https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/index daily 0.75 2015-09-15 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog daily 1.0 2026-03-28 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/3/23/dragon-fires-everywhere monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ea515d32-7aef-43a4-9434-2f6c5dab7457/Dragon+Fires+Everywhere.jpg Blog - Dragon Fires Everywhere - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/733b1d2c-60b8-4ed7-828a-1758bf3b5233/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Dragon Fires Everywhere - Make it stand out It is so rare to find a series where you can recommend each and every book. I loved each book individually and as a whole. If you are someone who enjoys witchy/magic stories and also enjoy a hint of romance I would highly recommend this book. Even if you’re a little hesitant about either of those, I would say to give this series a shot. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/3/16/go-luck-yourself monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ffe65aa1-1c12-4db6-a05d-c933ce2d87c1/Go+Luck+Yourself.jpg Blog - Go Luck Yourself - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ffee6540-b632-424f-a716-8ca2c3d48c50/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Go Luck Yourself - Make it stand out This book was honestly the perfect follow up to the first. I loved reading Kris’ story and I need Raasch to write Iris’. I wouldn’t recommend this one as a standalone because I think you need the history of the political scandal from the first story to really understand this one. This is a very fun read, especially as there aren’t many St. Patrick’s Day books! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/3/9/the-deal-off-campus-1 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ab24f80f-8bde-45bf-b545-89bec20c22b1/The+Deal.jpg Blog - The Deal (Off-Campus #1) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4a4f1c8a-55d5-412b-ac0e-5c34d5533fba/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Deal (Off-Campus #1) - Make it stand out I can’t wait to read the next books in the series. They’re also making this into a show and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m not a hockey fan, but even though hockey is central to the story, you don’t need to know anything about it. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a light fun romance with banter. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/3/1/book-club-march-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ba23e52e-0ab5-4867-a9c0-99646bff03dc/The+Sirens.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/2/22/the-nightmare-before-kissmas monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/56169dbd-2c48-4a7f-b306-ba542ff60f6a/Nightmare+Before+Kissmass.jpg Blog - The Nightmare Before Kissmas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6dafa461-ddb1-424b-a41b-fe2a58ff0029/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Nightmare Before Kissmas - Make it stand out This book felt like a meatier version of Red, White, & Royal Blue. I feel like RW&RB focused more on the romance and not as much as the politics whereas this one had the political story more fleshed out with just as much romance. I cannot wait to see how the holiday royal worlds develop and see how Coal manages with taking over Christmas. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/2/16/this-book-made-me-think-of-you monthly 0.5 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d97ceceb-aceb-4de5-a328-45ffab837fb7/This+Book+Made+Me+Think+of+You.jpg Blog - This Book Made Me Think of You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/48901a45-a37e-46d4-902c-2563c10de13b/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - This Book Made Me Think of You - Make it stand out This book was so cute and well written. I feel like it would be a great book club book. If you enjoyed PS I Love You, I think you will enjoy this book. I also would say if you’re a reader who likes books about readers, this would be the book for you. I’m curious to look into more of Page’s books because I did enjoy her style a lot. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/2/4/and-the-crowd-went-wild monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d4c749b1-0e3b-4d17-b046-d6d75243ec31/And+the+Crowd+Went+Wild.jpg Blog - And the Crowd Went Wild - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/52544e58-64ff-4018-999f-bf198f3511b8/Borrow.jpg Blog - And the Crowd Went Wild - Make it stand out I was a little disappointed with this book given how much I remember liking her previous ones. I didn’t dislike it enough that it has turned me off of her as an author, but it wasn’t one of my favorites. I think it was a very basic romance novel and I wish there had been something to give it that extra spark. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/2/1/book-club-february-2026-the-favorites monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3dd8b9d5-9468-464a-b524-ec903595ae47/The+Favorites.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2026- The Favorites - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/1/12/2025-reading-round-up monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2026/1/6/book-club-january-2026-the-spectacular monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/0327e206-b64f-43f7-99f9-3d1d8d51a95a/The+Spectacular.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2026- The Spectacular - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/12/29/death-and-dinuguan monthly 0.5 2025-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f030cdea-166d-48a8-8f13-4768b2dfceb7/Death+and+Dinuguan.jpg Blog - Death and Dinuguan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/05d2cf37-b339-475a-aa7b-f52ec065d8a0/Borrow.jpg Blog - Death and Dinuguan - Make it stand out This was a solid addition to the series, even if it wasn’t my favorite. I look forward to seeing what Manansala writes next as her characters and setting are always wonderful. If you are someone who enjoys cozy mysteries, I highly recommend checking out this series as a whole. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/12/15/book-club-december-2025-12-dates-of-christmas monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b0df1fcc-8023-445e-9fa2-725fe5433fdb/12+dates+of+Christmas.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2025- 12 Dates of Christmas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/12/1/how-my-neighbor-stole-christmas monthly 0.5 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/762a2acd-7d0b-4e78-8b47-adb68e640dd3/How+my+neighbor+stole+Christmas.jpg Blog - How My Neighbor Stole Christmas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9dd719a9-c522-47c6-92af-76a16544757b/Borrow.jpg Blog - How My Neighbor Stole Christmas - Make it stand out I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed the other one I read by Quinn. I should’ve listened to my gut instinct and skipped this one. It was cute at first but just was a little too long and a little off kilter for me. I don’t think I’ll be reading the sequel, but I will continue to check out other books by Quinn. If you like spicier romances and you’re looking for one that centers around Christmas, I do think this could be a fun read for you. Just not my speed. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/11/24/happy-mum-happy-baby monthly 0.5 2025-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2d29464f-535f-4337-876e-05a5cf68c8b1/Happy+Mum.jpg Blog - Happy Mum Happy Baby - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9abbf1fd-b7e1-4405-88dc-776a1816e6ed/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Happy Mum Happy Baby - Make it stand out If you are someone who is considering becoming a mother, I would highly recommend this book. It feels like you’re reading a chat with a close friend. It will make you feel like you have someone to go through this experience with and answer so many questions. Even if you don’t plan on becoming a mom, if you know someone who is a mom or wants to become one, this could help you relate to and support those around you. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/11/16/wild-card monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2d5f15b8-bd70-41f0-906e-d697f099696d/Wild+Card.jpg Blog - Wild Card - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f98dd3a2-4ec2-40e4-b0b7-0fbf69591124/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Wild Card - Make it stand out While this wasn’t my favorite of the series, it was still absolutely wonderful. This entire series is delightful and I’m so sad to be leaving Rose Hill behind. I will definitely be checking out more of Silver’s series. IF you enjoy small town romances I would highly recommend this series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/11/10/book-club-november-2025-mrs-quinns-rise-to-fame monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4e9542df-91de-4607-8a9f-81a7ad7051cd/Mrs.+Quinns+Rise+to+Fame.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2025- Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/11/3/pickle-perfect monthly 0.5 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4541b389-eb12-4b1c-8b19-bcbfcccb9f67/Pickle+Perfect.jpg Blog - Pickle Perfect - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/84a79668-bb98-4458-a517-b27e71cdcd14/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Pickle Perfect - Make it stand out Nothing about this book worked for me unfortunately. I didn’t like the plot, the characters, or even the writing. If you enjoy pickleball and second chance romances, you might end up enjoying this on. However, it was not for me and I only skimmed the last 30%. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/10/27/book-club-october-2025-finders-keepers monthly 0.5 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/23330c86-9b3e-41b3-a057-4ea62c6f960a/Finders+Keepers.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2025- Finders Keepers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/10/20/overdue monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/78e78d89-c4ff-42b5-a122-b54b9efdbb23/Overdue.jpg Blog - Overdue - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/773cb070-e417-43a1-81d8-53c0e63dc440/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Overdue - Make it stand out This is a solid 3.5 stars for me. I found a lot of it really enjoyable, but I also felt it could’ve moved a bit quicker. I think this is a solid first adult novel for Perkins and I hope she continues to write new stories. While this book didn’t have the same magic for me that I remember Anna and the French Kiss having, I still enjoyed it a lot. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/10/13/dead-and-breakfast monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/72e46a7b-2bf0-4b8f-9efd-7c115f936046/Dead+and+Breakfast.jpg Blog - Dead and Breakfast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e8f70cea-68d7-4bc8-bc35-4de198800ac4/Borrow.jpg Blog - Dead and Breakfast - Make it stand out This story was fine. I don’t know if the miss for me was my high expectations or the writing itself. I wasn’t crazy about the two main characters and can tell this is going to be an ongoing series. I would be willing to try one more to see if it works a little better, but wouldn’t be surprised if I forgot it existed by the time a sequel comes out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/10/6/lion-women-of-tehran monthly 0.5 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/01f72310-672f-4520-9c5d-f01182c54ce4/Lion+Women+of+Tehran.jpg Blog - Lion Women of Tehran - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ea00c440-f1cd-4f2c-94fd-8ebc01f99d52/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Lion Women of Tehran - Make it stand out This was a beautifully written story about friendship and life. It moved quickly and captured my interest from early on. I’m curious to read more by this author given how she took topics that could’ve been dry and depressing and made them so colorful and full of life. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/9/29/a-witchs-guide-to-magical-innkeeping monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ffbb7288-954e-44a2-ae7c-a1c61cc57785/Witch%27s+Guide+to+Magical+Innkeeping.jpg Blog - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1304d24c-8ceb-452f-b8b9-791a7e808900/Beloved.jpg Blog - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping - Make it stand out I flew through this book. I loved living at the inn with all of these characters and wish I could go visit them. The romance was one to cheer for and Sera’s magical journey was beyond intriguing. If you enjoy whimsical romances with a magical twist I highly recommend this one. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/9/22/passion-project monthly 0.5 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a069cd61-734c-4c35-b970-618a3cf17523/Passion+project.jpg Blog - Passion Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d87b6876-0326-4e8f-abce-ce774432e414/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Passion Project - Make it stand out This is a fun story with a serious undertone. I think the author deals with the grief storyline well, even if it isn’t the way I dealt with it in my life and I would’ve been yelling at my friend if they were dealing with it the way Bennett dealt with it. It’s not overly heavy, and I think if you’re looking for a romance that has a little more substance you will enjoy this book. I’m also shocked that this is a debut and can’t wait to see what she will write next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/9/15/seven-exes monthly 0.5 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7ca16c04-16b2-443c-8fd6-4d833a2083e2/Seven+Exes.jpg Blog - Seven Exes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/829904ac-4e05-4c05-900f-3aba4cb5b54e/Borrow.jpg Blog - Seven Exes - Make it stand out This book as a solid 3.5 stars for me. It was a fun and easy read, but nothing ground breaking. I think if you like the concept of this story then you will enjoy the book. The characters are a bit messy, but that brings a refreshing realism to the romance. I’m curious to check out what else Vine has written. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/9/8/my-friends monthly 0.5 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/16c0a934-fe75-4f9e-93f8-8ece38243e37/My+Friends.jpg Blog - My Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b89632be-5b60-4208-9889-f138d48bb5fc/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - My Friends - Make it stand out The book is a bit slower paced, which is why I couldn’t quite give it 5 stars. I enjoyed the story and I don’t think it necessarily needed to be quicker, but it’s a book I would recommend you read when you’re looking for a book to live with for a little while. Backman hits it out of the park again with this one and if you enjoyed his other books, you won’t be disappointed. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/9/1/book-club-august-2025-the-good-of-the-woods monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/44953e9a-5568-49af-afd9-17d1f37ffb5c/God+of+the+Woods.jpg Blog - Book Club August 2025- The Good of the Woods - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/8/18/the-fine-print monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e677afa4-12bb-4aa2-bbe8-b5dd42016df3/The+Fine+Print.jpg Blog - The Fine Print - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b5390bbd-1427-47fd-bc2b-4a6a55a47c55/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Fine Print - Make it stand out This book was a solid 3.5 romance read for me. I liked the couple a lot as well as the background for the characters. It also is a series I want to continue. Something about the book wasn’t a full home run for me, but it was still very enjoyable and didn’t feel like a 450 page book. If you like spicier romance novels with a grumpy/sunshine trope this would be a solid book to pick up. I can’t wait to see what happens next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/8/11/all-this-and-more monthly 0.5 2025-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/70dc3856-49b0-4aa0-b4e4-97b3eaaddb82/All+This+and+More.jpg Blog - All This and More - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f180c45c-e630-47a5-9792-39fa0c614f27/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - All This and More - Make it stand out I am a sucker for “what if?” stories and this one was done in a unique way that kept me interested. I liked Marsh and the concept of quantum bubbling. I would 100% watch the reality show if it was real. I do wish it had a bit of a nicer ending but I also understand that it’s kind of a comment on society and how if you continually look for perfection you may never find it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/8/4/how-to-sell-a-romance monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/153696d0-8985-4e26-a2cd-159e14e1b080/How+to+Sell+a+Romance.jpg Blog - How to Sell a Romance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/84a2d6f5-693c-4443-98d8-5d39d8628a79/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - How to Sell a Romance - Make it stand out This one was closer to 3.5 stars than a true 4 for me, but I rounded up. I really liked the majority of the storylines in this book and Martin’s writing was fun. I think she’s a great romance author and I really enjoy her books. However, the MLM/principal storyline was a little over the top for me and kind of knocked the book down slightly. I think if you haven’t read a similar story, you will likely enjoy this more than I did. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/7/28/bones-at-the-crossroads monthly 0.5 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e9d96ce0-21cb-4d7b-b934-3ac0d27d50d0/Bones+at+the+Crossroads.jpg Blog - Bones at the Crossroads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/16d9b9f7-ef03-4cde-bd5f-e9156f819b1d/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Bones at the Crossroads - Make it stand out Like I said, I WANT to like this series. I just find it to be unnecessarily long, overly complicated, and unoriginal. The first quarter of the book did interest me because it felt like we were getting more history but then it dove headfirst into the unnecessary Homecoming storyline and didn’t get back to the magical part until the final quarter and by that point I was over it. I won’t be picking up the remaining books in the series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/7/21/book-club-july-2025-homegoing monthly 0.5 2025-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8ca041fa-eef4-4205-a3d1-f41f1b216113/Homegoing.jpg Blog - Book Club July 2025- Homegoing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/7/14/a-novel-love-story monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e0e5ab3b-cb21-415d-ab22-2c11620e4e84/Novel+Love+Story.jpg Blog - A Novel Love Story - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8f17c944-ca71-4e99-a671-70082da1a3f2/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Novel Love Story - Make it stand out If you like magical realism and books about books I still recommend checking this one out. If you haven’t read any of Polston’s books before, I would recommend picking up Seven Year Slip first. I do enjoy how unique Polston’s stories are and I think she is one of my new favorite authors. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/7/7/blood-at-the-root monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9bfe2552-1d41-4fbf-88e5-17a4df7be91b/Blood+at+the+Root.jpg Blog - Blood at the Root - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7df0b9a2-812c-45a8-a55d-fc718476c284/Borrow.jpg Blog - Blood at the Root - Make it stand out This might be a book that I hold onto in my mind to recommend to young boys and young black boys who are looking to get into fantasy novels. It is a YA, so probably high school age so they can understand what’s going on. I know I’m not the target audience, but I do feel like it needed to be fleshed out a little bit. I think if this was turned into a movie or TV series with some rewrites, it could go from good to fantastic. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/6/30/atmosphere monthly 0.5 2025-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/817e5fd8-efed-4804-b924-f64018af2a64/Atmosphere.jpg Blog - Atmosphere - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5c4cb87a-98d0-4717-bf11-284ad2df9a68/Beloved.jpg Blog - Atmosphere - Make it stand out I think this book is slightly more of a 4.5 than a true 5 stars for me, but I think that’s on me not on the book. I got busy and had to take a couple day break from reading. I think if I had been able to read it all the way through like I had when I started, I would’ve continued being sucked in and enjoying it. If you have enjoyed her other books, you will enjoy this one. It has her signature strong characters and plot as well as a unique setting. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/6/23/oathbound monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c2c9e9b2-abb5-43b3-b01d-6ebe49000f4f/Oathbound.jpg Blog - Oathbound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3e24076d-dc8b-4715-968d-77a5cb7a1063/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Oathbound - Make it stand out If you enjoy fantasy I still recommend checking out this series. This book wasn’t a disappointment, but it’s a long one. There is a lot to digest and follow and I think it’s setting up a LOT for the final story. I can’t wait for the 4th book to see how this story ends. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/6/9/sing-me-home-to-carolina monthly 0.5 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/777ebfbe-ac85-4974-aab9-5ded29eeda30/Sing+Me+Home+to+Carolina.jpg Blog - Sing Me Home to Carolina - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/65c751ee-da76-4664-afa6-b9bf154ad5a0/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Sing Me Home to Carolina - Make it stand out Don’t pick this one up. If you’ve been missing Hart of Dixie or another small town romance, just give those a rewatch. I never want to visit this town or these people and feel they deserve everything bad tha comes to them about refusing progression. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/6/2/twelfth-knight monthly 0.5 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/68c77032-081a-42dd-9a81-b15aeb9f660c/Twelfth+Knight.jpg Blog - Twelfth Knight - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/5/26/the-busybody-book-club monthly 0.5 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7fbe4c7d-6759-4faa-95ea-fa71138e1675/Busybody+Book+Club.jpg Blog - The Busybody Book Club - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/942b37f6-5027-41d1-8ef8-f9099332f568/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Busybody Book Club - Make it stand out This book was a little more of a 3.5 stars but I didn’t quite feel I could round up to a 4. The characters and the setting were fun and I enjoyed reading it. The mystery isn’t mind blowing, but I think sometimes when you’re reading a cozy mystery it doesn’t need to be. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/5/19/the-love-haters monthly 0.5 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e861d7cc-7d30-432d-9232-43f62c07d1f1/Love+Haters.jpg Blog - The Love Haters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e78049c2-b46a-45b8-8a11-b21431d0aec1/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Love Haters - Make it stand out I actually gave this book a 4.5 stars when I rated it, but one I could easily round up to 5. The characters and the setting worked together so well. I loved the Coast Guard storyline too. Comparatively, this book doesn’t have as heartbreaking of a twist as a lot of Center’s other books, so it was a nice light and fun read still with substance. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/5/12/what-happens-in-amsterdam monthly 0.5 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/592b7016-565f-4189-b35f-9d489c95233b/What+Happens+in+Amsterdam.jpg Blog - What Happens in Amsterdam - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aabf8640-3ea8-4057-a8a5-f7b0fa0db6eb/Borrow.jpg Blog - What Happens in Amsterdam - Make it stand out Unlike Business or Pleasure and Ex-Talk, this is one of Solomon’s adult reads that didn’t click for me. I wanted to love it and I think she did a great job making Amsterdam jump off of the page, but there was a lot going on and I just found myself not connecting with Danika most of the book. I can’t wait for Solmon’s next book though! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/5/5/book-club-may-2025-the-sons-of-el-rey monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bfa09bb6-c29d-415c-93a7-e7a6b6bde035/Sons+of+El+Rey.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2025- The Sons of El Rey - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/4/28/from-here-to-the-great-unknown monthly 0.5 2025-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4b400923-19a1-4346-89db-945856a5fca1/From+Here+to+the+Great+Unknown.jpg Blog - From Here to the Great Unknown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3e84866c-e40b-4f73-9a25-d6a05fe4ee4f/Beloved.jpg Blog - From Here to the Great Unknown - Make it stand out This might end up being one of my favorite books of the year. I learned so much and was riveted from start to finish. The way the story was told was unique and creative. Even if you are not an Elvis fan, I highly recommend picking this up. Like I said, I do specifically recommend it as an audiobook, but I’m sure it’s just as fascinating in physical form. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/4/21/one-death-at-a-time monthly 0.5 2025-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/897b677b-09ad-4163-b551-865922bdf602/One+death+at+a+time.jpg Blog - One Death at a Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/675d2bb8-1091-4ecc-836a-967e3f4dc808/Borrow.jpg Blog - One Death at a Time - Make it stand out This book is fine. If you like complex mysteries with a lot going on, you’ll enjoy it. Given that this is Waxman’s first mystery, I would be willing to give another book by her in the genre a chance. I don’t think I would read a second book with these characters though. They just weren’t my cup of tea. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/4/14/book-club-april-2025-marrying-the-ketchups monthly 0.5 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/15e914d5-ab22-49e6-b761-0a093ba9c186/Marrying+the+Ketchups.jpg Blog - Book Club April 2025- Marrying the Ketchups - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/4/7/swept-away monthly 0.5 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a5b021af-c8a0-4b33-8b4a-267ee228b443/Swept+Away.jpg Blog - Swept Away - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b43bb142-9183-48cc-b1b5-d82fce95f859/Beloved.jpg Blog - Swept Away - Make it stand out This was a knock out of the park for me. I loved Zeke and Lexi, which is important since the whole book is just the two of them. This might be one of my favorite of her books. It was so unique from many romance centered books I’ve read and I devoured it in 2 days. I still think The Flatshare is the place to start with her novels, but if that one doesn’t strike your fancy you should definitely pick this one up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/3/31/the-favorites monthly 0.5 2025-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a28449be-92cd-42fb-8e24-6b219283adf6/The+Favorites.jpg Blog - The Favorites - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aa40d6a8-44f0-47fc-8338-be78fbb0716b/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Favorites - Make it stand out Truly unlike any book I’ve ever read/listened to. I loved all of the characters and didn’t know where this was going next. If you love drama I would highly recommend this book, even if you’re not a figure skating fan. I have already recommended this book to a bunch of people. If you love audiobooks, I recommend checking it out on that but otherwise I’m sure it’s just as good as a physical read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/3/24/a-map-to-paradise monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bfca7b91-2991-4d83-9c61-5440573418ee/A+Map+to+Paradise.jpg Blog - A Map to Paradise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c5f53b93-e2f6-47b0-a6cd-d2706b22cfc4/Borrow.jpg Blog - A Map to Paradise - Make it stand out This book straddled a weird genre of mystery and historical fiction. As a result, it didn’t feel like it filled either of them enough. The mystery was predictable and the historical portion wasn’t in depth enough for what I wanted. I enjoyed some of the characters and the time of the story, but overall this one just wasn’t for me. Meissner’s writing was still well done and enjoyable so I look forward to her next novel. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/3/17/code-word-romance monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/880d110f-2d9d-4023-beb5-cf57e0926eff/Code+Word+Romance.jpg Blog - Code Word Romance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/73330bc4-80e9-40fa-92c0-b83f215af9b3/Borrow.jpg Blog - Code Word Romance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/3/9/book-club-march-2025-the-song-of-achilles monthly 0.5 2025-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/870dd640-d0aa-4810-ae69-1904568245d8/Song+of+Achilles.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2025- The Song of Achilles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/3/3/know-my-name monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3f428b3c-b93f-4428-99da-82bed018cebe/Know+My+Name.jpg Blog - Know My Name - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aa3e5039-36e5-4e43-8296-19138b40c369/Beloved.jpg Blog - Know My Name - Make it stand out This book is not an easy one to read but it is a necessary one. It can be graphic at times but man do I want it to be required reading for all high schoolers. The part that breaks my heart is that the people who need to hear this story most probably won’t read it. But hopefully enough of us can that we can pass along Chanel’s story and fight for the rights of sexual assault victims and believe their truths. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/2/24/book-boyfriend monthly 0.5 2025-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/535a44f1-2eb7-4ce6-af2f-ae706d2856eb/Book+Boyfriend.jpg Blog - Book Boyfriend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3b17d74b-55b7-4ddd-b486-474c2ff2c8eb/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Book Boyfriend - Make it stand out I think if you are super into romantasy and like romance of convenience this book might be for you. I would not describe it as enemies to lovers and found a lot of it to just be frustrating and annoying. Just not for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/2/17/christmas-at-glitter-peak-lodge monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/24db3872-90a5-4eaf-9865-1fa2bc580870/Christmas+at+Glitter+Peak+Lodge.jpg Blog - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/491b7feb-e09b-4be0-bf6c-2d6555be7833/Borrow.jpg Blog - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge - Make it stand out The setting of this book is the clear winner. The side characters are also a delight. If you can kind of get over Ingrid and her grandma, I think this could be a fun read for you. I wanted to like this book so much more than I did, but something about it didn’t work for me. I did love learning about Norway at Christmas and think if that’s interesting enough to you, then you should pick this one up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/2/10/lets-call-her-barbie monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7dc1fcec-b9d9-421f-89cb-69d0229f8af7/Let%27s+Call+Her+Barbie.jpg Blog - Let's Call Her Barbie - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/02a96bcb-94d4-4ddb-aa2c-6d459f640ec1/Beloved.jpg Blog - Let's Call Her Barbie - Make it stand out This book was so different from most historical fiction I’ve read. Rosen does a great job with modern-historical fiction and this book was another hit out of the park. Especially with the current Barbie-mania this book is fascinating. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/2/2/the-briar-club monthly 0.5 2025-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5b6d6be0-87a7-4e99-9f80-c069586f6835/Briar+Club.jpg Blog - The Briar Club - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/1/27/first-love-language monthly 0.5 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/51a9ebff-2eed-4b84-952c-e1381f4a3629/First+Love+Language.jpg Blog - First Love Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8d554832-a7ac-496c-9cb7-8dc298cd75fb/Borrow.jpg Blog - First Love Language - Make it stand out This book is fine. I think it’s obvious that this is a debut novel. Maybe I would’ve enjoyed it more as a teen? I wanted more about the romance of the five love languages than of Catie researching her family history. Which was also left with an unsatisfactory ending. I think I would recommend this book more for young teens or even middle grade than I would older teens. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/1/20/accidentally-amy monthly 0.5 2025-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8019f6b2-e779-422a-823e-b834eee69374/Accidentally+Amy.jpg Blog - Accidentally Amy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/59f6af8d-95c2-4b06-84b5-f7c6052ed489/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Accidentally Amy - Make it stand out This book was such a fun ride. I can see people not enjoying it because they might feel it’s not fleshed out enough, but I liked having something fun and straight forward. I also think sometimes Izzy’s goofiness comes off a little immature but it made me giggle. If you don’t mind a little insta-love and like cheesiness, I would pick this one up. If not, this one is not for you. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/1/13/2024-reading-round-up monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2025/1/6/book-club-january-2025-happy-medium monthly 0.5 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3ba0dabb-4ad8-46b3-affd-fc6a19d8aca8/Happy+Medium.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2025- Happy Medium - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/12/30/a-jingle-bell-mingle-christmas-notch-3 monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f96a9957-f5de-4020-97e7-ff54397c16f3/Jingle+Bell+Mingle.jpg Blog - A Jingle Bell Mingle (Christmas Notch #3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c1c2012b-ba73-4bdc-a977-121788f0dd84/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Jingle Bell Mingle (Christmas Notch #3) - Make it stand out This book was a fun Christmas read. It really felt very festive and I loved the unexpected depth of this story. I do wish it was slightly less raunchy so I could recommend it to more people, but it was well done and definitely ended the series with a bang! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/12/23/favorite-books-for-each-month-of-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c7629869-873a-4a10-9770-4f67dab177a2/Tom+Lake.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8bde0a33-d8ac-41c8-9fd3-81de39a755f6/The+Women.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/762f4611-ce35-4d0c-aa80-79281861356c/Riley+Thorn+and+the+Dead+Guy+Next+Store.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9d07770c-6823-495e-94a0-117a605bdc44/Starter+Villain.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/30d63296-c34a-4065-a8e0-aab11d18bae7/Seven+Year+Slip.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ed260eec-432f-4672-84d8-84d27ee70bb0/Business+Casual.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b3b06921-8878-4f68-8dc6-571937c393e7/Book+Lovers.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/647b4276-6ee5-485a-9750-cdf48fdbca0c/Past+Present+Future.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6fcdccdc-9c60-4e79-9116-7c1e5c9f3b72/Love+You+a+Latke.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9b492693-2c7f-4118-85be-51d677d4eb4b/Truly+Madly+Magically.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f8d11cea-39fb-4efe-b9ea-b5e39caf5893/Dinner+for+Vampires.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/739741fd-29bc-4ca1-a2a8-49325f9ef6af/All+this+and+more.jpg Blog - Favorite Books for Each Month of 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/12/16/book-club-december-2024-the-christmas-fix monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aa736439-e7dd-4a31-8bff-ea7222132985/Christmas+Fix.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2024- The Christmas Fix - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/12/8/not-in-my-book monthly 0.5 2024-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/06c57ba0-9d1b-4d66-971a-d43cc2d1afa9/Not+in+my+book.jpg Blog - Not In My Book - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8884854b-58eb-4dc1-a7ca-ba43ccff89a1/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Not In My Book - Make it stand out If you are a romance novel love and someone who loves enemies to lovers you will enjoy this book. It’s a really cute storyline and the characters have great banter. I loved watching them grow and basically having two books in one! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/12/2/the-very-secret-society-of-irregular-witches monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ac5c2b55-112e-47db-ac9d-ecc55de5416b/Very+Secret+Society.jpg Blog - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3063310e-0cde-4633-8a61-6f74603852ae/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Make it stand out If you have been hesitant like me to read this book, just do it. The magic was magical and the romance was fun and sweet. I enjoyed every minute of reading this book and cannot wait to read more by Mandanna in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/11/24/the-unmaking-of-june-farrow monthly 0.5 2024-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f85e8c13-8355-4f7d-9225-f508f41761b9/Unmaking+of+June+Farrow.jpg Blog - The Unmaking of June Farrow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/fec4743e-09ea-4972-aedf-ec6b87c67aeb/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Unmaking of June Farrow - Make it stand out I still feel like this is a unique story that I enjoyed reading. One unlike anything I’ve read before. It is a bit more of a 3.5 star read for me but one that I would round up to a 4. If you like magical realism and time travel, I would recommend this book for sure. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/11/18/guilt-and-ginataan monthly 0.5 2024-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/06dee180-a379-4111-bada-f682fd79b38b/Gilt+and+Ginataan.jpg Blog - Guilt and Ginataan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/14c0bc1c-a648-4641-8dfe-4fb6765527e6/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Guilt and Ginataan - Make it stand out This is another solid book in this series. Lila is up to her usual shenanigans and baking creations. Her aunties aren’t in this book as much, so it’s a little less goofy than the last one was which I appreciate. I always enjoy these mysteries and can’t wait for the next one! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/11/11/book-club-november-2024-the-third-gilmore-girl monthly 0.5 2024-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1b3a2477-ddb9-43d8-84a7-3d692ab48456/Third+Gilmore+Girl.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2024- The Third Gilmore Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/11/4/lying-in-the-deep monthly 0.5 2024-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f654e64b-defc-4192-8e22-ce54a58ddcfe/Lying+in+the+Deep.jpg Blog - Lying in the Deep - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/166d4b91-93d3-456a-8d8b-5e8e8637b9be/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Lying in the Deep - Make it stand out If you want a mystery that’s not too heavy, I recommend picking this one up. The fact that they’re all locked in on a cruise adds a very interesting element too. I look forward to other mysteries if Urban decides to write them. If you’re looking for a fun read for the spooky Halloween month, I recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/10/21/just-for-the-summer monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/0c5b3232-1100-4e12-ac72-027caf5e7097/Just+for+the+Summer.jpg Blog - Just for the Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/73c4fc32-366d-466d-a271-3ff9629ba127/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Just for the Summer - Make it stand out If you love romance or love Abby Jimenez, this book is not one to miss. Her stories are always super enjoyable and the setting of Minnesota in the summer is fun. She does give some trigger warnings at the beginning of the story, so definitely check that out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/10/20/book-club-october-2024-a-most-agreeable-murder monthly 0.5 2024-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4204ef96-2b6c-40e4-b1f0-a9c06fdd09f3/Most+Agreeable+Murder.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2024- A Most Agreeable Murder - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/10/14/paradise-problem monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aea01400-1b4b-46a6-889f-2e3e451e8ad6/Paradise+Problem.jpg Blog - Paradise Problem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d9777541-6bbc-4bb4-8d4f-3f4efdc2b64b/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Paradise Problem - Make it stand out It might not be my number one Christina Lauren book, but if you like fake dating you can’t go wrong with this one. The setting is fun and there is definitely a band of characters. Anna and Liam have great chemistry and I was rooting for them the whole time. If you’ve been reading my blog and I haven’t yet convinced you to read Christina Lauren, what are you doing? https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/10/7/love-you-a-latke monthly 0.5 2024-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a98f147c-721c-4cd8-9031-0d18858f6bde/Love+You+a+Latke.jpg Blog - Love You a Latke - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/02041d81-9ea5-47dc-99f8-58e83e6fd1d0/Beloved.jpg Blog - Love You a Latke - Make it stand out You don’t have to be Jewish to love this novel. Abby and Seth had great chemistry and Elliot’s writing is fun and relatable. Elliot hits it out of the park again, and I continue to look forward to her next novels. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/9/30/prime-time-romance monthly 0.5 2024-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/35ca902b-6400-423c-95dc-c600dba6b2cc/Prime+Time+Romance.jpg Blog - Prime Time Romance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c32d3282-3f77-464e-aa71-ec0a68dc568d/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Prime Time Romance - Make it stand out If you are a fan of the 2000s teen dramas, you will enjoy this book. I read a review that said this book feels a bit YA, and I wouldn’t fully agree, but I can see that and I enjoyed it. If you can put aside not getting the magic explanation, I would recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/9/23/the-black-bird-oracle monthly 0.5 2024-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9a269798-a402-4ea5-af84-e2cc06abfd88/Black+Bird+Oracle.jpg Blog - The Black Bird Oracle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8e189307-d2e3-4c8c-ae42-aa7f3239cc37/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Black Bird Oracle - Make it stand out This was a great addition to the series. It does seem like it ends in a way that implies Harkness is going to be writing ore in these characters. I’m intrigued to see where it goes! I will say, you can just read the original 3 books and be good, but if you are a fan of these characters and don’t want to let them go, I would recommend continuing the series with book 5. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/9/16/the-christmas-tree-farm monthly 0.5 2024-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/80aa04fe-c7c7-46ca-bd04-7cf104c58aec/Christmas+Tree+Farm.jpg Blog - The Christmas Tree Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/fe98f9a9-6118-4a84-acf1-e82191df71e4/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The Christmas Tree Farm - Make it stand out I will not be adding Carlson to my list of authors. I found this book to be poorly written and not entertaining at all. I didn’t feel any of the Christmas spirit. In fact, most of this book took place before Thanksgiving. A lot of people seemingly enjoy this book, unfortunately I am just not one of them. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/9/9/book-club-september-2024-my-brilliant-friend monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/35fc0acd-766c-4270-b9bb-5a1b52fa26dd/My+brilliant+friend.jpg Blog - Book Club September 2024- My Brilliant Friend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/9/2/past-presentlt-future monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8d9806fa-af78-476e-96f5-1e4fc38ae1d4/Past+Present+Future.jpg Blog - Past, Present< Future - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/51640e9b-7493-4554-b0db-276b08ff577d/Beloved.jpg Blog - Past, Present< Future - Make it stand out Honestly, I don’t have any criticism of this book. I enjoyed it all and I find it to be rare to find a book that’s so unique. Even though it’s romancey there was so much of it with settings and additional characters that I have not read before. I highly enjoyed this and it continues to cement Solomon as one of my favorite authors. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/8/26/the-seven-year-slip monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/eb83c1c7-d993-4b21-8352-5bb37de8bec8/Seven+Year+Slip.jpg Blog - The Seven Year Slip - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/67956bf4-10a3-4fa9-b848-e6a7eb1c11c9/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Seven Year Slip - Make it stand out I couldn’t put this book down. It’s an easy read and I think it’s a book that will get a lot of people reading again if they haven’t read for a while. I think this would also be a good book to get people out of a reading slump. The chemistry between Clementine and Iwan is great. I highly recommend checking this one out if you want a sweet, fast paced romance. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/8/19/book-club-july-2024-romantic-comedy monthly 0.5 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/92eeaa2d-b1b9-474c-8a5c-0bbfa88821cc/Romantic+Comedy.jpg Blog - Book Club July 2024- Romantic Comedy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/8/12/until-next-summer monthly 0.5 2024-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/96e7c84f-2184-4b89-af39-7d2efcce559d/Until+Next+Summer.jpg Blog - Until Next Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/91023769-88d4-4ff7-9c70-97b6c5208ca4/Borrow.jpg Blog - Until Next Summer - Make it stand out Parts of this book were very cute, but it just never seemed to hook me fully. I found it to be long and slow and I just never connected with the characters. I did love the setting, so I think if you’re a summer camp person you might enjoy this. I also think if I had been a little younger when I read it I would’ve enjoyed it more. I’d be open to reading more by Ali Brady in the future, but this one was not my favorite. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/7/15/business-casual monthly 0.5 2024-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/21fec5f8-8d51-45bf-a015-843604795bd1/Business+Casual.jpg Blog - Business Casual - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a1db068d-0df5-4ff4-9ea3-732a8ab0a0e6/Beloved.jpg Blog - Business Casual - Make it stand out If you haven’t read this series, please do so. All 4 books are lovely and such a good time. I would love to see these stories picked up as a series somehow. I think they would be so comforting and warm. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/7/8/sula monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7bd79b3c-6ef8-469a-bfd5-d0b494aa4203/Sula.jpg Blog - Sula - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/55505f60-e860-4642-9ef3-50ef6cae6186/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Sula - Make it stand out I wish I had read this book in high school with a teacher to walk me through it. I feel bad rating this book poorly because I truly think it’s more of a me issue. If you are Morrison’s intended audience you’ll probably enjoy it a lot more than I did. I may look into other books by her because I did like her writing style, but unfortunately, this book was not it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/7/1/funny-story monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d00690ee-29fe-4599-8043-5213ed5673b7/Funny+Story.jpg Blog - Funny Story - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a8d64857-7de9-4168-9b88-c125caef75b5/Beloved.jpg Blog - Funny Story - Make it stand out I devoured this book. I finished it in 2 days and could not put it down. Henry is a fantastic writer. The way she writes the characters is so well done and the story flew by. I already want to pick it up and read it again. I loved Book Lovers, but I feel like that one is more appealing to book lovers. This one I feel like could be more universally loved. It starts as fake dating (but like a light fake dating) and grows into a fabulous love story. Also, the way the book begins and ends was written so beautifully! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/6/24/one-star-romance monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c906707b-e603-4d14-80fc-94f60a42cefa/One+Star+Romance.jpg Blog - One-Star Romance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/fd5c0038-8d80-4c4b-8f6a-b0e1fedf099d/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - One-Star Romance - Make it stand out This book is beautiful. Natalie is an author and talks a lot about wanting to write something that people can relate to and how much writing means to her. I think Hankin did exactly that with this book. I saw myself in Natalie, in Rob, in Gabby, and maybe even a little bit in Angus. I highly highly recommend this book. Don’t let the cartoon cover let you think that this is just another romance novel. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/6/17/the-rom-commers monthly 0.5 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b2e398cb-c132-45d9-9109-a02c75aa81a8/Rom+Commers.jpg Blog - The Rom-Commers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a1da114b-73d6-4a10-a69e-e8f2037f4505/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Rom-Commers - Make it stand out Katherine Center does not miss. I will forever read her novels. If you like romance but sometimes feel they’re either too spicy or a little too fluffy for you, Center’s book might be more up your ally. There aren’t any spicy scenes and there is always a serious note to her stories. I can’t wait to read more of her books! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/6/10/tangled-up-in-you monthly 0.5 2024-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1e68836a-a6bb-4631-bd70-6e58e7153c09/Tangled+up+in+you.jpg Blog - Tangled Up In You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1224b909-acf2-41ae-94d5-c4f5351d5908/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Tangled Up In You - Make it stand out This book was a quick, easy, fun read. I pretty much read it in one go on the airplane. Even though I knew, essentially, how the story was going to end, I was excited to see it play out and see how the ends were tied up together. I loved that the story didn’t just end with Ren/Rapunzel finding out about her real parents too. We got a little after of dealing with some of the consequences and where it felt more like real life. If you like Disney and romance, I highly recommend checking this out. I might go back and read the other ones in this series! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/6/3/book-club-june-2024-the-door-to-door-bookstore monthly 0.5 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bb0232a8-2414-451d-b82a-2b003be48cd7/Door+to+door+bookstore.jpg Blog - Book Club June 2024- The Door-to-Door Bookstore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/5/27/finlay-donovan-rolls-the-dice monthly 0.5 2024-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/397ba41d-295c-45ce-bb67-780215a773f2/Finlay+Donovan+Rolls+the+Dice.jpg Blog - Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f82ec24d-17f4-40a1-8ee0-8445b10280e9/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice - Make it stand out This whole series has been a solid 4 stars for me which is pretty impressive for 4 books. Finlay and Vero are great. If you’re ok with wacky, you will enjoy this series. This book might be my least favorite of the 4, but that doesn’t mean I disliked it at all. I just think that it felt a little more like a filler/continuation of book 3 and I’m looking forward more to what happens next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/5/20/all-souls-trilogy monthly 0.5 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9ae37197-8d63-4c22-9850-b43863a92408/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - All Souls Trilogy - Make it stand out If you like witches and vampires and history, I recommend this series. It’s not your same old vampire story either. There’s a lot of history and nuance and I like the way Harkness interprets vampires. The series is very solid and it doesn’t fall into the trap of a disappointing third book that jumps the shark. I’ll let you guys know whether books 4 and 5 are worth it! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/5/13/book-club-may-2024-starter-villain monthly 0.5 2024-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aff4ede2-b4c7-4e82-b344-935946b3ec1a/Starter+Villain.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2024- Starter Villain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/4/29/the-white-coat-diaries monthly 0.5 2024-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7d6bffe4-6c3c-40f0-86f9-b4ca26098300/White+Coar+Diaries.jpg Blog - The White Coat Diaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6c9a58db-013b-4652-985e-2b741502b2ed/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The White Coat Diaries - Make it stand out Skip this one. I understand why it’s noted as a nod to Scrubs and Gray’s but it’s such a poorly written tribute. The characters are insufferable, the storyline predictable, and the writing mediocre. I wish I had continued to let this one sit on my TBR shelf instead of spending the time reading it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/4/22/book-club-april-2024-our-missing-hearts monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4bc6c771-f809-45e6-a0bb-5e076c338481/Our+Missing+Hearts.jpg Blog - Book Club April 2024- Our Missing Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/4/15/the-phoenix-crown monthly 0.5 2024-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/de8b9e12-2495-486f-b320-0fb9c2cb5df5/Phoenix+Crown.jpg Blog - The Phoenix Crown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c8db6bcd-d1ad-42c9-a3e5-0787693cc3cd/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Phoenix Crown - Make it stand out This book just fell flat to me. I found it boring and it wasn’t the type of historical fiction that I enjoy. I think Quinn has written much stronger novels. Unfortunately, I think the two writing styles were just too different and felt very much like two authors wanting to write together and it didn’t flow for me. I will read more of Quinn in the future, but this just wasn’t my favorite. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/4/8/if-i-never-met-you monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d98fb2ba-5062-4c5f-ac5a-398ddeecaec4/If+I+never+met+you.jpg Blog - If I Never Met You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c9ecd05a-fa4e-4b02-9889-8f5312d9582a/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - If I Never Met You - Make it stand out Is this book anything new? No, not really. Is it executed really well? Absolutely. I now understand why people enjoy McFarlane’s books and I am really looking forward to listening to more. If you enjoy romcoms and fake dating tropes, this one is a perfect pick. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/4/1/the-women monthly 0.5 2024-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3ed044db-b1aa-488e-b577-8a49d60d6ea2/The+Women.jpg Blog - The Women - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/71acf679-60c0-4ee9-8ed2-98fb4b5ebb96/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Women - Make it stand out If you are a historical fiction reader, pick this one up. The content is difficult but Hannah handles it absolutely beautifully and respectfully. I flew through this book like it was 300 pages rather than almost 500. Between this and Tom Lake I might have already found two of my favorite books of 2024. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/3/25/trail-of-lost-hearts monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8916213b-5d59-43f6-bdf7-aa42964cc8ee/Trail+of+Lost+Hearts.jpg Blog - Trail of Lost Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9a40f648-7b2d-4a1e-9241-9a2174f52daa/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Trail of Lost Hearts - Make it stand out This book is a solid 3.5 stars for me, but I feel good about rounding it up to 4 stars. I think if you enjoy books like Happiness for Beginners and Eat Pray Love, you will enjoy this one. It has a nice balance between romance, comedy, and drama. The pacing is quick and I had fun reading it. I just worry it might end up being a bit forgettable when I look back on the books I read this year. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/3/18/book-club-march-2024-project-hail-mary monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/40b110ff-17c5-4dd6-ae0c-1d2978bc2352/Project+Hail+Mary.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2024- Project Hail Mary - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/3/11/killers-of-the-flower-moon monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a4caf8ad-a31b-4296-b62d-46bba94f01bd/Killers+of+the+flower+moon.jpg Blog - Killers of the Flower Moon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/993a5e26-a808-483c-a2dc-3850f570f3fa/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Killers of the Flower Moon - Make it stand out This book was a solid 3.5 stars for me, but good enough to round up to a 4. I found the story educational and intriguing. I think it’s an important story to not forget and it inspires me to find more stories like these. If you want to learn more about native history, I recommend checking out this book. It does a nice job pointing out how the Osage were wronged and it doesn’t paint the FBI as perfect. It feels like a true unbiased account of the events and it was very interesting. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/3/4/tom-lake monthly 0.5 2024-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b3895908-3550-47c0-a5f2-f4d84d3e46bf/Tom+Lake.jpg Blog - Tom Lake - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/81eece43-c5dd-42ba-95c9-2e5b7c102880/Beloved.jpg Blog - Tom Lake - Make it stand out I should know never to doubt a Reese’s book club pick. If you enjoy family stories that don’t depend on familial infighting and drama, I highly recommend this book. It’s like a warm hug. I loved every minute of this story and wish I had read it with book club so I could have spent even more time talking about it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/2/26/village-in-the-dark monthly 0.5 2024-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/70f27999-cba5-4265-8b1a-c87e321f9773/Village+in+the+dark.jpg Blog - Village in the Dark - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/715573df-db04-4fa8-8441-b4a8c68b4a2e/Borrow.jpg Blog - Village in the Dark - Make it stand out This is a solid 3.5 stars for me. The characters are strong and the plot was enjoyable and moved quickly. It was semi-predictable and, as you know, I do judge mysteries a little more harshly on that aspect. But I will say that it was nice that it wasn’t like some random solution just showed up in the end. I would be open to reading more of this series, especially given the set up for the characters at the end of the story. I would recommend this to you if you enjoy mysteries and don’t find that you need them to be overly complicated or surprise you too much. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/2/19/book-club-february-2024-i-heart-new-york monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/28cee85c-59af-4d2b-b873-77d89ec6b9a3/I+Heart+New+York.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2024- I Heart New York - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/2/12/iron-flame monthly 0.5 2024-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/17e14d6c-f186-4014-95a7-a218d97e71f2/Iron+Flame.jpg Blog - Iron Flame - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/551a2ccc-69fd-46f7-9bcc-75cf7af4dd59/Beloved.jpg Blog - Iron Flame - Make it stand out This book continued the series in a strong and enjoyable way. I’m intrigued and also nervous to see where the series goes next and can’t wait to read the third book. I do hope the next one has slightly less sex scenes than this one, but I know the genre is romantasy, so I’m not banking on it. If you enjoyed the first book, please continue this series! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/2/5/a-winter-in-new-york monthly 0.5 2024-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8ba1e4d6-d5b3-4e45-b729-12259990ff84/A+Winter+in+New+York.jpg Blog - A Winter in New York - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7d87703b-1930-4b09-8ef8-37ccc36cf338/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Winter in New York - Make it stand out If you’re looking for a book to really dive into this winter, I highly recommend picking this one up. Even though the climax comes around Christmas and New Years, I wouldn’t say it’s a Christmas read. It’s a generational story that’s done in a wonderful way. I highly recommend picking this one up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/1/29/a-very-merry-bromance-bromance-book-club-5 monthly 0.5 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/30ae8277-8808-46c8-a68d-8f8d22b71999/Very+Merry+Bromance.jpg Blog - A Very Merry Bromance (Bromance Book Club #5) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/183bb7dd-2ce4-4494-8aca-2670edec6499/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Very Merry Bromance (Bromance Book Club #5) - Make it stand out I don’t know if this was my favorite of the Bromance books, but it was definitely up there. The balance between fun and serious was perfect for me. I don’t think this series can do any wrong. I highly highly recommend checking it out and enjoying all of these characters. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/1/22/the-breakup-tour monthly 0.5 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c88c985e-336f-48a3-b32c-dfcb5ce6c9fe/Breakup+Tour.jpg Blog - The Breakup Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e57dc06a-70f0-4d16-8998-487eaa1cd2f5/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The Breakup Tour - Make it stand out It breaks my heart that I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I have their previous novels. It just felt too much like Swifty pandering and I didn’t feel the romance at all. I loved Roughest Draft and Do I know You, so I’d recommend picking those up instead. This one is a skip for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/1/12/2023-reading-roundup monthly 0.5 2024-01-15 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/1/8/book-club-january-2024-oona-out-of-order monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3f0d8531-5669-49b5-8083-06121f7763a7/Oona+Out+of+Order.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2024- Oona Out of Order - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2024/1/1/eight-dates-and-nights monthly 0.5 2024-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/58e1d439-64b1-4ca6-b703-ad76f1352185/Eight+Dates+and+Nights.jpg Blog - Eight Dates and Nights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2c872f55-8ec7-4c16-a24f-ab3afa2c7e5f/Borrow.jpg Blog - Eight Dates and Nights - Make it stand out It was a quick read, and I have to give it credit for being a cute idea and focusing on Hanukkah. I liked Noah and his family, as well as Hannah’s grandma. I also liked looking forward to a surprise for each night of Hanukkah. I think this book could be adapted really well to be a mini holiday series. If you are Jewish and wan a quick Hanukkah read, this isn’t a bad choice. However, I’ve read a few other ones in the past that I’ve liked a little more. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/12/26/book-club-part-2-a-holly-jolly-ever-after monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5a61ff33-777e-456b-913a-69b833f37837/Holly+Jolly+Ever+After.jpg Blog - Book Club Part 2- A Holly Jolly Ever After - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/12/18/book-club-december-2023-i-have-some-questions-for-you monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/45c73816-1e2e-4c7a-b547-21694d6c9e93/I+have+some+questions+for+you.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2023- I Have Some Questions For You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/12/11/my-year-in-audiobooks monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2b9dd588-fdc1-4320-853b-6d53b841941e/We+Were+Dreamers.jpg Blog - My Year in Audiobooks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7ab90a24-22a6-4b19-8827-3027d9a2a263/Finlay+Donovan+is+Killing+it.jpg Blog - My Year in Audiobooks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f24c0004-47b6-474e-86d7-408fa3e82d45/One+True+Loves.jpg Blog - My Year in Audiobooks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ed53fd1b-59d8-4a1b-9ea0-ce8b7cfe7452/Lovelight+Farms.jpg Blog - My Year in Audiobooks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c3bc6f05-6d18-46be-ae29-abb181ee2a44/Deaf+Utopia.jpg Blog - My Year in Audiobooks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/12/4/the-fairytale-life-of-dorothy-gale monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f3d684d7-dbaa-4684-a343-fefd9f2adfe0/Fairytale+life+of+dorothy+dale.jpg Blog - The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e4c95d2d-cd15-4f20-9e35-3c8137213f9b/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale - Make it stand out Borrow-Beloved If you are a Wizard of Oz fan and a romance fan, I would highly recommend this book. This is the only semi-love triangle that I have enjoyed. The characters are unique and Dorothy’s conflicts are as well. I haven’t read anything like that and I found myself rooting for Dorothy the whole time. I would only not recommend it to people who are huge fans of Oz and the similarities would bother them. Otherwise, please check this one out! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/11/27/murder-in-the-family monthly 0.5 2023-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f52c7d7e-a935-449a-a992-213d370ac52d/Murder+in+the+Family.jpg Blog - Murder in the Family - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7ce269f4-617d-44db-9b07-bda8680dfbeb/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Murder in the Family - Make it stand out I don’t want to say too much about this book because I don’t want to accidentally give anything away. The pace was quick and the story was well thought out. I will definitely go back and read some of Hunter’s earlier reads. If you enjoy murder mysteries and have been looking for something a little different, I highly recommend picking this one up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/11/20/bittersweet-in-the-hollow monthly 0.5 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/08b0c113-8060-4a43-8ecf-fbc6574389d8/Bittersweet+in+the+Hollow.jpg Blog - Bittersweet in the Hollow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/47676a61-0970-4baa-920b-0e03dcae69f1/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Bittersweet in the Hollow - Make it stand out The first half of this book was interesting enough. If you are into this kind of book, maybe you’ll do better with it than I did. I got annoyed with the characters and the writing at halfway and then skimmed, but the idea was enough to make me curious so I’ll give it that. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/11/13/book-club-november-2023-hello-beautiful monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/eff58265-da33-4dbd-8310-5753761f60ad/Hello+Beautiful.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2023- Hello Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/11/6/the-firekeepers-daughter monthly 0.5 2023-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1fe2892b-97cf-46ea-9ee4-350e1cc482f4/Firekeeper%27s+daughter.jpg Blog - The Firekeeper's Daughter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/09ff094a-38bc-4611-8b7e-0bad25b29b36/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Firekeeper's Daughter - Make it stand out This book was unique and educational. One of the reasons I love reading is because I get to learn about different cultures that I never would’ve experienced, and this book absolutely does this. It surprises me a little bit that it’s a YA novel because of the content, but I think it would be beneficial for young readers to educate themselves on Native culture. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/10/30/the-honeymoon-crashers monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d02ed982-281e-4f95-bfae-cacc18b336de/Honeymoon+Crashers.jpg Blog - The Honeymoon Crashers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f5bd6f92-bb56-4c2e-a7a4-49b3d8bbd556/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Honeymoon Crashers - Make it stand out This book was so fun. It was a quick listen, but was a little odd listening to some of the spicier moments. I would recommend listening to it if you feel like giving audiobooks a chance. I think it would be a good style to start with. I do wish that it was also being published as a physical book, but I think this is an interesting experiment. I’m already looking forward to their next novel! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/10/23/i-loved-you-in-another-life monthly 0.5 2023-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/de9857a3-a211-4d6e-b728-3cad47bc9c5a/I+Loved+You+in+Another+Life.jpg Blog - I Loved You in Another Life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/15e4b76e-9031-4154-a57c-16afa9b98510/Borrow.jpg Blog - I Loved You in Another Life - Make it stand out If you enjoy sad/somber novels, this might be one that you enjoy. I liked the characters and the writing. I would read an entire story just about Evan and his brother Will. However, the end is not my favorite. You need to prepare yourself that this isn’t the type of book that is going to end in a happy ever after. If you’re not someone who needs that, then you might enjoy this more than I did. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/10/16/book-club-october-2023-fourth-wing monthly 0.5 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/03a97462-b45f-4adc-87d3-ce908fd681d1/Fourth+Wing.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2023- Fourth Wing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/9/2/mixed-signals-lovelight-3 monthly 0.5 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c62db97d-6b70-48db-bd07-9a202240b85f/Mixed+Signals.jpg Blog - Mixed Signals (Lovelight #3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ae822976-3cb2-4137-bc66-0df04bb7b383/Beloved.jpg Blog - Mixed Signals (Lovelight #3) - Make it stand out Another perfect visit to Lovelight Farms. I wish I could visit for real. I will continue to read each and every book set in this town with these characters. I do wonder if I enjoy the stories with the female leads a little more than the male, but I am excited to see in the next book! If you like romance series, you will love this one. Hopefully I’ve convinced you of that by book 3. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/10/2/the-wake-up-call monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b01debcb-462f-4174-8a85-7ab7d0e7e487/Wake+up+call.jpg Blog - The Wake-Up Call - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/78b213e2-7922-484a-adc9-31e923b96409/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Wake-Up Call - Make it stand out This book is definitely more of a 3.5 star for me. It was enjoyable and Lucas and Izzy had good banter. The characters were enjoyable and I liked the story. I just wish there was something more, but I don’t know what the more is that I want. I would recommend The Flatshare and Road Trip before I recommend this one if you’re looking to get into O’Leary’s books, but if you want something a little lighter this might be a good spot to start for you. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/9/25/murder-amp-mamon monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/581a6c92-d274-4227-aec2-f34b1e307fd4/Murder+and+Mamon.jpg Blog - Murder & Mamon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5239fbcb-fe5a-4703-825f-64432d374a27/Borrow.jpg Blog - Murder & Mamon - Make it stand out I always rate mysteries a little harsher than other novels because I like to be surprised and I figured it out pretty early. That sais, this was still a fun and entertaining story with likable characters and a lot of good food. I’m happy to hear that this series is going to continue and I can’t wait to read the next one! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/9/18/birdie-amp-harlow-life-loss-and-loving-my-dog-so-much-i-didnt-want-kids monthly 0.5 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2954f519-e240-442d-a4d7-fd431e0c452c/Birdie+and+Harlow.jpg Blog - Birdie & Harlow: Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn’t Want Kids - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/59b2e0a4-4b70-42e6-b899-3ab8b551ef73/Beloved.jpg Blog - Birdie & Harlow: Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn’t Want Kids - Make it stand out This book is amazing. If you are someone who has ever loved a pet like you birthed it or if you’re unsure about having a baby and nervous about how that will change your life I would recommend this book. Even if you’re a new mom and just need some laughs and someone to relate to, read this book. Highly recommend and if you enjoy, follow her on Instagram. She’s just as fun there too. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/9/7/book-club-september-2023-the-goddess-effect monthly 0.5 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/73d94e7e-e1bc-4122-87e9-7ab692d01570/The+Goddess+Effect.jpg Blog - Book Club September 2023- The Goddess Effect - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/9/4/the-wishing-game monthly 0.5 2023-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f7c696c9-d5ea-4aae-b132-e20ced42b1e3/Wishing+Game.jpg Blog - The Wishing Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f48b1f54-26bc-47d6-ad15-12f8ce34654e/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Wishing Game - Make it stand out This book was so different from what I’ve been reading lately. An adult Willie Wonka full of books and riddles. The love in this story isn’t the romantic kind and it just filled me up. I completely understand why my coworker shoved this book at me and I will easily be recommending it to everyone I know for the foreseeable future. It’s short, quick, and just so satisfying. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/8/28/small-town-big-magic monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/762b013b-0acf-46d3-aae7-d4fea8975252/Small+town+big+magic.jpg Blog - Small Town Big Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1b6d919e-3828-4288-a6c4-954fca04f4f1/Borrow.jpg Blog - Small Town Big Magic - Make it stand out This is a solid 3.5 stars for me. I loved the witchy storyline, felt a little meh about the romance story line. I also felt like it was simultaneously too long and too fast. I would’ve preferred if the final conflict had been given a little bit more time than some of the slower stuff in the middle. I immediately put the next book on hold at the library and am curious to see what happens next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/8/21/the-bandit-queens monthly 0.5 2023-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7643c86b-ebee-4b80-9e00-3ccca9739cd8/Bandit+Queens.jpg Blog - The Bandit Queens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/26331e7f-8021-46cc-91b6-3a868a69037f/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Bandit Queens - Make it stand out Overall, I think this book didn’t know what it wanted to be. On the one hand, I think it wanted to be a mystery/thriller, on the other, I think it wanted to be a contemporary fiction teaching about the Indian communities and their struggles. Unfortunately, I think it just ended up being a bit blah by falling in the middle. I didn’t mind the story and I wouldn’t discourage anyone from reading it. however, I think the writing is a bit lackluster, so I don’t think I’d read more by Shiroff in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/8/14/rock-bottom-girl monthly 0.5 2023-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d93a4385-5f37-47be-ab50-1e58b2beae01/Rock+Bottom+Girl.jpg Blog - Rock Bottom Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/efc39966-06c9-454a-9303-215ee048c785/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Rock Bottom Girl - Make it stand out This was a solid 4.5 stars for me. It’s the first Lucy Score book that I read and I got completely drawn into the world. I would love to return back to this town and these characters. The ending was so fun and there were a few twists in the storyline that I didn’t expect which I enjoyed. I found myself laughing out loud while reading this book multiple times. I definitely will be looking into more of her books in the future! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/8/7/deaf-utopia monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b01806f6-2722-4b39-83e3-40b02b062f59/Deaf+Utopia.jpg Blog - Deaf Utopia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7a0c5b56-8462-4bf0-afde-614b746991d3/Beloved.jpg Blog - Deaf Utopia - Make it stand out I adored this book. I was sucked in from the first page and I think there is something in it for everyone. Not only is it eye opening for the Deaf culture, but for the LGBTQ culture as well. In addition to that, Nyle’s experiences on reality shows will suck you in from the entertainment culture side. This is definitely up there for one of my favorite reads of the year. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/8/4/the-princess monthly 0.5 2023-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a6dcd8c1-2cc3-4d40-b03f-9c51cd66b7a1/The+Princess.jpg Blog - The Princess - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/27761755-477f-4d3d-af94-718c40dd484e/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The Princess - Make it stand out I pretty much skimmed the last 40% of this book, so take my review with a grain of salt. I felt like it was slow, poorly organized, and not entertaining. I don’t think I’d read an other books by Holden because I wasn’t a fan of the writing style. I think there are much better books out there with modern historical fiction. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/7/31/you-with-a-view monthly 0.5 2023-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/05918cc3-6d9f-4329-98c1-1672933e15ae/You+with+a+view.jpg Blog - You, With a View - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9fab9d4d-5f61-4ab8-895c-758f985b9b0a/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - You, With a View - Make it stand out I enjoyed Noelle’s journey of growth. The romance was just a bonus. I think this is a great romance/fiction novel for people to read in the late 20s or at a time where your life is not moving the way you thought that it would. This is a very strong debut and I look forward to Joyce writing more. It wasn’t perfect for me, but it was still a fun and enjoyable read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/7/24/hello-stranger monthly 0.5 2023-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1084bf75-adcc-42b8-a5a5-0a5c3b8850d2/Hello+Stranger.jpg Blog - Hello Stranger - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ece02af9-37a7-447a-a02b-c086127a6349/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Hello Stranger - Make it stand out I rated this book 4 stars but it’s definitely closer to a 4.5 It was unlike any romance novel I had read before and I really enjoyed it. Sadie and Joe were so cute. Center does a good job of writing romance novels which mix heavier topics with romance, but I do think she could’ve gotten into it a little more. I will always add Center to the top of my to-read list. This may not be my favorite of hers, but it’s very high up there. I like it more than The Bodyguard from last year and would highly recommend checking it out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/7/17/i-wish-we-werent-related monthly 0.5 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6687d8d2-82ee-49a5-bc46-899d118f8149/I+wish+we+weren%27t+related.jpg Blog - I Wish We Weren't Related - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1236e977-ad27-40b7-8166-d635eaa9f555/Borrow.jpg Blog - I Wish We Weren't Related - Make it stand out Basically, I enjoyed the sister aspect and learning a little bit about Hindu funerals. I didn’t love the friendship, love, or mystery aspect. Like I said, the first 75% of the book was interesting and enjoyable. The last 25% left a little bit of a sour taste in my mouth. It wasn’t a bad book but it will definitely be one that’s forgettable in a week or two. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/7/7/in-the-weeds-lovelight-2 monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/44f604ab-fdd9-4fcb-8a84-57d594951e3a/In+the+weeds.jpg Blog - In the Weeds (Lovelight #2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aae9e039-b3ef-47af-92b5-0d6b389e1bf1/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - In the Weeds (Lovelight #2) - Make it stand out While I didn’t love this one quite as much as I loved the first, that doesn’t mean this book isn’t great. I adored Evelyn and I’m excited to add another couple to the Lovelight Farms world. I am a sucker for a good romance novel series and this one is hitting all top marks. I cannot wait to fall back into this world for book 3. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/7/3/business-or-pleasure monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/98617122-7f92-463c-b8d1-98bbcd91b082/Business+or+Pleasure.jpg Blog - Business or Pleasure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a47bbd3e-69ef-4783-8c09-8c1bb35dca88/Beloved.jpg Blog - Business or Pleasure - Make it stand out I love love loved this book. It is definitely a top 3 of hers for me. This book is definitely more along the lines of the old school bodice ripper shirtless Fabio on the cover type of book rather than contemporary fiction. If you don’t like steamy, you will not like this book. But if you do, you will fall in love with Finn and Chandler. I enjoyed every minute of reading this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/6/26/spare monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3ccfa5ed-310a-42b4-9fd5-ecbc5c970346/Spare.jpg Blog - Spare - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e2435e05-9b12-4bd1-8059-d93ce9298a20/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Spare - Make it stand out I’m glad that I read this book. I don’t think it’s amazing or life changing, but if you’ve ever been interested in the Royal Family and Harry specifically, this is going to satisfy your curiosity. I enjoyed reading the physical book, but do look forward to eventually listening to it, so I don’t know which I would recommend. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/6/19/outlander monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4ad48a8f-70e0-4890-8e8f-e254c93898e7/Outlander.jpg Blog - Outlander - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b6efb666-ac25-475b-9357-64185d3b99aa/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Outlander - Make it stand out I’m very curious about the first season of the show now. I don’t know if I will continue reading there series, or just check out the show, but this is a very solid historical romance. I’m sure it could’ve been trimmed down to be more palatable as a romance novel, but this is the kind of book that is meant for people who want to truly dive into the world of the characters. I’m so glad my friends and I read this before our trip. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/6/12/lovelight-farms-lovelight-1 monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/37dbd19b-e3fa-4c45-b2a1-913486267604/Lovelight+Farms.jpg Blog - Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1ce67adc-bbcc-4d19-88e6-73e7e50fdc6a/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) - Make it stand out This book is a solve 4.5 stars for me. I love this town and want to visit it. I adored Luca and the chemistry and the farm and just kept wanting to come back to it. Where it lost a few points for me was the writing and the repetitiveness. Not that a 4.5 is bad in any way. I can’t wait to read more about Lovelight Farms. If you love small town friends to lovers romances, pick this one up now. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/6/5/book-club-june-2023-part-of-your-world monthly 0.5 2023-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/00791592-6125-4b38-87c4-305ce1b61e32/Part+of+Your+World.jpg Blog - Book Club June 2023- Part of Your World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/5/29/flawless-lessons-in-looks-and-culture-from-the-k-beauty-capital monthly 0.5 2023-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6d258353-5362-4e69-aed9-43a3fd8ba13e/Flawless.jpg Blog - Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/753ff887-4f09-4026-a2b1-cc0c7c05848f/Borrow.jpg Blog - Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital - Make it stand out Hu does an amazing job educating about Korean beauty and culture in an accessible and easy way. I think this would be so interesting for anyone to read. It’s very informative and I think there’s a lot of important information for people to learn about, both men and women equally. While it wasn’t exactly what I expected, it was very well done and I enjoyed every minute of reading this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/5/22/book-club-may-2023-the-golden-spoon monthly 0.5 2023-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8634b302-c6fb-49f9-8e04-2834eb6ce5cb/Golden+Spoon.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2023- The Golden Spoon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/5/15/the-daydreams monthly 0.5 2023-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/fb905c9a-8a6b-485c-afeb-e51373154bf6/Daydreams.jpg Blog - The Daydreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5ccbdf39-d1a7-4d65-85c8-c1aeb19f9008/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Daydreams - Make it stand out I could not put this book down. I loved every minute of it. If you enjoyed Daisy Jones or if you’re a fan of 2000’s pop culture, you will love this book. It is so well done and I can’t find any fault with it. I loved living in this world and, like the fans who wanted a reunion episode, I would love a sequel (though I don’t know what it would be about). This book was truly everything that I wanted it to be and might end up as one of my top reads of the year. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/5/8/the-true-love-experiment monthly 0.5 2023-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8bab83e8-9f24-4346-b037-6a2c4638ce95/True+Love+Experiment.jpg Blog - The True Love Experiment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/040d9f9d-4664-4ced-987d-1225d2eecb39/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The True Love Experiment - Make it stand out While this isn’t one of my favorites of theirs, I feel like it’s always a little hard to judge because I’m comparing to other great novels. The hidden romance and reality show storylines were great. I also adored the chemistry between Conner and Fizzy and feel like I fell in love with Conner a bit. I think it’s a great follow up to The Soulmate Equation and it another solid book to their list. I highly recommend both books in this series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/5/1/fifth-avenue-glamour-girl monthly 0.5 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f72cc53d-7fd8-4896-b2cb-8f98f014b8e2/Fifth+Avenue+Glamour+Girl.jpg Blog - Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ac28b8eb-8954-4530-82e4-71bd4de2ea22/Borrow.jpg Blog - Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl - Make it stand out Rosen’s historical fictions are always hard for me to rate. I rate the about 3/3.5 stars and then I’m still thinking about them years later. If you are curious about Estee Lauder and her journey to success, I highly recommend this book. It’s very fun, albeit a little on the long side. I greatly enjoyed the story and can’t wait to see who Rosen writes about next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/4/24/only-the-beautiful monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6c2ddfba-7969-44d4-83ee-801ceccf5b15/Only+the+Beautiful.jpg Blog - Only the Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/140744ac-fecb-412e-8f91-6a33745e6037/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Only the Beautiful - Make it stand out This book moves a lot quicker than expected. It touches on some extremely important topics that I think are, unfortunately, still timely today. I think I would’ve loved this book a little bit more if it had solely been Rosie, but it’s a solid and wonderful historical fiction. It also dealt with the synesthesia in a very different way than Hester, which is the other book I read earlier this year. So, if you’ve read one, you can absolutely read the other without feeling like you’re read the same story. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/4/17/sisters-of-the-lost-nation monthly 0.5 2023-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/604585ce-74f4-4d2d-ae31-ef87febbb561/Sisters+of+the+lost+nation.jpg Blog - Sisters of the Lost Nation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7e492b53-3c73-4b36-8111-29973e280334/Borrow.jpg Blog - Sisters of the Lost Nation - Make it stand out If you’re looking for a unique mystery, I recommend checking this one out. I haven’t read a story like it, and I think the perspective it brings is much needed. I enjoyed all of the characters, but do think they could’ve been more fleshed out. There are some plot points that felt unnecessary or maybe they felt unnecessary because they weren’t followed through. I think this book could be good for book clubs that enjoy mysteries and I’m curious to see what Medina writes in the future and whether or not his writing matures. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/4/7/legendborn monthly 0.5 2023-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d9588d56-bd64-4bfe-84d4-1048304b8be0/Legendborn.jpg Blog - Legendborn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/74c4af04-114b-4d81-b6a1-7e57600fe695/Beloved.jpg Blog - Legendborn - Make it stand out If you’re looking for a good, fun fantasy novel, I highly recommend this one. I can’t wait to see how the lore plays out in the future books. I hope that books 2 and 3 conclude in a satisfying way. This first book was very fulfilling and I hope the next ones can live up to the first. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/4/3/twelve-hours-in-manhattan monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/462e2bf6-144f-4c87-a7bc-f50548651078/12+hours+in+manhattan.jpg Blog - Twelve Hours in Manhattan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c88f3c1f-7d4a-4a44-9a69-3b4ed792a834/Borrow.jpg Blog - Twelve Hours in Manhattan - Make it stand out It was still a fun book with the concept and the characters, I just think there was way more content than pages. I don’t know if I would add Gabriel as a new go-to author because the writing wasn’t my favorite, but it’s not bad. I didn’t dislike the book but it did disappoint me a little and I feel like I will forget about it in a few weeks. If you enjoy books that have a lot of drama going on, I recommend checking it out. Otherwise you can probably pass. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/3/27/the-last-russian-doll monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f560b3fb-33c9-4bab-8328-d06d3404f7a1/Last+Russian+Doll.jpg Blog - The Last Russian Doll - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7f58bcbd-02ef-4c4f-b094-5f028b9ec019/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Last Russian Doll - Make it stand out I truly cannot find a single positive thing to say about this book. It took me forever to get through and I would’ve given up on it had it not been for review. The second half of the book was definitely better than the first and the only reason this didn’t become a one star review. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/2/20/hell-bent-alex-stern-2 monthly 0.5 2023-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1c497916-5ff9-41fc-b7e2-1bbd80a0f6e8/Hell+Bent.jpg Blog - Hell Bent (Alex Stern #2) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512e83c-1388-44cc-a5dd-6bf095f9f7f6/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Hell Bent (Alex Stern #2) - Make it stand out I didn’t love this one quite as much as the first one. I think part of that was due to my memory, but I also think it moved a little slower than the first. I do appreciate that this series is more centered around mystery and personal growth than love or trying to save the world from ending. I think sometimes fantasy series reach too far and big or get swept up with the heroine falling in love and this one doesn’t. I highly recommend checking it out and still need to read more by Bordugo in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/3/13/the-mostly-true-story-of-tanner-and-louise monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7d5d482b-880f-4874-a75e-5bf4958b1a3a/Mostly+True+Story+of+Tanner+and+Louise.jpg Blog - The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bcb1ba12-2670-46a0-96bc-2af56b6298d6/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise - Make it stand out This wasn’t my favorite of Oakley’s novels. The story felt a little cliché and the characters a little boring. I think if it had been shorter I would’ve been much more entertained. I also think that novels with main characters where the focus of the relationship is geriatric and young adult it’s not for me. I think Oakley has some much better books than this one, and while I didn’t dislike it, I was a little disappointed. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/3/6/the-love-wager monthly 0.5 2023-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5d692e63-a44c-4290-b70f-d550ec3ff713/Love+Wager.jpg Blog - The Love Wager - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e21e1bac-2e86-4f36-a3fc-1d74878d160b/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Love Wager - Make it stand out I flew through this book. I thought it was funny, light, romantic, and a complete joy. Painter writes clever and relatable characters who I was rooting for the entire time. I will definitely check out more of her novels in the future and highly recommend looking into her if you like banter in your romance novels. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/2/27/book-club-february-2023-remarkably-bright-creatures monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/80952366-9d39-4c94-a72f-7dfe531553b4/Remarkably+Bright+Creatures.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2023- Remarkably Bright Creatures - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/2/20/best-served-hot monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b48c8357-6a8a-4825-8474-eaebd0134b71/Best+Served+Hot.jpg Blog - Best Served Hot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/48b964bb-3c60-4ff2-aa92-b11a0ece4a66/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Best Served Hot - Make it stand out I flew through this book and enjoyed every minute. I like that Elliott balances the romance with good character development and intriguing storylines. There were multiple non-romance related storylines that I greatly enjoyed. I’m a sucker for romance stories that have great side characters who you want to follow on their own adventures and there were a lot within this story I’d gladly read about. While it wasn’t as much of an instant favorite as Sadie, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to more. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/2/13/we-were-dreamers-an-immigrant-superhero-origin-story monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bb139551-8015-489b-a9a8-0c32c80be84d/We+Were+Dreamers.jpg Blog - We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/aae55c63-5ace-4fe3-8040-cc1ff7461355/Beloved.jpg Blog - We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story - Make it stand out Without giving too much of a review, since that always feels a little weird to review someone’s life, this book was fabulous. It was funny, serious, discussed racism in the entertainment industry as well as in Canada and was beyond entertaining. I am looking forward to checking into more of Liu’s backlist of movies and TV shows and cannot wait to see more from him in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/2/6/malibu-rising monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/57ed72e2-bd53-4cc5-a1f8-3bf5afe2bb89/Malibu+Rising.jpg Blog - Malibu Rising - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/140223c4-4f5a-4555-a023-990b02568083/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Malibu Rising - Make it stand out If you’ve been putting off reading this book, don’t. The characters are just as lively and heartwarming as every other book TJR has written. The party isn’t as central as the summary makes it sound and it’s not a book centered around disaster. TJR has a special way with modern historical fiction, and if you’ve read and enjoyed her others, I recommend continuing with this one. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/1/30/the-great-alone monthly 0.5 2023-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6466f0f0-257e-47cd-b1ac-7e891a93432d/Great+Alone.jpg Blog - The Great Alone - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/9989eea7-c11a-442b-a8ac-27ac1c174ef9/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Great Alone - Make it stand out This is my first Kristin Hannah book and it definitely won’t be my last. Her writing is beautiful and her words breathe off of the page. I enjoyed the adventure of Alaska and even though parts of this were hard to read, it is a book that will stick with me. I think this lives up to the hype and I can’t wait till someone I know has read it so we can discuss it! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/1/23/isnt-it-bromantic monthly 0.5 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/87e59818-44b4-49dc-a6b9-259b42c959df/Isn%27t+it+bromantic.jpg Blog - Isn't It Bromantic? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e7fee6fa-e95d-4691-abed-ee8c8f128038/Beloved.jpg Blog - Isn't It Bromantic? - Make it stand out I couldn’t put this book down. I adored Vlad and Elena and felt myself internally yelling at each of them frequently. This book lived up to every expectation that I had for it and I’m thankful for that. There is another, Christmas themed, Bromance book and I’m super excited about it. If you haven’t listened to me yet about checking out this series, what are you waiting for? https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/1/16/do-i-know-you monthly 0.5 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4ed620ed-4a03-4b41-809a-9eca0d307235/Do+I+know+you.jpg Blog - Do I Know You? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/462e4b4c-c110-44e9-92e6-9d0e72ef7d73/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Do I Know You? - Make it stand out A few of Wilbberly/Siegmund-Broka’s books have been a miss for me lately which has made me sad because I loved their earlier novels. This one hit just the right way and I was so excited about it. I think the chemistry of the main couple is much stronger than The Roughest Draft. What held me back from 5 stars was the repetitive nature of their issues. I wanted to hit them both over the head. But, I still highly recommend checking this out. It’s fun and sweet and I think it’ll be a good mid-winter pick me up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/1/9/book-club-january-2023-hester monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a02fb4fd-62a2-4c13-8afd-35c03db0b057/Hester.jpg Blog - Book club January 2023- Hester - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2023/1/2/2023-reading-round-up monthly 0.5 2024-01-12 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/12/26/home-for-christmas monthly 0.5 2022-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/08aa482b-bce1-4bdd-9e61-cd9c21121dab/Home+for+Christmas.jpg Blog - Home for Christmas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bdaa02bc-97be-4f2e-9fdc-e3747add55e3/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Home for Christmas - Make it stand out If you’re looking for a Christmas story with the magic and warmth of family and love, this is the book for you. The time travel and the setting make it stand out from others, but it still has a classic Christmas element to the story. I could easily see this being made into a Hallmark movie, so that’s how I know it’s the type of book for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/12/19/book-club-december-2022-meet-me-under-the-mistletoe monthly 0.5 2022-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/cf326481-6467-42f9-b318-799c4d1e7eee/Meet+me+under+the+mistletoe.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2022- Meet Me Under the Mistletoe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/12/12/love-in-the-time-of-serial-killers monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f0c057ee-7738-4c1e-a669-5a41822fdc04/Love+in+the+time+of+serial+killers.jpg Blog - Love in the Time of Serial Killers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/57ba4d1b-289c-4ea8-9d87-6bd74114999c/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Love in the Time of Serial Killers - Make it stand out This is a hard book for me to rate because it’s a solid 3.5 stars. I loved the characters (as you can tell since I’ve raved about them this entire time) but the pacing was very slow. I think if it had moved a little quicker it would’ve sucked me in a bit more. I never found myself unable to put this book down. I’m curious to see what Thompson writes next as this is a very solid debut! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/12/5/naturally-tan monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8d91bf1f-035c-472d-9432-b8b11f737799/Naturally+Tan.jpg Blog - Naturally Tan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3c802136-06cc-4234-85ae-586a76e7f4bb/Borrow.jpg Blog - Naturally Tan - Make it stand out While I now know that Tan and I would never be friends, I greatly enjoyed getting to know him more and understand him on a different level. I highly recommend listening to this on audiobook as it really let me hear the nuance and emphasis of his words. There also were a few bonus moments. If you’re a fan of Queer Eye and haven’t picked this up, you need to. I’m now going to try to devour all of the rest of the boys’ autobiographies. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/12/5/audiobook-round-up monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/11/28/the-vibrant-years monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/83ff2138-3fb4-4fe1-9321-d275f72038ea/Vibrant+Years.jpg Blog - The Vibrant Years - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/88b9ce2f-a959-4d05-a462-7eaed7f6edf7/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Vibrant Years - Make it stand out Overall, this book was very interesting. I really loved Bindu’s storyline and think I might’ve enjoyed the book a little more if it had jut been about her and had flashbacks to her past. I don’t think it would’ve made much of a different to have storylines from Aly and Cullie told through Bindu as opposed to on their own. I’m looking forward to seeing what other books Kaling highlights with her imprint and hope that they continue to highlight strong women of color. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/11/21/meant-to-be-mine monthly 0.5 2022-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/de73fb71-b7bf-4505-9a82-c782cdc809f0/Meant+to+Be+Mine.jpg Blog - Meant to Be Mine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4ba21871-2a20-4739-8bde-57629d914357/Borrow.jpg Blog - Meant to Be Mine - Make it stand out This was a very cute short story centered around romance. I could very easily see this as a Netflix or Hallmark movie. I loved the little sprinkle of magic but would’ve appreciated a little more explanation, especially at the end. I also wouldn’t have said no to a better epilogue. This was a good introduction to Orenstein and I look forward to checking out more of her other books. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/11/14/better-than-fiction monthly 0.5 2022-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6b459ec4-0126-46e8-a763-c58f667199a6/Better+Than+Fiction.jpg Blog - Better Than Fiction - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/373764bb-2e56-4516-96d4-ddff9c81606f/Beloved.jpg Blog - Better Than Fiction - Make it stand out Even though this book wasn’t a mystery, I found I couldn’t put it down. I kept looking forward to the next time I got to pick it up and fall back into the world of Drew, Jasper, and The Book Nook. I wish I could travel there and fully immerse myself in this world. I enjoyed this book much more than Martin’s other book that I read and now I was to go back and read some more. This book is one I feel like I could’ve seen myself writing and I related to the voice and a lot of little quirks in the book, such as the pop culture mentions without being named. Highly recommend. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/11/6/book-club-november-2022-must-love-books monthly 0.5 2022-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a5ff2eac-e680-4df4-a2b6-896682ee5793/Must+Love+Books.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2022- Must Love Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/10/31/carrie-soto-is-back monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/fdefa84e-06d7-4da0-a032-8f001cb65219/Carrie+Soto+Is+Back.jpg Blog - Carrie Soto is Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/dd04a713-556b-443f-a556-adbc284549f1/Beloved.jpg Blog - Carrie Soto is Back - Make it stand out Everything about this book was perfect for me. The characters, the drama, the setting. I finished it in 4 days which, during the school year is pretty quick. I also plan on buying it so I can pass it on and make other people read it. If you haven’t read TJR before, I don’t know if I would recommend this as the place to start, but if this is the first one that appeals to you, you can’t go wrong. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/10/24/running-wild monthly 0.5 2022-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c9df35c6-3f63-42f0-b93a-2cc1f07b0ba5/Running+Wild.jpg Blog - Running Wild - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7e5112df-8417-421d-a949-84c17a0cb516/Beloved.jpg Blog - Running Wild - Make it stand out Tucker does it again! Another great book in the Simple Wild series. Yet again, she makes me want to move to Alaska and find a grumpy, semi-anti-social man and make him love me. I would highly recommend reading he first two books first, but this one is just as good as the first one. There also are a great amount of Calla and Jonah cameos which always makes me happy in romance series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/10/17/blackmail-and-bibingka monthly 0.5 2022-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ebf04b2c-10cb-4202-811d-c571b19ecbdf/Blackmail+and+Bibingka.jpg Blog - Blackmail and Bibingka - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1cd7dbe7-86c0-4302-b296-b1bc8ee7b36e/Borrow.jpg Blog - Blackmail and Bibingka - Make it stand out This book is definitely more along the lines of a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries type of story. In fact, I would love to see them adapt this. It would be adorable and the next Aurora Teagarden. It’s not going to win any awards for its creativity or even the mystery itself. But it was cute and fun and I enjoyed how the holidays were woven in without being over the top. I will definitely keep an eye out for the next book in the series and a fun, quick read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/10/10/once-upon-a-december monthly 0.5 2022-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a2bf9777-5bed-4fb6-97c3-999ea2a5dfb5/Once+upon+a+Decemebr.jpg Blog - Once Upon a December - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3f7e8098-a070-43b5-be90-15a896ef66e8/Borrow.jpg Blog - Once Upon a December - Make it stand out I know it’s a little early, but if you’re looking for a cute Christmas romance to get you in the season, this one might be it. It’s got the magic and romance as well as some lighthearted moments and some really good friendships. I loved the core group of friends that Astra had. The ending was a bit tough for me to swallow, but not in a dislikable way. I would definitely read more by Reichert and enjoyed this book. Even if I would’ve preferred reading it in December. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/10/4/book-club-october-2022-hana-khan-carries-on monthly 0.5 2022-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/433d135f-7a50-4072-85ac-13addb98191e/Hana+Khan+Carries+On.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2022- Hana Khan Carries On - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/9/26/lockdown-on-london-lane monthly 0.5 2022-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f826ef67-7d8e-431a-8370-5a930fead2cb/Lockdown+on+London+Lane.jpg Blog - Lockdown on London Lane - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2356374e-3d84-48ec-91d2-f66ed3306a2b/Beloved.jpg Blog - Lockdown on London Lane - Make it stand out Some people will say this book is silly or cheesy, but I loved it. It was the perfect book to read at the end of the school year when I was super stressed out. I loved all of the characters and I found myself laughing and grimacing with them. Reekles wrote the Netflix hit The Kissing Booth, so she definitely has a talent for writing books that would translate well to screen. I would watch a mini-series about this book in a heartbeat. If you think you can handle reading fiction about the pandemic I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/9/19/book-club-september-2022-sorry-i-missed-you monthly 0.5 2022-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8ee3852d-c74a-427d-9d41-a291ec6cb46b/Sorry+I+Missed+You.jpg Blog - Book Club September 2022- Sorry I Missed You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/9/14/rivals-american-royals-3 monthly 0.5 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a9a5a75c-fa9e-48c2-b380-89cb966b718f/Rivals.jpg Blog - Rivals (American Royals #3) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3ce43b57-1212-4308-ab27-3b32bb3d17f5/Borrow.jpg Blog - Rivals (American Royals #3) - Make it stand out When I first finished this book, I felt like it was a solid 3.5 and then was going to round up to a 4, but now it feels more like I need to round down. I like the characters, but the story in this one was not my favorite. A few things happened at the end that just made me mad. Obviously, I’m still going to read the next one, but it wasn’t my favorite in the series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/9/5/memphis monthly 0.5 2022-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bcc0e7f5-b79f-49ab-8f86-3b2d2b122c20/Memphis.jpg Blog - Memphis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ce1c0e7b-1feb-4a66-ae08-7fadce1de504/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Memphis - Make it stand out This is a powerful story about strong black women and how they adapt and survive against the odds that life throws at them. It hold no punches and is beautifully written. I think that this is a book that everyone should read because not only did it provide some insight, but it also felt relatable and I saw myself in each of these characters. If you’re looking for a unique story that is character driven, even if you’re not usually into character driven stories, I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to see what Stringfellow does next. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/8/29/love-on-the-brain monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/0de01a68-e0e8-468b-bf26-a43e496aa925/Love+on+the+Brain.jpg Blog - Love on the Brain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ed34bba1-b6ad-436b-872e-8538eb71be33/Borrow.jpg Blog - Love on the Brain - Make it stand out Well, admittedly I don’t have any desire to read Love Hypothesis now. I think there are significantly better romance novels out there and I’m curious to see what people who loved her first book think of this one. Everything about this book felt like a cliché and it just was not it for me. I’d pass on this one, maybe check out her first one instead in hopes that it’s better written than her second. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/8/22/book-club-august-2022-lessons-in-chemistry monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4060b57b-c218-4cf7-a84f-509346965493/Lessons+in+Chemistry.jpg Blog - Book Club August 2022- Lessons in Chemistry - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/8/15/the-bodyguard monthly 0.5 2022-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4206c7fb-e410-4519-a63f-560ee89b93d2/Bodyguard.jpg Blog - The Bodyguard - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d7b6e719-0fbc-4c02-bd9c-550b66d9c361/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Bodyguard - Make it stand out Out of all of her novels, this one felt the most pedestrian or surface levels. I feel like this would make a great movie and a great book club read. It was quick paced and kept me invested from the beginning. This wouldn’t be the first Katherine Center book I recommend, but it was still wonderful and I enjoyed the whole thing. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/8/8/the-magic-of-lemon-drop-pie monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b01b9ca3-07aa-49f4-b65a-3fe31c2fa2f9/Magic+of+Lemon+Drop+Pie.jpg Blog - The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2aab2249-48d1-45c9-9cc4-4b10e94d6e4b/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie - Make it stand out This would be the definition of a 3.5 star read for me, but I decided to round up rather than down because I read through it pretty quickly and I enjoyed the family and friend relationships. I wouldn’t say it’s the most original what-if story I’ve read, but it was sweet and cute and a nice light read. I think it could make for a decent book club choice too! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/8/1/book-club-july-2022-book-lovers monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/806167f9-3d6f-4875-af43-da9b13e03fec/Book+Lovers.jpg Blog - Book Club July 2022- Book Lovers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/7/25/the-accidental-pinup monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d9cb9a3f-2938-4ddd-a0c8-584fa96a266f/Accidental+Pinup.jpg Blog - The Accidental Pinup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/662ebfbd-ed0d-4553-a6b0-1b8ccb2824d7/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The Accidental Pinup - Make it stand out This is the type of romance novels that gives romance novels a bad name. It was boring, formulaic, no chemistry, and sex just for sex sake. I found pretty much no redeeming qualities about this book except for maybe the first 20% which is why I didn’t give it 1 star but I was pretty close. Even though the cover is kind of cute, give this one a pass. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/7/18/for-the-love-of-the-bard monthly 0.5 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/97d2f3a7-23e2-4bb7-be99-fc46c3ae0752/For+the+love+of+the+bard.jpg Blog - For the Love of the Bard - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f2f5933b-e78d-4324-a992-281e117b4ffd/Borrow.jpg Blog - For the Love of the Bard - Make it stand out There were a lot of fun moments in this book but there were also a lot of eye rolls for me. I think if it had reigned in the Shakespearean quirks a little bit I would’ve upped it to a 4/5. If you love Shakespeare and romance I think this will be a fun book for you to check out. It does feel a little bit like a debut novel to me, but it wasn’t terrible. Depending on the summary, I would give Martin’s next book a try. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/7/15/well-always-have-summer monthly 0.5 2022-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/70af5790-df0c-46e5-aaa1-4a0953d6d91f/We%27ll+Always+Have+Summer.jpg Blog - We'll Always Have Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e691092e-45a0-4ae5-8f26-9e0b651c77a1/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - We'll Always Have Summer - Make it stand out I kind of hate read this entire book. The only thing going for it was that I was already attached to the characters and wanted to see what happened. I enjoyed telling my friend who had never read any of the books everything that was happening because it was so bonkers. If you are interested in this series, either read the first book and stop, or just watch the series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/7/11/the-beach-trap monthly 0.5 2022-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ff9ae732-1972-407c-99c7-444a54429ebf/Beach+Trap.jpg Blog - The Beach Trap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f50654f4-84f8-425a-805d-761e740f57fb/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Beach Trap - Make it stand out This was a fun beach read that I would recommend if you’re looking for something that’s not romantic or not YA. The sisterhood and friendship is well done. There’s not much too this book, so therefore not really too much to say about the plot. It’s nothing life changing, but I feel like that’s often best at the beach. I am looking forward to reading the next book by Brady, as there was a snippet for their next book and I got sucked in right away. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/6/27/a-thousand-miles monthly 0.5 2022-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7cd1b358-f5cd-4a35-b868-dd2d8519c86f/A+thousand+miles.jpg Blog - A Thousand Miles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/42168a32-7d1a-458b-a8ee-ce9e70b12715/Beloved.jpg Blog - A Thousand Miles - Make it stand out This book is a 4.5 star for me but I decided to round up. I just loved it and flew through it. It made me happy and not many books make me laugh out loud and this one did. It is such a strong debut novel that I wish it was her fourth or fifth so I could go back and binge her backlist. I highly recommend this as a summer read if you’re looking for romance and a laugh. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/6/20/fake-it-till-you-bake-it monthly 0.5 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/af18dacc-df82-489d-a498-b58561d0d943/Fake+it+till+you+bake+it.jpg Blog - Fake it Till You Bake it - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/74f95cfd-7450-45f8-989e-0cdd308d105c/Borrow.jpg Blog - Fake it Till You Bake it - Make it stand out Honestly, I was leaning more towards giving this book 4 stars until the end which dropped it to a 3. Jada is a strong female character and I enjoyed reading her journey about finding herself. I didn’t dislike Donovan but their chemistry didn’t pop for me. I do look forward to reading stories about his other two teammate (because you know they’re coming) and I hope they end up being a little more exciting. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/6/15/its-not-summer-without-you monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/da2ef7bd-cbf1-45e4-b7af-3d31f6e526e4/It%27s+not+summer+without+you.jpg Blog - It's Not Summer Without You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/79ff9dd8-cad1-4a93-888a-b1e2c6e95b5a/Borrow.jpg Blog - It's Not Summer Without You - Make it stand out I enjoyed this book but I think because it wasn’t as light and fun and also was a little confusing I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the first. I am looking forward to getting to discuss this with a group of people and hear their thoughts on everything that happened. I’m definitely a little confused as to where this story is going to continue in the next book, but I’m looking forward to it! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/6/6/the-diamond-eye monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/d08573d3-1434-4a30-b2f3-3647289eb545/The+Diamond+Eye.jpg Blog - The Diamond Eye - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3177b5ca-f362-4aab-807f-4ba9ae8bf3af/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Diamond Eye - Make it stand out Quinn does such an amazing job finding and highlighting these female heroes of war. I love how she includes pictures at the end of the story and then explains in the author’s note what bits she changed. This story just immediately sucked me in and I wish that we had more real accounts from Mila that weren’t influenced by Russian propaganda. I think this may have become my 2nd favorite of Quinn’s novels. I don’t know if anything will top The Alice Network, but I definitely enjoyed these more than The Rose Code, which I still loved but was a bit long for my tastes. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/5/30/adult-assembly-required monthly 0.5 2022-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/783a00ad-3c6f-44fc-a231-41c0f8aaf252/Adult+Assembly+Required.jpg Blog - Adult Assembly Required - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/082b0684-6b42-4343-91a9-b2b53d576ac6/Borrow.jpg Blog - Adult Assembly Required - Make it stand out The characters in this book were the saving grace. The story was a bit of a nothing and I don’t feel like I know any more about these people than before I started. It falls oddly between a romance and a contemporary fiction without quite enough from either category. While I enjoyed it while I read it (minus the repetitiveness and the naiveté of Laura and Bob), the longer I sit with it the more it kind of drives me nuts. Waxman has other, much better written novels, so I recommend looking into those rather than this one. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/5/23/something-wilder monthly 0.5 2022-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/05fa72b4-b8df-4d50-83bb-973c3fe4d010/Something+Wilder.jpg Blog - Something Wilder - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/393fc1c1-aff0-4aac-9cfa-8db08e5c5823/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Something Wilder - Make it stand out It’s a Christina Lauren book. What else do I need to say? I loved the adventure and their story telling is always so fun and easy to read. I got sucked in and loved that it took place somewhere I have visited. While it’s not one of my favorites of theirs, keep in mind it’s up against some stiff competition. I hold Christina Lauren books to a high standard to in order to get 5 stars everything needs to click perfectly. I enjoyed every moment I read this book, but felt that if the romance wasn’t there, I would’ve enjoyed this story just as much and not found anything lacking. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/5/20/the-summer-i-turned-pretty monthly 0.5 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7db7dfa7-fa4b-4bbf-ab7e-bb19177ceca2/Summer+I+Turned+Pretty.jpg Blog - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/fddaf352-aeaa-4e61-b302-bbf09bcf12da/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Make it stand out This was definitely closer to 3.5 stars for me. I really enjoyed getting to talk about this book with others and see whether or not they had similar opinions. It also was interesting getting to hear the parts that stuck out more for others than for me. I wasn’t as annoyed with Belly’s immaturity as others were, but I also was more annoyed with Conrad than some other people were. I’m looking forward to reading and discussing the next book a well as watching the show that is coming out this summer. It will be interesting to see how they modernize it because, even though the book was published in 2009, it very much has a 90s feel to it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/5/16/book-club-may-2022-the-cartographers monthly 0.5 2022-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/5bd8308e-3996-4ed3-80ec-4dcc1dcf5388/Cartographers.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2022- The Cartographers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/5/9/scarlet-carnation monthly 0.5 2022-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/96f2f10d-ff63-452f-8b0a-20c9ed1c288a/Scarlet+Carnation.jpg Blog - Scarlet Carnation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/49c1a0fb-cddf-489b-933b-e7631c9f8c55/Borrow.jpg Blog - Scarlet Carnation - Make it stand out This story was a bit slow to begin with but did pick up and I found myself invested in the characters. While there are parts of the story that I felt were a little weak, the characters themselves were strong and this held the book together. If you are interested in some historical fiction in the late 1910’s, I recommend this book. Just don’t get your hopes up that anything has changed in the past 100 years. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/5/2/the-mad-girls-of-new-york monthly 0.5 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7fb0e78a-adec-42cb-94c0-0e9b044574c7/Mad+Girls+of+New+York.jpg Blog - The Mad Girls of New York - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/eec370cf-e779-425a-ae29-b6a3975859d2/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Mad Girls of New York - Make it stand out The book was a little slow to start, but that may have been because I wanted to get to the part where she was in the asylum doing her research. I think that was my favorite portion of the book. The 10 days felt a little long, though I guess that’s sort of the point, and I wished the story had wrapped up certain parts just a little quicker. This story was so interesting to me and I enjoyed a lot of it. I always can tell a good historical fiction story because it makes me want to go research what really happened. If you like historical fiction and are looking for something that’s unique, I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/4/25/book-club-april-2022-we-are-not-like-them monthly 0.5 2022-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/f27eba7a-5ba2-4e70-a76f-fecb431a8948/We+are+not+like+them.jpg Blog - Book Club April 2022- We Are Not Like Them - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/4/18/the-no-show monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/7fca6417-1554-4928-ae5f-a08437e95140/No+Show.jpg Blog - The No-Show - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/62a34cf6-ee6b-4f86-901c-7fcbdd9058a2/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The No-Show - Make it stand out I think because of the slow pace, even though I ended up loving the final 40% of the book, this isn’t my favorite of O’Leary’s. That’s not to mean it’s not a great book, it’s just that Flashshare and Road trip were SO good. I cannot wait to read more by O’Leary and this book just continues to cement her as an auto-read author. If you haven’t read her books yet, what are you waiting for? https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/4/11/under-the-lights monthly 0.5 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ed081bfd-8ddf-4884-9430-0c435164c589/Under+the+Lights.jpg Blog - Under the Lights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/71cf15be-038b-4b20-9d9f-f7ea2f1594c1/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Under the Lights - Make it stand out Until the ending, I had been leaning towards rating this book 3 stars. Yes it was a bit annoying, but overall it was still interesting and an easy read. However, the taste it left in my mouth made me knock it down to 2.5 stars. I enjoyed the first book in this series and would recommend that if you’re looking for a football romance you can check that one out and leave it at that. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/4/4/four-aunties-and-a-wedding monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/82b98980-cefa-4d34-a0d3-0ee48ac4c176/Four+Aunties+and+a+wedding.jpg Blog - Four Aunties and a Wedding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1cddfb81-259c-448c-9bd4-04197a246d60/Borrow.jpg Blog - Four Aunties and a Wedding - Make it stand out While this book wasn’t terrible, I almost wish they had stopped with book one. If there are more in the future, I don’t think I will be reaching for them. I enjoyed the first book so much, so I was disappointed by how much I didn’t love this one. While the aunties’ antics were charming in the first book, I found them embarrassing in the second. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/3/28/sadie-on-a-plate monthly 0.5 2022-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/dc2bf024-4307-4f88-8056-8a7f0dbe8e5d/Sadie+on+a+Plate.jpg Blog - Sadie on a Plate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/45ca3c10-73ac-4d5f-853f-d8d160175820/Beloved.jpg Blog - Sadie on a Plate - Make it stand out This book was one I couldn’t put down. It felt like binge watching my favorite reality show and I now want to re-watch Top Chef. The details in the cooking were so enjoyable and I loved all of the characters. I would love this book to be a series or to follow some of the chefs from this season after the show, that’s how much I enjoyed them. I can’t wait for Elliot to write another book and am super impressed that this is her debut. I highly recommend it. Especially in the summer when you’re looking for a quick beach read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/3/25/the-book-of-cold-cases monthly 0.5 2022-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/95dd4bd7-a61b-41cd-8e05-f93e2a3c8028/Book+of+cold+cases.jpg Blog - The Book of Cold Cases - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/0a8d10df-ec72-4949-8c13-25808288d5fc/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Book of Cold Cases - Make it stand out I know I haven’t said much about this book but I don’t want to accidentally give anything away. The two storylines intertwine wonderfully and I couldn’t put this book down. I needed to know what happened and how. While the explanation isn’t maybe what I would’ve chosen, it was satisfying and understandable. Like I said, I think this is my favorite of her mysteries and I would definitely recommend checking it out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/3/21/book-club-march-2022-the-invisible-life-of-addie-larue monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a6789600-f95c-4e28-a015-09e9d89aedbf/Invisible+Life+of+Addie+LaRue.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2022- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/dbd7a999-8049-4f65-b36f-d6a4a46fd5a4/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2022- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/3/14/weather-girl monthly 0.5 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/dfc4e4bd-bcb8-429d-b80a-8a588426e73f/Weather+Girl.jpg Blog - Weather Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c7854556-bbd7-4598-8a87-bbc8238d4bca/Borrow.jpg Blog - Weather Girl - Make it stand out Unfortunately, because of the inconsistencies with minor plot points and the fact I felt it went on a little too long, this wasn’t my favorite of Solomon’s books. That may slightly be because it has a lot to live up to, but I preferred The Ex-Talk and Today, Tonight, Tomorrow to this one. That’s not to say it’s not a good book. I still enjoyed it and got through it pretty quickly, but it just wouldn’t be the one I’d recommend over the others. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/3/7/love-decoded monthly 0.5 2022-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/bf354550-1470-45ec-8687-5dc79223d0e9/Love+Decoded.jpg Blog - Love, Decoded - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2293c798-0a70-4373-9f33-285d6da2a8bf/Borrow.jpg Blog - Love, Decoded - Make it stand out This book is very fun and inspiring, but had a few misses for me. I don’t feel like she had quite the heart of gold that Cher in Clueless did, so some of her observations and comments came off a bit rough. I liked seeing how everything was going to play out and enjoyed Gigi’s growth throughout the story. I flew this one an thought it was cute, but it wasn’t one that I loved. I think I’ll forget about it as the year goes on. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/2/28/book-club-february-2022-wild-women-and-the-blues monthly 0.5 2022-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3771449d-6e5c-47d0-b787-a230f32f4033/Wild+Women+and+the+Blues.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2022- Wild Women and the Blues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/2/21/red-thread-of-fate monthly 0.5 2022-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2b5e6d19-2e78-4781-8a01-30c4e57ab805/Red+Thread+of+Fate.jpg Blog - Red Thread of Fate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/11e9b024-7f22-4b2d-ae76-3e70bef14d88/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Red Thread of Fate - Make it stand out I think this book might be a bit much for some people but I loved the drama and the bit of unbelievability. I found I was unable to put it down, especially once we got to read some of Mia’s journal entries. I needed to know what had happened as well as what was going to happen. If you can handle a bit of drama and flawed characters, I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/2/14/the-road-trip monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ee8073f9-66d9-43cb-b889-d7aae97efbc2/Road+Trip.jpg Blog - The Road Trip - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2a655438-9f4a-4294-ad55-584cf0b98bf2/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Road Trip - Make it stand out This book was so great. I couldn’t put it down and felt satisfied the entire time. I had a string of really bad reads, so this felt extra delicious. I’m so happy that I loved this book because I had worried a little bit that O’Leary might be a one off author for me, but now I know she can continue to be an automatic read. If you like romantic stories with heart, you should definitely check this one out. It’s a little lighter than The Flatshare but still just as touching. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/2/7/black-love-matters monthly 0.5 2022-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/22f42854-86c2-40d1-842b-a1324cb04100/Black+Love+Matters.jpg Blog - Black Love Matters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/2b491ff9-b094-4b06-9ad3-09f9f824fd73/Beloved.jpg Blog - Black Love Matters - Make it stand out As a privileged straight, white, female, I have a lot of learning to do. Even though I’ve always considered myself to be aware and open-minded, reading books like these helps me to continue to learn and grow and make me aware of things I might’ve overlooked or learned one way and need to unlearn now. I highly recommend this book as well as Well-Read Black Girl to all readers. If you are more into the romance genre, check this one out first, but they’re both fascinating stories that are put together in a way that makes the easy to read and also will make you add about 20 books to your to-read list. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/1/31/seoulmates monthly 0.5 2022-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/ba8f9d7f-2a43-4cde-9d58-6777bb794ef4/Seoulmates.jpg Blog - Seoulmates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/3e3a7474-c115-4e6f-aed5-ee28316a122c/Borrow.jpg Blog - Seoulmates - Make it stand out If you are looking for more of a romance, you could definitely just read this one without the first because it repeats a lot of what happened in the first story. You wouldn’t be lost at all. But if you prefer something that’s less romance-y I would recommend the first book and then just don’t worry about it after that. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/1/24/heart-amp-seoul monthly 0.5 2022-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c05c24e0-86a8-4124-bcc2-ca37ade743f6/Heart+and+Seoul.jpg Blog - Heart & Seoul - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b6a18f20-15ee-4fe4-b126-cad1cdbe807b/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Heart & Seoul - Make it stand out If you go into this book expecting a romance I think you will be disappointed. If you go into this book expecting a story of self discovery and growth with romance on the side, then I think you will enjoy it. I have never read a book like this from the perspective of someone who was adopted and I think it taught me a lot and gave me insight into a world I never saw. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/1/17/the-roughest-draft monthly 0.5 2022-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/0cb897ec-8316-46c1-a91b-c9ea6eb131d3/Roughtest+Draft.jpg Blog - The Roughest Draft - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/c0a5fe3d-ec0d-4f88-97d0-7902bb1b8682/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Roughest Draft - Make it stand out The writing was solid and enjoyable. I may have had too high of expectations for this book which might’ve been why I didn’t completely love it. It also may be that they have some kinks to work out in the adult writing context Either way, they are still one of my favorite writing duos and if this book sounds interesting to you, you will not be disappointed. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/1/2/diverse-reads-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/e8cbaf89-8e52-462d-9aaf-2006613958fe/2020+diverse+authors.png Blog - 2021 Review- My Diverse Reads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/a0651068-8ace-4d3d-8ba4-9b344d41dd69/2021+diverse+authors.png Blog - 2021 Review- My Diverse Reads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2022/1/3/book-club-january-2022-the-reading-list monthly 0.5 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/6965b3cf-31f2-4a4e-bed8-dff93cfa5316/Reading+List.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2022- The Reading List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/12/27/tokyo-ever-after monthly 0.5 2021-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/8f76e521-0fab-4ab1-a641-742249765770/Tokyo+Ever+After.jpg Blog - Tokyo Ever After - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/854460f4-0a5a-4192-9a2e-b8a55ea38b9e/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Tokyo Ever After - Make it stand out I struggled through every minute of this book. I only continued with it because I kept hoping my feelings would change and because since it was YA it was a quicker read (though it did take me a solid 10 days to get through it). There is a sequel and I most definitely will not be checking it out. If you’re looking for a book similar to The Princess Diaries, I just recommend re-reading the Princess Diaries. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/12/13/the-vanishing-half monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/b04bb18b-dad2-4440-8aa3-4ee6a5a08e7a/Vanishing+Half.jpg Blog - The Vanishing Half - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/09ed4fc7-4c7f-4a99-8680-969782930513/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Vanishing Half - Make it stand out The ending did make me drop this book from 5 stars to 4.5 but overall this is a great book. It is a great book and I kind of wish we had done it as a book club choice because there is so much I would like to discuss. I think it’s a book that’s important for everyone to read to open their eyes to a lot of issues they may not even be aware of. Often times a book that deals with a lot of heavy, serious topics can feel weighed down but Bennett manages to keep this novel light, interesting, and a fun read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/12/6/book-club-december-2021-the-holiday-swap monthly 0.5 2021-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/948fd53a-a5cf-4e32-9ec8-0b84ed4de864/Holiday+Swap.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2021- The Holiday Swap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4c6e467d-e753-49a2-a3fe-a1c31348ed31/Borrow.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2021- The Holiday Swap - Make it stand out While the book was predictable, I enjoyed how everything played out. There were some moments that were really dumb and I wanted to smack both of the girls, but they didn’t overshadow the book. The ending was also just want I wanted. If you’re looking for a cute holiday romance this one won’t disappoint. I didn’t love it as much as In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren but it was still fun. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/11/29/a-spindle-splintered monthly 0.5 2021-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/4c12ef0b-0ef8-4f34-ab58-9f2fdf57e6d1/Spindle+Splintered.jpg Blog - A Spindle Splintered - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/696fe1ab-dab4-4bc7-981c-8417d6d73939/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Spindle Splintered - Make it stand out This is a very well written short story and even though I’m not a Sleeping Beauty fan I was immediately drawn in and it kept my attention from beginning to end. If you’ve never read Harrow’s other books, I just know this one will give you your first taste and you will add her others to your list. Her writing style is magical and I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I hope that she ends up tackling all of the fairy tales! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/11/22/a-holly-jolly-diwali monthly 0.5 2021-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/00ff0de3-68f5-49f4-83fc-f098bd39b3a2/Holly+Jolly+Diwali.jpg Blog - A Holly Jolly Diwali - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/0e6957a7-763f-4438-bddc-09f247b850c4/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Holly Jolly Diwali - Make it stand out Even though I had a few issues with this book, it didn’t impact my overall enjoyment. I would say it’s more of a 3.5 than a solid 4, but I liked the cultural aspect of it a lot. I have enjoyed a few of Lalli’s other books and feel she is a solid writer. The story was fun and unique and I enjoyed reading it at this time of year. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/11/15/by-the-book monthly 0.5 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/83fbb7a8-6f0f-4425-9158-57b06657e926/By+the+book.jpg Blog - By The Book - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/59467f3e-32c1-43c4-abf4-da9c7c3213b0/Beloved.jpg Blog - By The Book - Make it stand out This book was a fun, quick read with enjoyable characters. I flew through it and it stuck in my brain when I wasn’t reading it. Mary is an easy character to root for in all of her awkward and nerdy glory (but not over the top awkward and nerdy). I highly recommend this book to people who enjoy high school stories with friendship as the main focus and love secondary. It was a delight to read and I look forward to other books by this author. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/11/7/book-club-november-2021-the-7-12-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcastle monthly 0.5 2021-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/55588e9c-a2ab-4076-8868-a742b9260f69/7+deaths+of+evelyn+hardcastle.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2021- The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/da34ccd4-0748-4810-9a94-6b4a197cbe41/Beloved.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2021- The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/11/1/the-fastest-way-to-fall monthly 0.5 2021-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1635707046496-U05WZDYZY3ES2H81T4I9/Fastest+Way+to+Fall.jpg Blog - The Fastest Way to Fall - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1635707329846-H6TT6AGYQXYLO9U7D4NJ/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Fastest Way to Fall - Make it stand out If you’re looking for a standard, solid romance novel, I would recommend this one. The chemistry between the two characters jumps off the page which is what makes it so solid. I might have enjoyed it a little more if I had read it in the summer or if it had been a little shorter, but it was still very enjoyable and I was rooting for Britta and Wes the entire time. Even if I did get a pit in the bottom of my stomach knowing the trouble they’d get into. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/10/24/book-club-october-2021-the-lost-apothecary monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1635113992284-9ZKLZ9OPLGRQAAZ4C90S/Lost+Apothecary.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2021- The Lost Apothecary - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/10/18/the-lighthouse-witches monthly 0.5 2021-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1634405637939-TWPH7YUG4R4NSVA6OLYC/Lighthouse+Witches.jpg Blog - The Lighthouse Witches - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1634405850018-AKMY38T8HGWJQX4KFG2E/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Lighthouse Witches - Make it stand out I haven’t read a magical realism mystery in a very long time and I’m glad that this was the one I picked up. Take the book for what it is and you will not be able to put it down. I highly recommend this to people who want to read something for spooky season but don’t want to be left with nightmares. I do feel like I need someone else to read this so I can discuss it though! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/10/11/crazy-stupid-bromance monthly 0.5 2021-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1633874842865-TZJRDCZ5EQH67BOOKQME/Crazy+Stupid+Bromance.jpg Blog - Crazy Stupid Bromance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1633875048689-515KKO59KEEMA2LYLOCP/Borrow.jpg Blog - Crazy Stupid Bromance - Make it stand out Right now, I’m feeling like this may be one you’re able to skip in the series. I liked the first two books a lot but this one was just ok for me. That’s not to say it was bad, just that a lot of it fell flat to me. I’m still looking forward to the next book in the series and hope that it picks back up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/10/4/ace-of-spades monthly 0.5 2021-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1633285507450-33TK6XPXIM5ZVV2RVB6H/Ace+of+Spades.jpg Blog - Ace of Spades - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1633285727116-RPO0ZO4LQS1L4ZRT3TKS/Borrow.jpg Blog - Ace of Spades - Make it stand out This book was definitely more of a 3.5 stars for me. I wanted to like it more and expected to be more sucked in than I actually was. The story and the writing were solid and I liked the character development. If you can handle the anxiety of a mystery where a lot is at stake then I recommend it. Having read two “Get Out” inspired novels, this one is more realistic and doesn’t have any magical elements, unlike The Other Black Girl. So, if you want to read something along those lines, you can use that to make your decision. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/9/27/on-locations monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1632671606239-HU168UVTWM9O6LMZJ7KD/On+Location.jpg Blog - On Locations - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1632671861897-2CEPQ9GT1A88KI24TQDN/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - On Locations - Make it stand out This book had a little bit of a slow start but then it picked up and I finished it in a day. I loved the entire cast of characters and how even I couldn’t figure out exactly where this book was going to go next. If you’re a bit burnt out on the same old romance novels, I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/9/20/mom-jeans-amp-other-mistakes monthly 0.5 2021-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1632077730170-1N2SPN57BOME3FPSYZEZ/Mom+jeans.jpg Blog - Mom Jeans & Other Mistakes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1632077955548-RHS9LB5WT1DJXX86RYPL/Borrow.jpg Blog - Mom Jeans & Other Mistakes - Make it stand out If you like contemporary novels that deal with real life issues in a lighter manner I would recommend this book. It’s not a romance novel by any means so if you’re expecting that turn back now. It’s more of a novel about friendship and life and the life part is done very well. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/9/13/book-club-september-2021-one-two-three monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1631473859929-SEYDBYT17C6DN1T5XDM9/one+two+three.jpg Blog - Book Club September 2021- One Two Three - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/9/6/last-chance-library monthly 0.5 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1630849101764-EBO09RMSWXQQIYDYYFUG/Last+Chance+Library.jpg Blog - Last Chance Library - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1630849283763-S3TS2Q4S8IIR2M7IXMSL/Borrow.jpg Blog - Last Chance Library - Make it stand out It was a cute, quick book with some well written characters. I liked the overall story but because I wasn’t in love with the main character it didn’t fully connect with me. It’s not that it was a bad book by any means, but will likely be one I forget about quickly. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/8/30/when-sparks-fly monthly 0.5 2021-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1630252878701-SQFI8OHWHUSBX9HFBXDK/When+Sparks+Fly.jpg Blog - When Sparks Fly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1630362935936-ZLT6TIMOKW4EOGMUFGEE/Borrow.jpg Blog - When Sparks Fly - Make it stand out Not one of my favorite romance novels. I liked Avery and Declan together when they were friends but would’ve preferred more of a slow burn build to them finally connecting. I also did like the way they resolved their conflict in the end, but it took a little while and again, came off a bit whiney. I think maybe the writing just didn’t work for me? I’m not quite sure, but either way there are other contemporary romances that I love much much more. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/8/23/xoxo monthly 0.5 2021-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1629667793005-AQGJKQWCYEQTXTW5E54E/XOXO.jpg Blog - XOXO - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1629667987669-60CJKV3PT28UKPNSLL27/Beloved.jpg Blog - XOXO - Make it stand out This was a great summer YA. If you are into popstar romances like I am I highly recommend checking it out. I need an entire series with each book focusing on the different band members. I’m also looking forward to more contemporary novels by Oh. Every character was likable and I love the growth and the story as a whole. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/8/14/book-club-august-2021-dial-a-for-aunties monthly 0.5 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1628951522481-UVCK9S9GANL6T7UVHWRV/Dial+A+for+Aunties.jpg Blog - Book Club August 2021- Dial A for Aunties - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/8/2/the-other-black-girl monthly 0.5 2021-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1627837927069-PQ5HSLVOB9MFTVRXE7ZD/Other+Black+Girl.jpg Blog - The Other Black Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1627838157940-PDY774VS6XQVOOSD384P/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Other Black Girl - Make it stand out This book was unique, well written, and though provoking. It was a quick read (I won’t say easy because there are a lot of difficult topics) and I enjoyed it from start to finish. If you’re looking for something that addresses very current topics but you also like some mystery, I highly recommend this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/7/26/love-amp-olives monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1626473514575-WR1UAVN7GNNGGHG37H3I/Love+and+Olives.jpg Blog - Love & Olives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1626473829952-INUOA8LNANLJ4U5IJMY2/Borrow.jpg Blog - Love & Olives - Make it stand out This is a cute, classic summer YA tale of growth and finding oneself. I didn’t like it as much as I remember liking the first two, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad in any way. It also probably didn’t help that I started this book just after finishing a book I loved. The writing was good, the characters enjoyable, and the story, while predictable still felt fresh and fun. If only it had been about 150 pages shorter I think I would’ve loved it. I’m looking forward to more books in this series and can’t wait to see where we travel to next. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/7/19/book-club-july-2021-the-rose-code monthly 0.5 2021-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1626472482631-BXXXZPCTZABBI4K1KAVH/Rose+Code.jpg Blog - Book Club July 2021- The Rose Code - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/7/12/mini-reviews-the-tin-man-amp-between-the-world-and-me monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1626023070761-6OGGHN6O3W7LXPJK6GIU/Tin+Man.jpg Blog - Mini-Reviews- The Tin Man & Between the World and Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1626023407849-7RUDE95KT3RH5IIRVRRT/Between+the+World+and+Me.jpg Blog - Mini-Reviews- The Tin Man & Between the World and Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/7/5/whats-not-to-love monthly 0.5 2021-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1625437129915-JNR3NFMWX6YCMYYXWUII/What%27s+Not+to+Love.jpg Blog - What's Not to Love - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1625437366526-9XB3FHLEE66GO5SM0GBU/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - What's Not to Love - Make it stand out Ethan and Alison were a fun pair to read about. Their chemistry jumped off of the page yet the more you read, the more there was to their story which I really appreciated. If I were to rank the 4 books that Wibberley and Sigmund-Broka have written I think I’d put this at number 2, so I highly recommend checking it out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/6/28/outlawed monthly 0.5 2021-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1624570530622-IW3SNIJDCRXF5AQAMW6G/Outlawed.jpg Blog - Outlawed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1624572132717-XO6Z2R9XT42USNY90AXR/Borrow.jpg Blog - Outlawed - Make it stand out While there were a lot of parts and, like I said, messages, that I liked about this book, it somehow felt significantly longer that 260 pages for me. Carly loved it, so it obviously works for others, but I think I should’ve trusted my gut when I read the summary and just passed it by. Reese always has good recommendations but this one wasn’t for me. I’d say if you read the summary and find it interesting, you’ll likely enjoy it a lot. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/6/21/take-me-home-tonight monthly 0.5 2021-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1624225233403-RWEINZBI3VSUC9OIIWZD/Take+me+home+tonight.jpg Blog - Take Me Home Tonight - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1624225417832-CYLX4UN8W32Y36LFS09X/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Take Me Home Tonight - Make it stand out One of the things Matson does so well is write relationships. Whether that’s friendships or families. The friendship between Kat and Stevie really shone in this story but I did feel like some of the family side that I love so much from her previous novels was missing. This book was just very different from what she usually writes and I don’t know if that’s because it doesn’t take place I summer or what it was. Overall, it was still a strong and delightful story and I look forward to talking about it with my friends. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/6/14/a-special-place-for-women monthly 0.5 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1623346460460-13HG7C76VTF6ALXG41ZY/Special+Place+for+Women.jpg Blog - A Special Place for Women - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1623346628929-IM7AU3RWZ5AH8XLKBP6F/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Special Place for Women - Make it stand out This book has a bit of everything. Mystery, betrayal, family, sisterhood, and even some romance. I think this would be a really fun book club book and am a little sad that I didn’t read this with the girls. Even though the tone changes a bit part way through the book I still found it balanced. If you’re looking for a contemporary book with a bit of a twist I highly recommend checking this one out. I didn’t read Hankin’s previous novel but am now considering going to check it out! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/6/7/book-club-june-2021-baseballs-leading-lady-effa-manley-and-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-negro-league monthly 0.5 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1623016458492-XPXYN2Z2ZOX8GDFF431F/Effa+Manley.jpg Blog - Book Club June 2021- Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro League - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/5/30/it-had-to-be-you monthly 0.5 2021-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1622401528226-B258EPPH5CQUTWNFWU55/It+had+to+be+you.jpg Blog - It Had to Be You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1622402086297-EKYUNG1IVOSVPJMYTPL0/Borrow.jpg Blog - It Had to Be You - Make it stand out Honestly, I don’t feel like I got much out of this book. There was a lot of bouncing back and forth and it felt like every character was underdeveloped. They would’ve been much better served had they each had their own book where the romance could’ve been fleshed out. I debated between 2 and 3 stars for a while, and honestly would’ve rated it a 2.5. But, because I think people will enjoy this story more once they know what they’re truly in for, I rounded up. I also never felt like I wanted to give up on the story and did enjoy most of it while I was reading. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/5/23/beth-amp-amy monthly 0.5 2021-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1621808843216-SWRBK2FROVGNE7YAWIER/Beth+and+Amy.jpg Blog - Beth & Amy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1621809342687-XBCYROVP9RNEHB7WCFQI/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Beth & Amy - Make it stand out This series is very fun and well done. If you like Little Women you will enjoy this modern retelling. There are a lot of good lessons in this story and the writing is well done. I also liked reconnecting with Jo and Meg. I would definitely recommend this duology and look forward to other books by this author. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/5/17/social-graces monthly 0.5 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1621175628740-6YSDFR7L2T8SCYXWLGRP/Social+Graces.jpg Blog - Social Graces - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1621175845614-3I0NB58TJTUABZ3S2TQ4/Borrow.jpg Blog - Social Graces - Make it stand out Honestly, if the middle of this story had been a bit shorter or faster paced, I would’ve given the book 4 stars. But I can’t give a book a fourth star if I debated setting it down at about 60%. The story was very interesting and if you are intrigued by the subject matter then I do recommend picking this one up. I didn’t enjoy it as much as Park Avenue Summer but it was still very well written. If you are someone who can push through a slower middle, I definitely recommend picking this one up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/5/9/the-soulmate-equation monthly 0.5 2021-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1620585127743-EDYH33UYZ45AKXTBDD5N/Soulmate+Equation.jpg Blog - The Soulmate Equation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1620585332155-X46TI4X85LSE3K7RA9V0/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Soulmate Equation How many times have I said I loved this book? The concept, the characters, the story, it was pure perfection for me. This may have moved up the list to become my second favorite Christina Lauren book and that’s saying something! Especially since I did really love their last book, In a Holidaze. But yes, this one is a close second in my mind to Josh and Hazel (which will likely never be beat). https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/5/2/book-club-may-2021-ella-minnow-pea monthly 0.5 2021-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1619963160631-RZ2SISCZIABDD28N9J8W/Ella+Minnow+Pea.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2021- Ella Minnow Pea https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/4/26/the-last-night-in-london monthly 0.5 2021-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1619286445297-HQTCNDT2GGMKM4MGA247/Last+Night+in+London.jpg Blog - The Last Night in London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1619286626687-V579E9DVG0ZHD9J9C7EZ/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Last Night in London The historical fiction part of this story was intriguing. I wanted to know what happened and I enjoyed all of the characters. The present day part of this story didn’t do too much for me other than confirm my hunch as to what the twists of the story would be. It’s not one of my favorites by White, but it was still a solid read that I enjoyed. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/4/19/book-club-april-2021-the-office-of-historical-corrections monthly 0.5 2021-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1618781517788-ELBSGNT92V8YQSYM9L4A/Office+of+Historical+Corrections.jpg Blog - Book Club April 2021- The Office of Historical Corrections https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/4/12/what-the-devil-knows-sebastian-st-cyr-16 monthly 0.5 2021-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1618087328847-XYX74YJCZPRRXCC1JN0B/What+the+Devil+Knows.jpg Blog - What the Devil Knows (Sebastian St. Cyr #16) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1618087527580-1ZR732B32XOG3RRTUMIY/Borrow.jpg Blog - What the Devil Knows (Sebastian St. Cyr #16) This was a solid addition to the Sebastian St Cyr series. I liked the mystery storyline and I liked the secondary stories. I found the pacing of this one to work much better and I do like that it set up for some potential in future. I’d probably rank it closer to a 3.5, especially since the last one was a solid 3 for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/4/5/the-wedding-party-wedding-date-3 monthly 0.5 2021-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1617574764946-D65QO4K9D0O3YOC41B0Q/Wedding+Party.jpg Blog - The Wedding Party (Wedding Date #3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1617574972615-QQQ9FX2DYNUV3DICDN7A/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Wedding Party (Wedding Date #3) This was the perfect like read that I needed. I had a smile on my face pretty much the entire time I read it. I enjoyed it significantly more than Royal Holiday and just as much as the first two books. It also made me look forward to reading the other books in the series again. I’m hoping Royal Holiday was a bit of a blip and the other books are just as enjoyable as this one. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/3/29/who-speaks-for-the-damned-sebastian-st-cyr-15 monthly 0.5 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1616975050385-UII5I44GNBTH6ZQ00VLM/Who+Speaks+for+the+Damned.jpg Blog - Who Speaks for the Damned (Sebastian St. Cyr #15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1616975244265-8YULBEHWMZIDYW64OJPU/Borrow.jpg Blog - Who Speaks for the Damned (Sebastian St. Cyr #15) Unfortunately, I don’t have much to say without giving the mystery away. I liked the mystery, don’t get me wrong. But I don’t feel like I needed to read this one before moving forward with the series. It’s an enjoyable mystery story on its own, but when I compare it to the others it’s not one of my favorites. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/3/24/rent-a-boyfriend monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1616534256314-JH0HJCY733H55M57DWOJ/Rent+a+Boyfriend.jpg Blog - Rent A Boyfriend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1616534457799-SLXVTQ4V1HXI8W31OI69/Borrow.jpg Blog - Rent A Boyfriend It’s a very cute concept and I liked the cultural aspects that were included in this book with this type of storyline. I also liked the two main characters but couldn’t stand her parents. Also, by starting with the rental and then having a second rental it seemed a bit repetitive and I do feel like the tory could’ve been a little bit shorter. Overall, if it sounds interesting to you, I’d read it, but otherwise it’s going to be one I forget about shortly. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/3/16/book-club-march-2021-the-midnight-library monthly 0.5 2021-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1615846863337-8VQVHSB8OYYY1TXLRITC/Midnight+Library.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2021- The Midnight Library https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/3/8/back-of-beyond-highway-quartet-1 monthly 0.5 2021-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1615150627855-P2P0I18EM17VX98DWYRZ/Back+of+Beyond.jpg Blog - Back of Beyond (Highway Quartet 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1615150779220-C5JL4JPT4K8BDYFTVF3D/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Back of Beyond (Highway Quartet 1) This was a solid mystery with a strong protagonist. I want to follow him on more cases, which I feel makes this book a success. It had me sucked in pretty quickly and by the end I couldn’t put it down. Is it an earth shatters twist the likes of which you’ve never seen? No. But it will keep you entertained and guessing the whole way. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/3/1/mind-the-gap-dash-amp-lily monthly 0.5 2021-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1614525959956-T6PKYTQEU6NLWSNEQ2C6/Mind+the+Gap.jpg Blog - Mind the Gap Dash & Lily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1614526159889-BFGF8S3G0FB3MYTER3JB/Borrow.jpg Blog - Mind the Gap Dash & Lily I think overall, I enjoyed this series. Dash and Lily aren’t my favorite individuals, but as a couple they usually seem to work. I do prefer the Netflix series to the books and am looking forward to seeing how books 2 and 3 are adapted. I would still recommend watching Dash and Lily over reading them, but they are all around 200-250 pages so they’re pretty quick to get through. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/2/7/book-club-february-2021-the-duke-amp-i-bridgerton monthly 0.5 2021-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1612710063402-34PSW3QXBA4BC8CVGMI1/The+Duke+and+I.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2021- The Duke & I (Bridgerton) https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/2/15/the-nature-of-fragile-things monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1613318744782-7KFETN30U7J4BAFWN9A4/Nature+of+Fragile+Things.jpg Blog - The Nature of Fragile Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1613318677251-N4XKAJ1TDMH3368WAD25/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Nature of Fragile Things This book was a great balance of mystery, action, and history. It was a story of empowered women in a time when they were not given much power. This may be my favorite book that Meissner has written. It sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. I’d probably lean more towards giving it a 4.5/5 than a true 4. If you are stuck in a reading rut or need a well written palate cleansing book, I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/2/1/pretty-things monthly 0.5 2021-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1612137606559-W0N42M4BTI15XA2KK2LA/Pretty+Things.jpg Blog - Pretty Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1612137778703-4868G05GQ4DYPGJQOA4X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Pretty Things This one would maybe be about 3.5 stars for me, but I enjoyed the writing so I bumped it up a little bit. The characters are strong and the mystery moves the book along at a quick pace. It is different than most things I have read and definitely stands out in that way. However, because of that I’m not sure if I can quite say “if you like… you would enjoy this book” I would say if the summary sounds interesting to you, then you should pick it up because it was definitely worth the read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/1/25/the-twelve-days-of-dash-amp-lily monthly 0.5 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1611505579289-7P6FVDARZM34JLIB8ARN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1611505762683-159VSTTCRYKZII3O3NEC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily I liked this book more than the second. It made me look forward to a second season of Dash and Lily on Netflix as well. I also am more excited to read the third book than I was to read the second after reading this book. If you were on the fence about the first book, I definitely recommend giving this second book a chance. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/1/18/dash-amp-lilys-book-of-dares monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1610921639672-XV36ZAZOT8CBRSBXKEA1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Dash & Lily's Book of Dares https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/1/11/you-have-a-match monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1610321301216-GX835Y8MTM9WCE1N0OGT/You+Have+a+Match.jpg Blog - You Have a Match https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1610321528913-MWVAXX0ARMEZOI1OLC2I/image-asset.jpeg Blog - You Have a Match Overall, this book fell a little flat for me. I loved the idea of the story and I did enjoy the meat of it, but I wasn’t left with any strong impressions or feelings. I still look forward to reading anything that Lord writes, but it didn’t have that same magic as Tweet Cute for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2021/1/3/book-club-january-2021-house-of-trelawney monthly 0.5 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1609727217354-JW4CKVE15TYKSKYL3YKB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club January 2021- House of Trelawney https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/12/28/2020-review-my-diverse-reads monthly 0.5 2020-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1609013251252-GZQN6HVDWDN1XFUYT0TE/image-asset.png Blog - 2020 Review- My Diverse Reads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1609013276076-253F6UPZZF12UEEL7VCL/image-asset.png Blog - 2020 Review- My Diverse Reads https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/12/23/how-to-fail-at-flirting monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1608654438722-1V5XDB2TSZ1RH8KWZ4XM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Fail at Flirting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1608654656892-8GMRRMMNMC7J0QXM6JFV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Fail at Flirting This was a very cute and light read with a bit of a balance with the serious storylines. I got through it quickly and enjoyed Naya, Jake and all of the side characters. It also didn’t hurt that it was mostly set in Chicago. If you are needing something light towards the end of 2020, I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/12/14/bromance-book-club monthly 0.5 2020-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1607905186245-575GK1E06MU3RZ85XM67/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Bromance Book Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1607905375080-37Q4KLSJRMJSGGPTZ1YX/Beloved.jpg Blog - Bromance Book Club This book is the perfect blend of silly and romantic. This is only the first in the series and I cannot wait to read more. I loved the side characters and look forward to learning more about them and seeing how the Bromance book club helps them all. Even if you don’t normally enjoy romance novels, I encourage you to pic this one up. It’s just a delight. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/12/7/book-club-december-2020-becoming monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1607305695560-PBMB8RWLTTPEMLM7D6RY/Becoming.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2020- Becoming https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/11/30/one-to-watch monthly 0.5 2020-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1606698202962-CVWH68Q5DW6ACXBV5X19/One+to+Watch.jpg Blog - One to Watch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1606698432823-PC2ZUEYDEH8O9MSI7D8H/Beloved.jpg Blog - One to Watch Honestly, I don’t want to say much more about this book because I want you to experience it all for yourself. I loved this book. I am shocked it’s a debut because the writing was wonderful. I can’t wait to read more by her and think you need to pick this book up now! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/11/23/troubled-blood-cormoran-strike-5 monthly 0.5 2020-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1606080115934-8TSW3MB2G3OBHVHZWBPP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Troubled Blood (Cormoran Strike #5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1606080301528-QXNBHU1V3M8P6Q3MH6BL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Troubled Blood (Cormoran Strike #5) It’s pretty impressive that a 900+ page book consistently held my attention for the two weeks it took me to read it. This series doesn’t hold punches. It can be gruesome at times, so it’s not for the faint of heart. However, Galbraith (Rowling) is a wonderful writer and really knows how to deliver a good story. I definitely recommend checking out the series if you haven’t already. If you have, this one will live up to your expectations. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/11/17/the-switch monthly 0.5 2020-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1605574319979-7SLNTORXGB9D6KH7THFK/Switch.jpg Blog - The Switch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1605574498190-PHZGIW2ALX9T9DYT5EU9/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Switch If you’re in the mood for a feel good story, I would definitely recommend picking this one up. While it’s not quite as stand-out as The Flatshare, it is wonderfully written story and I enjoyed very minute of reading it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/11/9/simmer-down monthly 0.5 2020-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1604876044949-WFMI7QX294R0FPL938DO/Simmer+Down.jpg Blog - Simmer Down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1604876246270-G63FKRQ6IVMGBA4HJ40Z/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Simmer Down While this isn’t the worst book I’ve read, the writing was just too poor to get over. I was interested enough to finish the book, though I will admit I skimmed bits of it. I would recommend skipping this one, even if you are looking for a light read. There are much better ones out there. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/11/2/book-club-november-2020-you-should-see-me-in-a-crown monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1604267215450-OPQGHTS3SXYY4R93J4TD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club November 2020- You Should See Me in a Crown https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/10/26/queenie monthly 0.5 2020-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1603645435797-NT3W5CWMKLNVZ20A3FA8/Queenie.jpg Blog - Queenie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1603646178266-Q1CXYBEG2G5HZ5CO88YA/Borrow.jpg Blog - Queenie Overall, the book is well written and the story is intriguing. I wanted to see what happened to Queenie and I really enjoyed reading about her friends. But there was a lot of this book that made me feel uncomfortable. And not because it was making me face realities I’ve been denying, like I felt when I read This is My America. There is a lot of objectification that is written in a way that I jut didn’t like and I could see it affecting a lot of other readers too. If you’re ok with scenes like that, I do recommend checking this book out. If not, then I say you won’t be missing out on much. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/10/12/in-a-holidaze monthly 0.5 2020-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1602452731733-B07RXFXN4GJPEHD9SF49/In+a+Holidazw.jpg Blog - In a Holidaze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1602452958543-7CAJBP3S99H0G6X7Q3BK/Beloved.jpg Blog - In a Holidaze I just overall enjoyed everything about this book. I don’t think there’s anything that I could criticize. This is the perfect book to pick up for the holiday season and to read in a cozy cabin, just like in the book. I’m so glad that I loved this book as much as I did, because I wasn’t as crazy about their last two books. Christina Lauren does it again! Love. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/10/5/book-club-october-2020-city-of-girls monthly 0.5 2020-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1601863797009-UHUXY1HIVL79Y0G84PDL/City+of+Girls.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2020- City of Girls https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/9/28/chasing-lucky monthly 0.5 2020-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1601257679295-SNRN7I221N691P539AV2/Chasing+Lucky.jpg Blog - Chasing Lucky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1601257931101-4QIT6CMTFLX0E1JWJ7IA/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Chasing Lucky I’m not one to write long reviews on books I didn’t like, so I’m not going to say much more. Maybe this book will be better for you than me, but I would recommend picking one of Bennett’s other books over this one. It’s not going to stop me from picking up more of her books in the future, but this one just wasn’t the one for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/9/14/henna-artist monthly 0.5 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1600040344470-X1BKC0YI361HG2RMAVFU/Henna+Artist.jpg Blog - Henna Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1600040609638-G57BUB6A9J791RZZ3FF6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Henna Artist Overall, this was an interesting read. I liked learning about the history and culture of India in the 1950s. There are a lot of class similarities as in other countries so it was interesting to see how that played out in the Indian culture. I can’t say for sure if I would’ve enjoyed this more if I had read it instead of listening to it, but I never found myself thinking about this book after listening to it. if you’re looking for something different, I definitely recommend checking it out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/9/6/the-secret-french-recipes-of-sophie-valroux monthly 0.5 2020-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1599424180756-L0OX8CYQKTCOXSYQWG1V/Secret+French+Recipes.jpg Blog - The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1599426068103-LWRP3ZXC3NXCB408UYSQ/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux The story was cute and the writing was good. I just felt like this book was too long for its own good. If there had been more drawn out in the middle and then the final 30% was about the final 15%, I think that would have made it much more enjoyable. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/8/31/a-sweet-mess monthly 0.5 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1598128332519-YEOHLULPP2LJ6UR54PXE/Sweet+Mess.jpg Blog - A Sweet Mess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1598128566974-MBJB9F7S1NCXX5JNA8XY/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Sweet Mess If you are a fan of romance novels, I highly recommend checking this one out. There is so much that happens and it kind of breaks the typical pace. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen another surprise was thrown in. It brought a smile to my face every time I picked up this book and I look forward to reading more by Lee in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/8/17/book-club-august-2020-where-the-crawdad-sings monthly 0.5 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1598128034157-6Q4NFUI47GYATRX6Y0OJ/Where+the+Crawdad+Sings.jpg Blog - Book Club August 2020- Where the Crawdad Sings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1598128240835-OE4GCF4YAFZ2EYQGS2VI/Beloved.jpg Blog - Book Club August 2020- Where the Crawdad Sings https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/8/19/this-is-my-america monthly 0.5 2020-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1597711899684-02PNT7IPMXTBBQ9OCC60/image-asset.jpeg Blog - This is My America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1597712194369-637FQXTMXRGKU3ACH6E5/Beloved.jpg Blog - This is My America I honestly don’t have anything negative to say about this book. It’s beautifully written and will make you uncomfortable but you will learn from it. I think this is a great book for anyone and everyone to read even though it is YA. It gave me perspective into parts of life I have not seen or experienced before. I look forward to reading more by Johnson in the future and pushing this book on everybody I know. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/8/10/time-of-our-lives monthly 0.5 2020-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1596146490165-WLUVIWCSUIEPZ8WMW2BG/Time+of+Our+Lives.jpg Blog - Time of Our Lives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1596146709995-3VS417TGIA5QQ0WOH385/Borrow.jpg Blog - Time of Our Lives This book was fine. I didn’t dislike it and I didn’t find it hard to read or pick up, but it didn’t grab me. Maybe it’s a YA that will connect more with young adults and there’s nothing wrong with that. I still look forward to reading this duo’s next book, and I hope that it catches me in the same way their other two books have. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/8/3/well-read-black-girl monthly 0.5 2020-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1596146169248-BGOTMGLW0E0DLFY7AEWR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Well Read Black Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1596146388864-E7XBWSQEG5LS3JW3SUCL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Well Read Black Girl This is a difficult book for me to review because it’s not one that has a plot or storyline to follow. But, I loved picking it up for a new essay every time I reached for it and I found that I learned a lot from reading it. If you love reading or if you are trying to expose yourself to more black authors, you need to look into this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/7/27/the-heir-affair-royal-we-2 monthly 0.5 2020-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1595814341215-A72LH03GDW1P3M82DPIG/Heir+Affair.jpg Blog - The Heir Affair (Royal We #2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1595814780508-FADDT35HYYP5WA1ECTEI/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Heir Affair (Royal We #2) If you enjoy royal romance fiction, you will greatly enjoy these two books. As sequels go, this one is strong. The characters felt familiar and I loved seeing where they went. With the way the first book left off, I was very happy to get some closure and see what happened next. I would highly recommend reading both of these books. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/7/20/what-you-wish-for monthly 0.5 2020-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1594994666661-VRI6S9XWTC6NF7HJKYQ9/What+You+Wish+For.jpg Blog - What You Wish For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1594994895079-1TU8LAYB90M9FR0L5S9X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What You Wish For If you are a fan of contemporary romance balanced with the seriousness of life, Center’s books are definitely for you. I think this book will especially connect with people who have experience working in a school, but I honestly think anyone will enjoy it. It’s a delightful book and an easy read that will really make you think. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/6/29/i-was-told-it-would-get-easier monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1593357483415-338JGB2FOLOZV1KSXKZE/I+was+told+it+would+get+easier.jpg Blog - I Was Told it Would Get Easier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1593357755944-3P09FZXDXBKGCDIPK38U/Beloved.jpg Blog - I Was Told it Would Get Easier I honestly want to recommend this book to everyone. I think that almost everybody will find something to connect with in it. It was a quick read too! I felt like I had just started it and all of a sudden it was over. I would love to reconnect with these characters and I love the light-hearted way that Waxman tackles serious issues. Love love love. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/6/22/ya-in-may monthly 0.5 2020-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591742313150-2TDL0XAP642RXT3V4DJ5/Chasing+Redbird.jpg Blog - YA in May https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591742346812-7JYRULZ2NC0VIJEEHKNU/Today+Tonight+Tomorrow.jpg Blog - YA in May https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591742400839-9Y8F6PWFOTYD8DZS7QD6/Along+for+the+ride.jpg Blog - YA in May https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/6/22/today-tonight-tomorrow monthly 0.5 2020-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591741973023-ROD2IJMER44H8Q3XPUM5/Today+Tonight+Tomorrow.jpg Blog - Today, Tonight, Tomorrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591742215059-IOU9VBNKWNL4O9AMQI8D/Beloved.jpg Blog - Today, Tonight, Tomorrow What is there to not love about this book? Great main and secondary characters, wonderful character development, a fast moving storyline, and an amazing setting. If you love contemporary YA I highly recommend this book. I am definitely going to go back a read Solomon’s backlist because I greatly enjoyed her writing in this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/6/9/the-marriage-game-1 monthly 0.5 2020-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591741668741-AUDQH69OWJI7BRBOLSYW/The+Marriage+Game.jpg Blog - The Marriage Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591741898477-6LB68XXJXD5BLJWB6XEL/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Marriage Game This book had all of the elements I love in a romance novel. Likeable characters, fun banter, and delightful side characters. I would gladly read a sequel about Layla’s cousin Daisy. This does fall more on the contemporary fiction with a splash of romance side of romance novels, so if you get nervous hearing me call it a “romance novel” you have nothing to worry about. This book is such a light and I think it’s something we could all use right about now. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/6/8/book-club-june-2020-the-silent-patient monthly 0.5 2020-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1591556055470-YVGDWPE5E65SPW9KWY6D/Silent+Patient.jpg Blog - Book Club June 2020- The Silent Patient https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/5/18/40rtbwcf3q5bixtj5te7nz10y74pxw monthly 0.5 2020-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1589762124601-519N4MWYB8M6Z1XRRTF4/Wild+at+Heart.jpg Blog - Wild at Heart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1589762305928-DYBL1ERBHA0E7B7NXAEN/Borrow.jpg Blog - Wild at Heart Like I said, it was fun to revisit old characters and the Alaskan wilderness. Is this sequel necessary? No. I think I would’ve been just as content to only know as far as where The Simple Wild ended. Is this book fan service? No. It’s a well written sequel and I know some people who enjoyed it more than me. I will make a disclaimer that I read this in the time of COVID-19 isolation, so that could’ve impacted my mood a bit. Overall, a good read with solid writing and lovable characters but not one that I couldn’t put down. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/5/18/simple-wild monthly 0.5 2020-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1589762905577-7ATWMXCLGJT8TKTOEHLT/Simple+Wild.jpg Blog - Simple Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1589763174946-ZCVOG09XYJ4V38SPWWTW/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Simple Wild This was such a good story. I think it’s one that the longer it sits with me the more I will like it. I am furious that I read it in December and didn’t wait until the sequel came out because I want to read more of Calla and Jonah like now. The character development in this story is second to none and I enjoyed every minute. If you’re stuck in a rut, I highly recommend checking this book out. Also, if you like contemporary romance stories, with a little bit of adventure and some hate-to-love, this book will be right up your alley. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/5/12/the-ingredients-of-you-and-me monthly 0.5 2020-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1589242367344-2Q3ION6SHKPL40CWSI71/Ingredients+of+You+and+Me.jpg Blog - The Ingredients of You and Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1589242787860-MPTA4QZEEDX5FCQHHF7Q/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Ingredients of You and Me I was torn between giving this book 3 or 4 stars. There was a lot of it that I liked, but there were parts I was disappointed in. Like I said, I liked Parker, but the romance side was lacking considering this is meant to be a romance novel. I could see this entire series on Hallmark, so I do love it. I also think this one is stronger than the first book, but not as strong as the second. It rounded out the series well, and I would recommend looking into the series as a whole. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/5/4/book-club-may-2020-conviction monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1588549524386-XDO189ZSQ71W9V41CT4J/Conviction.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2020- Conviction https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/4/27/the-love-story-of-missy-carmichael monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1587938347087-ZG48ETBTRQK09L3SVIZ5/Love+story+of+Missy+Carmichael.jpg Blog - The Love Story of Missy Carmichael https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1587938549314-7QRXP5XTFN1MJOINKU63/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Love Story of Missy Carmichael This is one of those books that if someone asks me if they should read it I will wholeheartedly say yes. It was a good book that has a lot of great characters and messages. Like I said above, the problem is that if someone asks me if I have any recommendations for a book to read, I don’t think this one would pop into my mind. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/4/20/book-club-april-2020-the-authenticity-project monthly 0.5 2020-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1587344854266-2HAVYYXVH7R8LZZC1QVT/Authenticity+Project.jpg Blog - Book Club April 2020- The Authenticity Project https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/4/13/gorwn-up-pose monthly 0.5 2020-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1586650127978-2XWY9ZD4KVIWBLIK1PGH/Grown+up+Pose.jpg Blog - Gorwn-up Pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1586650477665-U1FI13Q6VGLMW7OA6RWZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Gorwn-up Pose While Anusha could be a very problematic character, Lalli does a great job of having her thought process explained. I felt like I understood where Anusha was coming from with all of her actions (except maybe abandoning her daughter) and that made it easy to relate to her. I also haven’t read a lot of novels about people who are separated from their husbands and what they do during that time, so that was fun to read. If you have gone through a separation or a mid-life crisis, I think you would really enjoy and relate to this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/3/30/more-than-words monthly 0.5 2020-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1585590489495-AGGN6ZUZL6WL6I6OEVTE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - More Than Words https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1585590702583-92YGLFGCCXNU7H7DRPYF/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - More Than Words I wouldn’t say this is an un-putdownable book, but the more I talk about it and sit on it, the more I realize how good of a book it was. The writing is great, the characters are likeable even with their flaws, and the story is relatable. I think this is one of those books that the further I get away from reading it, the more it will settle and stay with me. I wish that I had chosen this as a book club book, so if you had a book club I would highly recommend picking this one up. I haven’t read Santopolo’s first book, but this one definitely moved it higher up my to-read list! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/3/23/lucky-caller monthly 0.5 2020-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1584994350993-W3EEH3H99EXKMB19CO3L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Lucky Caller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1584994654677-TFOD5EIEQTCVSDLQM1GJ/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Lucky Caller This was a fun quick read that put a smile on my face. It’s hard to review because there’s not a lot to it when I break it down, but that didn’t make it any less enjoyable. If you’re looking for a cute YA book with fun characters and solid writing, I would recommend checking this one out. It’s not going to be a standout of Mills’ for me, but it was solid. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/3/16/the-honey-dont-list monthly 0.5 2020-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1584320188870-NY7L2MTM4X5PYNE9RAD0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Honey-Don't List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1584320422480-HLUGH74JKTAHVSXCU923/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Honey-Don't List While this isn’t one of my favorite Christina Lauren novels, it is still a solid three star read. If you’re looking for a silly or light hearted romance, I would recommend some of their other books, but if you want something with a little bit more weight to it, then you should check this one out. The writing and the characters are still solid and I will definitely continue to read and enjoy all of their books. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/3/9/darling-rose-gold monthly 0.5 2020-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1583629713761-N3HOYMW53096AEC5NM5C/Darling+Rose+Gold.jpg Blog - Darling Rose Gold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1583630162655-BTON2WBAN5XQGBGTYKJW/Borrow.jpg Blog - Darling Rose Gold This book left me feeling so uncomfortable that I couldn’t rate it higher. They are both terrible people and I’m definitely not a “two wrongs make a right” type of person, so a lot of this book didn’t sit well with me. I think people who liked the Mommy Dead and Dearest documentary will enjoy this book. I’m curious to see what Wrobel writes next, because I did like her style. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/3/2/book-club-march-2020-the-girls-at-17-swann-street monthly 0.5 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1583107853520-STL332MN8RIGV32MYROG/Girls+at+17+Swann+St.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2020 - The Girls at 17 Swann Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1583114807196-Y8S4XS1V9HQVR7FKANZ4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club March 2020 - The Girls at 17 Swann Street Regardless of the formatting issues that I could never quite get used to, this story was one I couldn’t put down. I enjoyed watching Anna’s journey and I want to pass this book onto other people. I know that it was very different from The Book of Essie, it had a similar feel to me. If you have read that book and liked it, I would recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/2/24/the-antidote-for-everything monthly 0.5 2020-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1581990801433-WKBVMGQEZI9VM1XY6AZR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Antidote for Everything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1581991150170-J2K65IIK8QJOPJMADJE9/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Antidote for Everything I loved this book. I think this should be a top book club pick for 2020. There are a lot of solid discussion points balanced with well-written relationships and fun moments. The characters are all likeable which makes the story more enjoyable and easy to read. I never once felt like I was being preached at and I didn’t experience any reader fatigue. I love Martin’s writing. I would probably give this a 4.5/5 stars, if only because I don’t know if I would re-read this book. I will, however, be passing it on to a lot of people! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/2/17/the-sun-down-motel monthly 0.5 2020-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1581820683371-1I110ME0EYUBQZ10R48U/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Sun Down Motel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1581821431037-P4KUPWO4R0HLCQL3S3SL/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Sun Down Motel I would probably rate this one a solid 3.5 stars. I enjoyed it from beginning to end, but there was some sort of spark missing that makes me hesitate to give it 4 stars. If you like true crime, I would highly recommend checking this book out. It kept me interested and I wasn’t able to guess what was going to happen until right before it happened. There is a lot that goes one and all of it was entertaining. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/2/10/book-club-february-2020-such-a-fun-age monthly 0.5 2020-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1581262285039-K7ANY9U3UOY8BYJE6DDV/Such+a+Fun+Age.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2020- Such a Fun Age https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/2/3/ninth-house monthly 0.5 2020-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1580603882693-S071B7EU00PLP1OJM5QW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ninth House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1580604141229-LIZ0VFGF81U4XZB8NLJ2/Beloved.jpg Blog - Ninth House Reading this book was like eating a good home cooked meal after only eating fast food for a long time. I finally feel satiated but it has also reawakened my appetite for reading. If you enjoy murder mysteries and also like fantasy, this book will be perfect for you. Even if you’re not 100% sure how you feel about fantasy, I would still recommend giving this one a try. It will be like dipping your toe into the world of fantasy, because it’s mostly just magic and the paranormal. There aren’t different worlds with an entirely new vocabulary you have to learn, just a few bits here and there. I cannot wait for the next book to come out and you can bet that I will definitely be going back to check out Bardugo’s YA novels. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/1/28/10-blind-dates monthly 0.5 2020-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1580174726192-SBIY3SFR7AFBVD3IITCL/10+Blind+Dates.jpg Blog - 10 Blind Dates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1580174936730-4BW7WOUCWGF1Q9DK2V2Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 10 Blind Dates This was such a fun holiday read, but you can definitely read it at any time of the year. Everything about this story was delightful an it was exactly what I needed at the end of the year. If you like fun stories with quirky family members, or if you’re just looking for a quick read, I highly recommend this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/1/17/my-2019-in-books monthly 0.5 2020-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579311789807-08QOBI0P3AST3DFEV9AE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - My 2019 in Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579311824627-1OHX5C1POEO49D5MYKRW/The+Alice+Network.jpg Blog - My 2019 in Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579311866734-2QKQ140FUKNXISOE5I80/Park+Avenue+Summer.jpg Blog - My 2019 in Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579311940566-LX4NV6V0J985LE2ZPKCC/Stay+Sexy.jpg Blog - My 2019 in Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579311972752-I6UV67K7YJBMU1YIGZA9/Flatshare.jpg Blog - My 2019 in Books https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/1/17/tweet-cute monthly 0.5 2020-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579220756879-25GNLPRW7A5WXOTEBBK7/Tweet+Cute.jpg Blog - Tweet Cute https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1579220981318-VU45A687RNTAO9H4DPKX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Tweet Cute Basically, read this book. It’s a cute YA love story with adorable banter and fun character development. I loved every moment of this book and can’t wait to read more by Lord in the future. The only thing that held me back from rating this book 5 stars is that it didn’t have much staying power. I greatly enjoyed reading this as I did so, but I can’t say I remember very much of the details. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/1/13/book-club-january-2020-the-mister monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1578876863564-VJ2AATA0CURTQ425W5YX/The+Mister.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2020- The Mister https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1578877033845-YFL9DQMH6053WYFVTTW4/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2020- The Mister If you must, go ahead and read this book. But don’t expect anything from it other than a nothing story with terrible writing. There are so many other romance novels that are much better and I feel like James’ books give romance novels a bad name. If you are looking for a good romance novel, let me know. I could easily give you many better recommendations. Don’t bother with this one. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2020/1/10/you-were-there-too monthly 0.5 2020-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1578531150975-I7R6ZA72117HVZFZV93J/image-asset.jpeg Blog - You Were There Too https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1578531589781-FI5P7SXF5ZBQFXXX5DAN/Beloved.jpg Blog - You Were There Too I have already passed this book on to one of my friends. The love story, the characters, the pacing, the supernatural elements. Everything just worked so well. I could see this book working well as a book club book so if you are looking for one early this year, I would recommend grabbing this one. Otherwise, if you’re just looking for a good love story with a bit of a twist, I would recommend this as well. Oakley’s writing is still solid and I look forward to continuing to read her works. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/12/23/royal-holiday monthly 0.5 2019-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1577050209364-2UR4BQV1PQIZ2KE3X6MR/Royal+Holiday.jpg Blog - Royal Holiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1577050530326-X6Q2YRLWDWLYN2ALWTJ6/Banish.jpg Blog - Royal Holiday For as much fun as The Wedding Date and The Proposal were, this is the absolute opposite. The only redeeming quality for me about this book was that it was quick. I’m thankful that I had a friend who had read this book before me so I could vent to her about so many of the ridiculous things that happened. Unfortunately, this book has given me pause when it comes to reading Guillory’s future novels. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/12/16/meg-amp-jo monthly 0.5 2019-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1576452221409-79PIMH7HWLW0BHAZKP5E/Meg+and+Jo.jpg Blog - Meg & Jo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1576452356230-3XOBT3GSUUL38RZAQAFI/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Meg & Jo The writing in this book is solid and enjoyable. I loved the characters and getting to see them modernized. I liked that Kantra chose to replicate the characters and not necessarily the plot line. There is a sequel following Amy & Beth and I am already looking forward to reading that one! If you are fond of the Little Women characters, I would definitely recommend checking this book out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/12/9/book-club-december-2019-landline monthly 0.5 2019-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1575820896886-U9458LU2MFMHQMTFAWY6/Landline.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2019- Landline https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/12/2/meet-me-on-love-lane monthly 0.5 2019-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1575230266048-9XAJOSAQMT09GQSMRHYI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Meet Me on Love Lane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1575230552651-M93LMJ0AL9HIKUF18SC4/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Meet Me on Love Lane I love when books in a series get stronger with each one. I am really excited to read the 3rd book in the series and can’t wait to see what characters pop up next. If you like romantic stories, I would highly recommend checking this series out. It’s more along the rom-com line in that it doesn’t have a lot of physical romance, if you know what I mean. So if you love love but don’t love sex, this would be a romance series for you. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/11/17/twice-in-a-blue-moon monthly 0.5 2019-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1574043115171-EIRMSE5CKLKUH3VO1SSS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Twice in a Blue Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1574607494228-7XZT2CGO07I9UTTTK87Y/Borrow.jpg Blog - Twice in a Blue Moon The story is a good story and after a slump of books I had no desire to finish, I was happy I found one that was interesting and paced well. I think if this wasn’t a Christina Lauren book, I would have enjoyed it more and rated it higher, but because I had such high expectations for it, I was a little let down. It’s a little different from what I’ve come to know and love from them, so that threw me a bit. I would still recommend reading this book, because it is a good story. I would just maybe recommend some of their other books first. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/11/18/the-christmas-spirits-on-tradd-street monthly 0.5 2019-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1574042719131-L6ID9CPTLY6S2X0363RA/Christmas+Spirits+on+Tradd+Street.jpg Blog - The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1574042962474-VVVV4X27QDCBGJ2Y0YRT/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street This story and the characters are a lot of fun. Is this a book that will get you in the Christmas spirit? No. But will you enjoy reading it? Yes. Karen White is a solid author and she did not disappoint. I am definitely intrigued by this series now and am looking forward to seeing how the rest of them come out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/11/11/rci2ne1tfuklc95uuvhntmw5hwrt97 monthly 0.5 2019-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1573428568756-UDU4FPFSABAWQFJ43XN2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Frankly in Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1573428779528-SYX0BQYBACGD2L65LQFK/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Frankly in Love If you could just read and enjoy the first 2/3 of the book, I would rate this a 3. In fact, I did give it 3 stars on Goodreads because of that. However, the book keeps going and I couldn’t even finish it. It does look like there’s going to be a second book, so I’m curious about what it will be about, but I probably won’t read it. I don’t think I have any teenage boys reading my blog, but if you are, you might enjoy this one. Otherwise, I would say you can pass. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/11/4/book-club-november-2019-normal-people monthly 0.5 2019-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1572829823941-FFUORTW53G32MHT56KK9/Normal+People.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2019- Normal People https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/10/28/christmas-angels monthly 0.5 2019-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1572207056648-LK12MC6T8J6VHYTXHDBQ/Christmas+Angels.jpg Blog - Christmas Angels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1572207264745-FE9SRZC7F2RBP5DXD24V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Christmas Angels If you are looking for a feel good Christmas book to read curled up by the fire with a cup of coffee or tea, this is the one you should pick. It moves quickly with lovable characters in a lovable setting. There aren’t any completely ridiculous twists or conflicts. Just pure love and romance and joy. I don’t remember liking Christmas Joy as much as this one, so I would recommend Christmas Angels first, but I am definitely looking forward to more Christmas stories by Naigle! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/10/21/book-club-october-2019-daisy-jones-and-the-six monthly 0.5 2019-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1571619834220-0FR3UQ4VB8L78K1TAYOJ/Daisy+Jones.jpg Blog - Book Club October 2019- Daisy Jones and the Six https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/10/14/causebox-fall-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1571002461887-51CKEOI4FL9B4RKSAGCI/Causebox+Fall+2019.JPG Blog - CAUSEBOX Fall 2019 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/10/7/evvie-drake-stars-over monthly 0.5 2019-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1570402040802-31MM0L0QY4KD234TAYP3/Evvie+Drake.jpg Blog - Evvie Drake Stars Over https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1570402215572-05TUMKFY7A82R36XQBHO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Evvie Drake Stars Over Like I said, this book kind of left me with no feelings at all. I didn’t love it, I didn’t hate it. I think it will end up being pretty forgettable for me. However, if it sounds interesting to you I would recommend checking it out. I have two friends who really enjoyed it, so maybe I’m in the minority. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/9/30/on-the-corner-of-love-and-hate monthly 0.5 2019-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1569800800321-THP3QHQBMTUVT777J5VS/On+the+corner+of+love+and+hate.jpg Blog - On the Corner of Love and Hate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1569800954092-0XWCK5CO08DQXZ1D2WI7/Borrow.jpg Blog - On the Corner of Love and Hate While I wouldn’t put this book on the same level as the Christina Lauren books, it was still a well written romance. The smut level is very low, so if you want a romance story that is all about the relationship development and not a lot of physical romance, I would recommend checking this out. Since it is the first in a series, I am looking forward to the next books. The town is adorable and I liked Cooper and Emma’s friends, Nick and Henry, so I would love to read their stories of finding love. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/9/23/no-judgements monthly 0.5 2019-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1569196813583-7R8NQPFDXDBMCC8I8KX1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - No Judgements https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1569197086574-QBWOFWXC5LSGNQEAUQ06/Borrow.jpg Blog - No Judgements Overall this book was fine. It was a solid romance novel with decent characters, a cute connection, and a great setting. The writing was solid, as could be expected with Cabot, but it wasn’t anything special to me. It looks like this is going to be a series and I am curious to see what the next book is going to be about. I’m curious whether it is going to continue to follow Drew and Bree or whether it’s going to follow other characters. I think that Cabot’s previous adult novels were better, but again, this one is solid. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/9/16/the-vanished-bride monthly 0.5 2019-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1568583517256-OZVXZB9OAXLFPLQA5O6B/Vanished+Bride.jpg Blog - The Vanished Bride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1568583723874-K0M5H1LKZN3CYF6CMUF2/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Vanished Bride The story wasn’t terrible, and I enjoyed a lot of aspects of it. But there were still some kinks to me that need to be worked out. The mystery wasn’t a page turner and there were some things that needed to be streamlined. I think maybe a few books down the road that maybe they will find their rhythm, but for now, the Bronte Sister’s Mysteries are not for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/9/9/book-club-september-2019-beyond-the-poind monthly 0.5 2019-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1567991579176-RCBUFIYV9CHI6M4LFGIK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club September 2019- Beyond the Poind https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/8/30/book-club-august-2019-red-white-amp-royal-blue monthly 0.5 2019-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1567131129698-DVWRI6HY0J8EHFOT1E7B/Red+White+Royal+Blue.jpg Blog - Book Club August 2019- Red, White, & Royal Blue https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/8/16/how-the-light-gets-in-blog-tour-giveaway monthly 0.5 2019-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1565919298595-884M51UCODKV87IFNNH9/How+the+Light+Gets+in+Banner.png Blog - How the Light Gets In Blog Tour + Giveaway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1565919344461-935JPJRQBA3EE6DB59H9/How+the+Light+Gets+In.jpeg Blog - How the Light Gets In Blog Tour + Giveaway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1565919501021-N8Z4CQQQJ9170HOZM26U/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How the Light Gets In Blog Tour + Giveaway I ended up enjoying this book a lot more than I thought it would. I think I my rating for this one actually leans a little bit more towards the 3.5 star rating, but because I don’t know if it’s one I would re-read, I rounded down to a 3. I appreciated the mystery aspects to it even though it wasn’t what I originally thought I was getting myself into. I enjoyed Upperman’s writing and really liked the characters. Tucker and Callie were sweet together and, even though I’m repeating myself, I enjoyed watching their growth. While I didn’t end up getting to read this book at the cabin, I think it’s the perfect vacation read. It has a little bit of everything and I think anyone can find something to enjoy in this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/8/12/things-you-save-in-a-fire monthly 0.5 2019-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1565196569664-WRNJYUDMRJ30IPW4M7EK/Things+You+Save+in+a+Fire.jpg Blog - Things You Save in a Fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1565196675557-9KQ13IYDDMQMDCGRGDHR/Beloved.jpg Blog - Things You Save in a Fire I mean, what else can I give a book that I couldn’t put down? I loved this book. There is no other way to say it. If you are a fan of Chicago Fire, get your hands on this book now. If you’re a fan of Center’s previous novels, why aren’t you already reading this? If you’re just looking for a good book to read, I recommend this one. I for sure will be recommending this book left and right over the next few weeks and I hope that you will pick it up! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/7/26/the-flatshare monthly 0.5 2019-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562809876077-7ANQIHZKMY0KK1XZQG7Y/Flatshare.jpg Blog - The Flatshare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562810019385-ZYCXE78UR1NY1QFIQM6C/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Flatshare I finished this book in 2 days. I loved every moment of it and couldn’t put it down. It says a lot about a book when I choose it over watching TV and find time on a weeknight to read it. This book is so much more than a love story, but that aspect of it is wonderfully done as well. I have already recommended this book to 6 people, so that should say it all. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/7/19/after-the-end monthly 0.5 2019-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562809516864-IBBF1HEMZHY3EWFZ5CNS/After+the+End.jpg Blog - After the End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562809712363-QJ6UJ5K6HQEX6VE45KK3/Beloved.jpg Blog - After the End I gave this book a bit more of a 4.5 stars than a true 5, but it was one I would rather round up with than round down because it was so well written. The reason I don’t feel it’s a full 5 is because it can be a difficult book to get through at times and is not one I could see myself re-reading. I think this book would be a great book club choice and I could see this story finding a lot of success. If you liked Me Before You or other similar novels, I would highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/7/12/bookish-life-of-nina-hill monthly 0.5 2019-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562809180108-ZFI721R80KGHQ163JI6P/Bookish+Life+of+Nina+Hill.jpg Blog - Bookish Life of Nina Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562809342645-A13U4B3VKHYG5ZZDW7RW/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Bookish Life of Nina Hill This book was so much fun. It was the perfect vacation read because it was engaging enough to hold my attention, fast paced, but also didn’t require too much focus or thinking. This book has definitely cemented Waxman as an author for me, and I look forward to going back and reading her second book (which I somehow missed). If you enjoy contemporary fiction with quirky characters, I would recommend checking this one out. It’s a lot of fun and I think anyone would like it! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/7/8/the-last-collection monthly 0.5 2019-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562449501599-8XIELBUWJIM3K51C4DXV/Last+Collection.jpg Blog - The Last Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562449658800-MAWSEO47RLZQMYB220R4/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Last Collection This book was fine. It wasn’t great, it wasn’t terrible. I think if I was more into Chanel, Schiaparelli, or art I would have enjoyed it more. The writing style wasn’t one of my favorites, so I don’t think this is an author I’ll seek out more in the future, but again, it wasn’t bad. I finished this book while on my Alaskan cruise and there was an area for people to leave (or take) books on the boat. Because I didn’t connect with this book, it made me excited to be able to leave it behind in hopes that it would travel and find someone that would love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1562449854625-7ZD551D8N3AF663Z14AU/Last+Collection+Sendoff.jpg Blog - The Last Collection https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/6/24/romance-series-review-sometimes-in-love monthly 0.5 2019-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1560719654810-S8H4LOPZVKA04S0OXQO8/Getting+Hot+with+the+Scot.jpg Blog - Romance Series Review- Sometimes in Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1560719748095-BL6CQIA9WY45JQK5EEUX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Romance Series Review- Sometimes in Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1560719847137-8C9451X4Z22DCXOSBP90/Once+upon+a+bad+boy.jpg Blog - Romance Series Review- Sometimes in Love https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/6/21/summer-of-travel monthly 0.5 2019-06-21 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/6/16/the-friends-we-keep monthly 0.5 2019-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1560719124150-KSCW0SK3WINJK8YDA7E7/The+Friends+We+Keep.jpg Blog - The Friends We Keep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1560719293024-CSHALP0YUJX2JR5HFW6B/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Friends We Keep I loved this book. I feel like I lived through this book. Like I said above, if you like stories about friendships you need to pick up this book. The writing is great and while it’s been to long for me to say whether or not it’s one of my favorite Jane Green books, it is wonderful and I think it would be a great introduction to her and her writing. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/6/14/natalie-tans-book-of-luck-and-fortune monthly 0.5 2019-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1559506364866-TUKD9W7CMC985ULZ9LUF/Natalie+Tan.jpg Blog - Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1559506610736-7P2O81T4XZCDCV5JWE4A/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune It’s so painful to have a book that you looked forward to so much be so disappointing. The only thing that worked for me in this book was the concept. None of the execution worked for me. the only reason I didn’t give this book one star is because there were parts that were entertaining enough that I didn’t feel like giving up on the book until I was almost done. The only thing I can hope for is that they made a lot of changes for the final copy of the book that I didn’t get to read in my ARC. If you’re looking for a contemporary novel with a bit of magic that’s done well, I would highly recommend On The Other Side by Carrie Hope Fletcher instead. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/6/3/book-club-june-2019-the-joy-luck-club monthly 0.5 2019-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1559505152637-R07GD9W6DNTFWM19TDS0/Joy+Luck+Club.jpg Blog - Book Club June 2019- The Joy Luck Club https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/5/27/somewhere-only-we-know monthly 0.5 2019-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1558925312674-M9VDQ3VDDF69ECS8QMJW/Somewhere+Only+We+Know.jpg Blog - Somewhere Only We Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1558925517550-R530TNDMJBFZSYCYW4GC/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Somewhere Only We Know While this isn’t my favorite of Goo’s books, it’s such a cute YA romance. I love that the entire story takes place over the course of a day. It’s a whirlwind romance which I would’ve daydreamed about as a teen. I flew through this book and enjoyed every minute of it. I think what was ultimately missing for me is that Goo does parental relationships and friendships so well, and even though the story worked with just two character, I find myself missing that aspect of her writing. I would highly recommend checking this story out and looking into more of her books! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/5/20/little-big-love monthly 0.5 2019-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1558305435333-GWDBU1UJKEXSH161L3AG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Little Big Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1558305580135-JIQSHHH9BB9IEY68YDYI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Little Big Love Without going on too much, this book just didn’t work for me. It moved too slowly, had too much going on, and characters I couldn’t connect with. I think, unfortunately, this book has made me question whether or not I would pick up anything else by Regan. While the beginning of the book wasn’t horrible, I think the fact that I put it down for months without ever feeling a need to pick it back up again pretty much says it all. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/5/17/the-unhoneymooners monthly 0.5 2019-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1558053535875-UCR1EZ94A2JP8GLLPXB0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Unhoneymooners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1558054073677-GP9XIVP56SMXH55PROAL/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Unhoneymooners I flew through this book and could not put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this story and want everyone who needs a smile on their face to read this book. I think I would put it second behind Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating in my ranking of Christina Lauren books which is saying a lot. If you’re looking for a fun read or if you have enjoyed other books by them, I would highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/5/10/the-great-pretenders monthly 0.5 2019-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1557439114677-8P3MI4DMKGHCYEN37LC3/IMG_6865.JPG Blog - The Great Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1557439280613-T6UK25Z0AL5QQX06NDBQ/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The Great Pretenders Even though I technically finished the book, I skipped about 130 pages. If you are interested in reading a story about the struggles of a biracial relationship in the 1950s, this book might sit better with you. The fact that this wasn’t what I was expecting was part of my problem. There also was A LOT that was going on. I wish that this could’ve been two different stories; one that was about being a female agent, and one that was about being in a biracial relationship. I also wasn’t a fan of the writing itself, as I feel like it was overly written. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/5/5/book-club-may-2019-happiness-the-crooked-little-road-to-semi-ever-after monthly 0.5 2019-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1557101151826-1FEFRQR3XWZW76I8E5LP/Happiness+A+Memoir.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2019- Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/5/3/park-avenue-summer monthly 0.5 2019-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556843735665-KX5M6I03W4XN45117O6Q/Park+Avenue+Summer.jpg Blog - Park Avenue Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556843870897-HK3BNMW2HBRBAG9TY3R7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Park Avenue Summer This was tough for me. I definitely feel like this is a solid 3.5 stars for me. Even though I knew Cosmo was going to be successful, I was curious about how it got to be where it did. Like I said, I knew nothing about Helen Gurley Brown and this book made me want to go out and learn more about her. I feel like any time that a historical fiction novel makes me want to learn about the fact part of the story, it has done its job. The writing is quick paced and strikes the perfect balance between fact and fiction. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/29/independent-bookstore-day monthly 0.5 2019-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556465858992-HNRGT2SZD2L4I7WNAP5X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556465888155-6MSQJPSN8PXZNF757SWX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556465904102-U0QO0QUONW1M4DIP4Y65/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556465943086-V0AY5N2JX1L6RSSCVPI7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556465957125-EG6GDZLCQ2AQKIKPSFXK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day They even had a store turtle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556465977591-SSRFCS237NUUB7F5VYE4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466066253-O4P6QQ6CXZGWPLQ4PBPV/IMG_6997.JPG Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466131989-CSVQ2TMDY9WPDS9QUT5E/IMG_6995.JPG Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466319337-77JHSL0HAWETKSHKH0PQ/IMG_6994+%281%29.jpg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466443074-BESU6T0IQZ2QGE3NVQGP/IMG_6998.JPG Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466459057-WXU1UWZXFJE1XD31XE19/IMG_7001.JPG Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466531337-AQ5EYFO640SBCNGOBODL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466548321-9JN3UFDQNSE6918VHRE6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466581104-CO1QM1XASTK7XX5QOSEH/IMG_7005.JPG Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556466650313-3ACIK2GFUFU0J9C3K7J5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Independent Bookstore Day https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/27/the-missing-years monthly 0.5 2019-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556417426220-JIW28N8GWHQ2Z2JVFEMN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Missing Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1556417674009-YJYZVRGTUF23RZ954DQ7/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Missing Years https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/22/the-huntress monthly 0.5 2019-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1555891981050-4PJCP4D813ROG9F64WD1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Huntress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1555892156990-Z4RTWVZGG6HYMDVTCBQG/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Huntress I flew through this book and enjoyed every moment of it. I have found a new favorite author and cannot wait to read more of her stories. If you like stories about female empowerment and historical fiction, you will definitely enjoy Quinn’s books. I cannot recommend this book enough! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/19/youd-be-mine monthly 0.5 2019-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1555626219512-LSKVHR9OQVABV6IOQC0B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - You'd Be Mine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1555626337116-OSZ0D9V279J02R2TVQP4/Borrow.jpg Blog - You'd Be Mine This is Hahn’s debut and I do think there are a lot of strengths in this book, but overall missed the mark for me. I liked the writing style and found it to be a fun book, but the emotion behind the romance was lacking a little bit. I’m hopeful that Hahn will have stronger books in the future because I can see the potential! If you are very into country music YA, I would still say check this out. Maybe it was just me. Otherwise, I would give this book a pass. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/15/who-slays-the-wicked monthly 0.5 2019-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1555294656643-1JZHIZ3GM50LX5U3YGAM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Who Slays the Wicked? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1555294815776-HNWVYQSPI00N4NY9O6XB/Borrow.jpg Blog - Who Slays the Wicked? These books are good fun. I tend to forget about them until I get another offer to review them, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy them. Is this a series I would have picked up on my own? No. But is it a series that keeps my attention and is a fun read? Yes. Who Slays the Wicked is a solid contribution to a series which, in its 14th book only seems to be getting better. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/12/serious-moonlight monthly 0.5 2019-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554771581142-QPO7UT6C4050E6PQGOVL/Serious+Moonlight.jpg Blog - Serious Moonlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554771841745-92ZYKXTAM3F6QHUFO4RT/Alex+Approximately.jpg Blog - Serious Moonlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554771861658-BSA5T2NE29FE35T1LG8Y/Starry+Eyes.jpg Blog - Serious Moonlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554771918647-W3L9TF58VC1BP4GAF7ZV/Beloved.jpg Blog - Serious Moonlight I could not put this book down. It is easily my favorite of Bennett’s three novels, even though I did greatly enjoy her others. Daniel and Birdie’s story is unique and fun but touches on serious in just the right way. If you are a YA fan or if you’ve been in a reading slump you need to pick up this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/8/book-club-april-2019-when-you-read-this monthly 0.5 2019-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554692058255-U3HMC0N6B1WLIS2FJ6G0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club April 2019- When You Read This https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/5/tula-glow-amp-get-it-cooling-amp-brightening-eye-balm-review monthly 0.5 2019-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554421178297-1QXPUSZM3TPSSF0HH8UJ/Tula+Brightening+Balm.jpg Blog - Tula Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1554421554419-YHW8FZJ7M2J0MOU8TNRH/Tula+Brightening+Balm+2.jpg Blog - Tula Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm Review What the actual balm looks like https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/4/1/am-i-reading-good-books monthly 0.5 2019-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1553870721450-T1Q1RSSRKI2CTBS2LEPO/2018+Star+Ratings.png Blog - Am I reading good books? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1553870918703-X82LPCFGFBDO9WPAXRSR/2019+Star+Rating.png Blog - Am I reading good books? https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/25/play-by-sephora-march-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1553461697899-SHYU670JBANDCZ4EKIB7/March+2019.JPG Blog - Play By Sephora March 2019 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/22/the-last-year-of-the-war monthly 0.5 2019-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1553221559555-USU6US1T33KDHR9RBE85/Last+Year+of+the+War.jpg Blog - The Last Year of the War https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1553221712477-0K9FPOLWK3YI1GVE7HFD/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Last Year of the War When I was in the middle of this book I felt like I was leaning towards 3 stars because it was so heavy. I don’t normally love books that wear me out like that. But then with the surprises and the change of pace in the final third, I couldn’t help but bump up my rating out of pure appreciation for the writing and the story. While I do recommend this book, I don’t do so lightly. It is a solid story and I think it could spark a love of historical fiction in someone because the content is so interesting. I also think if you already have a solid foundation of appreciation for historical fiction, you will enjoy this one as being different from any that you have previously read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/18/99-percent-mine monthly 0.5 2019-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1552866551974-9YD2V8H19OT5V6LNB39Q/99+percent+mine.jpg Blog - 99 Percent Mine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1552866716905-GAO03KGRBO8DS2RRW8IA/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - 99 Percent Mine With the weather warming up, I find myself needing these lighter happier reads. 99 Percent Mine is a great book if you want something feel-good or if you feel like you’ve been in a bit of a reading slump. The characters are delightful and the story moves quickly. I couldn’t ask for any more from this book. I definitely enjoyed it more than The Hating Game and will be recommending this a lot! I look forward to more books by Thorne in the future and really really hope the next one follows Jamie. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/16/if-then monthly 0.5 2019-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1552744633351-1JTB6ATQPBYERHA4XRDU/If+then.jpg Blog - If, Then https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1552744940434-1EEPY2UBG1ZG6D4BN5JJ/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - If, Then There are a lot of books and movies that do a great job of dealing with alternate realities and, unfortunately, I don’t think this is one of them. I read a review comment on Goodreads and someone stated it read as though someone was writing a TV script and I feel like that’s a solid point. This book might make a good mini-series if they could work out some kinks, but as a book it just did nothing for me. I enjoyed the book until about half way through which is why I didn’t give it 1 star, but once I hit the halfway point I struggled to pick it up and just found myself getting mad at it. I know this book has been on a lot of peoples’ lists for being one of the most anticipated books of 2019, but I’d say give it a pass. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/11/book-club-march-2019-an-american-marriage monthly 0.5 2019-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1552238033145-PWC44MIF2HLJXEYDD5ED/An+American+Marriage.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2019- An American Marriage https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/8/a-bit-of-a-slowdown monthly 0.5 2019-03-08 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/3/4/the-proposal monthly 0.5 2019-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551625701396-SQ4EV9X92UO7UIGCBR39/The+Proposal.jpg Blog - The Proposal https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/24/top-ten-book-club-recommendations monthly 0.5 2019-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551049957050-FX15DR6JOWUARRDCWJAL/Top+10+book+club+recs.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551050091204-AKS66VF9FI5L7OAZEOR9/Book+Club+May.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations This is from way back in 2015, but we’re reading one of the books I recommended, so I thought it was fitting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551050964506-0QZ2U2BNH9R8T9M7JLTI/Me+Before+You.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551051039584-8MQH0XGMGCHWULDV52W9/Light+Between.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551051116099-ZKGZX760P4NK4DOYTYIN/my+grandmother.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551051205051-FP8RUQ22PSKG7BVI3GCM/When+Breath+Becomes+Air.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551051300954-I4PJ5ETBBA58D1C1VD6K/Little+women.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551051395437-GKP6K5TCETHDTYX5D8KM/Artemis.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551051483010-SBRCHAR5WQ3LC7EJ5TAB/What+Alice+Forgot.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551053662767-CC7RZCSZDP8SG6YVZY4X/The+Start+of+Me+and+You.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551053798700-BDTWC7369OUPW9SSJT5Q/This+is+How+it+Always+is.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551053873410-Q7FQFOULPB1ANDOSC283/The+Alice+Network.jpg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1551053963128-VCCFPUIUGWOXJL6985DV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Top Ten Book Club Recommendations https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/22/the-secret-of-clouds monthly 0.5 2019-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1550716137089-CSXJPQ25JWXOZ6BMTM85/Secret+of+Clouds.jpg Blog - The Secret of Clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1550716365778-4PXEKKCPRNY8OAPK71MC/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Secret of Clouds Even though I greatly enjoyed this book, I couldn’t quite give it 5 stars because I don’t know if I would go out and purchase this book and I don’t know if I’d re-read it. it is a book that I highly recommend for people to check out and will pass it on. I also think this could’ve made a great book club read. If you are a fan of adult fiction, you will enjoy this. It is a truly heartwarming and inspirational (can I say these words enough?) that I think could touch so many people. I also hope that it is made into a movie because I think it could be done very well. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/18/famous-in-a-small-town monthly 0.5 2019-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1550436235102-ZM4Q09ZGF4GO7TAB6L2I/Famous+in+a+small+town.jpg Blog - Famous in a Small Town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1550436380587-90Y0OA1M9WAAU3JC6Z2B/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Famous in a Small Town This is a fun, well-written, relatable contemporary young-adult novel. While I’d likely recommend Mills’ other books over this one, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t recommend this one. I flew through the book and there were some fun storylines and interesting and lovable characters. If you like Mills or just contemporary young adult love stories, you will not be disappointed in this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/15/the-matchmakers-list monthly 0.5 2019-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549935662641-KMRYOM5N2S20R4N1H69E/Matchmakers+List.jpg Blog - The Matchmaker's List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549935937388-V0NBEJFDIGUQJI1ACD8X/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Matchmaker's List This book was very enjoyable. It had fun characters and a light, fast paced story. The reason I didn’t rate it higher is that I feel like, unfortunately, it’s going to be one of those books that even though I enjoyed it while I read it, I’m going to forget about it soon. However, if you enjoy contemporary romance and/or are looking to read more diverse stories, I would definitely recommend you check this out. It would be a cute beach read and I look forward to reading more by this author. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/12/book-club-february-2019-nine-perfect-strangers monthly 0.5 2019-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549935240149-ZSZC4WHVZCQBZ2DEQZ5R/Nine+Perfect+Strangers.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2019- Nine Perfect Strangers https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/8/ten-most-recently-added-books-to-my-to-read-list monthly 0.5 2019-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330047895-D3ZJOT83JQ51LCK1MFAT/Bride+Test.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330182437-EIDTL7F5LTQIDB8R41HZ/The+Light+We+Lost.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330264460-CYSC1OBPD2I4RAQQW6AR/Secret+of+Clouds.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330320231-8EHO3H1AZWYQE6UMQTZ0/Unhoneymooners.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330437061-GEHU0YMFQMOLG8B16RNK/Field+Notes+on+Love.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330534800-T78B33RLWBUYYTLWMG2G/Who+Slays+the+Wicked.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330597021-M1RNVIO696MB2GRLCK3K/No+Judgements.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330694485-UMGLN19PACX0EDDP7S6M/Normal+People.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330769563-N62QUDFJKFDM3DW1FQIY/Huntress.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549330839955-KKVH4549YQ21YGYSQUZK/Things+You+Save+in+a+Fire.jpg Blog - Ten Most Recently Added Books to my To-Read List https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/4/always-and-forever-lara-jean monthly 0.5 2019-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549224467216-0VKSAI1N3KL8CAA61MQF/Always+and+Forever+Lara+Jean.jpg Blog - Always and Forever Lara Jean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1549224649633-VK19GC1HIZUK3LU0DHIK/Borrow.jpg Blog - Always and Forever Lara Jean I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would and I think it’s a sweet ending to the trilogy. I think I prefer the movie adaptations to the books, but it’s still a solid read. If you, like me, were avoiding the third book because you disliked the second one, I’d encourage you to go ahead and read this book. The characters are all sweet, wholesome, and likable, so there really is nothing to not like about this story. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/2/1/the-girls-at-17-swann-street monthly 0.5 2019-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1548615565835-5A9KTVXAOQ2RKXELWJ6V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Girls at 17 Swann Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1548615767643-3XZ7QIQMPILFOSBUA1L4/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Girls at 17 Swann Street Regardless of the formatting issues that I could never quite get used to, this story was one I couldn’t put down. I enjoyed watching Anna’s journey and I want to pass this book onto other people. I know that it was very different from The Book of Essie, it had a similar feel to me. If you have read that book and liked it, I would recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/1/28/final-2018-goal-updates monthly 0.5 2019-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1548615434505-A98Z8TJXGG48BIEISC22/Uppercase+Reading+Challenge_LI+%282%29.jpg Blog - Final 2018 Goal Updates https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/1/25/roomies monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1548368394882-X79TG51T95PYEWZEDYEP/Roomies.jpg Blog - Roomies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1548368559952-C4LPVI9JPKBABU2AIVW0/Beloved.jpg Blog - Roomies How can I not rate it 5 stars when I read it in a day? The characters were great, the banter delightful, and the writing is wonderful. Between this and Josh & Hazel, they have solidified themselves as auto-read authors for me. If you like quirky romances I highly recommend checking this story out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/1/14/book-club-january-2019-the-alice-network monthly 0.5 2019-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1547429004448-E9PBIJZ8C1S6EAQJ2410/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club January 2019- The Alice Network https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/1/11/the-au-pair monthly 0.5 2019-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1547167782885-SLT9TPU8LQ5R5F005STK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Au Pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1547167996124-HSUHB935BWSWH7PJG8R5/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Au Pair If you are looking for a soild mystery/thriller, I highly recommend this book. It doesn’t rely on tricks and twists just to keep you entertained and I appreciated that a lot. I liked all of the characters, and as I mentioned, the writing. While this may not be one of those “omg! I never would’ve guessed that/seen that coming!” kinds of thrillers, that doesn’t stop this from being a page turner. I would definitely recommend this book to start your 2019 off right. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/1/6/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-books-part-2 monthly 0.5 2019-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546824416910-CGMZAC7GO0RDOU7MF6FB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books?- Part 2 Picture courtesy of Hallmark Channel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546824687263-D3G6JGKNOU45IL9Y67N7/Christmas+at+Honeysuckle+Lane+book.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books?- Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546824697759-O9PK6Y3AK8Y1WV15K58O/Christmas+at+Honeysuckle+Lane+Movie.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books?- Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546824883086-KY247FUAAK98QF1VXD22/Sleigh+Bell+Sweethearts.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books?- Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546824894965-STYBFATU3LL6H4YZSBXR/Northern+Lights+of+Christmas.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books?- Part 2 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2019/1/4/favorite-beauty-finds-of-2018 monthly 0.5 2019-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546123722391-IT57V7F2GIOD4OB7JNRX/2018+beauty+finds.jpg Blog - Favorite Beauty Finds of 2018 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/12/31/end-of-year-book-survey-2018 monthly 0.5 2018-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546105504479-Q6D3UDTTSLG03842FWA7/best+in+books.jpg Blog - End of Year Book Survey- 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546105635393-ANR7HM5W6502IIC8U3AE/Queen+of+Hearts.jpg Blog - End of Year Book Survey- 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1546105673448-H37RV5ISHKVXZZPKYHBY/looking+forward.jpg Blog - End of Year Book Survey- 2018 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/12/15/belated-black-friday-haul monthly 0.5 2018-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544906290933-6K99OIPFW2IYW1J377B5/Black+Friday+Tula+1.jpg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544906434537-V8EAYJ4MFGEA4X1YES2P/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul Top is the eye serum, left pot is the exfoliating mask and right is the day/night cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544906470327-KY5ZK06DJDIT1563NFEB/Black+Friday+Gap.jpg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544906537232-PQHB5MYO12MG4Y0DBDQ3/Black+Friday+Gap+black+back.jpg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544906542112-9RYR1JNSF8J7BT0BHH5T/Black+Friday+Gap+blue+back.jpg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544906679077-UVS7VQRHQ5PH2TOGGYXA/Black+Friday+Loft.jpg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1545011404708-FWMUKTGYBJNZLR4NHDJ5/Black+Friday+AE.jpg Blog - Belated Black Friday Haul https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/12/12/the-holidays monthly 0.5 2018-12-12 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/12/7/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-books-part-1 monthly 0.5 2018-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544147599611-9AXW2A16HF2QV3GDB73M/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 Picture courtesy of Hallmark Channel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544147895232-1HA2NHSD9NM7UBHYT8T8/Pride+Prejudice+and+Mistletoe.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544147902680-WTDY20CCNBAXRJKS5FVI/Pride+Prejudice+and+Mistletoe+movie.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544148005698-EMZ65U46AFUNEEVFG3PO/Shoe+Addict%27s+Christmas.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544148012492-MVNRALOO8GS21QEGHE7P/Shoe+Addict%27s+Christmas+Movie.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544148155000-XY5GTH96YMQ2F1DZ7QS1/Christmas+Joy.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1544148160866-3P37A8XB8O20P319H1Y4/Christmas+Joy+movie.jpg Blog - Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Books? - Part 1 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/12/3/the-accidental-beauty-queen monthly 0.5 2018-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1543809549575-BBD65OLPO0N2TE5FR6U0/Accidental+Beauty+Queen.jpg Blog - The Accidental Beauty Queen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1543809710813-77FJUZAARHDDQI0CF53I/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Accidental Beauty Queen If you enjoy contemporary fiction I highly recommend this book. It’s a quick easy read that is the perfect balance of fluff and substance. Even though this book comes out in December, I think it would make for a great beach read. Although, if you’re someone who wants a quick read around the holidays that you can squeeze in between family functions, this might be a good choice! I’m also excited because I might have even found a new go-to author! I am looking forward to reading more books by Wilson and will even try to pick up her book Sleigh Bell Sweethearts which was adapted into a Hallmark Christmas movie this year! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/11/30/skincare-empties monthly 0.5 2018-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1543090002639-3PIPT7QSQQNK0YNEQYPR/Skincare+empties.jpg Blog - Skincare Empties https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/11/26/my-favorite-half-night-stand monthly 0.5 2018-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1543089451993-MSDQHYXTZJ13QHLSOA0S/My+Favorite+Half+Night+Stand.jpg Blog - My Favorite Half-Night Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1543089597757-ZBO3RR7I3YF1NTRBPLW7/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - My Favorite Half-Night Stand In all honesty, this book isn’t ground breaking and I don’t have much to say about it. I enjoyed the story and found it confirmed that Christina Lauren is (are?) an author that I will add to be automatic read list. If you like friendship to more romance stories, I would recommend this book. I wouldn’t have minded it being longer if I could have had some more of the group friendship interactions because I greatly enjoyed them. I also wouldn’t mind getting books about each of the friends and their romances. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/11/16/blog-tour-your-own-worst-enemy monthly 0.5 2018-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541967944359-HM1EI79IQ8U21RX9C44Q/image-asset.png Blog - Blog Tour + Giveaway: Your Own Worst Enemy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541968015829-S2DUTLV91UEAO6SE0LBG/image-asset.png Blog - Blog Tour + Giveaway: Your Own Worst Enemy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541968316393-0R5XLBH0UT9R0I60UDXV/Borrow.jpg Blog - Blog Tour + Giveaway: Your Own Worst Enemy I know I shared a lot of pieces that I didn’t enjoy about the book, but overall I did enjoy the story. Jack is a debut author, and I think it shows. The idea is there but the execution needs a little tweaking. The other thing I like about this book is that I hope that it will speak to other teenagers and that they will relate to not only the characters, but the storyline and the politics. If you would like to check out other reviews from the tour, you can do so here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541968806384-4Z4TJLZCIXQUX41OLILW/author.jpeg Blog - Blog Tour + Giveaway: Your Own Worst Enemy About the Author https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/11/12/what-if-its-us monthly 0.5 2018-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541965186542-YUZ2964LUI0AET25V8YV/What+if+it%27s+us.jpg Blog - What if it's us? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541967731859-9EQQKMIQTQP0J1SY4HCD/Borrow.jpg Blog - What if it's us? If you are a fan of young adult love stories but want one that’s a little outside the norm, I would recommend this book. The writing was solid and fun and flowed well even though it was co-written. I think that this book will, unfortunately, become a little forgettable to me. While there were some shining star moments, the book as a whole just didn’t hit it out of the park for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/11/5/book-club-november-2018-next-year-in-havana monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1541383145333-K01PZ29G710XGSTYAPK3/Next+Year+in+Havanna.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2018- Next Year in Havana https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/11/2/i-gave-up monthly 0.5 2018-11-02 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/10/21/causebox-vs-fabfitfun-fall-boxes monthly 0.5 2018-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540734649932-1U4IFM4AO3464C829LQW/Causebox+3.jpg Blog - CAUSEBOX vs FabFitFun Fall Boxes Every month they hire an artist to create a unique design for their box. I love that even with the box they’re helping people out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540734730868-U719OU0Q4KJWEYJX5ZZU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - CAUSEBOX vs FabFitFun Fall Boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540734748574-QN6D02VP4S1L3N00IHAF/Causebox+2.JPG Blog - CAUSEBOX vs FabFitFun Fall Boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540734772410-RYQ5IPAUL83HQYSXGCKO/FFF1.JPG Blog - CAUSEBOX vs FabFitFun Fall Boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540734791568-AQWORMHR9X82ANTRH792/FFF2.JPG Blog - CAUSEBOX vs FabFitFun Fall Boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540734807095-4VLZPM6MMMG8HL7E1O0C/FFF3.JPG Blog - CAUSEBOX vs FabFitFun Fall Boxes https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/10/22/lethal-white-cormoran-strike-4 monthly 0.5 2018-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540137365121-1GARHCTA58PWFIYXUPBV/Lethal+White.jpg Blog - Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1540137555229-W7YFES62GKNARD1U8TIO/Borrow.jpg Blog - Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) This is a solid mystery novel and a great addition to the Cormoran Strike series. If you are a fan of the previous books, you won’t be disappointed. However, the length for me is definitely a negative. I like when mystery novels move quickly and this one did not. It had the feel of too many stories made into one, which I think is common for Rowling (Galbraith is JK Rowling’s penname if you were unaware). I would recommend the series as a whole, and would recommend reading this one if you have read the others. The stories continue to be interesting and I look forward to reading more. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/10/8/geography-of-lost-things monthly 0.5 2018-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538923911180-2990BEFLGD39N5UULPXM/Geography+of+Lost+Things+Tour+Banner.jpeg Blog - Geography of Lost Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538924108627-EJA25DI4SFSVHQ7RCQY4/Geography+of+Lost+Things.jpg Blog - Geography of Lost Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538924458775-R9ZXFIUJH48F4O95AA05/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Geography of Lost Things While this story was slow to start, it ended up being worth it. It’s a touching story unlike others that I have read. While I did have small issues here and there, it wasn’t with anything that I couldn’t push aside. I haven’t read anything else by Brody, but this book makes me want to look into her other novels. I would recommend this to people who like to read coming of age stories. I don’t know if I would re-read this book, but I would definitely recommend it. I think it could also be an interesting book club read. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/10/1/always-never-yours monthly 0.5 2018-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538352906617-0GB7SB5PX45PF5ZCBHQL/Always+Never+Yours.jpg Blog - Always Never Yours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538353449688-8OQJ434PBUGGE794BZFB/Beloved.jpg Blog - Always Never Yours I mean, what else is there to say? I loved this book. The high school world was perfectly built, the relationships were true, and the romance adorable. I also really enjoyed the writing. It didn’t feel like it was written by two authors and definitely did not read like a debut. I have already added their 2019 novel to my to-read list and am looking forward to it. I would gladly turn around and read this again. If you are a young adult fan, I highly recommend this book. It is delightful. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/27/ghosted monthly 0.5 2018-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538095839645-MBGY29BWV6JMQGNU35L3/Ghosted.jpg Blog - Ghosted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1538096120507-WLKH8SQHY13UJR688NAV/Borrow.jpg Blog - Ghosted Overall, I found this to be an interesting and compelling read, but it just didn’t quite hit that level of special I was hoping for. Maybe it was because I was expecting the same level of magic I’ve felt while reading Moriarty’s books, but this one didn’t quite get there for me. It was a good story and the writing is solid, but I feel like it’s one that’s just going to end up fading into the background for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/24/josh-and-hazels-guide-to-not-dating monthly 0.5 2018-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1537721396084-YDLALK6QMX8EPWCUVX9Z/Josh+and+Hazel.jpg Blog - Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1537721982441-23ER6IS57T6EDNAR44ZP/Beloved.jpg Blog - Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating I want to buy this book and force it on every one I know. I also want to re-read it already. The characters are great and the story is so much fun. I don’t really know what else to say other than I love this book and you should read it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/16/book-club-september-2018-hey-ladies monthly 0.5 2018-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1537110302117-KXJ24T94XPEN8B5CSC0M/Hey+Ladies.jpg Blog - Book Club September 2018- Hey Ladies! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/17/smothered monthly 0.5 2018-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1537109997334-UFXKEVBK0YUETEOC4P37/Smothered.jpg Blog - Smothered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1537110215004-NOGT3CD9FK44U871S8HV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Smothered If you are graduating soon or are a recent graduate, I think this book will speak to you. It’s a good story and is one of the few that addresses this part of an adult’s life. I think that it is a relatable story, even if the characters are a bit of a parody of themselves. I’m sure everyone will find someone or something to relate to in this story. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/14/surviving-adam-meade monthly 0.5 2018-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1536511616505-EXZVFPJWQSH1HU3K4M2O/Survivin+Adam+Meade.jpg Blog - Surviving Adam Meade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1536511751367-G3TMDAPHN7FN3ACDXEIG/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Surviving Adam Meade While this book isn’t earth shattering, it is an enjoyable and fun book. I flew through it in 24 hours and enjoyed every minute of it. I would gladly read a sequel because I enjoyed both of the characters and their relationship. If you are a contemporary YA fan, I highly recommend checking out this book. It’s fun and brings you right back into the world of high school. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/10/lost-carousel-of-provence monthly 0.5 2018-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1536511048921-ZGY4H6QXD61VN70F9PEE/Lost+Carousel+of+Provence.jpg Blog - Lost Carousel of Provence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1536511514119-51MRDN9Q61TQSBRERVAW/Borrow.jpg Blog - Lost Carousel of Provence This was an enjoyable read that will pull you from your home to the French countryside. You will find yourself drawn into the history of the Clement family and learning more about carosuels and Frnech history than you’d ever thought you’d want to know. The characters are delightful and the overall story is unique and entertaining. The format can be a bit tough to get into, which is the biggest drawback for me, but overall, I liked the story. I would recommend it, but don’t see myself re-reading this in the future. I do think I enjoyed it more than Blackwell’s previous knowledge and look forward to reading more of her stories. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/9/3/the-boy-at-the-door monthly 0.5 2018-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1535984252646-JWQEOGTNE3HDVLQNFZB8/The+Boy+at+the+Door.jpg Blog - The Boy at the Door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1535984413987-UFZN9R0MH3V5P10KALT2/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Boy at the Door Overall, it was a decent read. I have relatively high standards for thrillers, and I found this one to be average. I will say that I did appreciate that it didn’t follow the new trope of a huge twist 50% of the way through. It unraveled slowly with small surprises here and there and I appreciated that. I hated the ending though, just as a bit of a warning. I don’t think this book would come to the front of my mind when someone asks me for a review, but if someone asked me about it, I wouldn’t discourage anyone from reading it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/8/27/all-we-ever-wanted monthly 0.5 2018-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1534712482918-LLD9L4OSX4I5NULZ9FGU/All+we+ever+wanted.jpg Blog - All We Ever Wanted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1534712660695-6OF95M3I1E61YP9HTWYK/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - All We Ever Wanted If you enjoy books by Liane Moriarty, I think you would enjoy this one. It has a bit of a mystery vibe to it. Not as much as Moriarty's books, but it gave me that feel for some reason. I did find it different than Giffin's other novels, but her writing was extremely enjoyable and I flew through this story. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/8/24/book-club-august-2018-save-the-date monthly 0.5 2018-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1534711887950-8F3MOE5DZ10GNY7LLSUK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club August 2018- Save the Date https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/8/24/four-funerals-and-maybe-a-wedding-her-royal-spyness-12 monthly 0.5 2018-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1535077312540-KU654B65CTNVMYUO5FO1/Four+Funerals.jpg Blog - Four Funerals and Maybe A Wedding (Her Royal Spyness #12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1535077485983-N176KFQUBTQJWO2CAZTL/Borrow.jpg Blog - Four Funerals and Maybe A Wedding (Her Royal Spyness #12) If you enjoy light mystery novels, I would recommend checking this out. It is a fun story with fun and enjoyable characters. Even if you haven’t read the other novels in the series, you could easily check this one out. I’m not drawn to re-read it or to start the series from the beginning, but I would be happy to read the books that come out in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/8/20/kiss-the-girl monthly 0.5 2018-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1534711606864-S8OIIUAQCZZR8RXR02MZ/Kiss+the+Girl.jpg Blog - Kiss the Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1534711770361-ZMU66AEAZSKV4HWFAPX1/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Kiss the Girl If you are a romance novel fan, I would recommend checking out this series. It has definitely convinced me to go back and read the other two. Like I mentioned before, it’s a romance novel so it follows a bit of a formula and is on the steamy side. But, this novel adds a sense of humor that I don’t often find in romance novels and I greatly appreciated it. I flew through it in under 24 hours and would gladly fly through it again! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/8/13/more-harry-potter monthly 0.5 2018-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1533912735763-JSITKLWIY4BVSELZ75JQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - More Harry Potter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1533912783393-NWR1ZPT1L43EP0FF2OBE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - More Harry Potter? https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/8/10/amsterdam-exposed-an-americans-journey-into-the-red-light-district monthly 0.5 2018-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1533826896956-VCFVCPS9RRSHI19KLHR3/Amsterdam+Exposed.jpg Blog - Amsterdam Exposed: An American's Journey into the Red Light District https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1533827152914-74D5Z0POV5X4FXJVR331/Borrow.jpg Blog - Amsterdam Exposed: An American's Journey into the Red Light District If you are a fan of non-fiction (or even a fan of fiction who is looking to get into some non-fiction), this book is a fresh story. It is a quick read and every detail that David shares is fascinating. I would have like some more reflection on David and why it took him so long to write the book, why he felt so compelled to write it in the first place, and what kept drawing him to the Red Light District. At the end of the book, it gets a little preachy for me (a little bit too 'and the moral of the story is...'), but that didn't take away from the story as a whole. If you are looking for something unique and are curious about the Red Light District, I would highly recommend looking into this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/7/29/kut-from-the-kloth monthly 0.5 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532880717871-D9OJ2VRIOAJJ4WWB4OU0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Lucida Floral Blouse Pants: Connie Slim Fit Ankle Skinny in Rose Shoes: Gianni Bernini Wedges (old) Watch: Olivia Butron Enchanted Garden Sunglasses: Kate Spade (old) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532880989294-G0OK1Y2EPU2M15T23W2B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Lucida Floral Blouse Pants: Connie Slim Fit Ankle Skinny in Rose Shoes: Gianni Bernini Wedges (old) Watch: Olivia Butron Enchanted Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532881138324-7DPFSQBD0QUZR1SQV8HK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Lucida Floral Blouse Pants: Connie Slim Fit Ankle Skinny in Rose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532881119866-KFO8C7V2E6AAKA52NWP3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Lucida Floral Blouse Pants: Connie Slim Fit Ankle Skinny in Rose Shoes: Gianni Bernini Wedges (old) Watch: Olivia Butron Enchanted Garden Sunglasses: Kate Spade (old) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532881557472-KS3DQJDAHZYID8IR4TE9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Lucida Floral Blouse Pants: Connie Slim Fit Ankle Skinny in Rose Shoes: Gianni Bernini Wedges (old) Watch: Olivia Butron Enchanted Garden Sunglasses: Kate Spade (old) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532887711903-ON15EXHYL520ZST9O25M/Kut+from+the+Kloth+blue+jeans.JPG Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Loft (old) Pants: Mia Slim Fit Skinny (Approve Wash) Shoes: Blondo Waterproof Suede Bootie (old, similar) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532888178968-37C7TIQGK8FSCUN1RX5L/Kut+from+the+Kloth+blue+jeans+back.JPG Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Loft (old) Pants: Mia Slim Fit Skinny (Approve Wash) Shoes: Blondo Waterproof Suede Bootie (old, similar) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532888271943-DN356FIRPQQ5JR474VNM/Kut+from+the+Kloth+blue+jeans+spider.JPG Blog - Kut From the Kloth Top: Loft (old) Pants: Mia Slim Fit Skinny (Approve Wash) Shoes: Blondo Waterproof Suede Bootie (old, similar) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/7/30/stay-sweet monthly 0.5 2018-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532621835940-JT4D9U8M5WB12072B3BV/Stay+Sweet.jpg Blog - Stay Sweet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532622030710-KR5NQML6X6ELF0R92OFD/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Stay Sweet This book was exactly what the title said it would be, sweet. It goes down just as smoothly as I'm sure the Meade Creamery ice cream does. I loved the unique story line, as well as the diary entries from Molly Meade's old diary. If you are looking for a cute summer YA, I recommend picking this one up. I think it stands out a bit from some of the other one's I've read, as the setting of the story is 90% at the creamery. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/7/27/matchmaking-for-beginniners monthly 0.5 2018-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532621503454-Q2OJ0IZWCPTOSQF4MRSE/Matchmaking+for+Beginners.jpg Blog - Matchmaking for Beginniners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1532621730314-6YJSWBPCHF46THM8AX8B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Matchmaking for Beginniners If you love contemporary stories with a bit of a twist, you will love this book. It has a whole cast of lovable characters and I think it would make a great movie. Each character really comes to life off of the pages, and I found myself unable to put this book down. I looked forward to seeing everyone again every time I picked it up. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/7/20/reading-slump monthly 0.5 2018-07-20 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/7/9/9-days-9-nights monthly 0.5 2018-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1531078323980-7XLYJEPIFASZDYKTE7DE/9+days+9+nights.jpg Blog - 9 Days & 9 Nights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1531078478285-F2WRSKOE8PUTXGR8KMPW/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - 9 Days & 9 Nights Disclaimer- I originally rated this book 3 stars on Goodreads because I enjoyed it, it was a quick read, and it was never something I dreaded picking up. However, when I was talking about it with some friends, I realized just how much I disliked the story itself. In doing so, I realized I would not recommend reading this book, so I didn’t feel ok giving it a Borrow rating on here. Unfortunately, it’s one of those sequels that the world would have been better off without. If you feel like you absolutely need a sequel to 99 days, it’s not a horrible story. Truly, I’m probably making it sound worse than it actually is. But I just don’t think the tory that it told is necessary. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/6/29/the-intermission monthly 0.5 2018-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1530135261307-KQGKHJGUBTQKGDGBNOOP/The+Intermission.jpg Blog - The Intermission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1530135399231-RB7LM55G29U9YD1PG9VL/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Intermission This book isn’t bad. The story is interesting and I think it would make a fun book club read. Not only to discuss the itnricies of relationships, but also prompt a lot of discussion about the dislike of the characters and their immaturities. Unfortunately, Taylor Jenkins Reid has a similar book, After I Do, that I feel plays out their type of storyline much better. If you like a little bit more grittiness and unlikeable characters, I would recommend reading The Intermission. If you prefer a more likeable story and characters, I would recommend After I Do instead. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/6/25/the-lost-for-words-bookshop monthly 0.5 2018-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1529686596092-EA6HB4V6YF7DYZO46OKV/Lost+Words+Bookshop.jpg Blog - The Lost for Words Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1529686784030-K6U9SRN366M3MYZIVYVE/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Lost for Words Bookshop This book is unique and it is one you can really sink your teeth into. I think it would make a great book club read. There is a lot to discuss between the characters, their histories, and their growth. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to people who enjoy stories that involve character growth with a little bit of a love story thrown in. like I said, I can’t say too much because I think a lot of the fun of this story is the little bit of mystery, but it is a truly good story and I look forward to reading more by AUTHOR in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/6/22/kut-from-the-kloth-fall-collection monthly 0.5 2018-06-22 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/6/18/cruelty-free-beauty monthly 0.5 2018-06-18 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/6/15/dreams-of-falling monthly 0.5 2018-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1529069126145-PV5E5603RTG9YXCC0IJV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Dreams of Falling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1529069277470-ZWUKSXKY2FVJYV8A8Z1I/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Dreams of Falling This was such a great summer book for me. I love the cover and the title and I feel like both represent the story so well. All of the characters were lovely, and I would gladly read more stories about this family. I didn’t dislike anyone that I wasn’t supposed to, which doesn’t always happen. If you enjoy contemporary novels with a bit of a mystery, you will greatly enjoy this book. It has love, betrayal, friendship, and so much more. I highly recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/6/1/mini-hiatus monthly 0.5 2018-06-01 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/29/crazy-rich-asians monthly 0.5 2018-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1527546082595-82N530YOHYKFCL48XEQA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Crazy Rich Asians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1527546197841-GK7JNJBUB1Y09E4HI328/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Crazy Rich Asians I cannot wait for this movie to come out! I think/hope it will take all of the best parts of this book and flesh them out even more. I am excited that this book has a sequel and look forward to finding out what happens to these characters. If you like commoner to princess stories, or if you like soap opera type stories, you will enjoy this book. There is so much drama that happens in this story and I enjoyed it a lot! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/25/my-oxford-year monthly 0.5 2018-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1527206867255-VQRI1M97SB4K86U30SQA/My+Oxford+Year.jpg Blog - My Oxford Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1527206913888-PK7NH8ZD7WJBY5JW7XLR/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - My Oxford Year This book took a little bit of a sadder turn than I thought it was going to, but I still enjoyed it a lot. I loved the setting and the relationships between the characters. If you are interested in Oxford and British culture and enjoy contemporary stories that focus in that setting, then you will enjoy this book. I know that the rights have been purchased to make into a movie, and I'm looking forward to it coming out! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/21/book-club-may-2018-happiness-for-humans monthly 0.5 2018-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1526847675786-NRY47Z72P9F94NV5AFRT/Happiness+for+Humans.jpg Blog - Book Club May 2018- Happiness for Humans https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/18/lapcos-sheet-masks monthly 0.5 2018-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1526604294149-B9V7OBMHX5YSVM28M0S1/Lapco+Sheet+Masks.jpg Blog - Lapcos Sheet Masks https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/14/how-to-walk-away monthly 0.5 2018-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1526332669214-MT3DUNKN76O6J4SJ25PV/How+to+Walk+Away.jpg Blog - How to Walk Away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1526332894979-K48SENK6ND6VUT1TQ6X8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Walk Away As I stated earlier, I received a copy of this book for review. I received it via ebook format, and I must say I am so upset. I love this book so much that I wish I had received a hard copy so that I could pass it on to everyone! But, I guess that means I can buy a copy to support the author, and pass it along that way! J If you like romances with a bit of tragedy, I highly recommend this book. If you enjoyed Me Before you and have wanted something with a similar feeling to fill that void, I would also recommend this book. Basically, read this book!! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/11/best-beach-ever-ten-beach-road-6 monthly 0.5 2018-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1525996504232-3V4Z3EI0KD1S9FHRBVWH/Best+Beach+Ever.jpg Blog - Best Beach Ever (Ten Beach Road #6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1525996635848-SBIOJH5WM4WO2M2HHHYJ/Borrow.jpg Blog - Best Beach Ever (Ten Beach Road #6) If you are a fan of this series, I think you will enjoy this. If you are looking for a beach read, I would recommend this series. The variety of the characters in these stories means there is someone for all readers. The ages vary from a young 20-something to a 60-something and each woman is at a different part of their lives. It is fun to see how their lives continue and change, while at the same time they still have each other. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/5/4/book-club-april-2018-erotic-stories-for-punjabi-widows monthly 0.5 2018-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1525051163198-5FC3D1P7VUBSO99QR5DM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club April 2018- Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/30/the-way-you-make-me-feel monthly 0.5 2018-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173621033-OXZOWZ22I6XGKHPXAQRB/The+way+you+make+me+feel+banner.png Blog - The Way You Make Me Feel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173712459-0YM6CV2ZBXDAM5LZQBNV/The+Way+You+Make+Me+Feel.jpg Blog - The Way You Make Me Feel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173808695-IPZQD3IOISZFHIBTWR9K/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Way You Make Me Feel I am so happy with this book. It lived up to my expectations and has solidified Goo as one of my new favorite authors. She has been added to my list of automatic reads for sure. If you like love/hate friendship stories you need to read this book. I would highly recommend adding this to everyone’s summer reading lists. It is fun, different, and a quick read. It has funny moments but it is balanced by some real life issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173964439-IGW61SZ5A5N11CADAHJW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Way You Make Me Feel https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/27/starry-eyes monthly 0.5 2018-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524703716600-9TL1VEAOHCYHKASKB6AQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Starry Eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524703851654-DU4VSBB4JMCV3JAGNKI6/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Starry Eyes I don’t know if my review expressed how much I actually liked this book? I loved Lennon and Zorie and enjoyed cheering for their relationship as they were camping. I would highly recommend this book as a summer read if you are into contemporary young adult stories. I would recommend it, but I don’t know if it would be a book I’d read again. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/20/most-anticipated-books-of-2018-update monthly 0.5 2018-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173262844-5OMGEVD5T2A8W0LYH5SL/By+the+Book.jpg Blog - Most Anticipated Books of 2018- Update https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173315713-AHYWERVGEZC1WJ0W6E9G/Queen+of+Hearts.jpg Blog - Most Anticipated Books of 2018- Update https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173381948-7NNEVMNZUZFOOXD97RHL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Most Anticipated Books of 2018- Update https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1524173429863-1WNCBFC31E5UPRU8GQ89/The+Way+You+Make+Me+Feel.jpg Blog - Most Anticipated Books of 2018- Update https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/16/emergency-contact monthly 0.5 2018-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1523841758267-PSV60DV2HIO299M2SIT9/Emergency+Contact.jpg Blog - Emergency Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1523841891967-F2YXBLH1XXR8UN5J2UG3/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Emergency Contact If you are looking for a realistic contemporary YA novel, I recommend this book. Neither character is perfect and there will be multiple times when you want to smack them upside the head. But this is what makes the whole story work! As a debut, Choi’s work is strong. There are some issues, such as formatting and maybe even making the characters a little too unlikeable at times, but overall it’s a strong novel. I would recommend it and read it again. I would also watch it as a movie or TV show! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/13/why-kill-the-innocent monthly 0.5 2018-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1523582847876-F7LWXEUMAZMJQSVZWCB5/Why+Kill+the+Innocent.jpg Blog - Why Kill the Innocent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1523583116268-T6NZX0JE7JMTZ5C5UUS4/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Why Kill the Innocent This story was exciting from beginning to end. The mystery started in the first chapter and went all the way to the last page. There was romance, political intrigue, and quite literally, backstabbing. I enjoyed that Harris wrote the mystery to be just that, a mystery. There weren’t any huge twists or items that were thrown in just for shock value. It was refreshing to read a mystery that wasn’t based around a twist, since that’s what a lot of new mysteries are banking themselves on now. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. If you have read any of the other Sebastian St Cyr books, you will not be disappointed. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/6/the-wedding-date monthly 0.5 2018-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1522533336522-8Q6XQRU5KUI7G585ZJV5/Wedding+Date.jpg Blog - The Wedding Date https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1522533514490-K8WSAJPWYD5L78AYLME1/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Wedding Date If I could make this into a Hallmark movie I would! It was so cute and sweet and had the right balance of romance with stupidity. I connected with Alexa and Drew's relationship and was rooting for them from the moment they met. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy romance stories and Hallmark movies. I'm also impressed that this is a debut! I'm excited to see what else Guillory has to offer. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/6/swimming-between-worlds monthly 0.5 2018-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1522624001062-8VAYTNGLO3UP0JWAK6I1/Swimming+between+worlds.jpg Blog - Swimming Between Worlds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1522624170879-J1SILFQ0LMZAS92UIHQK/Banish.jpg Blog - Swimming Between Worlds The writing and style of this book just was not for me. It was too descriptive and slow for me to get into. Giving up on books is hard for me, but it was getting to the point where I was dreading picking this book up. I tried really hard to read it and just couldn’t get into it. If you are someone who likes slow burn books with lots of descriptions, then I would say still check this one out. Otherwise, stay far away. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/4/play-by-sephora-march-2018 monthly 0.5 2018-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1522532840361-J485Z2UKIK16TXI20XY9/March+2018.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora- March 2018 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/2/uppercase-reading-challenge-update-jan-march monthly 0.5 2018-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521994538249-D6GAF1CZ3Z9LGO5QYVQ8/Stay+with+me.jpg Blog - Uppercase Reading Challenge Update- Jan-March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521994747447-ULB69EJWV2ISLLVIRIT0/I+believe+in+a+thing+called+love.jpg Blog - Uppercase Reading Challenge Update- Jan-March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521994863127-HE61P98KNV6F3ATIWO7I/How+to+Walk+Away.jpg Blog - Uppercase Reading Challenge Update- Jan-March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521994921104-L5LBZGX0IOVOOO5MDNEJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Uppercase Reading Challenge Update- Jan-March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521994961051-B2M86HUSVBSQYG2C50QF/Uppercase+Reading+Challenge_LI.jpg Blog - Uppercase Reading Challenge Update- Jan-March https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/4/2/other-peoples-houses-blog-tour monthly 0.5 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1522624364520-EQYXOLK3NFVIUCN4KVB8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Other People's Houses Blog Tour https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/3/30/the-coincidence-makers monthly 0.5 2018-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521995020088-BD480OE5OWN8REY6RN0F/Coincidence+Makers.jpg Blog - The Coincidence Makers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521995121736-RLO7Y0U2MKOAD0LZ9QPU/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Coincidence Makers If you like romantic stories but are sick of reading the same type over and over again, I would recommend The Coincidence Makers. It seems to mix romance with a little bit of science/fiction and added a refreshing breath to typical romance tropes. The characters are solid and the concept is interesting and well thought out. I would definitely recommend it and almost rated it 4 stars, but I don’t know if it’s a book that I’d re-read. If you feel like you’ve been in a book rut, I would definitely recommend checking this one out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/3/26/book-club-march-2018-artemis monthly 0.5 2018-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521842263115-8Z161JM3Q6IMV4P754MJ/Artemis.jpg Blog - Book Club March 2018- Artemis https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/3/19/let-me-lie monthly 0.5 2018-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521412378300-FAU6L4HIGJPOWORDV1WQ/Let+me+Lie.jpg Blog - Let me Lie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1521412621643-KL9P1S9AW7FINPNTINY2/Borrow.jpg Blog - Let me Lie I know that I didn’t say much about the book, but I try not to say too much about mysteries/thrillers since I don’t want to give anything away. I will say that this book completely got me! Mackintosh’s last book, I See You, also got me with a really good twist at the end. If you enjoy thrillers, I would recommend looking into this book and Mackintosh’s other novels. They’re all a bit slow to start, but have some surprising twists. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/3/11/the-broken-girls monthly 0.5 2018-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1520809070161-UOVPEG1UTVVGLS48T624/Broken+Girls.jpg Blog - The Broken Girls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1520809258764-JZRX7K2BBFDWWFOEVNT4/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Broken Girls This book was interesting. I liked trying to figure out two stories at the same time that intertwined. I also liked the historical fiction elements of the story, even though the history wasn’t that long ago. If you dislike ghost stories, this won’t be up your alley. But if you like mysteries and are looking for one with a bit of a twist, then I’d recommend this book. There are some solid friendship elements and relationship elements to this story too. I look forward to reading St. James’ next book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/3/4/summer-in-the-city monthly 0.5 2018-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1520203342530-YPJSD7ZOM62K68TPDU86/Summer+in+the+City.jpg Blog - Summer in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1520203561082-PPLF9VX8INYJWWFGCR1F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Summer in the City If you love books about sports with strong female characters and solid relationships you need to pick up this book. It’s a quick read that will make you have all the feels. Jamie is an independent woman and Josh is swoon worthy. It was the perfect summer read and I loved the slow burn of their romance. I highly recommend this book and I’m glad that I purchased it so that I can read it again in the future! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/26/as-bright-as-heaven monthly 0.5 2018-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1519581754014-PFGYZ7YH2BCU01L573KP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - As Bright As Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1519581834277-B5SXHT0B8Q93ZDGU85FG/Borrow.jpg Blog - As Bright As Heaven If you enjoy historical fiction and want something a little different, then I’d recommend this book. It does focus more on family and familial relationships that romance, so if you tend to prefer the romantic historical fiction stories, this will not be it. Surprisingly, even though it can be a dark/heavy book at times, that isn’t the overall feeling that I was left with, so if you’re intimidated at all by the storyline, I would say it’s lighter that you will expect it to be. The writing is solid and enjoyable and I look forward to reading more from Meissner. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/19/the-queen-of-hearts monthly 0.5 2018-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1518384143103-KOLV3BQ2PS3SQD8N2I16/Queen+of+Hearts.jpg Blog - The Queen of Hearts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1518384374929-2CJII1QAO2OMS156JEO5/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Queen of Hearts I really enjoyed this book. I would have loved to read it with book club, just to have someone to talk about it with. If you are a Grey’s Anatomy fan, or a fan of books with friendship at the core I would highly recommend this book. As a debut, I think Martin has a few kinks to work out with her writing, but her story telling is solid and I was entertained the entire time. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/16/top-ten monthly 0.5 2018-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1518384494292-89ZHAMFKASEWZL2HVEP9/Top+Ten.jpg Blog - Top Ten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1518384716914-0TE5ECGLEWW7INQIUEZE/Borrow.jpg Blog - Top Ten Unfortunately, I think this is my least favorite book of Cutugno’s. I liked the idea behind it and her writing was still enjoyable, but the story itself didn’t sit well with me. I didn’t much care for Gabby or Ryan and felt their friendship was a bit dysfunctional. The ending also felt like it came a bit abruptly. My friends and I always comment with endings like this by asking if the author had a page limit that they had to wrap up by, and this definitely felt like it. It’s not a bad book, but just not one of my favorites. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/11/book-club-february-2018 monthly 0.5 2018-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1518383719006-1X86KPLI89AEUX6OYECO/Stay+with+me.jpg Blog - Book Club February 2018 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/9/killer-choice monthly 0.5 2018-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1517537983591-MKCV1CFB8XL9FBRI0MSJ/Killer+Choice.jpg Blog - Killer Choice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1517538057241-QZJRYNNJ78TIHZ7OQ6WU/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Killer Choice While this book was not my thing at all, the writing was decent. I’m glad that I gave it a chance, even if I couldn’t finish it. This might be the first review book that I haven’t finished, but it just was not my thing. I think that if this review sounds interesting to you then you will enjoy the book. However, it is not one that I would recommend. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/5/the-hating-game monthly 0.5 2018-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1517537650596-AAYVGPFKS8GR3ABWEWL8/hating+game.jpg Blog - The Hating Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1517537825695-8NDMUKIXQG9A8MSCSPTO/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - The Hating Game While I don’t think I am in love with this book as a lot of the book community seems to be, it was a very enjoyable fluff novel. I am definitely looking forward to more of Thorne’s books. She is similar in style to Susan Elizabeth Phillips who is my favorite romance novelist. I like that there is more to the story than just the sex scenes. There were some character issues that I had, but luckily it did get better as the book went on. If you like hate to love romances you will enjoy this book. I would also recommend it to people who need a light, fluffy, fun, and humorous book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/2/2/the-season monthly 0.5 2018-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1517537098983-WU1DQB2F5HXWAPSYY5XT/the+season.jpg Blog - The Season https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1517537197757-QUAZQFYOF8PFTI3Y120W/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Season There were a lot of bright spots in this story that I did enjoy. I liked the debutant moments and parts of watching Megan grow. But overall, I think the writing was lacking. The characters were underdeveloped and the whole story was predictable. I do think that if Hallmark made teen movies this would be one they’d pick up. It could make a cute movie with a bit of fixing up. It’s a cute book and I would never not recommend it, it just has some tweaks that need to be worked out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/29/by-your-side monthly 0.5 2018-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1516564516826-CQK4QM2JN0XTS3T8KLXX/By+Your+Side.jpg Blog - By Your Side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1516564674264-UHHIR89DZGMVYT0IIYY9/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - By Your Side While this may not be a groundbreaking story, it is enjoyable and well written. Autumn, Dax, Jeff, and even Autumn’s brother were a delight to read. It was easy to get through and I wanted to know what happened to each and every character. I also appreciated that while there were moment that could’ve gotten very melodramatic, they stayed within a relatively realistic realm of drama. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/26/by-the-book monthly 0.5 2018-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1516564185537-81BHYZ2JQCV13LV38PF4/By+the+Book.jpg Blog - By the Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1516564407229-24YPSDOG8C67GEJWQXC9/Borrow.jpg Blog - By the Book This is an easy and enjoyable book to read. I finished it in a day. I liked Sonneborn’s writing and will gladly keep an eye out for more books by her in the future. I wouldn’t read it again which is why it’s more of a 3 than 4 star book for me. The ending just left me unsatisfied and that’s my biggest issue with it. If you like Persuasion or Jane Austen retellings, I’d recommend checking this book out! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/22/2018-uppercase-reading-challenge monthly 0.5 2018-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1516563785540-BC37JRM77VTGDR3JCBJV/Uppercase+Reading+Challenge.jpg Blog - 2018 Uppercase Reading Challenge https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/15/book-club-january-2017-if-not-for-you monthly 0.5 2018-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1515972515477-H4O8VJ1SHYQHQHON9IHT/If+not+for+you.jpg Blog - Book Club January 2018- If Not For You https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/12/the-almost-nearly-perfect-people-behind-the-myth-of-the-scandinavian-utopia monthly 0.5 2018-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1515717769801-63S0MPBGSPFL14XKRIWV/Almost+Nearly+Perfect+People.jpg Blog - The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1515717899021-03YUC695Q1WBRFBN7D96/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia I can’t praise this book enough. If you are curious about Scandinavia/the Nordic countries, I think this is a fabulous book to get you started. Booth provides both the positives and negatives in each country based on his own experiences, research, and discussion with scholars and neighbors. I can see some people being crucial of Booth’s style of writing, but I found it refreshing and easy to read. I honestly can’t recommend this book enough, and while it wouldn’t have been a book I necessarily would’ve picked for my book club (based on the types of books we tend to read), I could see this making for some wonderful discussions! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/8/death-below-stairs monthly 0.5 2018-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514339684961-0I1IYOESX4IMSPJGC2KL/Death+Below+Stairs.jpg Blog - Death Below Stairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514339796767-MH3WMH3J6NN15ALZZT4L/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Death Below Stairs On Goodreads I rated this book 3 stars because, like I said, it’s very much a meh book. I didn’t hate it, didn’t love it, just had no real feelings about it. However, if I’m rating based on whether I would recommend it to someone, I’d have to say no. If someone asks me about this, I’d probably tell them to pass. I feel like there are other books of similar genre that are much more interesting. The concept is fun, but it just didn’t do anything for me. Maybe I’ll give the second book a chance, maybe not. But if I do, I hope that the book can pick up the pace a little bit. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/5/foolish-hearts monthly 0.5 2018-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514339582737-B4GHQT55QQWD1KNGJS9C/Beloved.jpg Blog - Foolish Hearts I loved this book. I devoured it in 24 hours and enjoyed every moment. Gideon is easily one of my favorite characters, and Claudia’s friendship with Iris was great. As with Mills’ previous novels, the sense of humor was right up my alley. If you’ve read her other novels, I think you will love this one just as much. If you haven’t read her previous books, what are you doing?? Go read them now! Honestly, read them in any order because I think I’ve liked them all equally. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/27/new-year-new-skincare monthly 0.5 2018-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514218292297-V5XIFJ8R6FLMQQ3E6EUV/m61+products.jpg Blog - New year, New skincare! I apologize for the set up, but I just had to get the snow in the background! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2018/1/1/the-midnight-dance monthly 0.5 2018-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514338609319-3WSKI2QXH8MPSGKTTV14/Midnight+Dance.jpg Blog - The Midnight Dance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514339310692-VM4W1BITGUQ1X60WG4DQ/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - The Midnight Dance This is a bit of a 2.5 star read for me. I think that if this genre is up your alley you might like it. And like I said, I appreciated the bit of dance knowledge that was in there. Overall, it just didn’t click with me. I was over halfway through and debated giving u on the book because I started not to t care what happened to these characters. I also was so convinced the book was going to end in a cliffhanger that I was willing to just stop reading rather than spend time finishing the book only to be left unsatisfied. Don’t let the cover drag you in like I allowed it to do to me. If the summary doesn’t appeal to you, I’d definitely give this one a pass. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/29/8-books-im-most-excited-for-in-2018 monthly 0.5 2017-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514337971762-VLKMCAOOA7LNMQXH2QQK/2018+Books+1.jpg Blog - 8 Books I'm Most Excited for in 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514338089278-G5ENU6TTC8PL13MF6MM9/2018+Books+2.jpg Blog - 8 Books I'm Most Excited for in 2018 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/27/play-by-sephora-december-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514220364634-OY6K5JHPPBT0EKHVH87M/Full+box.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora December 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514220518360-9COKNN1INZOPYRUNYODG/Eyeshadow.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora December 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514220529857-3BQU3QNAQIX247GY59H6/Eyeshadow+Swatches.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora December 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514220598141-1ZGS9954HVXCEP0HXXU8/Lipstick.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora December 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514220601835-CPPZD27F5VR81OMR632Q/Lipstick+Swatch.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora December 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/25/the-deal-of-a-lifetim monthly 0.5 2017-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1514217971722-QZPAWJYIX7YTPN7PC1PO/Deal+of+a+Lifetime.jpg Blog - The Deal of a Lifetime https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/18/book-club-december-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1513558571309-CJ0AOAWVBDM8O4R7QQQN/Eleanor+Oliphant.jpg Blog - Book Club December 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/11/series-summary-jackaby monthly 0.5 2017-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512692295921-8ZYCMMDUHP85AVJ3D6TW/Jackaby+Series.jpg Blog - Series Summary- Jackaby https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/4/hofk440i5mf6iu0sohd30tvvipsp5h monthly 0.5 2017-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512326830665-PI4J1OO5IQNS9MZ110OW/The+Boy+is+Back.jpg Blog - The Boy is Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512326807805-POHUN4CQV53QR2AN3OKX/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Boy is Back I know this was a short review, but I don’t have much to say about it. It’s a cute but predictable story that was a fun read. It has the same feeling as the previous books in the series and was enjoyable. I would probably re-read it again in succession with the other novels in the series, but I don’t think I’d purchase it. It’s a cute book and maybe I have high standards for Cabot. I did really like it, but it wasn’t one of my favorites. If you like cute fiction with a bit of romance, I would highly recommend checking out this book as well as the previous ones. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/12/4/winter-solstice monthly 0.5 2017-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512326952262-843OI0C14ZYV66J0QMYQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Winter Solstice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512327131713-3RCWTGSL3GXCCK8RX3QX/Borrow.jpg Blog - Winter Solstice If you are a fan of the series, I’d definitely recommend checking it out. This is not a series that will make sense if you read them out of order. There’s a lot that happens from year to year and the stories build on that and the relationships. It’s not as Christmas-y as the previous ones, as it ends on Christmas day, but it’s a good book to read in the months leading up to Christmas to help you get in the mood. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/30/close-enough-to-touch monthly 0.5 2017-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512096657685-E6WJZU7I9AMXCGRDDQAI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Close Enough to Touch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1512096790138-QPAJFV2Z1SFIIE3JRPK5/Borrow.jpg Blog - Close Enough to Touch Overall, I feel lukewarm about this book. I liked a lot of it and found it interesting, but there were a lot of holes. I wanted more from both of their storylines and the ending seemed a bit abrupt. There was also a relationship plot point in the epilogue that seemed so unnecessary and just ended up irritating me. I would recommend that you check this out if you like stories in which the characters who have unique problems to deal with and if you like books that have good relationship building. I am still a fan of Oakely’s, but this book was a bit of a miss for me. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/27/this-adventure-ends monthly 0.5 2017-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1511728388014-V6CTZOOFCSVNBCBCMGGM/This+Adventure+Ends.jpg Blog - This Adventure Ends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1511728509400-LHMG1UKLJ6ERSU62AIEG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - This Adventure Ends Like I said, if you’re looking for a great friendship story, this is the one for you. I loved being a part of their budding friendship and loved Slone’s personality. She is strong and relatively confident in herself, minus typical teenage woes, which was a delight to read. I can’t recommend this book enough and it makes me look forward to Mills’ next book even more! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/22/revlon-colorstay-eye-products-review monthly 0.5 2017-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1511315992812-74ALDI732A13H0XI9598/Revlon+eye+products.jpg Blog - Revlon Colorstay Eye Products Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1511316028979-B06TWZNRSM9M46SHG4Z5/Revlon+brush+and+wheel.jpg Blog - Revlon Colorstay Eye Products Review https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/21/the-key-to-everything monthly 0.5 2017-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1511221199270-BI2R0EW26I0E4CGUKRJ1/The+Key+to+Everything.jpg Blog - The Key to Everything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1511221339401-VA9X8FVD72GO3QG3LS3R/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Key to Everything Everything about this book was fun. I flew through it and enjoyed every minute. Oakland, Tyson, Morgan, and Jed have great friendships and relationships. The angst is realistic, even if some of the storylines are not. If you love travel and romance, I would highly recommend reading this book. It could even be a good holiday read! Even though it’s not explicitly focused on the holidays, it occurs over Christmas, so any excuse right? I could see Hallmark turning this into a great Christmas movie for sure! I can’t wait to check out more of Stokes’ books. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/17/a-bella-flora-christmas monthly 0.5 2017-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510795960152-MR27V5BBEKSAWSKO6AF2/Bella+Flora+Christmas.jpg Blog - A Bella Flora Christmas https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/13/book-club-november-2017-little-fires-everywhere monthly 0.5 2017-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510495702423-2CLPFHZ65YO2TT7F39VV/Little+Fires+Everywhere.jpg Blog - Book Club November 2017- Little Fires Everywhere https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/10/5-books-to-get-you-in-the-holiday-mood monthly 0.5 2017-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510178896001-RAD7QLIGTKTXU1G4MXTC/holiday+books_LI.jpg Blog - 5 Books To Get You in the Holiday Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510178370545-EHKWQA3NG89YVSRHK9WI/Little+book+of+hygge.jpg Blog - 5 Books To Get You in the Holiday Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510179296621-HM9U6D3HBIFYN107JMDB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 5 Books To Get You in the Holiday Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510179331604-74MXCMX5AVQEN6UYTCJ8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 5 Books To Get You in the Holiday Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510179363416-XM99ACRD1TXTI6PYQCYA/My+True+Love+Gave+to+Me.jpg Blog - 5 Books To Get You in the Holiday Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1510179392862-5B6OY70D9VWPVRHI5OY6/Christmas+at+Tiffany%27s.jpg Blog - 5 Books To Get You in the Holiday Mood https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/11/3/teammate-my-journey-in-baseball-and-a-world-series-for-the-ages monthly 0.5 2017-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1509669786736-D49GB8SOC1QSRK6DXJLI/teammate.jpg Blog - Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1509670000481-2ZU0AUZ0761HD5ET6R4L/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages I mean… come on. It’s a book by David Ross! How am I not going to love this? Besides that, I think this book is so much more. I want every child to read this book and be taught how important it is to be a good teammate and not be selfish. If you’re looking for a book about how the 2016 Cubs team came to be, this is not it. If that’s what you want, you’re looking for The Cubs Way. If you want a book about David Ross with some insider 2016 Cubs team information with a good message, you need this book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/31/lady-be-good monthly 0.5 2017-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1509402653065-WTUEXYMOG2421ODN3HNG/Lady+Be+Good.jpg Blog - Lady Be Good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1509402822651-73MYDU16FSB8Q93Q0G4R/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Lady Be Good Honestly, not too much to say/analyze about this book. The story is perfectly lovely and the writing is solid as with all Susan Elizabeth Phillips novels. If you are a fan of Hallmark movies, I recommend checking this book (or any of Phillips’ books) out. I loved reading it and will probably end up reading it again in the future since I own it! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/27/we-were-the-lucky-ones monthly 0.5 2017-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1509053208935-FUP9CGKRQVQ8UD7NCT70/We+were+the+lucky+ones.jpg Blog - We Were the Lucky Ones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1509053424749-0KXG4QAT0SR0LNZ7FH8E/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - We Were the Lucky Ones I truly enjoyed this book. For a heavy book, I whipped through it pretty quickly. This is not going to be a light book, but it is an easy read for a historical fiction. I highly recommend it, and if you have any book clubs that enjoy historical fiction I think this would be a great group read. The element that stopped me from rating it a full 5 stars is that I can’t see myself re-reading this book. I enjoyed it a lot and will definitely recommend it, but I think it’s a one time read kind of book. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/20/seven-days-of-us monthly 0.5 2017-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1508510697427-CPFI0SQ63PM7AM86LLNE/Seven+days+of+us.jpg Blog - Seven Days of Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1508510848570-G6SHO7WWU66E0QY1EJ1R/Borrow.jpg Blog - Seven Days of Us I enjoyed reading this book and seeing the family grow and connect over the course of 7 days. I liked the setting and each of the characters as well as their personal struggles. Like I mentioned, this book would be great as a book club book. There are some wonderful discussion points and I think that it would be a good crowd pleaser book. I look forward to checking out more by Hornak in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/15/just-friends monthly 0.5 2017-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1508115324975-RCGSTD4H5W37SMSDA12M/Just+Friends.jpg Blog - Just Friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1508115186125-H5WXTXDVTCDWF8LNRR34/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Just Friends This was a fun summer read and I think a lot of people will connect with it. I think it’s a strong debut and I look forward to seeing Pitcock’s writing get stronger. I think the longer she writes the more she’ll find her voice and her stories will only get better. Jenny and Chance had some realy fun moments and banter. I especially loved how vivid the moments in the barn were. They made me wish that that could have been my life as a teenager! If you enjoy young adult love stories, you will love this book. It wasn’t quite perfection for me, but I would recommend it to people who like opposites attract romances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1508115290513-RQHRF9TZFR55HMRE08QY/DAC+2017.jpg Blog - Just Friends https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/13/hide-seek-helen-grace-6 monthly 0.5 2017-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1507595695008-HT2KBI6ATW0B2THP233V/Hide+and+Seek.jpg Blog - Hide & Seek (Helen Grace #6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1507595857371-WNS8713LW1M4C8B2C6YS/Borrow.jpg Blog - Hide & Seek (Helen Grace #6) While this wasn’t as fascinating and un-put-downable as the last one, I enjoyed the story. I still like Detective Helen Grace and her team and am curious to see where it goes next. I still plan on going back and reading books 2-4 (since I’ve now read 1, 5, and 6) to really get an understanding of Grace and her team. If you like thrillers that are a bit gruesome, I recommend checking out this series. Each one I’ve read has been interesting and kept me guessing! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/10/book-club-october-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1507595424859-POGA9V1CMNZJCSTWGWYR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club October 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/6/the-rules-of-magic monthly 0.5 2017-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1507253530821-04X7D6MAQ8LV5H7D4SPK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Rules of Magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1507253674362-7DIEQFL21A6HV8Z3Z5LV/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Rules of Magic When a book encourages me to go back and read previous books in the series that I have never read, I think it has accomplished it’s mission. I enjoyed getting to know Franny, Jet, and Vincent and am curious to see how the rest of their lives play out. If you like coming of age novels with a bit of a twist, I would definitely recommend checking this book out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/10/2/fireworks monthly 0.5 2017-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506883366083-IBSF9VMCYMWPSZU2XCFM/Fireworks.jpg Blog - Fireworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506883640903-UMKVWT04YG4U1OD6WLXH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Fireworks Let’s be honest, anything that has 90’s boy bands in it is automatically going to win my heart, but this book really did execute it so well. Dana and Olivia were unique characters who had growth and it was fun to watch them change. I didn’t fully expect the trajectory of the book which made it even more enjoyable. If you are a lover of the 90s boy band era or if you love friendship drama I highly recommend checking this book out. Cutugno has done it again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506883688995-00GH2YMBRZT5KUGCPPAX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Fireworks https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/29/the-cubs-way-the-zen-of-building-the-best-team-in-baseball-and-breaking-the-curse monthly 0.5 2017-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506883764015-HWV07KV0QWVIVFXWK0GJ/Cubs+Way.jpg Blog - The Cubs Way: The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506271941185-NQTYTHYIQ8BUC11E9PXO/Beloved.jpg Blog - The Cubs Way: The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse This book is everything! I would recommend it to any Cubs fan and baseball fan (with the exception of White Sox and Indian fans). The process is fascinating and getting to know more about this team of good guys is such a great experience. I don’t think I could ask for more from this book. I’ve always (for a whole 5 months!) wanted to know how this team got to where they did and how they came together over the course of 5 years and this book had it all. I can’t rave about this book enough! Just read it and enjoy! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/25/book-club-september-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506271708380-4SKE7K67A5ZMMYEF59QS/All+Our+Wrong+Todays.jpg Blog - Book Club September 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/22/the-future-she-left-behind monthly 0.5 2017-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506030162765-RTIXFQGS6XHEC22H39FV/The+Future+She+Left+Behind.jpg Blog - The Future She Left Behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1506030245823-LO61H1X9YF5ZATH94QCF/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Future She Left Behind I think there are a lot of fun and interesting parts to his story, but something about it just didn’t completely click with me. I loved Little Springs and I liked Shirley, but the over all story was just kind of bland. I would recommend it if you like simple, small town stories, but I think I have other books that would be recommended before this one came to mind. I can easily see this one fading in my memory like one of the trains that passes through Little Springs Texas on its way to a bigger city. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/18/marc-jacobs-beauty-matte-highliner monthly 0.5 2017-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1505683221290-4ALXH2GD6C1BO2HOU24V/Marc+Jacobs+Liner+1.jpg Blog - Marc Jacobs Beauty Matte Highliner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1505683256091-9ZL03QB85U0ZHNYXZE7Z/Marc+Jacobs+Liner+2.jpg Blog - Marc Jacobs Beauty Matte Highliner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1505683290300-SWBLB2O52SK9TUNNTFRN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Marc Jacobs Beauty Matte Highliner https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/9/a-strange-scottish-shore-emmaline-truelove-2 monthly 0.5 2017-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1504994007564-KJ7SJE2CJR9P4PKK0OMS/Strange+Scottish+Shore.jpg Blog - A Strange Scottish Shore (Emmaline Truelove #2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1504994123220-TWQMELESYH5QLDIX4SE1/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - A Strange Scottish Shore (Emmaline Truelove #2) If you like historical fiction, romance, and a bit of science fiction this series will be for you. I think that this book is a bit stronger than the first as it seems to really be settling into its identity. It has some ups and downs that will keep you turning the pages. This series is really starting to pick up and I’m looking forward to the next book! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/8/on-the-spectrum monthly 0.5 2017-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503849005290-XLO6P10XH2ZOG6VE6VY5/On+the+Spectrum.jpg Blog - On the Spectrum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503849077841-D3IH1QGRLMBX8BXNP24U/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - On the Spectrum This book is delightful. Every character has realistic flaws, but they are dealt with and accepted and understood. Nothing is ignored in this book and I really appreciated that. I also enjoyed that it discussed some of the difficulties of having a child who is on the spectrum. There were a few moments where Clara observed that it must be hard to be a mom or dad of a child like Alastair, and I loved those little moments. If you enjoy books about self-discovery, you should pick up this book. While it deals with serious topics, it does it in such a light way that you just enjoy and learn from the whole experience. I look forward to reading more by Gold, and I really hope this isn’t the last we see of Clara and Alastair. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/3/julep-cushion-complexion-5-in-1-skin-perfector-with-tumeric monthly 0.5 2017-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1504464242286-CAVDU4BUSC597L21HADD/IMG_4902.JPG Blog - Julep Cushion Complexion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector with Tumeric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1504464411714-A7XOUSPT8KL8JS0JOV11/IMG_4905.JPG Blog - Julep Cushion Complexion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector with Tumeric Colors from Bottom to Top: Nude (200), Cashmere (210), Sand (220), Beige (230), Camel (240) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1504464629889-7UV75EKC26MZIAM6CYNJ/IMG_4908.JPG Blog - Julep Cushion Complexion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector with Tumeric https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/9/1/the-lake-effect monthly 0.5 2017-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503849628261-D5QVOY7XJ28FS3MV89W4/The+Lake+Effect.jpg Blog - The Lake Effect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503849794492-GX9UZL8OWATV9CX9PPWG/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Lake Effect This book is a super quick read with the majority of chapters only being 1-2 pages. The characters are fun and it was a nice book to read that allowed me to shut off my brain for a while. I had some issues with the final third of the book and would’ve preferred if it had continued alone the same lines of the first 2/3 of the book. If you are looking for an easy summer read, I would recommend this book. Especially if you are from or ever vacationed in the south west Michigan area. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/30/almay-mega-volume-mascara monthly 0.5 2017-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503847725759-HZBP35NHXY5KT2KWOCFI/Almay+mascara+technique.jpg Blog - Almay Mega Volume Mascara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503847766053-LNAN2IVH7AQ4AO24OR3Z/Almay+mascara+lashes.jpg Blog - Almay Mega Volume Mascara https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/28/two-summers monthly 0.5 2017-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503849281945-7RZXT6XM5FANG4I3QSJM/Two+Summers.jpg Blog - Two Summers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1503849455441-A9A1SAI0154QZQF5ZYJ5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Two Summers There are some good aspects to this book if you can squint and ignore some of the irritating pieces. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone unless they are 15-16 years old or younger. Unfortunately this is the type of YA book that doesn’t ‘work for anyone other than a young adult. I’d also say there are a lot of other summer YA books I would recommend over this one. It’s not a terrible, but it’s not great. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/18/seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo monthly 0.5 2017-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563788973-6Q5SHQLISX5QWJX31NUY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563617414-1S70K3Z2KKTWF7ZO3JHZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo If you enjoy old time Hollywood, love stories, and celebrity memoirs, I think you will really enjoy this book. It’s almost like a memoir but definitely has some more story like elements to it. Like I mentioned, this is different than Jenkins Reid’s previous novels, but it is still so so good. It was a quick read and I could see myself reading it again in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/16/play-by-sephora-august-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502746719855-8G51Z1H6M9TA245E1CU7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora August 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502746733891-AOY0JAA57VYGTDDMC7OD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora August 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502746834815-ALG6X4Y7FAIH57H4V589/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora August 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/14/alex-approximately monthly 0.5 2017-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563255950-Z6ZKDL7B60RVNDGKKG69/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Alex Approximately https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563187425-7M3M8BMKWXUUBF96YKPG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Alex Approximately This book was such a fun summer read. It’s light and fun and the romance is adorable. If you enjoy beach time romances or if you like retellings of You’ve Got Mail, then I highly recommend this book. It’s a quick read that is enjoyable from beginning to end. While I had a few issues with the writing, overall it was a well-written book and I definitely think you should check it out. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/how-to-change-a-life monthly 0.5 2017-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502236772200-K4XMS2D72W441EETUCAX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Change a Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502236891822-PUWI5MZH13WYDE11LN1Z/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Change a Life If you are a fan of Ballis, or a fan of foodie romance novels you will enjoy this one immensely. The balance of friendship, family, challenges and food is a great balance that anyone could enjoy. I read this book in a day and enjoyed every minute of it. I wouldn’t recommend reading Ballis’s books one right after the other because they do follow a little bit of a formula, but they are all fun to read in a different way. I look forward to reading more of her novels in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/im-back monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/bookshop-at-watersend monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501114850263-EOQ8DJY0R6P41MEE0S7U/Bookshop+at+Water%27s+End.jpg Blog - Bookshop at Watersend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501110879653-1LO7KXH3SYCLDFKJUUCM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Bookshop at Watersend https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/6/15/garden-of-small-beginnings monthly 0.5 2017-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497544818376-SMRO0DP7JO3AO8820CAG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Garden of Small Beginnings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497544873825-FMJ6APCST0C0X59A8FOX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Garden of Small Beginnings This book is sweet, and funny, and touching. It hit all of the notes that I look for in a book. This book has solid but realistic relationships as well as a fun balance of characters. I like that everything moved at what seemed to be a realistic pace. Nothing jumped from zero to 100 in .2 seconds. If you like the classic contemporary/women’s fiction genre, you will love this book. I think Waxman made a strong debut as an author and I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/6/15/series-recap-lost-heroes-of-olympus-1 monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/6/15/mini-candle-and-skin-care-haul monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545151388-0MOJ5QZI8YI1U88127QO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mini Candle and Skin Care Haul https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/supergirl-volume-1-reign-of-the-cyborg-super-men monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501115096038-0R6B6Z7PSAJS8MAVTH0I/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Supergirl, Volume 1: Reign of The Cyborg Super-Men https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501115160956-AIJOKWF8AZQF9DG4W456/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Supergirl, Volume 1: Reign of The Cyborg Super-Men If you’re a Supergirl fan, I think you will enjoy this. It wasn’t as if it was starting over from the very beginning, so I think already fans will appreciate that. New fans, or fans who are new to the books but not to the show will probably be confused like I was. I liked the updated drawings, but I don’t think I will read any more of the Supergirl Rebirth comics. I much preferred the Flash ones. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/6/15/the-glittering-court monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545305067-7TYTH7IFTY8BLFKIEV4Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Glittering Court https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545353803-Q4U2Q0EJZMWC5GFOGDI0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Glittering Court I think that if you enjoy Wild West/Royal Court/Society Building types of story (like The Selection or like the TV show Reign), then you would enjoy this book. It’s nothing completely new, but definitely a solid story for the type of novel that it is. I think that I will end up reading the next books, if only because I think I will be more invested after having spent so much time with the characters and will, therefore, enjoy the future stories more. It also seems as though Adelaide has the most boring of plot lines, so the next two books might be more page turners.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/6/15/play-by-sephora-april-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545561696-PPC39D1ZRE0WJR73QTWL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2017 The product I received this month were as follows: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545585682-U2T8TNVEVCR5M0OSQT35/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2017 Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream (Full-Size $52) I love getting moisturizers in these boxes! It’s so much fun to try different formulas. This one is lightweight and is said to provide deep hydration as well as lock in moisture. It claims to lock in moisture for up to 72 hours which will be interesting. It doesn’t have a scent, which I like but it’s a bit of that silicone texture so we’ll see how that works. I typically prefer cream moisturizers but I’m looking forward to trying this one. Philosophy Purity Made Simple Face Cleanser (Full-Size $24) The only other Philosophy product I’ve used is the Hope moisturizer. I didn’t mind it but my husband hated the scent. Like, without prompting, gave me a kiss on the cheek and visibly reacted to the scent asking what the heck I had on my face. I’m not super crazy about the scent of this cleanser, but we’ll give it a try. Sometimes the scents don’t linger and it is meant to be gentle and soothing, so I will give it a chance. Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer (Full-Size $36) Ugh… I don’t need any more primers! I feel like these boxes have been heavy on the primers lately and I just don’t use them. While I appreciate that primers help your makeup to stay on longer and apply smoothly, I don’t like the silicone texture. It also tends to break out my skin, so I avoid them. I’m sure that if there is a good primer then it is one make by Smashbox. Unfortunately I will be passing this one on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545619663-VKA13P7BQ315ETHGQMSB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2017 Makeup Forever Aqua XL Eye Pencil (Full-Size $21) Waterproof black eye pencils are always nice to have! This is a great staple for summer and I’m excited to try it. Only weird thing is that I cannot get the cap off of my sample to try it. I will have to play around with it and if I cannot get the cap off, I will have to contact customer service and see if they can help me. Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover (Full-Size $11) This is one of those separated oil based eye makeup removers that you’re supposed to shake before using. While I find them effective, they often irritate my eyes. This one also claims to strengthen lashes with olive wood extracts, so that should be interesting. It also states that the cornflower extract is meant to soothe lashes, so we’ll see if my eyes are irritated by this remover or not. Miu Miu L'Eau Bleue (Full-Size $90) The notes of this perfume sample are lily of the valley, wild rose, and akigalawood. It's an interesting scent. I don't think I'm crazy about it. I feel like I'm learning that I'm pickier about scents than I first ever thought that I was. It has a sharpness to it that I don't really like (I think maybe from the rose?). It could end up being a good scent to layer with another one. I think a lot of people will like this one, but it's just not my thing. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/6/15/the-whole-thing-together monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545722717-94O07O01U0Z5G5BY6IPG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Whole Thing Together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1497545787841-468LAO6D1FFXRDE30QC2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Whole Thing Together I rated this three stars on Goodreads, because I didn’t mind reading it. But then as I wrote my review, I realized I wouldn’t really recommend this book, unless a lot of changes have been made between the ARC and the final copy. Overall, the idea just seemed underdeveloped and not well executed. Maybe my expectations were too high, but something about it was just a miss for me.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/after-the-fall monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501115952524-RJLTFE1BHQ1AM3KA2RXJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - After the Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501115987166-DL803Y16XE7CWAMYJA0S/Borrow.jpg Blog - After the Fall Overall, there may be some issues with the story but it was a really compelling read. I couldn’t put this book down even though every minute of it was heart wrenching. It’s not an easy read, so if you’re not ok with books that deal with controversial subject matter I wouldn’t recommend this book. If you like young adult novels that are a bit more serious, I would definitely recommend checking this out! I think I will be keeping an eye out for author’s sophomore novel.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116034275-6RUHJ4T61HZTQJDK2ZP8/image-asset.png Blog - After the Fall https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-night-the-lights-went-out monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116176365-J6ZSJFOTXLCCL1BT4TPC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Night the Lights Went Out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116206344-0NBSQ3EM5LT5WSIRHQ7H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Night the Lights Went Out This book is definitely a 3.5 for me. I can’t pick between rating it a 3 or a 4 and I have even changed my rating on Goodreads a few times because of that. The story was very enjoyable and I finished it quickly because of that. I loved the setting and the characters and I would recommend it to anyone who likes Southern family stories with a bit of romance. But the final quarter of the book just threw me for a bit of a loop. I kind of felt like the rug was pulled out from under me and I wasn’t crazy about it. Like I mentioned, it might be because the past 3 books I’ve read have done that to me as well, but it didn’t leave me with a good taste in my mouth. In the end though, I would recommend this book and I look forward to continuing to read White’s books. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-bear-the-nightingale monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116320692-LP5EINCSELYCAHO1OCEI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Bear & The Nightingale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116368159-QTW5FCXC58RQ943Y7OT0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Bear & The Nightingale If you are looking for a unique young adult novel that is not about romance or friendship, this would be it. While it has a bit of a fantasy element to it, it is done in an old school fairy tale kind of way. This isn’t about a bold heroine that is trying to save the world, but she ends up having to kind of do that anyway. It is unlike any book that I’ve read before, and it was so good. I will warn that it is a bit slow, so I wouldn’t be discouraged if you feel like it’s taking you a while to read. I am looking forward to more novels by Arden for sure!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116404344-F9ZO3EBBIT2GYVAK6BI0/image-asset.png Blog - The Bear & The Nightingale https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/my-last-lament monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116484985-C3EPMOXHQIER2Z9CK6L0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - My Last Lament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501116520021-RPBANGTESY5AZNWCDGXB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - My Last Lament This is a really nice story. I would definitely recommend it to fans of WW2 historical fiction. It is unique both in setting and in character and is very well done. The only thing that was missing a little for me was that the story is more about the journey than the events. I tend to enjoy books that are more event based or center around one specific event (hence my enjoyment of thrillers) and this one isn’t about getting to one event or the other. If you’re looking for a new historical fiction, I would highly recommend looking into this one.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/where-the-dead-lie monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501115697859-DYC4IJ4O0EYT2CMCLDQD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Where the Dead Lie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501115813430-7RSM3JHNCKCCWA2C909L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Where the Dead Lie I definitely preferred the last novel to this one. After the last book I wanted to go back and read the other ones, but my curiosity isn’t as piqued now. Maybe that’s because I haven’t read the previous novels and there is a lot more history in this one. If you enjoy the other books in the series, then you will enjoy this one. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/book-club-april-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117070128-Q6J04EVAHG109XZFEZO4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club April 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/mini-review-ballerina-body-dancing-eating-your-way-to-a-leaner-stronger-and-more-graceful-you monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117168783-N4DI5SPYEF09EDCLTPUH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mini-Review: Ballerina Body: Dancing, & Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/play-by-sephora-march-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117414573-PZ4RZI58X1ZWSONLO434/Full+box.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora March 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117455346-JNJLPIYKZ1NVBDONBU7K/Skin+care.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora March 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117467034-G4YJ8Z1Q8GX0DOHVFLAH/lipstick+closeup.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora March 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117477069-CJV1K9SN7G2VIXGNZGEO/Skin+care.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora March 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/book-club-march-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117572585-F85VPC06CJ37DIMAQ4JZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club March 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/a-bridge-across-the-ocean monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117683629-5N45PUHFMGSY809EZBWE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Bridge Across the Ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117714408-80PPHO9BD4SULMZWMBQR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Bridge Across the Ocean I know I’ve said it a few times but, this book was so enjoyable! I finished it in a little over a day and it was a pleasant experience from beginning to end. It was light a refreshing but with some substance with the WW2 content. If you enjoy historical fiction I would highly recommend this book. Don’t let the fact that there is a ghost element put you off of this story; give it a chance!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/mrs-meyers-hand-soap-hand-lotion monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117803591-8AY4HLTTR2H9UK2ZJPPM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap & Hand Lotion Set up next to my kitchen sink- The perfect kitchen scent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117841067-ZIES0KBQB1YLJ8ZFQXU2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap & Hand Lotion The lotion at its home on my desk at work https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-little-book-of-hygge-the-danish-way-to-live-well monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501117957830-KGZ3AZEYO0OADWD0WJNF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118034456-YG6UJD9HR9CS3B5KIKSB/Denmark+Day+2+128.JPG Blog - The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well Copenhagen at Christmas- a picture from our honeymoon I felt was pure hygge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118069067-THIAXMC93NLQ0ZZFZLKY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well I think this is a book that everyone should check out. In a world where we are surrounded by so many different cultures, any book that can give you insight into the way another culture sees the world is beneficial. Plus, who doesn’t need a book on happiness from the happiest country in the world? If you’ve been feeling like you’re in a funk or just want a new perspective on life, I would definitely recommend checking out this book.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-hundred-lies-of-lizzie-lovett monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118182052-CV4OR3ASG9LQUM8L7FB3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118227909-W0408EEKKB1UQ110TU1K/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett While I didn’t love the characters, the story itself was interesting and well written. Depending on the summary, I would gladly pick up another book written by Sedoti. I never found the story to be predictable and it kept me interested from the first page. If you enjoy YA with a unique take on a mysterious disappearance, I would recommend this book. I will warn you that it’s a bit of an odd story and that it isn’t going to be one that everyone is going to like.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118254980-ARU8LYICN6QUH7T8W0XQ/image-asset.png Blog - The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-confessions-of-young-nero monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118326383-IJ22HRHQOK463CTYH7KR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Confessions of Young Nero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118357295-ZC8BGSVSVDS1ISHP31T6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Confessions of Young Nero While Nero isn’t a character that I find myself in love with, and therefore won’t pick up the rest of his story, the writing was interesting and kept my attention even though I didn’t care much for the main character. I will definitely check George’s other novels out to see if she has some books written on other historical figures that I have a greater interest in. If you are interested in Roman history, then I would recommend this book. I will warn that you might be frustrated at the light that Nero is painted in, but it is still an interesting and entertaining read.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/play-by-sephora-february-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118454933-53R2DZR01Q71I427RYK9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora February 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118484744-D1G65YM2T93QD38SCD1L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora February 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118521850-XB00HH9HERT9ZBI48LRQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora February 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118552803-4WVJFFMXAJ7NNBGP25VI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora February 2017 Top Swatch- Too Faced Bottom Swatch- NARS https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/i-see-you monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118684200-R2BD7ERBCRD5NZL94NNX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - I See You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118741790-RYRELQQKH0A2Y7J66MTV/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - I See You Any book that can surprise me definitely gets a bit of a rating bump. I enjoyed every bit of this book and couldn’t put it down. I think that over time Mackintosh is going to continue to polish her mystery writing and her books with just continue to get better. I hope that she realizes what a good thing she has in Swift and decides to write more with her as a main character. If you enjoy police novels and mysteries, I’d highly recommend checking this out.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/a-gentleman-in-moscow monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118836267-1HYZ66K9CLLKJ8MPPXHB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Gentleman in Moscow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501118879441-3MIAO6I1HVRVGCSWFR79/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Gentleman in Moscow While this book was slow to start, once it picked up I enjoyed it a lot. I think this book could make a fascinating TV show or mini-series or something. They could do a lot with the history of Russia and how it all has to occur within the confines of one space that would make it so interesting to watch. If you are interested in historical fiction or in Russia, I would recommend this book. I wouldn’t read it again, as it is a bit slow for my preferred re-reads. I think it will be helpful going into this book to know that while it is slow to start, it picks up and you will fall in love with all of the characters.* *This is one of those interesting books where I only rated it 3 stars upon finishing, but looking back I probably would've given it 4. It has stuck with me since originally reading it and I often think about it at random times. While it may be a slightly more difficult book to get through because of the pacing, I highly recommend making your way through as in the end, you own't regret it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/ratings-review-a-look-back monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119091592-56YMPOEDZXY4F84TFLHC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ratings Review- A Look Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119115986-EESMTCZ14E1FLSDMVV3M/2015+star+ratings.jpeg Blog - Ratings Review- A Look Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119124832-MFQ8N8DGIYV7M5IN4BMT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ratings Review- A Look Back https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-book-jumper monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119209895-KX2Y12F8TC3G77UTXDM2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Book Jumper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119243743-RE4PYL5GCHGZQJBI4HEB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Book Jumper Overall, this book was enjoyable. I read it in about 2 days because I wanted to know what was going to happen. However, I was just left craving more. I wanted more meat to the book and that's where my issue lays. The story itself is fun and I think the idea is great, but it didn't satiate me. If you are looking for a book about book jumpers, I would probably recommend Between the Lines over this one. It's definitely cute though, so if it's on your list I'd still say check it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119274102-GQVLCPPDS3PF8HGV62BW/image-asset.png Blog - The Book Jumper https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/book-club-february-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119342977-K5OXX36Z3PNTUDZ2WCAF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club February 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/play-by-sephora-january-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119457673-ADLUKHWD4H59VBMZEYC9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora January 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119494581-IFKZAF3MJ46SV2O6SAQM/Beauty.jpg Blog - Play! By Sephora January 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119532105-V2PQKKJMNNHH4PKJSUTY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora January 2017 Whenever you take a picture... a cat will be there ;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119579958-815KGPQTZYAR10NM6V4Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora January 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-echo-of-twilight monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119669181-UKBJP5AKYSWE4G89CFV3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Echo of Twilight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119709218-X6ZK9CR7QAEL7ROGBDZ0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Echo of Twilight It takes a lot for me to give a book a one star review, and I was tempted to give this book two stars because of that. However, when I think about it, I would never recommend this book and I even stopped reading it before I completely finished it as well. Therefore, I couldn't give this book anything higher. If this book is on your TBR, you can pass on it. Unless you really enjoy these stories and aren't looking for anything fresh. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/billy-me monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119843559-AJ0VRSWRHM3W378GO065/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Billy & Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501119895851-1PI1AEUCAVQZ3S5XGAYL/Borrow.jpg Blog - Billy & Me While this story is pretty predictable, the writing definitely puts it a few steps above those similar stories. It is an easy, quick, read and very enjoyable. I know that there is a follow up to this story and I can’t wait to read it to find out what happens with Billy and Sophie. I am so glad that Fletcher’s books are now available in the states and I can’t wait to read the rest of them. I would recommend this to any chick lit lovers or someone looking for a fun, light book.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/new-year-new-funk monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/the-girl-before monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501120222746-9I7YFMDEDG967Q7FTDGR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Girl Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501120278845-G5TO0TXUH1VNZQIZASL6/Borrow.jpg Blog - The Girl Before I really enjoyed this book and it is definitely a story that I haven’t read before. The mystery isn’t completely shocking, but the psychological thriller side of it was fascinating. There were a lot of pieces to this book that I greatly enjoyed, but the ending disappointed me a little bit. I would say if you like psychological thrillers that you should check this book out! It has already been signed for a movie deal and I will definitely go see it! I wouldn’t re-read it because I think the not knowing with these types of books is what makes them fun to read.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/26-kisses monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501120386820-QP7QBX5FCJ384APHRBU4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 26 Kisses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501120418177-FOPARSG0A7RBDKAHMH78/Borrow.jpg Blog - 26 Kisses This is the perfect summer read. I think it is a YA that if you are younger you will appreciate it a little bit more, but that’s not to say you won’t enjoy it as an adult. If you like fun summer romances and books that have a challenge or goal, I recommend this book. It also is not your typical summer YA formula which is refreshing. I wouldn’t re-read or purchase this one, but Michels is definitely a strong debut author and I look forward to what she writes in the future!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501120436461-27D9W18E3VHLE3C9YMG3/image-asset.png Blog - 26 Kisses https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/book-club-january-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501120514892-OUBF55U22XVNKEY7EWDU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club January 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/26/traveling-light monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501121003030-GWBVWXYYUFFHGOJZPI9E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Traveling Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501121032959-YMO02QMWB1BRZW8CFD72/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Traveling Light I loved Al and Blossom and that’s really what made the book for me. Al’s journey is unique to ones that I have read and while not completely unpredictable, it doesn’t always play out in the way you expected it to. I would definitely read this book again, if only to choose it as a book club book so I can discuss it with my friends! If you like road trip novels, books about learning who you are, or female centered fiction in general, you would definitely enjoy this book!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/play-by-sephora-deceber-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501197875076-RB2DFFBU5PX9ZSCJS9TQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora Deceber 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501197920513-RK51OBGO1RWV08JGG35O/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora Deceber 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501197943998-RPDRRJ9F55QYL2NNFPBH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora Deceber 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/winter-storms monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198027278-Q7A5HZ9N8IZLU8HZPI5X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Winter Storms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198055575-QA3LNRPU449B26UQXO75/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Winter Storms If you like family stories with realistic drama, then you will love this series. All three books are solid and they are fun to read near the holidays. While the conclusion seems a bit rushed, it is still wonderfully done. I think I’d re-read it in a few years if I decide to re-read the whole series.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/book-club-december-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198380423-X3809SDP2W6LKU7RVQA6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club December 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/what-light monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198442984-453S1Y0RY7ABT53NY3BE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198476071-SD6LZIMSNTX6TJMHLWP7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What Light This book is cute and easy to read. If you want an easy Christmas story to read during the holiday season, I would recommend it. It’s not a book that I will read again or purchase, which is why I didn’t rate it higher. I finished it in a day and enjoyed every minute, so don’t let the maybe not so rave review deter you from this book.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/november-reading-round-up monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198549055-5NIQEXFX198FL2XHNOSC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - November Reading Round Up Favorite Book I read This Month: A Million Worlds WIth You is the final book in the Firebird Trilogy. I have loved reading this trilogy and was nervous about the final book coming out. So often lately it seems like the third book in a trilogy departs from the original story and what I fell in love with. This one does not and I can't recommend the series as a whole enough. It is so much fun and I am so pleased with it. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/love-alice monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198667284-BO3CHQZNVSKPGBXRO23N/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Love, Alice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198713267-OULBAEQ71O7FF1CECKBY/Borrow.jpg Blog - Love, Alice The story is well written, and even though it was predictable it was engaging. In fact, if the writing wasn’t so strong, I would not have rated this book so high as the story itself isn’t that unique. I connected to the characters enough that I wanted to see how their stories played out. If you enjoy stories like these, where two people have different lives and yet they intersect, I would recommend this book. It would be an interesting book club choice because there are a lot of choices that need to be made but different characters which would allow for a lot of discussion.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/when-all-the-girls-have-gone monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198878959-EWLC9G6MQEKU3OYBRE3H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - When All the Girls Have Gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198911510-DSDSDH38VISG0IAU2YCP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - When All the Girls Have Gone Don’t bother with this book. It is neither a good mystery nor a good romance. While it wasn’t horrible (meaning I was able to finish it and was interested at least a part of the time), I would not recommend this book. It was hard for me to write this review because I hate to write negative ones, but I can’t find much else to say.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/burn-for-burn monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501198977406-X39CHGQZ37O9HIOPOCFN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Burn for Burn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199001849-49DF1JPXW0MSDM25IKBH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Burn for Burn This is an interesting contemporary YA with a bit of a twist. Han and Vivian did a great job at making this story a page turner. I finished this book in less than 24 hours because I needed to know what was going to happen next! How were they going to seek revenge on Alex? What about Reeve and Rennie? Were they going to be satisfied? If you enjoy YA, I would definitely recommend checking this book out. I am really excited to read the next two books in the series and find out exactly how everything wraps up.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/summer-of-sloane monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199072511-DBLS49S3412WGH97148A/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Summer of Sloane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199102644-6T9V17PRNLQL9X5L8PV6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Summer of Sloane While I did have some issues with this story, I devoured this book! The pacing was wonderful and I found myself invested in Sloane and her story. I think that Schneider is going to get stronger and stronger as an author and I am looking forward to reading more from her! If you enjoy dramatic summer romances, pick up this book! Even though it is no longer summer, you will still enjoy it.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199198324-S5F2WE2JIZZTBT63V9C7/DAC+2016.jpg Blog - Summer of Sloane https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/book-club-november-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199294774-F4352X0I280YCB85IK0Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club November 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/october-2016-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199374301-NMJUPO6XDYOY49UT2R4B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - October 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199476578-XYMW9K83N1B4BBXMPBO3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - October 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199494235-T1QOQ2Q5BS9YRV2TE5OL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - October 2016 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/faithful monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199576278-7RY2GJZS0RN74U47TOLZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Faithful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199621118-6RHQW0SEQWNX2V48XAX3/Banish-Borrow.jpg Blog - Faithful Parts of this book were interesting and I was intrigued enough to keep reading and find out what happened to Shelby. She is not a likeable character and I didn’t agree with so many of her choices which made it a bit more difficult at times. I think this is one of those books that the longer it sits with me the more issues I find with it, but while I read it I didn’t find it to be terrible. In fact, I rated it three star upon finishing it. While it wasn’t a terrible story, I don’t think I’d recommend it. There’s nothing revelatory about it and there are a lot of other books who I think could do this story better.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/play-by-sephora-october-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199714759-GU8KWNGFXED2PWA8V71I/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora October 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199742319-XMVN7ZLDVVSAB2ULQZ61/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora October 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199817414-XW5RCDEP4XJC3MGND16D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora October 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501199843207-HHCLSKRBZORX3FD3TXSI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora October 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/harry-potter-re-read-books-1-4 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200001608-TA82VZYDSIOZJGAJ64OK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Harry Potter Re-Read Books 1-4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200020813-GB5YBR0SJBZAHUENBVIN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Harry Potter Re-Read Books 1-4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200041787-YNHC1HSZG1BH3UFWTU5E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Harry Potter Re-Read Books 1-4 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/kids-of-appetite monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200136420-WB72EUAGTCNKRFP99T3M/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kids of Appetite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200168963-JBG705WCPOF2IA3ABF4X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kids of Appetite I know this is a short review. I wish I could find a way to rave about every aspect of this book without saying too much but I just can’t. I love it so much that I want to pick it for a book club book so that I can read it again and discuss it with people. Like I mentioned, this book needs to become a classic. There is so much to discuss and it is so relatable and wonderful and will make so many people feel they are not alone. I recommend this book to EVERYONE. No matter the type of book you typically read, you need to pick this up and enjoy it.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/a-study-in-charlotte monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200255473-RUTFT3RW0TAOZ76IBE4D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Study in Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200297468-3A3I75VJRFLJ68YJOEML/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Study in Charlotte While reading the book, I enjoyed myself. I finished it in about a day or two and I never felt like I was slugging my way through it. If you are younger or know someone younger I would recommend this book to you. I think I would’ve enjoyed it much more at a younger age. It’s not a complex mystery novel and considering that’s more what I enjoy now, I think that was a bit of my issue. I wouldn’t re-read this and I may or may not pick up the second one. I would definitely check out another book by AUTHOR, but maybe a different story.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200315703-0PAEX8WWA7Y0J5FGKCEH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Study in Charlotte https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/little-boy-blue-helen-grace-5 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200405383-7OS75QGPDGXFGFULY93M/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Little Boy Blue (Helen Grace #5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200451674-ZFSE18S15YVQEPQMUDNR/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Little Boy Blue (Helen Grace #5) Is this mystery story going to blow the socks off of anybody? Probably not. Is it a fast paced, captivating story that makes me want to immediately grab the next one? Definitely. I felt like I was reading an episode of Castle, one of my favorite shows, minus the humor. I’m also tempted to go back and read the series from the beginning which says something about the writing. If you enjoy watching crime dramas, I would recommend checking out this series. Overall, this is a fun read and I can’t wait to check out the next novel.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/september-2016-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200554648-MG6GYU9KR50VH9G03UC1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - September 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200645723-2Q4CUDEYUXF3LZIPJ4BK/Leggings+front+2.jpg Blog - September 2016 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/a-most-extraordinary-pursuit monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200715379-A2HUGT60Q3AOWNVTVZHS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Most Extraordinary Pursuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200746065-IPQ0NSEO4AUWCGROPDTX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Most Extraordinary Pursuit Up until all of the random and nonsensical supernatural I was really enjoying this book. Unfortunately, those parts confused me so much that I almost didn’t understand the ending of the book and couldn’t get myself back into the story. The characters are fun and interesting and I did enjoy reading (most) of this book. If you like historical fiction (weighted heavily on the fiction) then you might enjoy this book, but be prepared for some supernatural twists.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/book-club-october-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200840707-96L0E3K9FOMOS4H50VAS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club October 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/finding-a-leave-in-conditioner monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501200942843-8J3C27CT2LXDVO10EK74/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Finding a Leave-In Conditioner https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/book-club-september-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201038699-CC6VGWP32C5B4I41UY48/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club September 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/nemesis-review-giveaway monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201142923-HU189YRXYMZR33M4UQ2Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nemesis Review + GIVEAWAY!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201348098-AHAKID0BFEF6BAIXB9P0/Sepora+Full+Face.jpg Blog - Nemesis Review + GIVEAWAY!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201370795-5ACPNT99XKHL9Z4NHEU3/Sepora+eye+close+up+3.jpg Blog - Nemesis Review + GIVEAWAY!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201393726-JYY8FHQ42FSD9VWAT9KS/Sepora+1+eye.jpg Blog - Nemesis Review + GIVEAWAY!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201326231-D76UFMOLT0NDX1XLB8BR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nemesis Review + GIVEAWAY!! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/play-by-sephora-september-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201575901-Y7JXA2HDUXQMO04I92VX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora September 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201609188-381DPQH9LICPM089W95I/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora September 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/first-then monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201712475-N6KSZ7NU9SFQ18KZXC9Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - First & Then https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201752492-QNMLU82Q2G20ETY33K1B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - First & Then I loved so many aspects of this book. The relationships, the characters, the romance, it was all great. It’s not often that I have a book that I finish in one sitting and this one captured me. If you enjoy football I would highly recommend this book. I wouldn’t put too much emphasis on the similarities between this and Pride & Prejudice as it’s very loose. I would definitely read this book again and have already recommended it to friends. I can’t wait until Mills comes out with her next novel!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/sunshine-on-a-rainy-day monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201832180-XSTA8OLJHMUW4BSJYRWR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sunshine on a Rainy Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201855578-VKC67KO8Y66HOGFOBCP0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sunshine on a Rainy Day I think this is going to be a love/hate type of book. I can see many people being so annoyed with Zoe that they stop reading it. She’s not a likeable character at the beginning, but if you continue you will grow to understand her. I did enjoy the book and was curious to see how everything was going to play out since we already knew the ending. I wouldn’t read it again, but I would recommend it if it sounds lie a book you’d enjoy.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/letters-from-paris monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201929126-5C72HV74KJP8GUYORXFR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Letters From Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501201956763-1YEU6TS79K78JOSW2LO5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Letters From Paris This book sucked me in from the minute I started to read it. The world of Pairs was made magical to me for the first time in this story. Claire is a sweet character who has issues but is never obnoxious or annoying. I also appreciated that Blackwell never created any of the cliché miscommunications between relationships. I would gladly read a book of Claire’s past, a book taking place in the Parish with any of Claire’s cousins, a book of the Lombardi family (past or present), or honestly anything to do with any of these characters. I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy stories that play with history and love. It’s very sweet and is an easy read. I can’t wait to check out more by Blackwell!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/the-girl-with-the-lower-back-tattoo monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202032469-LNVSD7YLJ37UQ273HKH0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202064354-96TSNEPXIZ8PZDKECCF4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo I enjoyed the book and felt like there were a lot of good messages in it. I don’t think this book will be for everyone, as Amy Schumer’s sense of humor isn’t for everyone. I would recommend it to people who enjoy her comedy as well as to girls in high school and college. I think she is extremely relatable ad says a lot of what needs to be said but that people don’t say. Like I said, this book didn’t make me laugh out loud or turn me into a fan of her comedy, so I wouldn’t give it a higher star rating, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it. If you have been debating picking this book up, I would definitely say give it a chance!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/how-we-met monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202153701-X411SDCT18RN2KM5NFMI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How We Met https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202185161-5IKSYRQJBXFTQTCD4L3R/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How We Met I can’t say enough that this would make a wonderful book club read, especially if your book club is a group of good friends. I really enjoyed the relationships between the characters and all of the struggles and growth they went through. I don’t think I would’ve appreciated this book if I had read it when I was younger, so I think I’d recommend it to people who are in their mid-twenties and up. I have already purchased this book (as it was the only way I could get my hands on it) and I’m glad to have it in my collection to share with other readers.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/distance-from-a-z monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202461862-PFTZQO9ILTXFN1KY4TN8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Distance From A-Z https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202491889-ND359CPOMDA47WE6CK0O/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Distance From A-Z This book was very cute and enjoyable. A wonderfully strong debut from Blitt that I’m so glad I got to read. Zeke and Abby are adorable both individually and together and their setting and details of their story are different and refreshing to read. I have already purchased this book (the e-version) and I could see myself picking it back up again over the summer in a year or two. If you are looking for a fun, light summer read I would highly recommend this. I also think that if you have gone through the college experience you will appreciate a lot of aspects about this book. I hope that Blitt writes more soon as I can’t wait to read more!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202516873-CMW0WWFFO0AXMT2Z546V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Distance From A-Z https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/august-2016-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202595086-XYGX6G8PXIAJWD1PZ07D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202706233-P3K65BMCG2CRYZRPXK2Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202668952-LQQRXBQUPSF7Z2AGFO1Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202770032-OA2PLBU65TSSR4HR4F95/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2016 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/truly-madly-guilty monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202873103-LQHTDKF49MCHP9LCCSJ8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Truly Madly Guilty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202915795-4GROYZVAAMYZIGKA5FHD/Borrow-Beloved.jpg Blog - Truly Madly Guilty I honestly couldn’t put this book down. The only reason I took a pause at one point in time was to watch the Women’s Olympic Gymnastics All-Around competition. If it wasn’t for that, I would’ve spent the entire day racing to finish this book. Not a lot of books can make me do that and I really enjoyed it. Looking back on it, there are some issues and I don’t think it’s my favorite Moriarty book, but it’s still so enjoyable. If you have read her books and enjoyed them, you will like this one as well. If you haven’t picked up one of her books before, I think I’d still recommend What Alice Forgot or Big Little Lies before this one, but it’s still so good!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/joyride monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146990618-7SERAJR5GYRB4BBFRG63/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Joyride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147019819-U8TP3SBGZUSF3LRKI7RA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Joyride If you are looking for a book with a unique, diverse perspective, pick this one up. If you like stories about fun high school romances, pick this one up. This book was so sweet and I can definitely see it being a good beach read for the summer. While it’s not all fluff, it is an easier read and I don’t think it would be hard to get through on vacation. I’m on the fence about whether or not I would re-read this book, but I also wish it had a sequel and I know that if it did I would re-read this book. I don’t feel like I’m ready to be done with these characters!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/book-club-august-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501202989276-JRR5X4HLW88OEYA6BJ4H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club August 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/can-i-see-you-again monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203067247-YUI3MOZNBGSGIEUBSCSY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can I See You Again? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203098533-8H83GD27LYGK5FPFMVCJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can I See You Again? https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/everything-everything monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203272736-RUCWQ0FI1QFGN09NOVQG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Everything Everything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203314212-E88UPE6N8FX4KYD83DQ7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Everything Everything This audiobook was such great experience. Yoon’s writing was captivating and her descriptions worked very well audibly. I don’t know if I would grab an audiobook over a physical book in the future, but if I’m ever going on a road trip I think I’ll be more open to the idea! It was such a fun experience and definitely will make me remember this book even more in the future. Like I mentioned, I really enjoyed the story itself, so much so that I want to go back and read the physical copy of the book. I also highly recommend this book. It is so different from everything that is out there and Ollie and Madeline’s romance is so sweet. If you’re looking for a fresh young adult novel, please check this book out! Have you read audiobooks? Is there one that you’ve listened to that you think I need to listen to?   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/play-by-sephora-july-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/love-gelato monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203599603-3BUP9N7DAQZ941OKTBZ0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Love & Gelato https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203623348-S248LX42JDFRGZ526OWV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Love & Gelato The characters in this book make this story. They’re so fun and unique and special and I could read them for days. Evans Welch created the perfect summer atmosphere. I think one of my biggest complains is that the story was too short! I definitely want more and would gladly read a sequel or even the full story of Lina’s mom and Howard (even though we do get a lot of that through her journals). I don’t think this is one I would re-read and purchase, but I flew through this in one day and would highly recommend it. This is a great story if you are looking for a fun summer read. The Florence setting is great and it’s an easy book to fly through at the pool!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203644174-TVDJQU6LQMJPH3VVNVQV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Love & Gelato https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/book-club-july-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203827757-JG4BFZSIZJ4IMZ710GJI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club July 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203874913-JASF8U0P2JRN7TO3C07P/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club July 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/wanderlost monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203931738-79DRGHSD15L1NBG7JBK6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wanderlost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501203957237-ZGODZR20NVL7HBV5L1Y0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wanderlost This is a great book of personal growth and has some wonderful European background. I felt as if I was along on the tour with Aubree at every moment and I loved seeing her grow. If you love travel books, I highly recommend reading this one. Just get back the improbability of how Aubree ends up as the tour guide, and you will love reading this book. It is cute, fun, surprising, sad, and everything in between. I couldn’t put it down and could see myself re-reading it in the future. It’s definitely a book that if I saw it at the library book sale I’d pick it up. I can’t wait to read more from Malone in the future!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204052107-55D75QHA0NJN28JBV657/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204163026-HQCPS7J6XOKYLO165GY5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Estee Lauder Repair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204203985-J69FBBCSM4S4FJ76ICIK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Estee Lauder Glam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204254949-2CJMSWYK9FSWFSXBQXRU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204276964-5RVX34WADSBHNVBVFJ8X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204343530-FSPHQ9QEJ4UN5RU3SPGJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204370812-1OCYUQY9LWV3BW8W1H6F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204429895-S7ZLPUJU3VSKAXG68Z1Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204469895-AM7MIL717QG3LX32S66L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 See the super awkward slits at the bottom? How do those look good?? (Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/the-unseen-world monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204567201-ISO3C4VSNPYNHA4ITFMI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Unseen World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204593427-L3VQE1D84XH6IE088PM1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Unseen World https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/barefoot-beach monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204679280-N79TS4VH81KYO0TKSIB3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Barefoot Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204705327-CSKENUEGUONE1SGOO7F5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Barefoot Beach This book was an enjoyable read and I hope that there are more to come as by the end, I did feel connected to the characters. I would gladly catch up with them during the following summer, especially since it didn’t feel like nicely wrapped up at the end. I would probably recommend this book to a more mature audience, as it did feel like I had a bit of a difficult time connecting to these characters. I wouldn’t read it again, and I wouldn’t purchase it for my shelves, but it is an interesting story and was a comforting read.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/mini-sephora-haul monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204833273-ID0ECWLE18HPLCFU8482/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mini Sephora Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204871843-RRWD9227GTKXJX2R70FU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mini Sephora Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501204912397-VDD9P9CKNABB89XC49N6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mini Sephora Haul https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/fun-home-a-family-tragicomic monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205092987-E9JOPSVAHTK9FBOSVPZC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205118810-AFX05NZZSCX6XH14JASR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic Nothing appealed to me about this book. The story irritated me, the tone of voice irritated me, and the drawings did not captivate me. I would not recommend this book unless you want to read a depressing, pretentious comic. The other annoying part is that you would think if she’s writing this story she would’ve had more to say about her dad as an actual person. Instead, she only describes her father as parts of characters in other stories and I never felt like I learned who he was.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/the-list monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205196152-22WCYC4C3I5Y8ILLLOBK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205222126-WAX8IL2VN81TH8TFS1YJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The List The story and concept of this book are wonderful and so interesting. Vivian’s writing is great and she takes a difficult concept, writing from the perspective of 8 characters, and makes it look easy. As I mentioned, the ending angered me so much that it took away from the rest of the book and how much I enjoyed it while I was reading it. I’m excited to read more by Vivian and I think this was a good introduction into her writing. I would recommend it to all YA readers, but with the disclaimer that it does not have a wrapped up ending!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/7/27/tell-me-three-things monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205287991-WNA7JOKYQE9QQZTZZPN5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Tell Me Three Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205369152-BLK2P8JZ0YPT3CHP72TP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Tell Me Three Things This book was so wonderful. It was refreshing in its simplicity and realism. I immediately felt transported back to high school in a way I haven’t felt with other YA novels. Buxbaum’s writing was easy to read and relate to and I look forward to reading her adult novels. I loved the portrayal of friendships in the novel as well. I think it’s wonderful to have a story where female high school friends act like true friends. If you enjoy contemporary YA or are bored with the typical YA tropes, I highly recommend checking this one out. I would definitely re-read it, and maybe purchase it if I saw it at the library book sale or half price books.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1501205472835-XSA548XSS8ZRNTPS281F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Tell Me Three Things https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/june-2016-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502134646178-ABA57VQ5W63M8DCEUICJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - June 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502134760658-7HR2UD3RCQV6ENO0HPTS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - June 2016 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/our-shared-shelf-june-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502134902040-3J6WB6XL0XCEZ3PY2HZU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Our Shared Shelf June 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502134954797-2FKYHBTCWV9CGVCFGQF1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Our Shared Shelf June 2016 Once again, Emma Watson picked a wonderfully enlightening book. Similar to My Life on the Road, I feel like this book needs to be required reading, and not just for women. If we could get this book into the schools I think it would be so beneficial. I don’t know if I can see myself re-reading this book in the future, but I definitely want to own it so that I can force people to read it. Even if you’re not into graphic novels, you won’t even realize that’s what you’re reading. This story flies by and I enjoyed every moment of it.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/since-she-went-away monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135026819-4SZ3JP9A3YHWA9HS1N74/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Since She Went Away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135079887-R9BXZ7TTC1WUZ486B3FZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Since She Went Away I really enjoyed the story of this book. The characters were interesting and the story moved at a wonderful pace. I never felt like I had to drag through boring parts to get to the exciting bits and I always wanted to keep reading to find out what happened! While I wouldn’t read it again (since I don’t find thrillers as enjoyable the second time around), I would recommend it to people who enjoy thrillers and are looking for something that’s a bit different from all of the thrillers that have been getting attention. I would also gladly pick up another one of Bell’s books to check out.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/play-by-sephora-june-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135194605-SYI0Q3AWSD4PVW4E099S/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora June 2016 This month the products I received were as follows:   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135217374-BJN6B79TLTCF86I9M858/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora June 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135263683-HCVDVK8OLA3HO8KY4XZT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora June 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/the-memory-of-lemon monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135365036-78YY6N0ZERFYF3SQCDUN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Memory of Lemon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135404377-1OVTHK9BE6XTXYCZEOY0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Memory of Lemon This is enjoyable but just seemed to be missing something for me. Maybe Neely would be able to taste what ingredient that is. If you like to read books about bakers, then I recommend that you check this book out. However, I would definitely recommend Wedding Girl over this one every time. I enjoyed this book, and would probably check out the first one if I saw it, but I wouldn’t re-read this one.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/sunshine-beach monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135746547-9ST5CRZAZAOQ5D6WF5S2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sunshine Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135790495-WF4O9I4VBQ8SM2YHO43Z/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sunshine Beach If you’re looking for a book about adult women who have a strong friendship and support system, I would definitely recommend this book. However, even though I haven’t read it, I’d probably recommend reading them in order! Wax created vibrant characters that really touch the heart and even though I was confused for a lot, I became invested enough in the characters that I truly want to go back and read the previous 3 books. I also can’t wait for the next one to come out! It ends, not necessarily at a cliff hanger, but with a lot of unresolved business that I need to see resolved! If you’re looking for a good beach read, I would definitely recommend checking out this series. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/book-club-may-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135879594-0ECIYMI37SFF7D91ITVZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club May 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/radio-girls-giveaway monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135961073-XEKHRD1SY5GQY85JO65Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Radio Girls + Giveaway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502135987211-0RYAS5MAAJ7BYGE5QAUE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Radio Girls + Giveaway Radio Girls is such a unique and interesting book. I think that is would be a great book for any woman to read as there is a strong feminist storyline with even stronger female characters. The setting of this story is also really unique and intriguing. I don’t tend to re-read historical fiction books, so wouldn’t purchase this for my shelf and therefore, give this a Borrow rating. It is truly well-written and has some wonderful characters. The wonderful people over at Berkley/NAL publishing are offering the chance for on of you to win a finished copy of Radio Girls! Giveaway ends June 17th 2016 at 12:00am CST. Open to residents of the US only. Winner will be selected using Rafflecopter and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hour to respond before a new winner is selected. The product offered is free of charge, no purchase necessary. -The Giveaway is now over! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/flawed monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136078357-DS97QNBZUUXX4K86G9ZS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Flawed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136104393-STA2JFO1BVDKF7JZWIGI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Flawed While this isn’t the most creative story in that it follows a lot of dystopian stereotypes, the world is unique and the writing is strong. I enjoyed the pace of the story greatly and found myself not only unable to put the book down, but yelling at it the majority of the time. I definitely would give this more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I did struggle a little bit with how similar it was with other dystopian novels and a bit of the irritation with the love triangle. If you love dystopian novels, you should definitely pick this up. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, and it seems as though it’s a duology which is nice since that means I won’t have to wait even longer to finish the story.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136138155-YUG6BRSS14JZI3BWGZDJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Flawed https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/eligible monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136191411-DWK68P0BC106U1RR37OY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Eligible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136235944-YOYEK6GTT2043L75PIVM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Eligible I will preface this by saying I’m not a hard core Pride and Prejudice fan who has read the original multiple times, but I think Sittenfeld did a wonderful job writing this retelling. It is an interesting story in and of itself and even if you haven’t read Pride and Prejudice, I think it’s different enough that it stands on its own. I would definitely read this book again and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys romance or Pride and Prejudice (obviously). https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/flight-patterns monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136326271-V93P7M8BYQ4W0RP70UIV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Flight Patterns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136388618-4IQYYGUE6GTUQR0RH6SE/Borrow.jpg Blog - Flight Patterns This book was enjoyable and the characters very strongly developed. However, the overall story oved a bit slowly for my tastes. I also wish there had a little bit more of the romance, since I had expected more. If you’re looking for a book that straddle chick-lit with contemporary fiction with a bit of mystery this book is for you. It is well written and enjoyable and I never felt like I didn’t want to read it. I don’t think I would read it again or purchase it for myself, but I would recommend it if someone picked it up! Edit- This is a book that has stayed with me weeks after reading it. I have found myself thinking about parts of the story line and the characters. Because of this, I bumped up my original rating. Originally I had this book at a Borrow, but because it left such an impression I felt like I needed to move it up to a Borrow-Beloved. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/the-crown-selection-5 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136451746-65ZG40YOER5EXNE3PYBF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Crown (Selection #5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136485850-LODX4S413MOUKQT12XMJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Crown (Selection #5) The Crown and The Selection series overall are amazing. If you are looking for a new fun series to pick up then you need to pick this one up. It is one of my favorite series and I highly recommend it. It has been described as The Bachelor combined with The Hunger Games. It’s definitely not as intense as The Hunger Games, but there is a bit of conflict that happens through the series.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/play-by-sephora-may-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136581252-IULUJBPAN5O86BU6JBMA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora May 2016 The products I received this month were as follows:   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136608672-I0VLTHKVYJSI4BDQP6C7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora May 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136636470-G3HHJC50DSUU79S9FBBY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora May 2016 Left Swatch-TARTE in Latergram Right Swatch- Bite in Kimchi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136674392-WV8058WRJTTCPO4PACEY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora May 2016 Bite Amuse Bouche in Kimchi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136697489-B4XRHFW7IBEYSGMORAEN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora May 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/top-ten-tbr-for-summer-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136808137-0C981IS9K69E0GDGK6ZY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Top Ten TBR for Summer 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136850537-3QTPDCJIQGWEDBQHT94Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Top Ten TBR for Summer 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/our-shared-self-may-2016-how-to-be-a-woman monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136955387-TLD7VRU6X6UMXSY0H17V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Our Shared Self May 2016: How to be a Woman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502136992490-24UXCZQHQV6OWA128J6J/Borrow.jpg Blog - Our Shared Self May 2016: How to be a Woman While I don’t feel as passionately about this book as I did the Gloria Steinem book, I think it has a great message and I would gladly recommend it to anyone who picks it up. I think that it’s a bit fresher and more relatable for younger girls/women than the Steinem novel. It expresses a lot of common opinions and then says “that is feminism. That thing that you believe that you didn’t think is feminism? Well it is.” I think this is definitely necessary in our world and I appreciated it. Moran’s voice wasn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I’m glad I stuck with it.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/birchbox-may-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137135158-H7HLU86W67LRILO436NX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox May 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137158385-5LGHE3C6481R61J6GGF4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox May 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137191070-M0U0VXBRETAMGJC34XLT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox May 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/book-club-may-2016-1 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137289367-ZCMW24ZOBKTPDEC7YOPM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club May 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/the-love-that-split-the-world monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137385472-7IFLCD70OTYCQHRXQKWR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Love that Split the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137430041-22OREMFADTTSDVQ6N3PT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Love that Split the World This book was so good that I know I’ll be raving about it for a while. The writing was beautiful and the story was so intricate and well thought out that I just can’t say enough good things about it. I think the description of this story being a combination of Time Traveler’s Wife and Friday Night Lights was spot on. If you enjoyed either of those, then I would highly recommend this story. Even if you’re not someone who is typically into more supernatural elements, you need to read this story. Henry writes it in such a believable way that I can almost believe that it can happen in real life. I don’t think I can recommend this book or Henry’s writing enough. I can’t wait to read more by her! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137467211-RLV7YKMQ9GCJ14XVRWIV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Love that Split the World https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/wedding-girl monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137568080-IUBEJ094QON2OHRHWSTT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wedding Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137601033-EP7RE5TRACHO1I88EYIS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wedding Girl I really enjoyed this book. It was everything I wanted it to be and everything I needed. If you enjoy chick-lit, you need to grab this book. Ballis’ writing is solid and compassionate, like a big bowl of Mac & Cheese. I've already passed this book on to two of my coworkers and one of them loved it as well! I am looking forward to checking out more of her writing and will definitely be re-reading the book in the future. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/finding-fraser monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137687095-8IOHPYXBPTQU6NRUL8PU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Finding Fraser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502137718859-5Z391QY4P6QAH0C37WAC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Finding Fraser There were moments at the beginning of this book that I felt like this story had so much potential, but it went in such a bad way. There was nothing redeemable about Emma and I had no interest in her finding her Fraser. I couldn’t even believe that people were reading her blog and cheering for her. Even if you are an Outlander fan, I don’t think you will find anything redeeming about this story. I don’t enjoy writing bad reviews, but I just can’t say anything good about this story. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/the-paper-magician monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146634673-AXF16H08UEG6K28XVDYQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Paper Magician https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146659586-LBA4V5GODCFHUAE3DR27/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Paper Magician Overall, I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more. The world feels like it’s starting to take shape and I hope that it continues to do so in the second novel. The characters are the strongest part of this book and even if I wasn’t in love with the writing, I think I’d continue to read it just to have more of them. I’m excited to see their relationship develop and I’m excited to see what else they’re going to do with the magic.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/play-by-sephora-april-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146744210-Z6HV4WGYR45XL1BO6JIJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146767051-UENSKR99LC68O8R6SXKD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146793609-ZKEV7GDJV50EBOV34HTT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 For my first ever Play! By Sephora Beauty Box I received the following products:   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146817674-05JQ5OI1H1Y2P3WZUZYB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146858005-DRASW732FWLAV1MU7PUM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146868385-WD9X2D7D0TH4H1NSLUWA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146879912-6TQHYFP20D2O1LAPCGZA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502146896924-YNXQSZK0IGTMUBJWGXAQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Play! By Sephora April 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/throwback-thursday-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147107239-ZYBAL3NZJ0EB7NA8W8EA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Throwback Thursday- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147136442-5XPC2T4SEACSAZR3P8VX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Throwback Thursday- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone I can’t rave about this book enough. Not only is Harry Potter itself just beyond amazing (and if you haven’t read it WHHHHHHHYYYYYYYY???), but the illustrated version is breathtaking. If you see it in the stores, do yourself a favor and pick it up and look through it. You will be mesmerized. I love this series so much and am so excited I chose to add this version to my collection. I know that I will re-read it over and over again and I will proceed to buy every illustrated version the minute it comes out. Pure perfection!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/nars-beauty-haul monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147242705-DI157H589PX9BZ2A1OLM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - NARS Beauty Haul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147288412-ZDQ2ELW3ILIE05ZO0Q2J/image-asset.jpeg Blog - NARS Beauty Haul Top: Shadow stick in Goddess Bottom: Powder shadow in Odine Taken in the shade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147325025-ICRG9TZXHIR6QG5ATM02/image-asset.jpeg Blog - NARS Beauty Haul Top: Larger Than Life eyeliner in Khao San Middle: Larger Than Life eyeliner in Rue De Rivoli Bottom: Layering of the two eyeliners https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/the-winners-kiss monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147416585-M8H0HT3MCRUQK8BFM4YN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Winner's Kiss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147441816-P6QNZEEWAK36W3DM76FR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Winner's Kiss While this wasn’t my favorite book of the trilogy, this was a very satisfying end to the story. Like I mentioned above, I think I would’ve enjoyed it more if I had read it in succession with the other books, but I still really enjoyed it! If you enjoy dystopian types of novels but are looking for something a little different, I would highly recommend checking out this series, which as a whole I would give 4 stars. The characters are great and there is no love triangle! Kestrel is definitely one of the strongest female leads that I’ve read, so I would recommend this based on that alone!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/magnetic-shift monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147518259-7RIOJB91R2O7BEGFYWTI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Magnetic Shift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147549563-ML8XW73QI9AORA1PZB06/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Magnetic Shift This book would make the absolute best Disney Channel Original Movie. It has every aspect that a good movie needs. There’s a love story, a major problem/secret, and a villain. Because of that, even though I was between a 3 and 4 star rating, I rounded up to a 4 I think this is a very strong debut book and would recommend it to anyone who likes movies like Motocrosed or who enjoy NASCAR. Even if you’re not a NASCAR fan, but this book interested you, don’t let that turn you away. The characters are fun and the story is entertaining. . I enjoyed Briand’s story and writing and would gladly read future books by her.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147573626-VAKJ9IEOH5X8Q2QEKV0G/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Magnetic Shift https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/birchbox-april-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147670106-T4SVGL5NTZH69JD7LO0R/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox April 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147699278-B287L7ZHMCU42RU3HZPR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox April 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/book-club-april-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502147911599-NT8GRJZ4AWHWTFC43TBP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club April 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/lost-among-the-living monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148025389-ECQ3ULESOIJBWERXVZJP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Lost Among the Living https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148053556-A8FLRV35UWPVFYN6H07Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Lost Among the Living I know I didn’t talk much about the story, but this was a hard review to write. I don’t want to spoil things and I also just don’t know how I felt about the book. The writing was enjoyable and some of the characters were interesting, but it never drew me in completely. I liked it and I think if this is your type of book that you would really enjoy it. I haven’t ever read anything similar so I can’t quite give a comparison. If another synopsis of a book by St. James catches my eye, I would gladly pick it up. However, I don’t know if I’m going to actively seek out more of her writing.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/library-hiatus-update-march monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148159512-5OWMBX5XDYPMGUJSL3TE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Library Hiatus Update- March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148190094-8SUW26MX2GXTTIHBT7S6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Library Hiatus Update- March https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/one-hundred-names monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148728890-A6XKIIMNG5TZNZE5OHRP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - One Hundred Names https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148763435-AQ1S78NQO5QL3LB1GEZX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - One Hundred Names I would easily recommend this book. It isn’t a light, quick read, but if you’re looking for something with a bit of substance that isn’t heavy, this would be the book for you. The story line is intriguing, as well as some of the secondary characters. It’s not one of my favorites from Ahern, but I really enjoyed it and am glad that I picked it up. I look forward to more from her.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/true-stories-of-false-confessions monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148838383-C5KCTOZBOV9LPZ6MD0EL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - True Stories of False Confessions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148875845-WEXFK2NI9NVQPVUQ6B2U/image-asset.jpeg Blog - True Stories of False Confessions This book was really interesting. I would agree with the list on which I found it by saying if you enjoyed Making a Murderer, you will enjoy this book. I’m glad that I picked a book in this style, because it was different and I enjoyed it, but I can’t see myself picking it up again. If you are interested in the justice system and in true stories, than this book would be for you.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/fresh-lotus-youth-preserve-face-cream monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148956309-OPNQ5Q923L3D3LS8FR0X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502148982073-R6GIHN7KVSAQ53EE5OEX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/book-club-march-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149060053-BCR9NZYBOPDF0AWL2VUG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club March 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/one-step-too-far monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149137021-5AUW33A6SIVMW08HAJMW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - One Step Too Far https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149165670-00T11ZTD89FS01IS2R08/image-asset.jpeg Blog - One Step Too Far If you see this book, I would say pass. It’s nothing like Gone Girl, and the twist is definitely predictable. The characters are blah and also irritating and the writing is nothing special. I would not re-read, recommend, or purchase this book.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/birchbox-march-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149251196-Y4YRCRQH7NI7QXVD98MS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox March 2016 The products I received this month were as follows:   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149275795-Q8I3HS63M14PLP95VXN2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox March 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149303970-YBY8HF74BCHSTAC2X0NI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox March 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/jar-city monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149387094-B2ZXP7N34CZR6KR5HMK9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Jar City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149424264-XXR25ZN9PFF6Q7MTDV02/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Jar City The story was interesting, and I think I might pick up the next book in the series at some point. However, if I make a trip back to Iceland (which I fully intend to do!), I think I might search for a different author. If you like more everyday detective stories, I think this book would appeal to you. It definitely feels like the most realistic crime fiction that I have read, in the sense that Erlendur seems like a real detective. Unfortunately, I think that the translation took away from some of the magic, in addition to the fact that this isn’t my typical kind of book. While I still enjoyed it, it won’t be one that I run around recommending. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/when-falcons-fall-sebastian-st-cyr-11 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149513022-ODCA7GMM4DHO7OBPTBER/image-asset.jpeg Blog - When Falcons Fall (Sebastian St. Cyr #11) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149542527-JFM1TVR6ODH9MLE1ARDA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - When Falcons Fall (Sebastian St. Cyr #11) This book was a lot of fun. As hesitant as I was to read it (totally judging on the cover), I really enjoyed it. If you haven’t read any other books in this series, but this on appeals to you, I would say go for it! It is a bit confusing at parts, but overall easy to read without prior knowledge. If you enjoy historical novels and mysteries, I would highly recommend checking into this book/series. It has a bit of a Sherlock-esque feel to it as well. While I don’t think I’d purchase or re-read this book, I’m definitely going to be checking out the previous books in the series! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/7/bar-co-hand-lotion monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502149640071-K7FPGU10YY612CAGI945/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Bar & Co Hand Lotion https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/remembrance-mediator-7 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237029044-XV05R8LWYGBNCBORYNML/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Remembrance (Mediator #7) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237058380-8SOU4U3DT0KMM5NDBL9N/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Remembrance (Mediator #7) I love these characters and I love their stories. I could see this book setting up more to come and I really hope that it does. While there are some weaknesses, I still enjoyed it and am so glad that I own it. I couldn’t quite give it a full Beloved rating, because if I compare it to the full series I don’t love it quite as much, but I will definitely re-read this in the future. If you enjoy Meg Cabot or enjoy the Mediator series, this is still worth picking up. Fingers crossed there will be more Suze and Jesse in the future!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/travel-essentials monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237172931-07EZW5W7OQIYJ5MH2Z10/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Travel Essentials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237206635-ROJLBGP1DVWB037ND82T/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Travel Essentials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237233924-H8DI060UN0VHKNDNO3XX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Travel Essentials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237269276-W30P4OGEX4XNEK8KN7VP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Travel Essentials What skin care products do you pack in your carry-on? Is there a product you can’t live without when you travel?   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/after-i-do monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237355313-3MRKK9ZAULIA0E00KZBD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - After I Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237388156-S7Z2QG9JSEODM46SQ0LW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - After I Do As much as I loved and would highly recommend this book, I don’t find myself 100% in love with it. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t give this book a Beloved rating. Either way, I think I have found a new favorite author! I would definitely recommend this book if you are a romantic or if you’re in a serious relationship. I would most likely re-read this book and I would buy it for my collection so that I could pass it around to friends who need it.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/birchbox-february-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237483505-LDYULF0L4RI7QOFY7BJ3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox February 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237740228-E70LUQ7DMJY9EJ8YXKC1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox February 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237778004-O1MQ8BL56RIMH5JU73ZP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox February 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237796244-49S0W1BCBER934SUJWSQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox February 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/library-hiatus monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/wet-n-wild-1-step-wonder-gel monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237964366-I8YAU8KDLDK9P870XOQM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - wet n wild 1 step wonder gel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502237996306-1EWIQX7Z3NWH9JDMVAOM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - wet n wild 1 step wonder gel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238022408-TG9L2P830IS8YV7KW0PV/image-asset.jpeg Blog - wet n wild 1 step wonder gel https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/book-club-february-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238121857-FWOZY76G6FH95EMYTTO0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club February 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/the-heir-and-the-spare monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238211363-BX3IFAM6YO7OL5U1G5JQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Heir and the Spare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238249845-NE976USHEVQ6AEU199O5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Heir and the Spare While this book was relatively predictable and not necessarily unique, the story was wonderful and I loved the characters. It was an easy read and I enjoyed every minute of it. I wish that the ending had been a little different so that it could’ve been set up for a sequel! Maybe we’ll get lucky and Albright will write one anyway. If you’re looking for a quick, easy, fun read, then you should definitely check this out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238272968-JAABLYWN592XQXJYCADR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Heir and the Spare https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/january-2016-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238354200-I6BGD5FF9K639Z6P8ENI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - January 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238415564-5LBMKOHH8CZ4OUYEZKCB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - January 2016 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238496106-RYDCYX7LN84EKSY4OLG7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - January 2016 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/our-shared-shelf-my-life-on-the-road monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238596885-8QGVU1IMNOGW7KJY7QJH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Our Shared Shelf- My Life on the Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238647398-BBT5TVF56E8RPVO29FZF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Our Shared Shelf- My Life on the Road Like I said, I think anyone and everyone, no matter age or gender, should read this book. I think it will teach so much about life and different perspectives which is something we need in the world right now. I would gladly buy this book as gifts for people just in hopes of forcing them to read it. I can definitely see myself buying this for my shelf, again, just so I can loan it out to people.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/ten-books-ive-recently-added-to-my-tbr monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238814853-708PZFVROHTBADSPMZPR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ten Books I've Recently Added to my TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238835627-PGF96WUAMJAFGET19IS0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ten Books I've Recently Added to my TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238851737-4LWUP9W2KQV063B4T2X5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ten Books I've Recently Added to my TBR https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/library-anxiety monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238927615-XLETN9HY4QKJHZGPXVWT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Library Anxiety https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/match-me-if-you-can monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502238992058-71YQ099JVVWCNU808S0U/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Match Me if You Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239022253-FV7B6M6DX52S225NRQ2T/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Match Me if You Can This is the perfect easy read. The characters are well developed and the story is interesting. The story is the kind of story that seems like it could go on forever as there isn’t exactly a point that the story is moving too. Because of that, I can’t see myself re-reading this. I think it would make a good beach read because it is thoughtless but still a really good read. If you have the chance to pick this book up, I would definitely recommend that you do! It’s a solid chick-lit with loveable characters. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/birchbox-january-2017 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239105120-S4B2DI859XZQCG4J1GJM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox January 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239136331-CPLGDZZWY2OOFICBFSLA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox January 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239156905-5Q5GSX18PQQ09FOD8I0A/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox January 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239186365-0JWCJSKNSVIXNZ4ZQDMJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox January 2017 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/book-club-january-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239297624-7VWR8UAPSU8GO0RSOQQC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club January 2016 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/the-marvels monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239385687-CZ7DB3BWLL87CJDGMMBU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Marvels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239429038-W222XYRIIW0275FMBA23/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Marvels This book is absolutely wonderful. If you’re looking for something that’s different, I would definitely recommend checking out this book. When you see it, you might be intimidated because it is one of ths heaviest books I have ever picked up, but it’s really easy to get through. I know that Selznick’s other books are similarly written with stories that are told in both illustration and writing and I cannot wait to check them out. I would definitely recommend this book. I would probably re-read it, and maybe purchase it. I definitely wouldn’t purchase this at full price, but I might pick it up on sale. I’ve heard that this book, along with his other two, are a bit of an unofficial triology, so I’d also be interested in reading those before I purchase any. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/collection-lasting-perfection-concealer monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239702728-PUORLW572XF78MCU2E2F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/the-enchantress-returns-land-of-stories-2 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239819874-RLWIK68P5I8RH8KN7WVG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Enchantress Returns (Land of Stories 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502239848208-YRR5G9TJNN01BUKJ9D5B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Enchantress Returns (Land of Stories 2) This book was a solid sequel to a very enjoyable story. I didn't quite enjoy it as much as the first book, but I am still excited to continue the series and see what else is in store for Alex and Connor. I'm also looking forward to meeting more characters. If you enjoy fairy tale retellings I would definitely recommend checking out this series. I don't think it's gotten much love from older readers, but it is still very enjoyable as an adult and I can imagine it being magical for young readers. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/8/goals-of-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/birchbox-december-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304776852-Z6FQ05MOM68SLYZCBEC5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 The Products I received this month were as follows:   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304801717-JOEVNG3QB2LA5HPH6CG9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304831497-9NXA6QORX5RR641255IB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304855114-7KLPCTQZPZS45HM6ZVJM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304874616-NXEGRVZBAXN61JM243W2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304893512-ETX3BVDNVRL9QOLQVY96/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502304911068-ZXD7HKFSWPFSS9QO113B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox December 2015 Nude Lips https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/2015-reading-re-cap monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305088719-OG2VBJR4KVF9Q9P0CR9D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 2015 Reading Re-Cap! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305113238-VW8SI1CQ10CH5EJ5QTE6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 2015 Reading Re-Cap! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305154048-YAV2RTVDBU8B7LDY9GPQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 2015 Reading Re-Cap! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305207423-C9O00MTPBQWD3GJHKI6O/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 2015 Reading Re-Cap! https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/the-husbands-secret monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305292086-Q3DGLK20PPX8OLD9F6JQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Husband's Secret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305332168-C12DBKJ3OQAFURPFZNS8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Husband's Secret While I did enjoy this book, I would recommend What Alice Forgot and Big Little Lies before I would recommend this one. I think that Moriarty is a solid author and I will continue to read her books in the future. If you enjoy psychological mysteries, I would recommend checking this out. It was a very enjoyable read, and while a little long at times, was always interesting. I can’t see myself re-reading this and therefore can’t see myself purchasing it for my collection.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/winter-stroll monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305768945-3U89GTL8WHEK6GWP0JVP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Winter Stroll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305840795-75H26S12PS7F671SDH74/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Winter Stroll The story was very enjoyable and an easy read. It isn’t all happy Christmas spirit, but neither was Winter Street. If you read and enjoyed Winter Street I would definitely recommend checking out Winter Stroll. It was fun to get to check up with the characters again and I hope that the story continues next Christmas. I can’t see myself re-reading or purchasing this book. I would recommend it if you like family stories, but not necessarily looking for a Christmas story. This is more of a story that just happens to occur around Christmas than a story where Christmas is a character.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/book-club-december-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502305962645-F3KZQILADNKO0XPUY0MQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club December 2015 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/no-7-beautiful-skin-day-cream-normaldry monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306085539-VQ0I8PA6JX1CJGFUDYSE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - No. 7 Beautiful Skin Day Cream Normal/Dry https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/november-2015-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306451003-H8IL24V0ZA2RDAICKIRF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - November 2015 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/christmas-cravings monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306591550-YN13PTN0P7BD0AJRQ3NA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Christmas Cravings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306624881-83DSVOPA92T0SGTSUD5X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Christmas Cravings This story is not only poorly written, but it’s 100% unnecessary. The only good thing about this story is that it has recipes in the back. I’m excited to look through them and see if there’s anything that I would want to make. Even though I have never read the books in this series, I have no desire to every pick one up. Even if I was a fan, I can’t see how this would benefit any story. I’m just glad this was a short story and I didn’t waste more than an hour of my time on it.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/ten-thousand-skies-above-you monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306701783-WFG0OWAZ28ORFYCBTNI0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ten Thousand Skies Above You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306731793-21JITDOZL8NXV45QW88Z/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Ten Thousand Skies Above You This series is slowly becoming a favorite. Between the beautiful cover and the even more beautiful story, I can see myself re-reading these many times and adding them to my shelves. I can’t wait until the third book comes out! If you like dystopian novels or science fiction I would highly recommend these. They’re unique and stand out from other books in similar genres. Definitely a breath of fresh air in a genre that became a little bit stale.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/the-affinities monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307069584-7WDOZ9L3V0598K5465LC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Affinities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307095262-7OXWF763CPPGID0C5R3X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Affinities If you enjoy dystopian novels or psychology in general, I would definitely recommend this book. It is really interesting and has a lot of topics that make you think. I also think this could make for a very interesting book club choice. There would definitely be a lot to discuss. Unfortunately, I couldn’t fall in love with this book because I didn’t feel like I could fully connect with the story. If it had been longer and more detailed story, I definitely could’ve loved it. I can’t see myself re-reading this story and therefore can’t see myself purchasing it for my shelves. However, I would recommend checking it out if it sounds interesting to you.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/career-of-evil-cormoran-strike-3 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307201217-2OYTBNM9JHHCOTZDZ0K9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike #3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307226408-K7TE6JMACADDV28V9N3O/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike #3) This book was so wonderful. I loved the story, I loved the characters, I loved the writing. I haven’t read a book this captivating in a very long time and I highly recommend it. The only issue I had with this book (as well as with the other two) is they get a little long. I think there could be some stuff cut out that wouldn’t be missed. If you enjoy mysteries, I definitely recommend checking out the Cormoran Strike series. Part of me wants to give this a Beloved/5 star rating, but it’s really difficult for me to do that with mysteries. I like to include re-readability in my 5 star ratings, and I don’t know if this mystery would be as good during a re-read since I already know who the murderer is! Either way, I am really looking forward to the next one!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/laura-mercier-eye-art-artists-palette monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307322302-F4T16S0VIJT23QFOYYNW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307370184-O7VAAQAFUQY5AN46AVXU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307399807-WJHKIAG72PN2GI4MIIAM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307439792-AWKRWJL5FF9BBM299DLD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307478190-E7CMMSICP2FCZ01S68HR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette Top Row (Left to right): Sparkling Dew, Guava, African Violet Bottom Row (Left to Right): Vanilla Nuts, Primrose, Fresco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307525118-7W7K0D14PF59C7292NVX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307563904-G21WI6BD2RPLUT5IM1P6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette Top Row (Left to Right); Plum Smoke, Kir Royal, Violet Ink Bottom Roe (Left to Right): Bamboo, Truffle, Espresso Bean https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/most-likely-to-succeed-superlatives-3 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307698749-OEP87JDBTEPNJLYKD9VC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Most Likely to Succeed (Superlatives #3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307720793-SPLV9N41S13321RPD7UT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Most Likely to Succeed (Superlatives #3) This was a fun book, just like the others. It wasn’t my favorite, but I still enjoyed it a lot. I don’t think I would re-read it and therefore I wouldn’t purchase it for my shelves. If there had been a bit more about Sawyer and a bit more of their relationship in general, I think I would’ve enjoyed it more. I would recommend this series to those who enjoyed Anna and the French Kiss. If you enjoyed those books and are looking for something similar, the Superlative series would be right up your ally. Even though my review for this book hasn’t been raving, I still highly recommend you check them out!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/birchbox-november-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306842700-D4VDT71NHL22UP9EWFE9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox November 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306869706-D123873SRCQHN1RTJE6E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox November 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306913356-JQ05QFVH4Q613NOZ86KE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox November 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502306944682-HOZZ5A10SJHZZU6NZZVX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox November 2015 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/the-white-rose-lone-city-2 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307837470-VLWP3N8AS840IRA858W9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The White Rose (Lone City #2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307865363-D6NLPJMIBJWUNJQNR1MK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The White Rose (Lone City #2) This book wasn’t terrible, but I wanted it to be so much more. The first half of the book was really tough to get through but the second half of the book was worth the wait. It was interesting and kept me curious enough to see what’s going to happen in the third book. I don’t know if I would recommend picking up this series as heavily as I did after the first book. I’m tempted to say wait until the third book comes out and then I’ll let you know if all 3 are worth it.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/nordstrom-fall-beauty-trend-show monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307960937-PDLSVH8HZRG7B4X91CF7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502307993239-H3PESWM4NGZ0H2IVJ8N2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308009391-YCCP282FXCQ9V8CV2X4V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308095533-WBGZ3LRJ8P30X3C6DPS2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308209294-2HMLSMHM7HIYUPKJOSAU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308241049-BJGQ15XKASTLPHU7S2WO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Show https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/where-have-i-been monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/september-2015-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308433033-JKII20G7EI5GTFQC10QL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - September 2015 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308489239-UCL928PHJO0RROT9FATP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - September 2015 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/why-not-me monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308723278-4PCI8T5Z6GSVHZALWAJS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Why Not Me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308749150-C80OUIHXY9BN4FXEEO1I/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Why Not Me? I could turn around and re-read this book right now. I want to purchase it and add it to my collection and I recommend everyone read it. If you haven’t read the first one, I recommend reading that first. Not necessarily because you have to, but just because that one is so good too! I think by reading her first book before this one, you get to know Mindy a little better and can end up enjoying this book a little more. I’m sorry that I don’t have much to specifically say about this book, but it’s a little hard to talk about it since it doesn’t have a plot. It is well written and a great book to read.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/birchbox-september-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308841031-YJJU8U6X5AF16UC97266/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 The products I received this month were as follows:   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308865949-W5A47ONUZRWG8YHYPCT0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308891857-JER2V3HFZEBGQKSCOB22/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502308989065-YK1BAWHFM0BLFSO9I871/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309026424-ZM70X3X8IUTD9V9XDCM1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309048037-54UP0RKYETK6REIE5AJL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309069533-J104TDA4F0LB89VZ58ZE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox September 2015 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/this-book-will-change-your-life monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309161908-EB95GN0QS1B4TXNLWYHQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - This Book Will Change Your Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309189676-O2GWI1E3B9AXFL78D24P/image-asset.jpeg Blog - This Book Will Change Your Life If you enjoy New Adult novels, this is definitely a cute book to pick up. I would also say that it’s a good beach read, even though we are at the end of beach season. I read this on vacation and it was the perfect book. It was quick, light, fun, and easy to read. There were some shortcomings in the character and story development, but it still manages to be enjoyable. I wouldn’t re-read this, but I would definitely read more about these characters. I am curious to look into more by this author as well. https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/saint-anything monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309269964-0F4NYJ27FUE20Q6UN62K/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Saint Anything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309302316-7I2AOBR73FGEW2XSHQEZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Saint Anything I feel like this is more of a 3.5/5 than a solid 3, but I’ll explain why I didn’t round up with this one. I did finish this book in a little over a day and was very invested in the characters and story. I found many moments where I didn’t want to put the book down and just wanting to know more about Sydney’s everyday life. I think it’s another solid book for Dessen, and if you are a fan of hers then you won’t be disappointed. I’d recommend this book, but I can’t see myself re-reading it. I think there are other Dessen books that I liked more, so if I did purchase one of her books for my shelves, I would probably choose another one over this.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/9/tiny-pretty-things monthly 0.5 2017-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309378328-VQ4OOHSSRPKVEILJLMVC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Tiny Pretty Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502309417715-SC8T2JW56YUTMZCST2JS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Tiny Pretty Things This was a really fun and unique book to read. I really enjoyed it and could see myself re-reading it. Especially if they come out with more books. I don’t think it’s a new favorite, but I think it could’ve been if I read it when I was a little younger. I think being older, some of the drama was a bit much for me but I still absolutely loved it. I did receive a copy of this book through a giveaway, so I am glad to own it for my shelves. I don’t know if I would’ve purchased it, but I am glad that I have it! I recommend this to fans of Pretty Little Liars and all dancers out there! Check this book out!   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/august-2015-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563881182-2IM1K1Q69KOZ1N20XI8L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2015 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563893174-V7E5JUP49XTR5ZLMCVSK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2015 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502563944613-TFFRRZQW5LEJ4T19JS84/image-asset.jpeg Blog - August 2015 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/a-whole-new-world monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564023949-G6LLXEB7BAGZT8IOIIL4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Whole New World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564050130-MUN0XT3AU41UKODT5OAF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - A Whole New World This book needs to be banished to the Cave of Wonders and never found. There are no redeeming qualities about this book. It hurts me that I disliked this book so much considering how much I love the story of Aladdin. I would not recommend this book to anyone. In fact, I am warning you now to not bother picking this book up. If you see someone with this book, tell them not to waste their time and stop now.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/rant-or-rave-flower-zoom-in-ultimate-mascara monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564146043-E09P48B2CNSV3WBCF3D5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Rant or Rave- Flower Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564215902-432SP8Z6NG3Z3RY2SX4P/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Rant or Rave- Flower Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara Brush Lengthening Size https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564255192-KSUC9GOVA08KXVCL1HTD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Rant or Rave- Flower Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara Brush Volumizing Size https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564188346-EEXE0FE6RUBXS9GH2VBJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Rant or Rave- Flower Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara Brush Curling Size https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/something-real monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564421701-OSR221WVXHP0YBG51MEI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Something Real https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564450077-LTEWQ6W1ZDHTC5D6WR0M/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Something Real It’s a cute book. If you were a fan of John and Kate plus 8 I would check it out. I wouldn’t re-read it and I wouldn’t purchase it for my collection. If you enjoy these types of stories, I’d recommend this book. If you’re on the fence about it, I’d say you could pass. I also kind of wish the title was Something Reel instead of Something Real. I think it’s a missed opportunity for a cute pun, especially since the TV company that is taping Baker’s Dozen is called Meta Reel. Oh well.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/birchbox-august-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564534991-CZ9MAJOLDT90TPP7XXA4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox August 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564569760-YJQLIBW1M5ZL8E6A5Y8C/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox August 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564579791-S2GP3RQRSCCHWVPVK6VR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox August 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564589710-ZNA9LIO15TJH5BOI9UQS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox August 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564628224-9QZGR9VJB66J814BTX1H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox August 2015 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/hold-me-like-a-breath monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564710156-45MM7U670FCPNEWTIJWS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Hold Me Like a Breath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564738347-Z9YV3LMAU45R4E2YIBHE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Hold Me Like a Breath It was enjoyable to read a book that’s different from what I normally read. If you like crime novels, this is a nice easy choice. It’s not a mystery and is a bit predictable at times, but it has some unique elements that make it worth reading. This is the beginning of a series, so I could see myself possibly re-reading it before the second book comes out. However, it didn’t have a lot of intricate details that make me feel as though I will HAVE to reread it to know what’s going on.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/the-isle-of-the-lost monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565148477-F91YSSO2G65TNXCJNX8F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Isle of the Lost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565194995-D1DNDYH7LWGATMM0A50E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Isle of the Lost I wanted to like this book, I really did. I’m a Disney fan and I love stories that are Disney spin-offs. Unfortunately, the execution just fell short for me. It seems like this book was rushed and that De La Cruz wasn’t allowed to expand on what she was told to write. I understand that it’s a prequel to a movie, but I don’t think there is anything in here that you need to know before watching the movie. I think that this book would appeal to a younger reader because they wouldn’t be as critical of the plot holes, but it’s not great. I think if you have a young reader who loves fairy tales, I would recommend Land of Stories hands down before this one.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/finding-audrey monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564813865-AV5RJW4KCXT3U5Y203JZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Finding Audrey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564858510-Y28I4QU2O1FQJR3TN327/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Finding Audrey I really really liked this book. If you are a fan of Kinsella’s, then I would highly recommend checking this one out. While I haven’t enjoyed her most recent adult novels, this one was a big hit for me. I loved all of the characters and feel like this book could really hit home with a lot of teenagers. If you know someone who suffers from anxiety, I would recommend checking this book out. I think it has a unique look into the brain of a teen with anxiety and depression and it was very good. I definitely recommend adding this to your TBR list, and I could see myself re-reading it, but I don’t know if I would purchase it for my shelves. I might if I found it for really cheap, but I wouldn’t purchase it full price which stops me from giving it a full Beloved rating.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/throwback-thursday-the-bfg monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564931235-0BT08OEJ6HRHUKV3WWQK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Throwback Thursday- The BFG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502564957445-1VMGGNWDDZI7347H9DFE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Throwback Thursday- The BFG I would recommend this to other young readers easily. I think it’s fun and that it’s even better for young readers with a lot of imagination. I think I preferred The Witches to The BFG in comparison, which surprised me, but both are great. I can’t wait to re-read more of his books as they’re all so unique, but I don’t think this one is going to have a permanent place on my shelves.   https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/i-do-vox-box-part-2 monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565057765-TOW9NULND92KFI4QBUCY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - I Do Vox Box Part 2 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/july-2015-favorites monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565336064-50U4VLQG5KQIS23UZ3EE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - July 2015 Favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565424344-3C5K4JYA8NZSX2JUZGKY/flash+tattoo.jpg Blog - July 2015 Favorites https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/guest-post-foodie-kitchen-staples-by-sage-serendipity monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565531102-C6WYL63JO8QI8MO8UAQG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Guest Post- Foodie Kitchen Staples by Sage & Serendipity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565597602-YPZDH0MW4DA6PUMGBHFK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Guest Post- Foodie Kitchen Staples by Sage & Serendipity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565643817-WTCCCXES1DVPC48DRZ2X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Guest Post- Foodie Kitchen Staples by Sage & Serendipity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565667090-0UW0QMQQCIN7QIYWGGZW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Guest Post- Foodie Kitchen Staples by Sage & Serendipity https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/birchbox-july-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565799870-XOM8OHMHHWAFT49X1TVF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox July 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565829274-QL97ZHL4FUNBUR1QLNF4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox July 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565866263-O2UWRCZRC2BX0X15Z1IE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox July 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565877046-FJYV0EPFBH0GWGCYJ4K1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Birchbox July 2015 You can see the wear in the middle of the lip and at the corners https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/book-club-july-2015 monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502565982186-DBD0A7DPQS4QZPR7JTH9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club July 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502566012026-GUI913UAROTHGHHQX83C/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Book Club July 2015 https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-haul-2015-giveaway monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502566191506-13YO6I7WFNWZWOM3O87L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul 2015 + Giveaway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502566225799-QIA6E1GP6ZIH03S1503B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul 2015 + Giveaway! A silly picture showing the collar buttoned up, but then I turned sideways and didn't show the buttons... :-/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502566279170-NRKGWDEOE3ARX6AH35MC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul 2015 + Giveaway! Showing the plaid and chevron sides of the scarf/poncho with a Blaze walking across. 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I liked all of the characters and would gladly read more about them. I don’t think that I’d re-read this, but it’s possible, but I wouldn’t purchase it for my shelves. I think that this is a strong debut and I look forward to reading more by Roat. Even though I knew some of what was going to happen, I found that I didn’t want to put this book down until I finished it. If you like girl moves to the wrong side of the tracks kinds of stories, you will really enjoy this one.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502567338164-UH3QEVNJWPQ3JOXMV9NK/image-asset.png Blog - Between the Notes https://www.booksbeautyandbuys.com/blog/2017/8/12/ps-i-still-love-you monthly 0.5 2017-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502567408452-EV1RE6ULDDGVSXVF7XC6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - PS I Still Love You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59236c9620099ea5d9dad600/1502567447534-CVUL7X9VWK51N1SZ2JV0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - PS I Still Love You I don’t want to say too much about this book because I don’t want to spoil it for anybody who hasn’t read it yet. It wasn’t bad. I wouldn’t re-read it and there are other YA books I would recommend over these ones. 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