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Thank you William Morrow for the gifted ARC.
A SOLID MYSTERY.
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I love Kate Quinn books. I’ve usually listened to them on audio but had the chance to read an early copy of this one and I really liked it. It had a unique set up that somewhat worked for me? I loved getting the POV from multiple characters in the house but it also felt like I was starting over a little bit each time. It would take a second to get dragged back in.
I loved that there were people from multiple backgrounds and experiences and seeing many different angles of 1950’s. It’s clearly well researched and I loved the plot dynamics. The mystery was intriguing and I definitely was surprised by some of the reveals.
Another truly good read. She’s one of my go-to historical fiction authors and doesn’t disappoint!
Overall audience notes:
- Historical Fiction
- Language: low-moderate
- Romance: fade to black
- Violence: moderate-high
- Content Warnings: racism, xenophobia, fear-mongering during the 1950’s, homophobia, murder, domestic violence and abuse
A SOLID MYSTERY.
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I love Kate Quinn books. I’ve usually listened to them on audio but had the chance to read an early copy of this one and I really liked it. It had a unique set up that somewhat worked for me? I loved getting the POV from multiple characters in the house but it also felt like I was starting over a little bit each time. It would take a second to get dragged back in.
I loved that there were people from multiple backgrounds and experiences and seeing many different angles of 1950’s. It’s clearly well researched and I loved the plot dynamics. The mystery was intriguing and I definitely was surprised by some of the reveals.
Another truly good read. She’s one of my go-to historical fiction authors and doesn’t disappoint!
Overall audience notes:
- Historical Fiction
- Language: low-moderate
- Romance: fade to black
- Violence: moderate-high
- Content Warnings: racism, xenophobia, fear-mongering during the 1950’s, homophobia, murder, domestic violence and abuse
medium-paced
Thank you LibroFM for the gifted audiobook.
I LIKED THIS.
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Audiobook notes: I loved the audiobook! I had no issues listening at my usual speed (3x). The narrator was great and highly recommend this format.
I liked the big themes in this book. I loved that this was an older couple!! It was a pairing I rarely come across and it was a nice change. I loved that Twyla got to learn more about herself and what was going to make HER happy. Resonating with giving much of your life to your children squeezed my heart. Learning that it’s okay to also have separate things you love and want to be a part of too. And how wonderful a second chance at love can be, regardless of where you are in life.
There’s some good friends to lovers moments woven in. While some I personally get frustrated with (my struggled with F2L continues), I liked most of it. And there’s dragons!! I love dragon content always.
I think this book was well paced and had the quirky and cozy vibes that I loved from the first book. This is a unique series and I would definitely read another book in this world.
Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: moderate-high
- Romance: 1-2 open door
- Violence: moderate
- Content Warnings: loss of a spouse (mentioned)
I LIKED THIS.
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Audiobook notes: I loved the audiobook! I had no issues listening at my usual speed (3x). The narrator was great and highly recommend this format.
I liked the big themes in this book. I loved that this was an older couple!! It was a pairing I rarely come across and it was a nice change. I loved that Twyla got to learn more about herself and what was going to make HER happy. Resonating with giving much of your life to your children squeezed my heart. Learning that it’s okay to also have separate things you love and want to be a part of too. And how wonderful a second chance at love can be, regardless of where you are in life.
There’s some good friends to lovers moments woven in. While some I personally get frustrated with (my struggled with F2L continues), I liked most of it. And there’s dragons!! I love dragon content always.
I think this book was well paced and had the quirky and cozy vibes that I loved from the first book. This is a unique series and I would definitely read another book in this world.
Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: moderate-high
- Romance: 1-2 open door
- Violence: moderate
- Content Warnings: loss of a spouse (mentioned)
fast-paced
PLEASED.
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I kind of have an up and down relationship with this author’s books. This, is an up! I really got caught up in the swoon of Walker. Because gosh DANG those kissing scenes were steamy and I’m pretty sure lit my kindle on fire. I am here for this.
What did bug me a little was Jane. I think her intense focus on the tropes and even creating them just rubbed me wrong in a way that’s hard to put my finger on. And that she held a secret from her best friend for so long?? Besides that, a truly good summer read.
I adore this small island and all of the interconnecting characters. I loooved the character growth in Walker and seeing him reconnect with his family and learning what he truly wants to value in life. I loved all of the flirting and banter. There was definitely plenty of fantastic chemistry between them. This is light, and fun and heated in all the best ways. Absolutely recommend for your summer TBR!
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: make-outs
- Violence: low
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I kind of have an up and down relationship with this author’s books. This, is an up! I really got caught up in the swoon of Walker. Because gosh DANG those kissing scenes were steamy and I’m pretty sure lit my kindle on fire. I am here for this.
What did bug me a little was Jane. I think her intense focus on the tropes and even creating them just rubbed me wrong in a way that’s hard to put my finger on. And that she held a secret from her best friend for so long?? Besides that, a truly good summer read.
I adore this small island and all of the interconnecting characters. I loooved the character growth in Walker and seeing him reconnect with his family and learning what he truly wants to value in life. I loved all of the flirting and banter. There was definitely plenty of fantastic chemistry between them. This is light, and fun and heated in all the best ways. Absolutely recommend for your summer TBR!
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: make-outs
- Violence: low
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A GOOD CONCLUSION.
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After some mixed feelings with book one, I was hoping this would capture my attention a bit more, and it did! I thought the writing was even better and I fell in love with these characters. I love found family and I love multiple POV and I thought this was handled really well.
The romances had some swoony moments and I liked that there were multiple ones to pay attention to. I loved seeing more of the world and how the elements were coming together to solve the final arc of this story.
I did have a few pacing issues, and I think this lacked some *intensity* for me. It had an epic fantasy feel but put into a shorter series so a few things weren’t quite all the way there.
Minor issues aside, I’m very happy with how this wrapped up. I loved the character arcs, the feels and where everyone ended up. I look forward to more books from Lacey!
Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: closed door
- Violence: moderate
- Content Warnings: brief attempted sexual assault, recounted sexual assault
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After some mixed feelings with book one, I was hoping this would capture my attention a bit more, and it did! I thought the writing was even better and I fell in love with these characters. I love found family and I love multiple POV and I thought this was handled really well.
The romances had some swoony moments and I liked that there were multiple ones to pay attention to. I loved seeing more of the world and how the elements were coming together to solve the final arc of this story.
I did have a few pacing issues, and I think this lacked some *intensity* for me. It had an epic fantasy feel but put into a shorter series so a few things weren’t quite all the way there.
Minor issues aside, I’m very happy with how this wrapped up. I loved the character arcs, the feels and where everyone ended up. I look forward to more books from Lacey!
Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: closed door
- Violence: moderate
- Content Warnings: brief attempted sexual assault, recounted sexual assault
medium-paced
GOOD HEAVENS.
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Alright, I’m going to be honest. I usually HATE these kind of books. And I think this will be a polarizing kind of read. Luckily this hit me at a good time because I was obsessed with listening to it and threw five stars at it because I was IN MY FEELS.
I’m going to try to stay vague because I think this book will be better enjoyed going in as blind as you can (I hadn’t even read the synopsis, I just saw one friend’s five star review). I loved the high levels of angst and tension. The dual timeline really worked here and I was smitten with the romance. And even when frustrated, I was INVOLVED. I love when a book has me in a chokehold. It took turns I wasn’t expecting, but that I feel worked how for how life truly works out sometimes. There’s good discussion points and the love story has a forever quality to it.
This had great summer vibes too if you’re needing a summer romance to read. I flew through it and definitely plan to read future Paige Toon books.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: low-moderate
- Romance: 4+ fade to black
- Violence: low
- Content Warnings: loss of parents (car accident), loss of a spouse, depictions of grief
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Alright, I’m going to be honest. I usually HATE these kind of books. And I think this will be a polarizing kind of read. Luckily this hit me at a good time because I was obsessed with listening to it and threw five stars at it because I was IN MY FEELS.
I’m going to try to stay vague because I think this book will be better enjoyed going in as blind as you can (I hadn’t even read the synopsis, I just saw one friend’s five star review). I loved the high levels of angst and tension. The dual timeline really worked here and I was smitten with the romance. And even when frustrated, I was INVOLVED. I love when a book has me in a chokehold. It took turns I wasn’t expecting, but that I feel worked how for how life truly works out sometimes. There’s good discussion points and the love story has a forever quality to it.
This had great summer vibes too if you’re needing a summer romance to read. I flew through it and definitely plan to read future Paige Toon books.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: low-moderate
- Romance: 4+ fade to black
- Violence: low
- Content Warnings: loss of parents (car accident), loss of a spouse, depictions of grief