In reading the synopsis of this book, I thought it would be a fun read. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The characters are so unlikable that it was difficult to get invested in the story. While the book does a good job of covering a lot of social issues ... gay marriage, early onset dementia, domestic violence, etc. ... that is too much to deal with in one book. I actually did not enjoy the author’s earlier book, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, so evidently Anna Jo

Having just finished reading The Lavender Keeper, the first book in the Luc and Lisette series, I was looking forward to spending more time with them. This book, however, did not appeal to me. Too many descriptive words kept me from being totally immersed in the story. Enjoy the part of the book that took place in Australia, so a little different setting than I typically read about. This book runs the gambit of emotion … from happy to sad. Basically, one I did not enjoy as mu

When I open up a book by Sally Hepworth, I know I will get lost in the pages of a thrilling adventure. The main character, Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick, is one you will not forget any time soon. As you explore Mabel’s past and present you will soon begin to wonder if she is as “mad” as she is rumored to be. Mabel has lived a life that is riddled with tragedies and the whispered assertions become fact in the eyes of her classmates and neighbors. This is not just a mystery; it is an

I enjoy reading historical fiction books. So I had looked forward to reading this book. However, I really did not enjoy it ... the characters or the storyline. I felt like the way the book progressed, the ending was predictable and that I pretty much expected it to end that way from the very beginning. One aspect I thoroughly enjoyed was the setting. Australia is on my bucket list of places to which I want to travel. I also learned a lot about the funeral industry. It is not

I had looked forward to reading The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife. However, my anticipation was not met with a positive experience. The...

A wonderful story of friendship and forgiveness. The characters are well developed and while I sympathized with Sasha’s struggles...

I looked forward to reading this book, but I just never connected with the characters. Lenny was just too socially awkward and the...

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audio version of this book. The narrator does a great job of bringing the story to life. And I love...

I am typically a huge fan of this author’s books. They are edge-of-your seat thrillers with normal day-to-day people. However, this one...