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Post by mrsnorris on Mar 13, 2022 21:05:20 GMT -6
I thought Gregory’s was a nice end cap to the series, but definitely not the best. Idk. Maybe save them until you need a palate cleanser in the future? My favs are definitely Anthony and Francesca, but I think I liked Hyacinth’s story more than Daphne’s and at least as much as Benedict’s and Colin’s. I think Colin and Francesca are my favorite so far but I’d have to sit and think about it more.
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Post by snowyowl on Mar 13, 2022 22:07:57 GMT -6
Seems a common opinion that Hyacinth’s book was pretty good, but Gregory‘s book is either not mentioned or, “it exists! It’s ok?” 😂 It’s been a while since I read the series, so correct me if I’m wrong, but I think part of the issues that Gregory is never developed as an adult. He’s a little kid in the first books, and he isn’t really addressed as a man in later books that I remember. It makes his book feel like a totally separate thing to me, as opposed to part of the series. Reading it later when he was less of annoying child in my head, that made it more palatable.
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Post by snowyowl on Mar 13, 2022 22:09:28 GMT -6
Also, I’m suddenly wondering if I should read the Bridgerton series backwards and see what happens.
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Post by jaygee on Mar 13, 2022 22:33:55 GMT -6
I’ve been reading/listening but forgot to post here. In Feb I finished 3 books: A very punchable face by Colin Jost (audio) Atomic Habits by James Clear Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography (audio) For March I’ve read or am reading: Where the Crawdads Sing (audio) Queenie Malibu Rising (audio) brux thanks for the rec on the Bourdain book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I learned so much I didn’t know about him and it was really thought provoking. I’m really surprised that I didn’t love where the Crawdads sing. I feel like I heard such great things about it and I just was pretty bored with most of it.
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Post by nelzie on Mar 13, 2022 23:01:31 GMT -6
Since my last check in I've finished 5 more books.
No One Will Miss Her- 3.5 stars. It was an okay thriller. I guessed the big "twist" so that took away from a lot of it.
Together, Apart - 3 stars. This was a collection of short stories, all YA romance in the beginnings of covid. It was cute.
Reckless Girls - 2.5 stars. Meh. I guess I just like this author more for romance than thrillers because I haven't been impressed with either thriller but I really enjoyed The Ex Hex and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
First Love, Take Two - 4 stars. Sequel to The Trouble With Hating You. I really enjoyed them both but I liked this one a bit more.
By Any Other Name - 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed this one!
I moved around some of my holds so now I have Not The Witch You Wed, Here With Me, Girl in Ice, Come Find Me, and The Night Shift. The problem now is that most of these are audiobooks and my kids are on spring break this week so I won't get much chance to listen.
I need to make myself finish The Paris Apartment but it is dragging. I may DNF. It's due back Thursday and I'm 1/3 though it. It seems to get mixed reviews so I'm not sure if I should stick it our or not.
I also want to either reread or find a great summary of the From Blood and Ash books since the 4th book comes out this week and my memory is shit. I haven't yet read the spin-off book either and I don't know if I need to read that before the new book.
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Post by overboard on Mar 13, 2022 23:09:03 GMT -6
I missed bridgerton talk?! Dumb homework. Yes to hyacinths book. Gregory’s was completely forgettable.
I’m currently reading it’s getting scot in here—which come on. I had high hopes based on the title alone. So far it’s ok. Hoping it picks up.
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Post by caer on Mar 14, 2022 5:24:25 GMT -6
That’s so funny nelzie - I love that author’s thrillers but don’t like her romances lol. Different strokes!
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Post by Minerva on Mar 14, 2022 8:14:18 GMT -6
I’m starting The Firekeeper’s Daughter for my book club. It looks promising!
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2022 8:14:58 GMT -6
I’m so mad at myself 😭 It’s fine. Not like I don’t have a ton of other books to read. 🤣 I will grab it if I get another skip the line. Quoting myself to say that i have been able to read several more pages of this and it hasn't been removed from my Kindle yet... I am not going to question it lol.
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Post by gingy on Mar 14, 2022 8:19:43 GMT -6
I’m so mad at myself 😭 It’s fine. Not like I don’t have a ton of other books to read. 🤣 I will grab it if I get another skip the line. Quoting myself to say that i have been able to read several more pages of this and it hasn't been removed from my Kindle yet... I am not going to question it lol. Put your Kindle in airplane mode! It'll keep it from being returned.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2022 8:23:37 GMT -6
Quoting myself to say that i have been able to read several more pages of this and it hasn't been removed from my Kindle yet... I am not going to question it lol. Put your Kindle in airplane mode! It'll keep it from being returned. I have heard this, but since I was able to keep reading, I didn't want to exit out of the book and change the settings! lol
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Post by gingy on Mar 14, 2022 8:26:53 GMT -6
Put your Kindle in airplane mode! It'll keep it from being returned. I have heard this, but since I was able to keep reading, I didn't want to exit out of the book and change the settings! lol Idk which Kindle you have, but in mine I can tap on the top menu and it drops down without disturbing what I'm reading. I've definitely done this a few times to hang on to a book.
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Post by nelzie on Mar 14, 2022 8:41:31 GMT -6
I’m so mad at myself 😭 It’s fine. Not like I don’t have a ton of other books to read. 🤣 I will grab it if I get another skip the line. Quoting myself to say that i have been able to read several more pages of this and it hasn't been removed from my Kindle yet... I am not going to question it lol. I use the kindle app on my phone so it may be different but when I return things on Libby it still stays on my kindle app until the actual due date/time.
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Post by kittyriot on Mar 14, 2022 8:43:15 GMT -6
I’m starting The Firekeeper’s Daughter for my book club. It looks promising! This was my book club pick for this year. It’s our April book, can’t wait to talk about it!!
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Post by angelashly on Mar 14, 2022 9:13:34 GMT -6
I read No Exit. Such a weird book. I honestly didn't know how to rate it. I kept telling myself I was going to DNF and yet kept going. I was interested in it but also it was just to much for me and I felt it could have been 100 pages shorter.
It was weird to know the suspects so early. I can see how it would translate to tv though
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Post by Rusty Red on Mar 14, 2022 9:17:12 GMT -6
I finished Dune and started Shadow and the Bone. Dune was good but very long and it was a race to the finish before it was due back at the library. H is thrilled I read it and keeps telling me about the other books and it’s a bit much. I read the first Shadow and Bone, but when I went to read the second, I just couldn't get into it. I know a lot of people love it.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2022 9:19:09 GMT -6
Quoting myself to say that i have been able to read several more pages of this and it hasn't been removed from my Kindle yet... I am not going to question it lol. I use the kindle app on my phone so it may be different but when I return things on Libby it still stays on my kindle app until the actual due date/time. Oh good! Perhaps this is what is happening.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2022 9:19:28 GMT -6
I have heard this, but since I was able to keep reading, I didn't want to exit out of the book and change the settings! lol Idk which Kindle you have, but in mine I can tap on the top menu and it drops down without disturbing what I'm reading. I've definitely done this a few times to hang on to a book. I have a Paperwhite...I am pretty sure I can do this, but I am nervous to touch anything, lol.
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Post by gingy on Mar 14, 2022 9:21:07 GMT -6
Idk which Kindle you have, but in mine I can tap on the top menu and it drops down without disturbing what I'm reading. I've definitely done this a few times to hang on to a book. I have a Paperwhite...I am pretty sure I can do this, but I am nervous to touch anything, lol. ha, I can appreciate that!
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 14, 2022 9:22:27 GMT -6
I finished Dune and started Shadow and the Bone. Dune was good but very long and it was a race to the finish before it was due back at the library. H is thrilled I read it and keeps telling me about the other books and it’s a bit much. I read the first Shadow and Bone, but when I went to read the second, I just couldn't get into it. I know a lot of people love it. this is how I felt too. I loved this first one, and then just didn't really get into the 2nd
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Post by cdnfroggy on Mar 14, 2022 11:16:40 GMT -6
I read Anatomy: A Love Story, a YA gothic horror with a touch of romance and it was ok. It took almost 160 pages for me to get into it (super slow start) and then the end felt rushed and didn't really work for me. Overall I would give it a 2.5/5 but a 5/5 for the cover design.
I also finished Heartstopper Volume 3 and adored it as much as the other ones. It tackles so many issues in such great ways that it doesn't feel too heavy, but does feel a bit more realistic.
Next up is Cherish Farrah - a social horror that I'm pretty excited about
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Post by junch817 on Mar 14, 2022 11:22:44 GMT -6
I am sloooooowly working my way through The Golden Couple. Last week was busy with cleaning and prepping for my daughter’s birthday party, so I wasn’t reading as much. It’s not very exciting for me. I have read plenty of non exciting books, but if the writing is good, I can get past the lack of excitement or enjoy the character building. It’s just trying to figure out who knows who and why, and I just don’t care LOL
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Post by loony on Mar 14, 2022 11:46:08 GMT -6
I read Anatomy: A Love Story, a YA gothic horror with a touch of romance and it was ok. It took almost 160 pages for me to get into it (super slow start) and then the end felt rushed and didn't really work for me. Overall I would give it a 2.5/5 but a 5/5 for the cover design. I also finished Heartstopper Volume 3 and adored it as much as the other ones. It tackles so many issues in such great ways that it doesn't feel too heavy, but does feel a bit more realistic. Next up is Cherish Farrah - a social horror that I'm pretty excited about Your first book pretty much describes the one I listened to this weekend: Horrid: Amazing cover art, great premise, good lead up....disappointing ending.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Mar 14, 2022 11:54:14 GMT -6
I read Anatomy: A Love Story, a YA gothic horror with a touch of romance and it was ok. It took almost 160 pages for me to get into it (super slow start) and then the end felt rushed and didn't really work for me. Overall I would give it a 2.5/5 but a 5/5 for the cover design. I also finished Heartstopper Volume 3 and adored it as much as the other ones. It tackles so many issues in such great ways that it doesn't feel too heavy, but does feel a bit more realistic. Next up is Cherish Farrah - a social horror that I'm pretty excited about Your first book pretty much describes the one I listened to this weekend: Horrid: Amazing cover art, great premise, good lead up....disappointing ending. I hate when I don't like a book when I love the cover lol I hope both of our next reads are better.
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Post by snowyowl on Mar 14, 2022 15:32:19 GMT -6
Read The Reunion by Meghan Quinn. I’m pretty baffled by the number of positive reviews… reading through them, it seems like maybe she just has a very dedicated fan base who like her style, and I don’t happen to be one of them. There were six points of view in the book. I didn’t find it that confusing, but the characters were mostly meh. Three assholes. Two manic pixie dream love interests. One character I actually liked, and I gave a second star just for her. 2/5
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Post by Cher on Mar 14, 2022 17:08:54 GMT -6
I am sloooooowly working my way through The Golden Couple. Last week was busy with cleaning and prepping for my daughter’s birthday party, so I wasn’t reading as much. It’s not very exciting for me. I have read plenty of non exciting books, but if the writing is good, I can get past the lack of excitement or enjoy the character building. It’s just trying to figure out who knows who and why, and I just don’t care LOL I read that last week. It’s just ok. Luckily once you get into the story, you will move quickly with it. And move on lol.
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Post by Cher on Mar 14, 2022 17:09:39 GMT -6
My sister finished Reckless Girls and informed me it's really annoying but that I have to read it. I actually liked Reckless Girls! Like, it’s not winning any awards 🤣 but it’s a quick fun read.
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Post by Cher on Mar 14, 2022 17:24:26 GMT -6
I’m trying to get into Eyes on You. I think I need to move away from this genre. I feel like I’m just hate reading them at this point. I read The Woman in Cabin 10 the other day, so that might be influencing my feelings. it felt like such a cliche, I am currently angry reading all suspense books.
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Post by caer on Mar 14, 2022 17:31:39 GMT -6
My sister finished Reckless Girls and informed me it's really annoying but that I have to read it. I actually liked Reckless Girls! Like, it’s not winning any awards 🤣 but it’s a quick fun read. I did, too! I’m glad I’m not the only one, I think I’ve only read bad reviews of it. I loved the setting and thought it was a fun thriller.
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Post by Cher on Mar 14, 2022 17:35:08 GMT -6
I actually liked Reckless Girls! Like, it’s not winning any awards 🤣 but it’s a quick fun read. I did, too! I’m glad I’m not the only one, I think I’ve only read bad reviews of it. I loved the setting and thought it was a fun thriller. Same! I liked going to a little tropical island for a while. Even if bad things happened there.
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