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Shatter Me
by Tahereh Mafi
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This is a young adult, dystopian novel. It is the first in a series of six novels. It is set in a period where the world is basically dying, and a new form of government is in power, and they are exploiting the people and hording resources. Juliette has a lethal touch where she cannot touch anyone, or they will die. This book follows the story of Juliette as she is seen in different ways due to her power. I really liked this book. It is a bit of an introductory book into the series as it sets up the characters, setting, and plot so it might be a little slow at times. The romance is good. I enjoyed the writing style a lot. It was really unique in that it showed Juliette's growth as a person and really represented her internal turmoil. I really like the dystopian genre, like the Hunger Games, so I really enjoyed the book. I recommend this book to readers who like the dystopian genre and are willing to stick through the series because it gets so much better!

Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club
by Emily Henry
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The story within the story is what made me give this 5 stars. The mystery involved in Margaret Ives's life really kept me enthralled. There is romance but the love shared within Alice's and Margaret's lives are bigger than any romance. Emily Henry brought home the bigger message that life is about loving, sharing love and how we take care of those we love.

The River We Remember
by William Kent Krueger
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Murder, prejudice, poverty - all intertwined to create a very enjoyable mystery. One of Krueger’s best.

The Stolen Life Of Colette Marceau
by Kristin Harmel
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I have loved every book that I've read by Kristin Harmel and I loved this one too. Set primarily in 1940's Paris, it bounces to 2018. The story line is different than most WWII books. The characters were interesting and likeable. I'd love to see a present day sequel.

My Name Is Emilia Del Valle
by Isabel Allende
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Emilia has an indomitable spirit. This is her story. It didn't keep me riveted but it was good enough.

The Things We Cannot Say
by Kelly Rimmer
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This is a dual time line story -- the present and Poland during the Nazi takeover. I am a fan of Kelly Rimmer's books and liked this one, too.

Welcome To Pawnee
by Jim O'Heir
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Absolutely outstanding book! I am a huge fan of the show and this book brought back so many great memories of watching the show and made me feel more connected to it. This book is full of interesting behind the scenes stories. It makes me want to re watch the show (again), and I will have a deeper appreciation for the stories. Jim O'Heir is a class act.

Happy Place
by Emily Henry
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This book is an adult romance novel about Harriet and Wyn, who have been the “perfect couple”, but they break up. However, they still pretend they are dating because they don’t want to ruin their friends’ last trip at the cottage. I give this book a three out of five stars because it was a good read. I didn’t hate it, but it was not exactly my type of read. For an adult romance, the problems and fights that the characters had felt very teenager like arguments. I liked the friendship dynamic and how there were multiple characters all with their own internal problems so overall it was a good read, just not my favorite.

The Lying Game
by Ruth Ware
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The lies of four teenagers 15 years ago haunts them, and must be revisited as a body is found.

The Borrowed Life Of Frederick Fife
by Anna Johnston
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There was a lot I liked in this book but some of the potty humor and elder abuse that was glossed over really upset me. The ending definitely made it worth reading though
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