Thank you Edelweiss and Katherine Tegen Books for sending a review copy in exchange for an honest review
"Remember me, remember us, as a time
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Thank you Edelweiss and Katherine Tegen Books for sending a review copy in exchange for an honest review
"Remember me, remember us, as a time of day."
Okay, I haven't read many contemporaries but oh my goodness you have no idea how much I loved this!!
Jack Ellison King is absolutely my favorite character in this entire book. More than anyone else. The sweetest most brilliant person to ever exist. He was funny, lovable, caring and just downright amazing.
Now I probably should move on before I write three whole paragraphs on why Jack King is an amazing main character. The story was absolutely intriguing. I loved every bit of it. Towards the end it felt a bit repetitive but even then this book was already on my favorites list. I haven't laughed this hard in a long while. The book was witty, fun and heartfelt.
Jack makes multiple attempts at changing events. Each attempt leaves something amiss in Jack’s life. The most important part of all this was him trying to find the balance between all the things that he holds dear. In a way this is about Jack’s love life but it also is a lot more than that. It also includes his friendship with his two best friends, Jillian and Franny, and his parents. I loved the mix of contemporary/romance/sci-fi vibes that I got.
I loved Jillian and Franny just as much as Jack and Kate. Jack’s parents were also so very supportive and understanding, and the book just left me so warm and fuzzy. I loved the representation and I loved the whole dynamic of the story. I would recommend this to everyone! Every single reader out there to pre-order a copy of this wonderful book.
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Thank you Edelweiss and Katherine Tegen Books for sending a review copy in exchange for an honest review
"Remember me, remember us, as a time of day."
Okay, I haven't read many contemporaries but oh my goodness you have no idea how much I loved this!!
Jack Ellison King is absolutely my favorite character in this entire book. More than anyone else. The sweetest most brilliant person to ever exist. He was funny, lovable, caring and just downright amazing.
Now I probably should move on before I write three whole paragraphs on why Jack King is an amazing main character. The story was absolutely intriguing. I loved every bit of it. Towards the end it felt a bit repetitive but even then this book was already on my favorites list. I haven't laughed this hard in a long while. The book was witty, fun and heartfelt.
Jack makes multiple attempts at changing events. Each attempt leaves something amiss in Jack’s life. The most important part of all this was him trying to find the balance between all the things that he holds dear. In a way this is about Jack’s love life but it also is a lot more than that. It also includes his friendship with his two best friends, Jillian and Franny, and his parents. I loved the mix of contemporary/romance/sci-fi vibes that I got.
I loved Jillian and Franny just as much as Jack and Kate. Jack’s parents were also so very supportive and understanding, and the book just left me so warm and fuzzy. I loved the representation and I loved the whole dynamic of the story. I would recommend this to everyone! Every single reader out there to pre-order a copy of this wonderful book....more
I’m actually done with the series. I honestly never thought I’d finish it. I actually kind of forgot about it after I read the first one. The tv serieI’m actually done with the series. I honestly never thought I’d finish it. I actually kind of forgot about it after I read the first one. The tv series being out made me curious about what happens next, and here I am. I read these books so so quick. I just wish I actually enjoyed them as much as others did....more
I'll be honest, I wasn't really a fan of the first book. Belly wasn't likable to me. At all. She wasn't then and she definitely isn't now. She was immI'll be honest, I wasn't really a fan of the first book. Belly wasn't likable to me. At all. She wasn't then and she definitely isn't now. She was immature and selfish and sometimes she did stupid things that I truly didn't understand. She's supposed to be 17 but the way she acts is like she's much much younger than that. I thought book two would bring with it some character development, but no such luck.
I finished the book in one day and yet I'm not really sure what happened. The story felt a bit pointless. I appreciate the exploration of grief, but I think that might be it. The rest of the book was just Belly being annoying and moping over Conrad. Which is another thing that I don't understand. Conrad switches between liking Belly (God knows why) and then deciding against it throughout the entire book. I usually enjoy drama in books but this one just drove me crazy. I don't know where the story is going, I don't know what they're all trying to do and, frankly, at this point, I couldn't care less. With that being said, am I going to read the last book? Yes, because I only have one left and I'd like to close this chapter for good.
The only reason I came back to these books was because I started watching the show, and surprisingly, I'm enjoying it. I thought I'd give the books a second chance....more
Thank you Penguin Random House International for the gifted copy!
So blessed to have gotten the chance to read Happy Place early! I'm trying my best toThank you Penguin Random House International for the gifted copy!
So blessed to have gotten the chance to read Happy Place early! I'm trying my best to articulate my feelings so hopefully this review comes out coherent. I've noticed that whenever I pick up an Emily Henry book I have to be in a certain mood. Mostly because I know I'm going to be going through so many emotions that will leave me feeling a certain way by the end. I'm in love with her writing, and even more in love with her stories.
This book explored so many things and in the most wonderful way. From relationships to career paths to everyday choices. Things that everyone can relate to and trust me, you're bound to relate to something. That's the beauty of Emily Henry's books to me. There's always something that speaks to you on a different level. This book felt the realist to me. How much we change as individuals as we grow older. How our friendships change and evolve. Our mental health and how it might impact our relationships. Most of all? Flawed characters. I love a book where the characters are obviously not perfect. You can see their flaws and yet the author can still bring out the best of them. You also can't help connected to every single one in some kind of way. It's inevitable. Emily Henry brings you a romance book that goes above and beyond it as well. A romance book that doesn't just center on the romance, but on all other aspects of life as well. I've never read a second chance romance before but I loved every minute of it. Then again I seem to love anything Emily Henry does because she does it so well.
Honestly this book made my heart expand more than was possible. Emily Henry's books just have a way of doing that to me. This left my heart feeling so full and yet strangely drained at the same time. Not that I'm complaining, because I know a book has truly impacted me when I get this feeling. A story that keeps you thinking and makes you focus on your own choices and decisions. A story that shows you how deep one persons love can go for the people they care about. I don't even know if I have more words to describe this story. My mind is buzzing with so much but also not enough. I honestly can't wait until you can all read this wonderful book....more
That moment when you like the show waaay more than the book.
I’m aware this is YA and I read a lot of books in this genre. I usually don’t mind the addThat moment when you like the show waaay more than the book.
I’m aware this is YA and I read a lot of books in this genre. I usually don’t mind the added drama that comes with being a teenager but this was next level to me. I have never been more annoyed with a main character than I did when reading this. I’m going to continue the series because I’m curious. Hopefully they don’t turn out like this one....more
If you saw how long it took me to read this book you'd be shocked. It looks like I've been reading this for a whole year? The truth is, I started it iIf you saw how long it took me to read this book you'd be shocked. It looks like I've been reading this for a whole year? The truth is, I started it in 2023, and after reading a certain amount, put the book down because it didn't feel like it was the right time. For the past year this book has come and gone in my mind. I remember where I stopped, and I remember everything I've read, but I still didn't feel like it was the time to finish it. Randomly today, I finally felt like it was time to finish it.
This book is a bit wild to think about. I can't imagine how I'd feel or what I'd do in a situation like this. If I had read this a few years ago I would have been eager to pick sides or guess who Emma would choose. Reading it now I just wanted to know how it would unfold. I didn't feel right choosing between Jesse and Sam. It wasn't my decision to make so I decided not to choose or even think of the outcome. The story was wildly frustrating at times, but I wanted to see what conclusion Emma would reach, and it made sense. I know some people weren't happy with it but for me it felt like reading about a real person. After many pages of her trying to make her mind up, she came down to what she felt was true to her. I felt the need to respect that. This might sound silly, and who knows, maybe if I read another book like this one I wouldn't approach it the same way, but my words feel true for this book and I suppose for now that's enough....more
Gotta say, there was nothing more satisfying than when I said "Oh!" out loud. Love a book that takes me by surprise!Gotta say, there was nothing more satisfying than when I said "Oh!" out loud. Love a book that takes me by surprise!...more
Ugh this really hit me hard. Definitely enjoyed sobbing. On a more serious note, read this! I went through so many emotions in 400 pages. It got me thUgh this really hit me hard. Definitely enjoyed sobbing. On a more serious note, read this! I went through so many emotions in 400 pages. It got me thinking a lot and it was such a complex journey. So glad I got to experience this book. Make sure you look out for The Words We Keep, out March 15.
Thank you Penguin Random House International for the gifted review copy!...more
You know, when a book makes me feel as strongly as this one did, it automatically gets five stars from me. This story gives a perspective you might noYou know, when a book makes me feel as strongly as this one did, it automatically gets five stars from me. This story gives a perspective you might not have thought about. This story in itself is so freaking important. I can't recommended this enough. I cried a few times reading this. It hooked me from the very beginning. You bet this won't be my last Kathleen Glasgow book....more
Okay, where do I start? This book has been on my TBR for the longest time. I think it's been there for so long to the extent that I actually forgot whOkay, where do I start? This book has been on my TBR for the longest time. I think it's been there for so long to the extent that I actually forgot what it was about. Despite that, somehow the excitement was still alive. Something in me just knew I wanted to read this and I’m lucky to have found it at a book fair for a really good price.
I tried reading Little Fires Everywhere a few years ago and just couldn't get into it. When I added this to my TBR I had a feeling this one would be different. I'm happy to report that I wasn't wrong. The story starts off with the disappearance of Lydia and the impact that it has on her family. What I loved most about this book was that it took us back to the very beginning. This book is definitely on the slow side, but that's because it shows you everything. You get every detail you need to understand the story. Everything that leads up to where the family is now, including how they cope with it and the challenges they have to face. I know this book is listed as a mystery, but that's only a small portion of this book. It definitely goes a lot deeper than that....more
Thank you Penguin Random House International for sending me a gifted copy.
There's nothing that disappoints me more than picking up a book I'm excited Thank you Penguin Random House International for sending me a gifted copy.
There's nothing that disappoints me more than picking up a book I'm excited about and then not enjoying it. Dead Wednesday was kindly gifted to me and after reading the synopsis I was intrigued. Sadly this book was not for me. I usually read middle grade and it's one of the genres that I always end up enjoying but this one missed the mark.
The book was very short but I felt like it dragged. I would even say I struggled to finish it. Everything just felt so prolonged and half way through I wasn't even sure what the point of the story was. Unfortunately, it just felt like reading a whole lot of nothing for me. It had some uncomfortable moments too that kind of put me off. The synopsis itself was disturbing but I wanted to give this a chance. All in all I was confused and just not interested....more
You know what I love most about this author? How she always manages to write a fun and engaging story with memorable characters. You know what else? SYou know what I love most about this author? How she always manages to write a fun and engaging story with memorable characters. You know what else? She writes about topics that can sometimes be difficult and she writes them in the best way. I’m honestly in awe of what she did here. I chose to go into this book without knowing what it was about. I was very surprised by what I read but I also knew that she’d write it better than anyone else. ...more
