I read this book in one swallow. Even though I saw many of the twists coming, I really loved reading this futuristic story that gave “Gattaca” vibes. I loved the world building, I loved the story and I loved how it all came together. This book has all of what you might want from 5 different novels: scientific concepts in a near futuristic world, romance, thriller with an evil psychopath, mystery of identity and several major concepts like politics, information rights, identity, family, genetics and more. I really enjoyed the time I spent with it.
with gratitude to netgalley and The Quick Brown Fox & CO, for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
I’m already a big fan of Sally Hepworth but I especially enjoyed this story about three adopted sisters who have to get back to their hometown as a result of a body that’s been found under the house they were raised. So many twists here and the ending was the best for me. Hepworth never disappoints.
with gratitude to netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
I loved this sweet novel about a woman who’s stuck having to clean her ex’s apartment with his best friend when he unexpectedly dies before his family knows that they’ve broken up. You have to suspend disbelief for many of the things in this story but it’s also a sweet story to get swept up in and with all that’s going on in the world, i always appreciate books that feel like a cozy blanket and a warm hug.
with gratitude to netgalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
I am not sure how to even talk about this book. It’s weird, it’s disjointed, it’s all over the place and yet it also has so much heart. The story seems like it’s going nowhere, it requires a lot of patience to stick with it and follow the writer’s journey and musings about religion, addiction, belonging, grief, death, martyrdom, art and more. But then at some point it starts to come together and then it’s not possible to not get swept up with the story. By the time you’re done, it’s one of those books where the people and the story stay with you long after you turn the last page.
with gratitude to netgalley and Knopf for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
This book reminded me of “Yellowjackets” when I read the blurb and there are definitely similarities. Like the show, it goes back and forth in time to now and when they were in the wild. It’s the story of two sisters who survived the plane crash that kills their parents. And years later there are new details that cause a new investigation and we follow along as things unravel. It’s a fast and interesting read, even if a little over the top.
with gratitude to netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
Continuing to practice @thiswritingdesk lessons and pairing them with quotes. This is all the energy I have right now and grateful to Kolbie’s lessons for helping me get a little art in as often as I can.
I am taking @thiswritingdesk watercolor classes. Even though I’ve already done a lot of their challenges and tutorials I am using this opportunity to re-practice and play. Sometimes progress is fun, sometimes.just loose play is fun and sometimes going back to the basics and reinforcing what you learned before is fun. I am trying to do all of it.
I think I am also pushing the paper in the @heyprimrosia journals to its limit. It buckles a bit but it is standing up to all this water reasonably well.
