Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

The Unhoneymooners

The UnhoneymoonersTitle: The Unhoneymooners
Author: Christina Lauren
Genre: Romance
Format: Kindle
Pages: 432
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading THE UNHONEYMOONERS. In fact, once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. I loved the tension between the Olivia and Ethan. I loved watching them go from mutual dislike of each other to loving each other. It was a fun, often comedic, romantic ride.

Update: When I read THE UNHONEYMOONERS a second time, I listened to the audiobook. I really loved the narration by Cynthia Farrell, but I really disliked the narration by Deacon Lee. Thankfully, he only read the epilogue.

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Big Little Lies

Big Little LiesTitle: Big Little Lies
Author: Liane Moriarty
Series: Big Little Lies #1
Genre: Contemporary, Thriller
Format: Kindle
Pages: 480
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading BIG LITTLE LIES. It was very addicting and I had a hard time putting it down. I loved how Moriarty told the story. It actually reminded me of Memento a little bit. I wanted to keep reading so I could figure out what was going on. It was a very hard emotional read and it was a thought-provoking story that deals with hard subjects like abuse, sexual assault, and bullying. At times, it was difficult to keep reading. I really felt for all the characters, especially little Ziggy. I loved that there’s a hopeful feel to the story by the end.

Update: I’m really excited that Moriarty wrote a sequel called BIG LITTLE TRUTHS. I can’t wait to read it. I’ll definitely reread this one first, though.

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Ban This Book

Ban This BookTitle: Ban This Book
Author: Alan Gratz
Genre: Contemporary, Middle Grade
Format: Audio
Pages: 256
Length: 5h 17m
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I really liked the story of BAN THIS BOOK. I think it did a good job of illustrating the importance of not arbitrarily banning / challenging books and that no one has a right to tell you what you’re allowed to read (or what your child is allowed to read) except you. I think everyone should read it, especially parents.

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U GiveTitle: The Hate U Give
Author: Angie Thomas
Series: The Hate U Give #1
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 480
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I have been a supporter of the Black Lives Movement from the get go. However, reading THE HATE YOU GIVE was a very eye-opening experience. I learned a lot, especially that I’ve lived a very sheltered, safe life. Never has “white privilege” meant more to me than it does now after reading this book.

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Finnikin Of The Rock

Finnikin Of The RockTitle: Finnikin of the Rock
Author: Melina Marchetta
Series: Lumatere Chronicles #1
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 417
Reason Read: Book Club
Rating:

My Thoughts

I was hooked from the moment I started reading FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK. I had a hard time putting the book down. I loved the characters and the world Marchetta created. I wanted to know how it would all go down. My only complaint is that there wasn’t enough kissing, lol. I’m excited to read the sequels at some point.