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baysriddles's Reviews (184)
I DEVOURED this book in two nights. SO GOOD. I will say I’m a bit partial and probably biased towards Angela, since I’ve been a subscriber of hers for over four years. But I genuinely have to say that this book was exactly what I needed. Even though I’m not a mom or currently pursuing an adoption (though I hope to in the future), I found this to be so uplifting and just a breath of fresh air. I definitely recommend this one, ESPECIALLY if you are looking for a good Christian read— although you don’t have to be religious or even Christian to appreciate Angela’s story!
This was a pretty good book! I was putting off reading it, until my mom mentioned she wanted to watch the Hulu series. I knew I HAD to read the book first— and I’m glad I did! I removed a star because it took a while for me to get into and the ending wasn’t my favorite. I’m eager to watch the series now!
This one was average for me. I had a really hard time connecting with all of the characters— especially Lydia. It was difficult to toss back and forth between awake/asleep realms. It took quite a bit of time for me to actually get into the story— about 200 pages (over half way through). I didn’t start enjoying it until the last 125 or so pages and I wasn’t a fan of the ending.
Cutest. Romance. Ever. I need a sequel now. I don’t care what it’s about, but I need more of Olive and Ethan. Although it was a bit cheesy at times, it was still so cute and made me swoon multiple times. I also loved that I was familiar with the setting, as I’m a Minnesotan. If you’re looking for a light-hearted contemporary ADULT romance... this is your book! P.S., does anyone know where I can find myself an Ethan Thomas???
Y’all, I FLEW through this book. From start to finish, it took me maybe 4 hours. I liked it a lot! I was going to give it 3.5 stars at the end, until I read the epilogue. The epilogue saved the ending for me. I loved the racial, family, and financial diversity in this. I removed 1/2 of a star because it felt rushed. I'm more of a "slow-burn" lover. It was interesting that this entire book happened within just one day. I definitely recommend this one!
Well, I found my new favorite book. I wanted to write a really detailed review for this book with spoilers and everything-- but after I finished, I realized that no words can truly describe how amazing and life-changing this book is. You just need to read it yourself. All I’m going to say is, be prepared to cry and go into it knowing your heart will shatter into a million pieces. I seriously can’t recommend this book enough. If you haven’t already, go and read this book NOW. You won’t regret it.
My mom and I have been reading this together for the past several months and we just finished it tonight. We LOVED it and didn’t want it to end. My mom and I are avid birders and have been for nearly 10 years. That being said— we really enjoyed this book because we understood the humor and facts surrounding birds! We knocked off 1/2 a star because some of the language is very advanced at times and we found ourselves having to Google the meaning of some words. If you don’t have an interest in birds or have the slightest amount of knowledge about birds, than this book might not be for you— but please give it a try if you’re interested or want to learn more about birds!
This was a cute little romance! I loved the diversity in this— the main characters being Jewish and Muslim. I also loved the family diversity. I knocked a star off because there’s just SO MUCH political talk. Canvassing is what brings Jamie & Maya together, but I wish there would have been more friendship and relationship development OUTSIDE of canvassing and hanging out at Target. I found myself wanting to skip some pages just to avoid all of the political jargon. But overall, it was a cute read! P.S.— Gabe is a manipulative ass. Definitely one of my least favorite characters EVER.
My HEART! This is definitely one of my favorite romances I have ever read! I love that the story is not just about Alex & Henry’s romance, but also about Alex discovering himself— specifically his sexuality. I definitely think this book is for readers 15+, as there are some sex scenes that shouldn’t be read by younger audiences. I also LOVED that the day Alex & Henry told the world about their relationship was the exact date of my birthday— October 2nd :)
As much as I would love to see the FSOTUS (to a female president) be a bisexual Mexican-American in 2020, unfortunately it is just not realistic at this time. Also, it is unrealistic that the Prince of Wales would be openly gay. Like I said, I WISH these things were plausible today, but unfortunately they are not. BUT, I will say that I loved getting to escape our current political stance while reading this book and I hope we can see progression like this in the future!
As much as I would love to see the FSOTUS (to a female president) be a bisexual Mexican-American in 2020, unfortunately it is just not realistic at this time. Also, it is unrealistic that the Prince of Wales would be openly gay. Like I said, I WISH these things were plausible today, but unfortunately they are not. BUT, I will say that I loved getting to escape our current political stance while reading this book and I hope we can see progression like this in the future!