A great retelling, I really enjoyed the plot. The characters were really well written. They were very well developed and I loved seeing the character growth. I loved, loved, loved the slow-burn between Easton and Ian. Very original twist on a classic.
4 Stars
I actually enjoyed both POV’s in this book, which has been rare lately with these dual POV books. I loved how both Lilian and Veronica were models and their lives turned out so different from what they expected. The story was interesting and I loved hearing about a wealthy Gilded Age family I knew nothing about. (BOTM)
4 Stars
Easily my favorite read of the month, I highly recommend you consume this via audiobook, it is read with a full cast. This book was my first book hangover of the year. I’m a sucker for these “Behind the Music” books. Opal and Nev told a rich story with vibrant characters. Opal came across as amazing. Nev wavered. More than once I wished they were real so I could YouTube their performances or see “The Picture.” (BOTM)
5 Stars
Our book club book for March, and so disappointing. The book had amateurish writing and had a real POV problem which made reading a little difficult and hard to follow at times. The characters were not well developed and hard to distinguish between each other. The crime solving was also difficult to read and felt like the author just Googled terms and slapped them in.
2 Stars
Fell in love with Kim and Penn on the recent season of “The Amazing Race” so I needed to get their book. The book is full of great marriage advice, and I will definitely be utilizing some of the tips for my own marriage.
4 Stars
This is a book I really wanted to love, but something prevented me from getting all the way there. It felt like something was missing the whole time I was reading it. The romance was okay, but I never really connected with Kian and Hudson. The numerous pop culture references were fun at first, and then they became too much and really distracted from the book.
3 Stars
Book Club pick for my sisters. this was a great book. It was so. funny. I loved it so much. It was witty and clever. Characters were all ones I could root for. Even a tiny little love triangle! I read the whole thing in two sittings. The action just pulled me along, and I didn’t want to stop!
5 Stars
I LOVE true crime, even fake true crime. This book had everything I love: true crime, a strong female lead, and all the suspense. This book was amazing. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Shea and Beth’s stories intertwined beautifully. And I love the way Simone St. James treats the paranormal elements in her books. (BOTM)
5 Stars
Nicky, yes. While the book started a little slow, it quickly sucked me in. There was nothing I didn’t love about this book. Coming of age story told through queer superheroes? Yes please! The story, the action, the found family, the romance, the parent/child relationship–it was all amazing.
5 Stars
This series is so good. I was worried the second book wasn’t going to live up to the first, and I’m so glad I didn’t have to worry. The mystery was on point in this one, I honestly didn’t see any of it coming. Finlay has amazing chemistry with everyone. there isn’t one character I didn’t like. I’m completely invested in this series.
5 Stars
This was a really good sequel. The book made me just as hungry as the first. What I liked best was how Lila was still dealing with the aftermath of the last book mentally, and I felt that was very realistic. The mystery was pretty good, and I couldn’t solve it before Lila. I still ship her with Detective Park.
4 Stars
Stephanie Caffrey, Author 