The unique writing style had such great promise, and the audiobook actors were phenomenal. But the story itself fell flat. I’m definitely open to stories that end with lingering mystery, but I feel like absolutely nothing was explained at the end. It feels like the author took way too much liberty with the “let the reader come to their own conclusions” concept and just didn’t bother to come up with a full idea.

I enjoyed reading and listening on audible this book. I enjoy light reads and plots revolving around water and summer during the summertime. I enjoyed this love story between Frankie and George. It's nice when to good people come together in a relationship.

This is the 3rd amazing book in the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series. Cussy and her husband have been put in jail because of their marriage (she's considered "colored" because of her condition and he's white). What goes on in the prison is horrible, yet she survives by becoming the prison librarian. And a lot of things happen over about 20 years.

A vivid autobiography of the author's childhood living in poverty after his parents' divorce, his encounters with his Louisiana relatives, and the impact all of this had upon him even after he attained literary and financial success as an author. Well-written, though somewhat repetitive since the book consists primarily of articles the author wrote for other publications. Highly recommended.

Neil Gaiman tells the tales of the Gods using the great Norse myths. His stories tell of beginning of the nine worlds all the way to the end of the Gods in Ragnarok. These are tales of Odin, the highest God, and of Thor, the trickster Loki, and many others. I really enjoyed this one.

Defy Me is an emotional and fast-paced addition to the Shatter Me series that builds upon both the characters and the world in exciting ways. Tahereh Mafi balances action, romance, and mystery while diving deeper into Juliette's past and the secrets that have shaped her life. The novel keeps readers engaged with shocking revelations, heartfelt character moments, and multiple points of view that add depth to the story. Mafi's poetic writing style remains captivating, making even the quieter moments feel powerful. The plot twists kept me eager to continue the series. The romantic scenes are written so well! Overall, Defy Me is a compelling and emotional read that delivers strong character development, gripping suspense, and an ending that makes it nearly impossible not to pick up the next book.

Strange book about a supposed alien encounter meant to be a metaphor about "finding oneself." Hard to like.

A unique style for a book- it’s a collection of letters being written by and sent to an elderly woman. Seeing her life through this lens is a very interesting method.

A charming rom-com. Mother passes away, daughter steps in to run a B&B in rural Vermont. A small town with lots of great neighbors. There's a single dad next door.

Mother Simone, and daughter Lucy, meet in an isolated guest house away stop in Texas as Simone is picking up Lucy from the end of a pre-college experience. They are planning a desert adventure together. They are from the UK. Simone wakes up to find Lucy missing. A dangerous and foreboding "favor" is required of Simone for her daughter's return. Against her, and her husbands, better judgement, Simone embark on a journey to save her daughter. She knows it might be foolish but feels that this is the only way to save her daughter. Action, adventure and emotional turmoil as well as themes of maternal love are evident in the novel.