Title: The God of the Woods
Author: Liz Moore
Genre: Literary Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 478
Length: 14h 36m
Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld
Reason Read: Book Club
Rating:
My Thoughts
I thought THE GOD OF THE WOODS was a very interesting read with a lot to discuss (i.e., it’s a great book for a book club). I wanted to love it, but I didn’t. I loved the concept, but the story seemed really disjointed, way too long, and so depressing. I also despised most of the characters, making it hard for me to love the story since I’m a character-driven, rather than plot-driven, reader.
I don’t think I was in the right frame of mind when I started this one. However, it’s my book club’s pick for November so I kept going. I would’ve rather read this when I was more in the mood for this type of story. I might’ve liked it more, but maybe I wouldn’t have. The beginning held so much promise and then it just kept letting me down.
A Winter In New York
Author: Josie Silver
Genre: Holiday, Romance
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.
Yours Truly
Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: Part of Your World #2
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 398
Length: 11h 30m
Narrator: Zachary Webber, Kyla Garcia
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:
Also in this series: Part of Your World, Just for the Summer
My Thoughts
YOURS TRULY gave me all the feels. I literally laughed out loud a few times, which isn’t common for me when I read. (Chapter 32 is hilarious and the audiobook makes it even better.) I cried and I swore. I loved how Jimenez portrayed anxiety, depression, and trauma in this story. It felt so realistic. I loved that Jacob used skills he learned in therapy when his anxiety became too much for him. It reminded me of DBT.
I loved Briana and Jacob. I loved their sense of humor. I loved their chemistry, banter, and sexual tension. Their romance was so swoony. I swore at them a couple of times because the miscommunication between the two of them was Olympic medal worthy.
Our Infinite Fates
Author: Laura Steven
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Young Adult
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.
The God Of The Woods
Author: Liz Moore
Genre: Literary Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 478
Length: 14h 36m
Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld
Reason Read: Book Club
Rating:
My Thoughts
I thought THE GOD OF THE WOODS was a very interesting read with a lot to discuss (i.e., it’s a great book for a book club). I wanted to love it, but I didn’t. I loved the concept, but the story seemed really disjointed, way too long, and so depressing. I also despised most of the characters, making it hard for me to love the story since I’m a character-driven, rather than plot-driven, reader.
I don’t think I was in the right frame of mind when I started this one. However, it’s my book club’s pick for November so I kept going. I would’ve rather read this when I was more in the mood for this type of story. I might’ve liked it more, but maybe I wouldn’t have. The beginning held so much promise and then it just kept letting me down.
The Switch
Author: Beth O'Leary
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 330
Length: 10h 11m
Narrator: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Alison Steadman
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
THE SWITCH is a charming story about love, grief, forgiveness, and healing. I loved having the story told from both Leena’s and Eileen’s perspectives. With a full cast of quirky characters, it was a delight to read. THE SWITCH is billed as a romance, but I felt like there wasn’t enough romance. I really wish that Leena’s relationship troubles with Ethan had been resolved a bit sooner so that there could be more romantic scenes with her and Jackson. As far as the audiobook is concerned, I liked Leena’s narrator way better than Eileen’s.