I just l love Katherine Center books. They make me feel warm and happy inside, she makes the world a better place. She never ceases to bring me joy. AI just l love Katherine Center books. They make me feel warm and happy inside, she makes the world a better place. She never ceases to bring me joy. Another thing I love about her is that all of her books have such unique and vastly different plots- and her characters are so easy to fall in love with. This story was wholesome and heartwarming and incredibly sweet!...more
I found the thriller and procedural aspects of this novel super intriguing, and I flew through each chapter. To be honest, I found some of the lecturiI found the thriller and procedural aspects of this novel super intriguing, and I flew through each chapter. To be honest, I found some of the lecturing and expounding/ inner monologues a little exhausting and condescending but the story was enjoyable nevertheless....more
Perfectly satisfying/entertaining serial killer/ police procedural. Didn’t knock my socks off, but I’ll definitely check out the second book in the sePerfectly satisfying/entertaining serial killer/ police procedural. Didn’t knock my socks off, but I’ll definitely check out the second book in the series! ...more
The thing I love about Sally is that her books- and her characters- are never quite as they seem on the surface. She takes everyday, domestic householThe thing I love about Sally is that her books- and her characters- are never quite as they seem on the surface. She takes everyday, domestic households and situations and turns them on their heads. Her books NEVER end where you expect them to.
This is another great story that shows you ...nothing is ever quite as it seems. It's a slow burn. Hepworth removes layer after layer until you are left with the truth. And it's stunning.
I enjoy reading a nice, solid story. No ridiculous twists and turns and no chaotic (and unbelievable) plot points. There are twists here, but they are REALISTIC. And surprising, but it a believable way. Sally Hepworth is an excellent and dependable story teller and I love her for it!
4 stars.
This advance copy was gifted to me from St. Martin's Press. All opinions are my own....more
I ate every meal and snack right here in this bed today. I just let myself relax and I positively devoured this precious book.
I adored every single cI ate every meal and snack right here in this bed today. I just let myself relax and I positively devoured this precious book.
I adored every single character and the growth they showed in the pages of THE SWEET SPOT by @amypoeppel - I just couldn’t get enough!
I always know I have a 5 star read on my hands if I dread leaving the characters behind when I finish the last page- and that was definitely the case with this one. I miss this quirky, chaotic family already.
This novel is witty and endearing and lovable all around. And can I just say that it’s SO NICE reading about characters in my age range for once?
This was super interesting , but feels like it wasn’t quite completed? I needed more at the end. An explanation, a prologue… anything . It was so abruThis was super interesting , but feels like it wasn’t quite completed? I needed more at the end. An explanation, a prologue… anything . It was so abrupt!...more
Hilarious and charming and heartwarming. After living in Italy I can tell you this absolutely COULD happen. The characters are all written so richly aHilarious and charming and heartwarming. After living in Italy I can tell you this absolutely COULD happen. The characters are all written so richly and perfectly. I just fell in love with Prometto and all of its inhabitants. Magic....more
Sigh. Bella is so selfish and mean and unlikeable. She’s horrible to everyone and the ending couldn’t redeem her for me. I wanted so badly to like thiSigh. Bella is so selfish and mean and unlikeable. She’s horrible to everyone and the ending couldn’t redeem her for me. I wanted so badly to like this book, but it missed the mark for me. It made me feel…icked out.
Thanks to St. Martin’s Griffin for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ...more
I adored this sweet little gem of a holiday book. It hit all of the right spots. Nostalgia, humor, romance, chemistry, family dynamics…all done perfecI adored this sweet little gem of a holiday book. It hit all of the right spots. Nostalgia, humor, romance, chemistry, family dynamics…all done perfectly. I thought it was just the perfect holiday read. ...more
I thought this was absolutely fantastic. Original and twisty in an authentic and believable way- it will keep you riveted all the way to the conclusioI thought this was absolutely fantastic. Original and twisty in an authentic and believable way- it will keep you riveted all the way to the conclusion. Excellent on audio.
Ugh too much telling vs showing. It just kept going around and around and around in circles and so many words for so little payoff and absolutely zeroUgh too much telling vs showing. It just kept going around and around and around in circles and so many words for so little payoff and absolutely zero character development. ...more