Twitter summary: Anu has a quarter life crisis and wishes to discover that she’s more than just a mom and a wife. The good: Imogen’s anger when telling Anu to wake up. The bad: I kept waiting for the punch line, the big ah-ha moment, but it never came. The book was unfortunately predictable andContinue reading “Grown-Up Pose by Sonya Lalli”
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The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
Twitter summary: A girl grows up on a remote island with only her father, who teaches her to rely on her senses above all else. The good: This book makes me want to stop and smell the roses or breathe in the salty ocean air. It is easy to forget how our bodies know exactlyContinue reading “The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister”
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Twitter summary: A mother-daughter duo come to a perfectly planned town and influence every member of the Richardson household. The good: This is my second* time reading the book, with this time for my work book club, and again, I was beyond engrossed in the book. Ng tells a marvelous tale layering in plot linesContinue reading “Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng”
The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
Twitter summary: A doctor wrongly accused and his ever (maybe even overly) loyal friend attempts to rectify the situation. The good: Martin weaves a web of complicated characters and slowly unraveling plot points. Georgia’s dedication to Jonah is commendable but on the flip side, demonstrates realistically how far we’re willing to go for a lovedContinue reading “The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin”
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Twitter summary: What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? The good: I felt all the emotions when reading this book and to me, that’s a sign that the author has curated a well-balanced and thoughtful story The bad: Predictable plot line but I didn’t even think about howContinue reading “Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston”
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