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The No-Show by Beth O'Leary 2/5 stars This is not a rom-com! Too many POV protagonists and just rather dull. Plus, Bolinda audiobook version had horrific mouth noises for 2/3 narrators!

The No-Show by Beth O’Leary

Posted in2 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 16, 2024
Not the story the cover would have you believe, with a twist predictable from the start. - 🤷🏻🤷🏻 2/5 Shrugs
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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 3.5/5 stars I appreciate the literary merits, but the narrator was a frustrating perspective. Overall too gloomy, and nobody to root for!

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsFebruary 29, 2024
An understandable Classic but just not in a flavour that I enjoy! - 👻👻👻 3.5/5 Dead Wives
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We Spread by Iain Reid 4/5 stars A challenging bit of weird fiction with strong themes to pick at. Deliciously wide open for your own interpretation!

We Spread by Iain Reid

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsFebruary 27, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars - A challenging bit of weird fiction with strong themes. Deliciously, wide open for your own interpretation!
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I Thought it Was Just Me by Brene Brown. 3 star book review Shame is an interesting topic but felt a bit too American, and focused on research findings rather than actionable advice. Her later books are probably a better starting point.

I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown

Posted in3 Stars, Book Reviews, LifeFebruary 21, 2024
An interesting topic but felt a bit too American, and focused on research findings rather than actionable advice. Her later books are probably a better starting point. - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. 3/5 stars Wildly frustrating, melodramatic, and unlikeable characters! I was so sick of everyone! The secondhand first person perspective is also too stagey for me.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Posted in3 Stars, BooksFebruary 10, 2024
Apparently, I had no idea what this book was actually about! A brutal, melodramatic and surprisingly petty revenge plot - 👊👊👊 3/5 Blows To The Head
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Reading Roundup: January 2024

Reading Roundup: January 2024

Posted inBooks, Reading RoundupFebruary 1, 2024
Seven books read in Decemeber to January.
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Nemesis Games by James SA Corey 4/5 Stars Thrilling 5th book full of character developement, high stakes all around and huge shattering events. I could not put it down!

Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5) by James S.A. Corey

Posted in4 Stars, BooksJanuary 27, 2024
Book #5 had me staying up far too late! This one is a game changer in the series. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Far fetched yet entirely predictable plot, with unengaging characters. This isn't one of Lisa Jewell's best.

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

Posted in2 Stars, Book ReviewsJanuary 6, 2024
Far fetched yet entirely predictable plot, with unengaging characters. This isn't one of Lisa Jewell's best - ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars
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2023 Reading Activity Review

2023 Reading Activity Review

Posted inBooksDecember 30, 2023
I read 64 books this year! + More super cool stats.
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Best Reads Of 2023

Best Reads Of 2023

Posted inBooksDecember 28, 2023
The 8 books that had the most excited to be a reader this year!
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