about Meredith’s past as she takes monumental steps forward in her recovery. It’s a beautiful story– heartbreaking at times, but so hopeful at the end.
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.*
In A CRUEL LIGHT, Annora Garde has been commissioned by an old college friend to restore an art piece-- not an unusual request considering her impressive resume as a conservator that's taken her around the world many times over. However, once she arrives to the sleepy town of Bliss River, Annora quickly discovers that the piece she's to restore is not only believed to be the lynch pin to solving a fifty-year old murder, but the lengths someone will go to stop those secrets from being revealed.
A thrilling Gothic horror story with romance elements, IN CRUEL LIGHT was a true pleasure to listen to. The character development, pacing, and the plot line all kept me enraptured and it was a delight to follow each twist and turn. Additionally, MacMillan did a wonderful job of building up Bliss River, a small town in Northern Ontario, and including details of Annora's job in the story. I am absolutely delighted to know a sequel is already in the works, and can't wait to return to Annora's story.
In A CRUEL LIGHT, Annora Garde has been commissioned by an old college friend to restore an art piece-- not an unusual request considering her impressive resume as a conservator that's taken her around the world many times over. However, once she arrives to the sleepy town of Bliss River, Annora quickly discovers that the piece she's to restore is not only believed to be the lynch pin to solving a fifty-year old murder, but the lengths someone will go to stop those secrets from being revealed.
A thrilling Gothic horror story with romance elements, IN CRUEL LIGHT was a true pleasure to listen to. The character development, pacing, and the plot line all kept me enraptured and it was a delight to follow each twist and turn. Additionally, MacMillan did a wonderful job of building up Bliss River, a small town in Northern Ontario, and including details of Annora's job in the story. I am absolutely delighted to know a sequel is already in the works, and can't wait to return to Annora's story.
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Sadie Montgomery is the definition of starving artist-- she lives in a shack on the roof of her best friend's parent's apartment building, she barely scrapes by selling portraits on Etsy, and the only family she can count on is her beloved (and aging) dog. However, Sadie may have just gotten her big break as a finalist in the North American Portrait Society competition and finally be able to make a name for herself. But then, after an accident where she was saved by a Good Samaritan, things take a turn for the much worse. Suddenly unable to see faces, Sadie scrambles to find a fix before her big break and things just keep getting more complex with each turn.
HELLO STRANGER is fun, flirty, and maybe a little sexy. Sadie can be a difficult protagonist to get behind (she's an odd mix of independent optimist and dependent catastrophizer), but if you don't nit-pick and just go with the flow of the story it's such a good ride! HELLO is just the right amount of sweet and entertaining-- yes, some of the twists are predictable, but the heart of this story is so wonderful it's still a wonderful summer reading choice.
Sadie Montgomery is the definition of starving artist-- she lives in a shack on the roof of her best friend's parent's apartment building, she barely scrapes by selling portraits on Etsy, and the only family she can count on is her beloved (and aging) dog. However, Sadie may have just gotten her big break as a finalist in the North American Portrait Society competition and finally be able to make a name for herself. But then, after an accident where she was saved by a Good Samaritan, things take a turn for the much worse. Suddenly unable to see faces, Sadie scrambles to find a fix before her big break and things just keep getting more complex with each turn.
HELLO STRANGER is fun, flirty, and maybe a little sexy. Sadie can be a difficult protagonist to get behind (she's an odd mix of independent optimist and dependent catastrophizer), but if you don't nit-pick and just go with the flow of the story it's such a good ride! HELLO is just the right amount of sweet and entertaining-- yes, some of the twists are predictable, but the heart of this story is so wonderful it's still a wonderful summer reading choice.
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
"... becoming who you want to be is just like anything else. It takes practice. It requires belief that one day, you'll wake up and be a natural at it."
Sometimes, unexpectedly, you will come across A Book. That book will be unassuming, it will not be to everyone's tastes, but it will Speak to you. You will see yourself reflected back at you in an wonderful, and sometimes painful, new light.
THE WEDDING PEOPLE was my mirror.
It was lovely, heartbreaking, witty, and gorgeous. Phoebe's struggles were somehow my struggles-- and so her victories were also mine to share. Lila and Gary, the bride and groom of the titular wedding, were beautifully complex and woven into Phoebe's own self-discovery journey with their three lives becoming intrinsic to one another. THE WEDDING PEOPLE discusses difficult topics including death, suicide, depression, divorce, spousal cheating, and dissatisfaction with life. However, Espach skillfully accepts and embraces these challenges in her novel, reminding both her characters (and readers) that life is exactly what you're willing to work to make it.
"... becoming who you want to be is just like anything else. It takes practice. It requires belief that one day, you'll wake up and be a natural at it."
Sometimes, unexpectedly, you will come across A Book. That book will be unassuming, it will not be to everyone's tastes, but it will Speak to you. You will see yourself reflected back at you in an wonderful, and sometimes painful, new light.
THE WEDDING PEOPLE was my mirror.
It was lovely, heartbreaking, witty, and gorgeous. Phoebe's struggles were somehow my struggles-- and so her victories were also mine to share. Lila and Gary, the bride and groom of the titular wedding, were beautifully complex and woven into Phoebe's own self-discovery journey with their three lives becoming intrinsic to one another. THE WEDDING PEOPLE discusses difficult topics including death, suicide, depression, divorce, spousal cheating, and dissatisfaction with life. However, Espach skillfully accepts and embraces these challenges in her novel, reminding both her characters (and readers) that life is exactly what you're willing to work to make it.