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I really enjoyed this read. The story follows the Eccota family around the upcoming 15-year anniversary of Ray-Ray’s death. We get to read the story from each family members perspective, really getting to understand each of their inner demons.
Maria and Ernest are asked to foster a child, Wyatt, whom they believe is the spirit of their son Ray-Ray. I really liked that they discussed Cherokee myths and how it played into their realities.
The ending of this book was okay. I would like to hope that Ernest and Maria kept in contact with Wyatt and that Ernest’s health didn’t dwindle after Wyatt’s departure.
Maria and Ernest are asked to foster a child, Wyatt, whom they believe is the spirit of their son Ray-Ray. I really liked that they discussed Cherokee myths and how it played into their realities.
The ending of this book was okay. I would like to hope that Ernest and Maria kept in contact with Wyatt and that Ernest’s health didn’t dwindle after Wyatt’s departure.
This was a fun and cute romance! I don't know why it initially took me so long to get into it, but once I was about 30% in, I felt myself turning and turning the pages.
The story follows Daisy, a software engineer trying to evade all attempts made by her family to try setting up an arranged marriage, and Liam, a man whom just found out that his inheritance depends on him getting married before his next birthday. Daisy happens to run into Liam, her older brother's childhood best friend and her childhood crush, when her aunts are trying to get her to meet an eligible bachelor-- as if it were written by the fates. The story continues to unfold as Daisy and Liam try to navigate their history-rich and confusing relationship.
It was interesting to read about different family dynamics in this book. Daisy's family was colorful and they seemed like such a fun bunch. Liam's family on the other hand, although interesting, needed some work, and it was great to see the development in the relationships Liam had with them.
I probably wouldn't pick this book up again, but it was cute and fun!
The story follows Daisy, a software engineer trying to evade all attempts made by her family to try setting up an arranged marriage, and Liam, a man whom just found out that his inheritance depends on him getting married before his next birthday. Daisy happens to run into Liam, her older brother's childhood best friend and her childhood crush, when her aunts are trying to get her to meet an eligible bachelor-- as if it were written by the fates. The story continues to unfold as Daisy and Liam try to navigate their history-rich and confusing relationship.
It was interesting to read about different family dynamics in this book. Daisy's family was colorful and they seemed like such a fun bunch. Liam's family on the other hand, although interesting, needed some work, and it was great to see the development in the relationships Liam had with them.
I probably wouldn't pick this book up again, but it was cute and fun!
2.75/5?? I wanted to like this book a lot more than I did. The prologue of this book was written so beautifully, and it set me up to fall in love with this story. Unfortunately, the writing style changed completely. I had a hard time sitting and devouring this book. I just couldn't stay engaged with it for multiple reasons.
The characters lacked development and so did the entire plot. Juliette was very annoying and childish for a 19-year-old. She lacked depth and her actions were so predictable. Roma was a little more interesting than Juliette and reading from his POV is the only thing that saved this book. I found that I enjoyed his part's most because of Marshall and Benedikt. I admired his loyalty, but it truly was his fatal flaw. Kathleen also had the more interesting POV to read from, but I'm still confused about the relevance about her actually being Celia? I think she could've kicked Juliette's ass even though Juliette was made out to be this big badass. Rosalind was difficult to understand. Where did all of her sudden anger come from? It was highly suspicious and leads me to believe that she is the traitor. Paul was a very unlikely villain. I still don't believe that he was the mastermind behind the monster. Louren's reminded me of Dr. Nefario from Despicable Me and he was the only character I actually loved.
The monster was also something that I just didn't find interesting at all. A monster that causes a madness by infecting your brain material with an insect? Yeah, that image the descriptions created in my mind were disgusting, but it was just not interesting. It was very anti-climactic when Juliette finally killed the monster.
I just didn't enjoy this book. It was bland and boring, but I'll probably read the sequel if I'm being honest. I do want to find out who the traitor is and how Benedikt comes back into the picture.
The characters lacked development and so did the entire plot. Juliette was very annoying and childish for a 19-year-old. She lacked depth and her actions were so predictable. Roma was a little more interesting than Juliette and reading from his POV is the only thing that saved this book. I found that I enjoyed his part's most because of Marshall and Benedikt. I admired his loyalty, but it truly was his fatal flaw. Kathleen also had the more interesting POV to read from, but I'm still confused about the relevance about her actually being Celia? I think she could've kicked Juliette's ass even though Juliette was made out to be this big badass. Rosalind was difficult to understand. Where did all of her sudden anger come from? It was highly suspicious and leads me to believe that she is the traitor. Paul was a very unlikely villain. I still don't believe that he was the mastermind behind the monster. Louren's reminded me of Dr. Nefario from Despicable Me and he was the only character I actually loved.
The monster was also something that I just didn't find interesting at all. A monster that causes a madness by infecting your brain material with an insect? Yeah, that image the descriptions created in my mind were disgusting, but it was just not interesting. It was very anti-climactic when Juliette finally killed the monster.
I just didn't enjoy this book. It was bland and boring, but I'll probably read the sequel if I'm being honest. I do want to find out who the traitor is and how Benedikt comes back into the picture.
I LOVED this. The writing style was just like Daisy Jones & the Six and made me want to do a reread.
Sunny Shelton, editor of Aural Magazine, is writing a book about Opal & Nev, a popular rock n roll duo that Sunny's father worked with before his passing. Throughout Sunny's interviews, we learn who Opal is, where she came from, and what inspired her to continue after the tragic night that her drummer & lover, Jimmy, was killed at a show. In addition, we hear Nev's story and how he came to find Opal. Sunny interviews many other acts that were associated with Opal & Nev throughout their short course of working together. In doing so, Sunny uncovers a secret, buried by false statements made by Nev, that has the potential to change Opal's decision to going reunion tour with her former partner.
This entire story was so beautifully written. It touches on real-life events and allows insight into how tragedies affect families and friends. I felt like I was watching a real documentary while I was reading and I did not want to put this book down!
Sunny Shelton, editor of Aural Magazine, is writing a book about Opal & Nev, a popular rock n roll duo that Sunny's father worked with before his passing. Throughout Sunny's interviews, we learn who Opal is, where she came from, and what inspired her to continue after the tragic night that her drummer & lover, Jimmy, was killed at a show. In addition, we hear Nev's story and how he came to find Opal. Sunny interviews many other acts that were associated with Opal & Nev throughout their short course of working together. In doing so, Sunny uncovers a secret, buried by false statements made by Nev, that has the potential to change Opal's decision to going reunion tour with her former partner.
This entire story was so beautifully written. It touches on real-life events and allows insight into how tragedies affect families and friends. I felt like I was watching a real documentary while I was reading and I did not want to put this book down!
