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The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest HitsTitle: The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits
Author: Jennifer Weiner
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Audio
Pages: 377
Length: 15h 32m
Narrator: Dakota Fanning
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

The longer THE GRIFFIN SISTERS’ GREATEST HITS went on, the angrier I got. I thought the concept was interesting but if the author mentioned that Cassie was the ugly fat sister one more time, I was going to scream. I get that the author wanted the reader comparing Cassie and Zoe to show that beauty isn’t the only value a person has. I just felt like she beat us over the head with it and it really irked me.

I also hated that Cassie wasted her life after Russell died because Zoe was too selfish to admit that he didn’t love her (Zoe). I also hated that she had coerced him into marrying her, then cheated on him and was pregnant with Tommy’s baby, and flogged Russell into depression for cheating on her with Cassie. And, most of all, I hated that when the reader finds this all out, there are still nearly 100 pages left to read. 

The one saving grace was Dakota Fanning’s narration. I also liked the ending (it just took way too long to get there).

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A Winter In New York

A Winter In New YorkTitle: A Winter in New York
Author: Josie Silver
Genre: Holiday, Romance
Spice: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 372
Length: 10h 41m
Narrator: Emma Appleton
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

A WINTER IN NEW YORK was a heart-warming story about love, grief, heartbreak, forgiveness, healing, and found family. The setting was perfect and I loved the characters so much. I couldn’t get enough of them. I especially loved the chemistry and sexual tension between Iris and Gio.

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Our Infinite Fates

Our Infinite FatesTitle: Our Infinite Fates
Author: Laura Steven
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance, Young Adult
Spice: 2 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 343
Length: 11h 12m
Narrator: Sofia Oxenham
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

OUR INFINITE FATES is a star-crossed lovers romance about love, loss, betrayal, and forgiveness. It was such an enjoyable story to read. The concept is such a unique idea and different from anything I’ve read before. I loved the concept and I loved Evelyn and Arden and all their personas. I loved Evelyn and Arden, their connection, chemistry, and love. I loved each of their iterations. I thought it was interesting that they could reincarnate as a different gender. 

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These Summer Storms

These Summer StormsTitle: These Summer Storms
Author: Sarah MacLean
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Spice: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 384
Length: 13h 17m
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading THESE SUMMER STORMS. So much family drama and I loved it! I really loved Alice. I felt so much sadness and anger on her behalf because of how her family treated her. I’m glad she and her siblings made up as much as they could and learned to step outside of their parents’ shadows. I also really loved Jack. I loved the sexual tension between him and Alice. I’m glad that he could give her what she needed in a partner and chose her over the money.

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The Haunting Of Paynes Hollow

The Haunting Of Paynes HollowTitle: The Haunting of Paynes Hollow
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Format: Audio
Pages: 320
Length: 9h 24m
Narrator: E.J. Lavery
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

Wow! I’m so glad I chose THE HAUNTING OF PAYNES HOLLOW as my October Book of the Month pick. It was so much fun! I loved the callback to Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman. I loved the setting, the supernatural legends, the characters, and the big reveal at the end! When I wasn’t reading, I couldn’t wait to get back to the story. I’ll definitely be looking up more books by Kelley Armstrong.