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I just finished Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

Here’s my review:
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Final Cut by S.J. Watson

Finished reading Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall. I can't say that I loved it, but I believe that it will haunt me for some time. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFG0xuAAj...
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Naomi Novik's new ya fantasy is good fun, set in a sentient school where there are no teachers and the main aim is to survive to graduate.

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik,

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished Ronald Balson’s Eli’s Promise

My least favorite of his books. Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Memories of Wild Rose Bay: An Utterly Uplifting and Gripping Irish Romance by Susanne O'Leary after I Finished Final Cut by S.J. Watson which I didn't think was anywhere near as good as Second Life Check out my review on my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
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Currently reading The Four Winds, well written but very depressing

This was an enjoyable romantic fantasy that just needed a bit more development to be excellent.
The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My first Ann Cleeves book was the terrific The Darkest Evening. I know and love Vera from the TV series and am now a fan of her original self.
5★ LInk to my "Darkest Evening" review

Just finished Memories of Wild Rose Bay: An Utterly Uplifting and Gripping Irish Romance by Susanne O'Leary, a pleasant but predictable Irish romance. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished by Michelle Adams. Star-crossed lovers Elizabeth Davenport and Thomas Hale were separated by lies and circumstances. .

I was eager to read the story as the comparison titles and description made it sound intriguing. That being said, I had a hard time connecting with the characters and preferred to stay in the 'now' rather than then. When long-awaited characters made their appearance, it didn't live up to the build up and the emotional connection seemed surface level rather than emotional.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Looking forward to reading

I just finished listening to The Birds That Stay

I continue to have problems listening to books on the netgalley shelf. But the book itself was a solid four stars. Here’s a link to my review:
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I just finished Danielle Steel's
rating it 3 instead of 4 stars as I had difficult with the opening chapters.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My opinion is that you need to care about Meredith before meeting Jack and Debbie. A short flashback providing context provides readers reason to care about the couple's deceit.

Ready to start Shelia Roberts One Charmed Christmas

This is an unusual historical novel about a young Chinese woman in Japanese occupied China in WW2, told from the point of view of three ghosts.

A Single Swallow by Ling Zhang

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Anchors aweigh, Shelia Roberts affords readers to set sail on a holiday, European cruise. Boarding the ship, the travelers are grappling with difficult decisions that they leave ashore. Will this charming Christmas voyage be just the ticket to ring in the holidays or will a Grinch keep love at bay?



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Getting ready to read: The Girl Without a Name

Save Her Soul by Lisa Regan

Enjoying the atmospheric and slightly creepy The Last to Know by Jo Furniss

Not sure if I am going to continue with this series after finishing Save Her Soul by Lisa Regan.
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Seven Days in Summer by Marcia Willett

I couldn't put this down! The Last to Know by Jo Furniss by Jo Furniss

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The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry

This isn't a thriller, but it is a lovely warm hearted read about three generations of a family. There are secrets, a little mystery, some romance, an unrequited attraction, some dodgy artwork, an epiphany or two, and a vacuum cleaner named Henry. Seven Days in Summer by Marcia Willett
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TODAY ONLY!! Truly, Madly Plaid by Eliza Knight will be available on NG's "Read Now" romance link. She's one of my fav Scottish historical romance authors. I'm assuming starting tomorrow it will be switched to the "Request Now" section where the publisher has to approve each one. That's what was done with the first book of this series.

If you can stomach the violence, Tsarina is a well done historical fiction. Here’s a link to my review:
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Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Finished the ⭐⭐ The Second Wife by Rebecca Fleet. https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
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Going to finish the last 100 pages of the beautiful family saga, The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley before I move on to The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz, #2 in the Susan Ryeland series. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

Finished the beautiful and spellbinding family saga The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley. This author has a new follower. https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
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I realized that I prefer graphic novels and manga as arc since I can read them faster. I have a few titles from Kodansha and Oni Press. I also spotted a new asexual book so I had to request it immediately.

Got to one of my old ones.

Cold Heart, Warm Cowboy (Cold River Ranch, #2) by Caitlin Crews



My review - 3 Stars
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This is a terrific, informative eye-catching graphic book for kids, teens, adults - folx - with advice and actions for everybody: This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work by Tiffany Jewell.

It should be in all schools and libraries.
5★ Link to my review of Anti-Racist, 20 Lessons with some of the artwork.

Finished two books in the last couple of days:
The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I've enjoyed articles by Ta-Nehisi Coates and wish I'd liked The Water Dancer as much as everybody else has. The slave trade was (and still is) appalling.
3.5★ Link to my Water Dancer review

Another two finished.... You Can Trust Me by Emma Rowley https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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and the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Darling by Amanda Robson https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Any Rogue Will Do (Misfits of Mayfair, #1) by Bethany Bennett



My Review - 4.5 Stars
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Currently reading 'The Girl Without a Name;'I love historical fiction!

Burying the Honeysuckle Girls by Emily Carpenter
Finished two books this week:
The Book of Carolsue by Lynne Hugo
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And The Whisper Man by Alex North
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Sandy, I'm glad you enjoyed the novel! I was captivated by Riley's writing and looking forward to reading another of her books!

Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Finished the beautiful and spellbinding family saga The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley. This author has a new follower. htt..."

Just finished 'The Girl Without a Name' and it's appropriately titled!



Until the second section, I was looking forward to writing the review and sharing that I endorsed the book. Where I can understand the author's reasoning depicting dissociation and PTSD, I I was shocked by what transpired. While I was fuming about the chain of events, I encourage readers to finish the final chapters before making your decision. You'll have to read #TheGirlWithoutaName to discover the truth.

My Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Looking forward to reading Jill Shalvis' 'The Forever Girl' next!

I am another enthusiastic fan of Graham Brack and his mystery series. Dishonour and Obey is the third outing with Master Mercurius, who investigates a murder for colourful English King Charles II.

This is the way to learn history so you remember it!
4★ Link to my review of Dishonour and Obey

Igifu means hunger, and Scholastique Mukasonga's five stories show what a weapon it is.

5★ Link to my Igifu review

Just finished and enjoyed 'The Forever Girl!'


Shalvis expertly weaves in the past to present why the friends are guarding secrets. The only problem with finishing the book, it will feel like 'forever' waiting for her next novel!

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Reading to start:
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⭐⭐⭐.6 for Reviving the Hawthorn Sisters by Emily Carpenter
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Started The Girl She Wanted by K.L. Slater

I've just read Daylight byDavid Baldacci

Heres my 5 star review

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I just finished The a Thirty Names of a Night

Here’s a link to 3.5 star review:
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I liked Daylight as well ~ but I am sooo stingy with stars. Gave 4 ++
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I have somehow missed posting a few reviews this week . . .

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Burying the Honeysuckle Girls by Emily Carpenter https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

⭐⭐⭐⭐ City of Friends by Joanna Trollope
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⭐⭐⭐ The Girl She Wanted by K.L. Slater https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just started , The Children's Blizzard, hope it's a good one :)

Good Girl, Bad Girl by great Aussie crime-writer Michael Robotham just won him his second Golden Dagger Award. The second in the series, When She Was Good is very, very good, and the bad guys were absolutely horrid!
5★ Link to my review of "When She Was Good"

If you're from a rev-head family, you'll want this little book for the kids. Ayrton Senna has often been called the greatest racing driver ever.

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I'm reading The Pretenders but I can't decide if I like it or not. It's a bit too angsty and the way she purposely keeps the reader in the dark and misled is a bit annoying.

Loved the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Housewarming by S.E. Lynes https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Pretenders 4 stars

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Quite enjoyed it after a lukewarm start. Literary fiction and domestic violence but in an unexpected way.

I just finished Leave No Trace

Here’s a link to my four star review:
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Just finished reading 'Tsarina'


Striving to stay alive, Marta became a tour de force aligning with powerful leaders while speaking her mind. Reading the novel during this tumultuous time, Catherine's steely determination will resonate with readers.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...