tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69916199804242894472024-03-16T14:52:23.392-04:00Simply KelinaSimply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.comBlogger1890125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-22023497904938267562024-02-20T12:27:00.003-05:002024-02-20T12:27:26.575-05:00Look What You Made Me Do by Elaine Murphy<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55898092-look-what-you-made-me-do" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Look What You Made Me Do" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1605579247l/55898092._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55898092-look-what-you-made-me-do">Look What You Made Me Do</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20896205.Elaine_Murphy">Elaine Murphy</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6271669842">2 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This one started off super strong, but sadly it was just not for me. I wanted to DNF a few times, but just was waiting for something to grab my attention back into the story. It was a little to slow at times and I was just not a fan. <br />
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-37931999288859375152024-02-15T12:41:00.003-05:002024-02-15T12:41:40.513-05:00Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305890-bye-baby" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Bye, Baby" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684416905l/127305890._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305890-bye-baby">Bye, Baby</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16009671.Carola_Lovering">Carola Lovering</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6080601085">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
2.5 Stars<br /><br />Triggers for child sexual assault, Alzheimer's, mental health, and more.<br /><br />This started off pretty strong, but then slows down. It is told in different parts and was way longer than it needed to be. I almost DNF several times, but something in the story kept me going. <br /><br />I would not say this is a mystery/thriller. This is more fiction to me.<br /><br />Overall, this was just ok but was not what I was expecting.<div><br /></div><div>I was provided an early copy to the audiobook for review. <br /><br />
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</div>Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-17849461614025282862024-02-11T16:40:00.001-05:002024-02-11T16:40:20.449-05:00The Teacher by Freida McFadden<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195967140-the-teacher" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Teacher" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1693401496l/195967140._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195967140-the-teacher">The Teacher</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden">Freida McFadden</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6166934183">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />Triggers for child grooming. This book gave me My Dark Vanessa vibes. I do not really get thriller/mystery with this one. <br /><br />This is one that is not going to be for everyone. It was over the top at times as well as has more plot holes than I normally find with her stories. The final twist was not something I saw coming though.<br /><br />Again, do I recommend this? Maybe? I still enjoyed the fast paced story regardless. <br />
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-44499907372123537632024-02-09T08:41:00.005-05:002024-02-09T08:41:57.046-05:00The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40893132-the-surrogate-mother" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Surrogate Mother" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532194658l/40893132._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40893132-the-surrogate-mother">The Surrogate Mother</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden">Freida McFadden</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6246167094">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />What do you do when you are in a slump and cannot seem to get into anything? Pick up something from my go to author!<br /><br />Triggers for mental health and infertility. <br /><br />This was fast paced and brought out several different emotions for me. I was getting upset for our main character the more things started to happen. Was some of this predictable? Yes! But did I still enjoy it? Yes.<br /><br />Overall, still helped me get out of my slump!
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-71437062596983637842024-02-04T10:16:00.001-05:002024-02-04T10:16:10.172-05:00Finding Felicity by Stacey Kade<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25908345-finding-felicity" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Finding Felicity" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1496278339l/25908345._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25908345-finding-felicity">Finding Felicity</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3125711.Stacey_Kade">Stacey Kade</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2313899090">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This has been on my TBR for years. I was excited to finally grab the audio on Libby. I was a huge Felicity fan when I was younger and actually re-watched the whole show again a few years ago. <br /><br />If you love Felicity, I think you will enjoy this for that aspect alone. It is a little fan fiction with a new story thrown in. It was super cute, but was not anything that blew me away.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-49470827239814904532024-01-27T16:23:00.002-05:002024-01-27T16:23:25.479-05:00Lies She Told by Cate Holahan<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34064624-lies-she-told" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Lies She Told" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1514254506l/34064624._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34064624-lies-she-told">Lies She Told</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13482092.Cate_Holahan">Cate Holahan</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6205224268">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
There was something about the story that just pulled me in. Both parts had you guessing and questioning what was going to happen. Even though there were no surprising twists, it still kept my interest. It did get a little slower in the middle, but overall was a great read.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-11223456848756441612024-01-25T16:18:00.003-05:002024-01-25T16:18:59.301-05:00The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200033357-the-exception-to-the-rule" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1704565421l/200033357._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200033357-the-exception-to-the-rule">The Exception to the Rule</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6556689.Christina_Lauren">Christina Lauren</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6204496090">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I am excited for all of the books in this new standalone series by so many amazing authors. I got November 9 vibes since it is yearly on Valentines Day and starts following the characters in high school. <br /><br />This one read a little more young adult for me; however; the reveal was so adorable and made me smile and squeal. This is another one I wish was a full length novel. <br /><br />So far, loving all of these.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-33170028063473095382024-01-24T16:05:00.002-05:002024-01-24T16:05:35.665-05:00Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200034641-royal-valentine" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Royal Valentine (The Improbable Meet-Cute)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1704566612l/200034641._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200034641-royal-valentine">Royal Valentine</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6471623.Sariah_Wilson">Sariah Wilson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6201509054">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
“This was what I’d been waiting for. A man willing to fight for me, to stand by my side, to accept all of me.”<br /><br />I am excited for all of the books in this new standalone series by so many amazing authors. I have been on a Sariah Wilson kick this month, so this was perfect timing.<br /><br />If you like royal romances, you may love this one. I thought it was super cute. I cringed at the insta-love, but expect that during a novella.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-18934459576701645722024-01-24T15:19:00.003-05:002024-01-24T15:19:35.664-05:00Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200034606-worst-wingman-ever" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1704566153l/200034606._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200034606-worst-wingman-ever">Worst Wingman Ever</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18446724.Abby_Jimenez">Abby Jimenez</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6199451191">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I am excited for all of the books in this new stand alone series by so many amazing authors. I, of course, had to start with Abby Jimenez!<br /><br />This does deal with the loss of a loved one as well as mentions domestic violence. It was more about living your life than a romance for me, but I loved it. I would have loved to see this one as a full length novel.<br /><br />On to the next…<br />
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-62230499595953067142024-01-21T15:43:00.003-05:002024-01-21T15:43:44.028-05:00Cinder-Nanny by Sariah Wilson<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60127870-cinder-nanny" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Cinder-Nanny" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1642222678l/60127870._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60127870-cinder-nanny">Cinder-Nanny</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6471623.Sariah_Wilson">Sariah Wilson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6189364375">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />“Are you flirting with me to get out of trouble?” I asked. “Bunny, I’m flirting with you to get into trouble.”<br /><br />I read my first Sariah Wilson book this month and loved it so much I decided to check out more of her books. This one was just as cute.<br /><br />Triggers for a sick loved one and family issues. <br /><br />I really loved the family aspect within this one. I actually teared up when all the nanny stuff was wrapping up. Overall, it was a great light hearted read.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-34222294652646579832024-01-21T09:59:00.005-05:002024-01-21T09:59:35.780-05:00Brain Damage by Freida McFadden<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30108909-brain-damage" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Brain Damage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1462368675l/30108909._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30108909-brain-damage">Brain Damage</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden">Freida McFadden</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6185930635">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Freida McFadden is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I am working on her back work, and was not sure how the older works would be. However; this was just as good and engaging as I would expect from her reads.<br /><br />Her books just move so quickly with no dragging. You think you know for sure what happens, but this makes you want to keep reading to make sure you are right! This one did not have any major twist, but still was a great read overall.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-79783943077013936892024-01-19T09:54:00.001-05:002024-01-19T09:54:09.741-05:00The Five-Year Hitch by Melissa de la Cruz
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56597287-the-five-year-hitch" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Five-Year Hitch" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610195690l/56597287._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56597287-the-five-year-hitch">The Five-Year Hitch</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21911.Melissa_de_la_Cruz">Melissa de la Cruz</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6182720608">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />I love these short stories When I am struggling to get into anything else. This one was cute and I loved the dual narration. It brings conversations alive.<br /><br />This does deal with cheating, so be mindful of that if that is a trigger for you.<br /><br />Otherwise, quick and cute.<br />
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-43740454988964372912024-01-16T15:27:00.003-05:002024-01-16T15:27:24.722-05:00How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59029665-how-to-fake-it-in-hollywood" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="How to Fake It in Hollywood" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639498483l/59029665._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59029665-how-to-fake-it-in-hollywood">How to Fake It in Hollywood</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21174074.Ava_Wilder">Ava Wilder</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6172166840">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />I do not remember who recommended this one to me, but I am glad I picked it up.<br /><br />I do wish we would have seen a little more chemistry and banter between the characters when everything first started. I feel it jumped right into feelings developing between the two.<br /><br />This was super cute though. It brought some sweet moments while also telling a story around grief and loss. <br /><br />Overall, a decent read.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-29983362844586437642024-01-15T09:48:00.002-05:002024-01-15T09:48:15.759-05:00The Daydreams by Laura Hankin<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61913611-the-daydreams" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Daydreams" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1675083558l/61913611._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61913611-the-daydreams">The Daydreams</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9762056.Laura_Hankin">Laura Hankin</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6165187320">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
2.5 Stars<br /><br />I really thought I was going to love this, but it ended up just being ok for me. I almost DNF this, but it was a very quick read so I pushed through.<br /><br />This flashes back from when the characters were teens/young adults on the show to the future when they are working on a reunion. It still read very young adult to me for the most part. Even the conflict ended up being a more young adult.<br /><br />Overall, this one was just ok.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-27670612005294197582024-01-13T19:08:00.004-05:002024-01-13T19:08:45.367-05:00Double Take by Lynette Eason<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182093503-double-take" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Double Take (Lake City Heroes, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1696370027l/182093503._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182093503-double-take">Double Take</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1091207.Lynette_Eason">Lynette Eason</a><br/>
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I was sent a copy of this book from the publisher. It did not effect my thoughts around the book or my review.<br /><br />This has everything I would normally love in a story. I loved the beginning chapters when we were learning about out main characters and the situations they were in. However; I just could not get into the story from there or the road it was moving towards once they reunite. I had a hard time picking this up and ended up DNFing this one.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-54621050919216765102024-01-12T13:46:00.002-05:002024-01-12T13:46:22.279-05:00Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52511432-keeping-13" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Keeping 13 (Boys of Tommen, #2)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1688188137l/52511432._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52511432-keeping-13">Keeping 13</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7858234.Chloe_Walsh">Chloe Walsh</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6154645487">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This series is a little confusing when trying to pick up in the series. I tried Part 2 and was lost. I DNF since I was so confused. I randomly decided to pick up Keeping 13 and it starts off right where I left off from Book one.<br /><br />Triggers for severe domestic and family violence. This one starts off very strong and fast paced. It brought a lot of emotions as well. This does a great job showing the fear within a family when dealing with domestic violence as well. <br /><br />The middle did get a little slow at times and the second half did read a little more young adult for me.<br /><br />Overall, I enjoyed this and cannot wait to see what happens next!
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-27695317442854353832024-01-10T09:13:00.002-05:002024-01-10T09:13:23.066-05:00The Chemistry of Love by Sariah Wilson<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61375528-the-chemistry-of-love" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Chemistry of Love" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1656642393l/61375528._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61375528-the-chemistry-of-love">The Chemistry of Love</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6471623.Sariah_Wilson">Sariah Wilson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6149238066">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
4.5 Stars<br /><br />This was so much fun and a great fake dating romance. I loved how this one started and how Anna and Marco meet. I loved seeing them come together. I also loved how innocent Anna was and how they both embraced each other and their inner nerd. <br /><br />I loved Marco from the start! <br /><br />Overall, this was shocked me as I was not expecting to love it as much as I did.<br /><br />“I had a tendency to do that—to get fixated on something I wanted and if it didn’t go the way I’d planned it in my head, then I didn’t always cope so well with the outcome.”
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-18093513979564797652024-01-09T09:38:00.002-05:002024-01-09T09:38:17.543-05:00The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18394368-the-five-stages-of-falling-in-love" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Five Stages of Falling in Love" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421127917l/18394368._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18394368-the-five-stages-of-falling-in-love">The Five Stages of Falling in Love</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4728994.Rachel_Higginson">Rachel Higginson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6145945904">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is a story around loss, the stages of grief, and the hard parts of moving on. This also involves children losing a parent.<br /><br />This started off strong with the emotions. The whole story will touch your heart, especially the scenes involving the children. We not only see the Mom grieving, but some of the children's as well.<br /><br />Overall, a very good read.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-75691137322421931992024-01-05T09:19:00.002-05:002024-01-05T09:19:31.681-05:00Yellowface by R.F. Kuang<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59357120-yellowface" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Yellowface" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687082673l/59357120._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59357120-yellowface">Yellowface</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16820001.R_F_Kuang">R.F. Kuang</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6080604545">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I have been seeing this one everywhere and had no clue what it was about. I was not expecting what happened. <br /><br />This one started off very strong, and then got a tad slow. It picked up again towards the end. I can see where someone would love this one or hate it. It had a little mystery thrown in which is what kept me reading. <br /><br />Overall, it was just ok to me.<br /><br />"But now, I see, author efforts have nothing to do with a book’s success. Bestsellers are chosen. Nothing you do matters. You just get to enjoy the perks along the way."
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-5360359561157395412024-01-04T13:34:00.003-05:002024-01-04T13:34:35.847-05:00All's Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90247001-all-s-fair-in-love-and-christmas" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="All's Fair in Love and Christmas" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687768475l/90247001._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90247001-all-s-fair-in-love-and-christmas">All's Fair in Love and Christmas</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14141341.Sarah_Monzon">Sarah Monzon</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6127805206">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Do you love workout place romances? This is a great Christmas time read. I picked this up on a road trip when we were going home for Christmas. The story was so cute and so much fun. I just loved the characters and everything going on around them with this one.<br /><br />This is a clean Christian romance, but do not let that deter you from picking this up. The romance is so cute.<br /><br />This was my first book from this author and I want to read more now.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-77925885775444821122024-01-03T14:05:00.001-05:002024-01-03T14:05:30.804-05:00The Other Mistress by Shanora Williams<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921911-the-other-mistress" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Other Mistress" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665345404l/62921911._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921911-the-other-mistress">The Other Mistress</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6476392.Shanora_Williams">Shanora Williams</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6117991026">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />Triggers for sexual abuse and infidelity. I went into this one blind and was not sure what to expect. This really starts off as more of a contemporary following some romances and then takes the twists and turns. It was a very easy to read that I got lost in. I almost finished it in one setting (and would have if I did not fall asleep).<br /><br />I did not like the dual narration as they did not stick to one character each. They each read a chapter and the different voices for the same character did throw me off. I wish they would have read a specific character each.<br /><br />I figured out the twist pretty early on. I was not a huge fan of some of the ending, but overall this was a fun read.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-54975183345834289102023-12-20T08:31:00.002-05:002023-12-20T08:31:49.650-05:00The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29367958-the-wall-of-winnipeg-and-me" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Wall of Winnipeg and Me" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456774327l/29367958._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29367958-the-wall-of-winnipeg-and-me">The Wall of Winnipeg and Me</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5760202.Mariana_Zapata">Mariana Zapata</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6057883472">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5 Stars<br /><br />I picked this up a few days ago and immediately put it back down. I was not sure if I was going to finish it, but I am glad I did. <br /><br />There were some things I loved about this and some I hated. I loved the banter and build up over the relationship. I hated hearing “big guy” over and over again. It was annoying me soooo bad. <br /><br />When they say slow burn, they mean it. You only get the couple actually together around 90% into the story. <br /><br />Overall, super cute read but way too long for what it was.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-32960243929131271392023-12-13T13:42:00.004-05:002023-12-13T13:42:38.516-05:00My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="My Dark Vanessa" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1583447793l/44890081._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa">My Dark Vanessa</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18692517.Kate_Elizabeth_Russell">Kate Elizabeth Russell</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6045289501">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I went into this blind without really knowing what this was even about. This is not going to end up being for everyone, but it is an important read. It is a powerful story around the impact and hold a predator can have on his victim. <br /><br />The author grabs your attention and does not let you go. This was almost 400 pages and I still read it in less than a day. The story is between a young girl and her teacher. You really get to see how he grooms her and manipulates her on so many different levels. Your heart will break when hearing how she was feeling in certain moments but then questioning why she would feel negatively around something "she was allowing." <br /><br />Very powerful story. I loved it.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-37957560849397298562023-12-13T09:45:00.002-05:002023-12-13T09:45:57.500-05:00Julia Monroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90588721-julia-monroe-begins-again" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Julia Monroe Begins Again (Beignets for Two)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687766877l/90588721._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90588721-julia-monroe-begins-again">Julia Monroe Begins Again</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/25419515.Rebekah_Millet">Rebekah Millet</a><br/>
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I was sent a copy of this book from a publisher/publicity team/giveaway. My ratings and reviews will be my own personal opinions and are in no way influenced by publishers or authors who may have sent me books to review.<br /><br />This sounded super cute, but I just had a hard time getting into it. I had the physical copy and I also found the audio at my library, so I tried that as well. This one was just not for me. I picked it up several times and just never went back to it.<br /><br />Overall, this was a Did not Finish for me.
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Simply Kelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015776764922657849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991619980424289447.post-50261340089706150272023-11-10T08:37:00.001-05:002023-11-10T08:37:22.940-05:00The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684372588l/123255391._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect">The Graham Effect</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1935000.Elle_Kennedy">Elle Kennedy</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5961490252">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The Off-Campus and Briar U series are some of my absolute favorites! When I heard about this new series, I was so excited!!!<br /><br />First off, I loved hearing about some of the old cast members. You hear the names of all of the old guys, but this is not about them. Do not expect much more than that. I was not mad at all around this part though. It was fun just trying to remember everything from the older books/characters.<br /><br />My issue was this was just too long. I found myself bored most of the time. I felt Gigi was so immature around her previous relationship and hiding it from him for so long. It ended up not even being as big of a deal as you are lead it to be. I also did not love the ending. It felt rushed and came out of nowhere. It also did not bring anything to the story for me. I just did not feel the characters were at that level yet. I know there are some time jumps towards the end, and maybe if that was flushed out a little more, the ending would be more believable.<br /><br />Overall, this one was just ok but I expected more joining two perfect worlds together.
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