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These Is My Words

These Is My WordsTitle: These is My Words
Author: Nancy E. Turner
Series: Sarah Agnes Prine #1
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance
Spice: 1 / 5
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Reason Read: Buddy Read
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My Thoughts

THESE IS MY WORDS was amazing. It’s a semi-fictional story about the author’s great-grandmother, Sarah Agnes Prine. After reading this story, I’d love to know what parts were real and what parts weren’t.

I loved Sarah’s character so much. She was tenacious, ambitious, and determined to better herself from the circumstances she was born into. Her story was full of romance, heartache, adventure, and humor. I felt like I was right in the middle, cheering her on. I loved the little bit of history mingled with a heart-warming and inspiring story.

Two Little Girls In Blue

Two Little Girls In BlueTitle: Two Little Girls in Blue
Author: Mary Higgins Clark
Genre: Thriller
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 322
Reason Read: Play Book Tag
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My Thoughts

TWO LITTLE GIRLS IN BLUE was definitely not my favorite book by Mary Higgins Clark. In fact, it was probably my least favorite of all the books I’ve read by her and I’ve read a lot.

I did enjoy reading about the concept of twin telepathy and I liked the premise of the story. I also felt some suspense and I wanted to get to the end so I could see the resolution. However, the story didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat or second-guessing who I thought the “bad guy” was like her other books have done. It just fell flat and felt a little too contrived.

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The Hunger Games

The Hunger GamesTitle: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: Hunger Games #1
Genre: Dystopian, Romance, Young Adult
Spice: 0.5 / 5
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 374
Reason Read: Recommended
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Also in this series: Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Sunrise on the Reaping
My Thoughts

I started reading THE HUNGER GAMES two days ago and I finished it yesterday. I literally couldn’t put the book down because the story was so compelling and intense. I was on the edge of my seat for practically the entire book. Before I started the book, I watched an interview of Collins talking about how she got the idea for the story and it was fascinating.

I loved the characters, especially Katniss, Peeta, Rue, Haymitch, and Cinna. The ending killed me because it’s not a cliffhanger exactly, but it still made me want to know what happens next. Unfortunately, I have to wait until September for CATCHING FIRE’s release to find that out. Why do I start these series before all the books are release?!

Katniss was such a strong and likable character. I loved the suspense and the little bit of romance. I thought Collins di an excellent job balancing the hope and compassion with the horror and barbarism.  She has also done an excellent job of setting up for the rest of the story. I can tell there’s a love triangle brewing, which I’m not too excited about but I’ll just have to hope that it’ll go the way I want it to. September can’t come fast enough!

Update: I’ve listened to both audiobooks produced for the first three books when I’ve reread this series. The first audiobook was narrated by Carolyn McCormick and the second was narrated by Tatiana Maslany. Both do a great job, but I prefer the second audiobook the best.