The Rest of the Story

The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great read about coming of age, dealing with your past head on (or not, as is the case with some characters), and finding family.

I enjoyed these characters so much that I wanted to stay at the lake with them forever.

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Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller

Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well, I just really enjoyed this YA fantasy novel, with a bit of a viking feel about it (minus the ocean). Lots of cool monsters and battle scenes. Excellent character development. I enjoy that it is a standalone novel, but I'm also a bit sad, as I would like some more of this world.

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I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll

I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This was okay. I didn't find it to be particularly tense or suspenseful. The premise was better than the story, and I got pretty bored and was glad when it ended.

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Circe by Madeline Miller

Circe by Madeline Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was glorious. Miller is a goddess. I enjoyed every single word.

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Supernova (Renegades, #3)

Supernova by Marissa Meyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super-b.

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Archenemies by Marissa Meyer

Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was a lot less upsetting reading the end of this book knowing I now have book 3 in hand and can continue onward. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
This was every bit as fast-paced, action-packed, and gut-wrenching as book one. I even had to shout at a couple of characters on several occasions, not that any of them ever listened to me.

This has a dramatic conclusion which will leave you feeling desperate for book 3, in order to see how the story moves forward. That being said, book two did a great job of pushing the overall series forward. It also sticks a knife in and twists it, just when you think you can't take anymore.

Book 46 read in 2019

Pages: 560

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Renegades by Marissa Meyer

Renegades by Marissa Meyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my 3rd time though, in preparation for reading the final book. And this is still glorious. I really have enjoyed revisiting these characters and this world.

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
#BecRereads2019

Superb! This one gets 5 Super stars, with bonus magical powers.

I’m so happy to be rereading this one, in preparation for reading book 2 for the first time.

I adore how this explores the same situation from different perspectives. It walks that fine line between what is right and what is wrong, as well as who is good and who is bad. It’s a reminder that most of the world and life exists in the gray areas, not in the black and white areas.

Book 45 read in 2019

Pages: 552

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A book about superheroes and villains, you say?





This was so much fun!





Until it wasn't.


And it was full of brave and powerful heroes and villains...





...assuming you can figure out which are which.


And the ending:





This was another incredible book by Marissa Meyer, assuming you like to feel like this while reading:





Here's how long you'll be willing to wait for book two:







Book 46 in 2018

Pages: 556

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The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi Lee

The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amusing and so damned sweet.

This is a great little novella, and anyone who loves the series will want to pick this up and give it a read.

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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was absolutely adorable and had such a great premise with some unexpected depth. I really just wanted a tiny bit more oomph and a bit more development in the side characters. I guess I expected just a few more truly funny moments, and it went the sweet but serious route instead. That’s fine, too, but I was craving just a bit more lighthearted fun. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it.

I listened to the audiobook, which had 2 unique narrators that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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You (You, #1)

You by Caroline Kepnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I confess that it first, I found this book a bit tedious, but then it really started getting into the inner-workings of the characters and it became much more compelling as the story progressed.

I listened to this on audiobook and really enjoyed the narration.

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Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1)

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s a standard, decent read, that let me see the world through some different eyes and mindsets, which is good. But it wasn’t really as exciting and compelling as I hoped it would be. The overall plot is a bit meh, so I was there for the characters and culture.

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The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I have been crying intermittently for about the past 2 hours now, because this book is 1 part fascinating, 1 part informative, 1 part heartfelt, and 7 parts horrifying. This level of suffering is unimaginable. I am so saddened by what occurred, but I’m glad that I read this book to learn more about these bold and determined women.

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Marriage for One

Marriage for One by Ella Maise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a great, slow-burning “fake marriage” romance novel. I really enjoyed this one. It's full of kind, sweet, and heartfelt moments, which is lovely, but the two main characters still butt heads and bicker just a little bit, to help keep it realistic.

I listened to this on audiobook, and the narration was good. I couldn't stop listening, because I was addicted to this story.

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Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson

Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really wanted to like this far more than I actually did. On the plus side, we had the characters and setting, but the pacing was just all off for me. It felt like the novel really drug, and I found myself getting bored a lot. I think having read ON THE COME UP recently, it was hard not to draw some comparisons and find this one to be lacking.

But it’s definitely okay, just not brilliant or earth-shattering, which is what I’m always hoping for.

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