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Review: I Know the Ants

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I Know the Ants by Lang Leav My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was so sad. In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to get into the story of Mei whose childhood friend comes back into her life when she publishes a book about a terrible tragedy that happened to her as a child. Mei is already having such a hard life with her parents' insurmountable debt and her on again and off again boyfriend who won't propose and now she feels like she owes it to Mei to solve what happened and it spirals her life even more out of control. There are some heavy topics and really sad moments in this poignant story. Once I was half an hour into it, I could not stop, I thought about the characters while I wasn't listening and kept wanting to go back and see what happened to make their life go so off course. with gratitude to netgalley and HarperAudio Adult for an advanced audio in exchange for an honest review. View all my revi...
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Review: The Wish List Trip

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The Wish List Trip by Kerry Lonsdale My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this story about a friend's last wish which is that her two estranged best friends travel to several places around the world to spread her ashes as a plot to get them to reconnect. It was funny and fun and joyful and emotional while reminding us why friendships matter and how they change your life forever and how some friends will be with you even if you haven't spoken in years. with gratitude to Bookouture Audio and netgalley for an advanced audio in exchange for an honest review. View all my reviews
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Review: The Lockup Period

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The Lockup Period by Vince Thompson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a very unusual book, not like anything I've read before. It takes place in Silicon Valley and focuses on toxic startup culture but then there's a crime and then there's Mario who helped them before they were somebody and how he needs to wait the lockup period before he can get the money he so needs. And you're rooting for him and then you're not and then you are again. And crazy things are happening. I felt like it lulled in the middle for me a bit but I really enjoyed it in the end. It was a fun ride. with gratitude to netgalley and Dubious Ventures Press for a great audio and for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. View all my reviews
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Review: It's Not What You Think

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It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow what a rollercoaster this one was. I was like he's bad, oh no he's good, no wait is he bad? No no i was right all along. or was i? I found myself doubting myself the whole time. Even though it was a disturbing subject matter, this book was a fast and furious read. And it really isn't what you think! :) the audio was fantastic and completely kept me hooked. with gratitude to netgalley and Sourcebooks Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. View all my reviews
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Review: Mother Daughter Sister Stranger

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Mother Daughter Sister Stranger by Hank Phillippi Ryan My rating: 4 of 5 stars This one was full of twists and turns and just when you thought you had it figured out, another twist came. I felt that it was a little repetitive and melodramatic at parts but I didn't see most of the twists coming, and I didn't want to stop reading it from the first page onward. with gratitude to Macmillan Audio and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. This one was best read on audio!! View all my reviews
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Review: Murmuration

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Murmuration by T.J. Klune My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 stars. This was both different from and similar to Klune's other books. It was more serious and I think also a bit more science fiction but also it was still full of heart and deeply felt like this stories are. It made me think a lot and feel a lot. and those books are always great. View all my reviews
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Review: Diaspora

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Diaspora by Greg Egan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ok so I read this book with my son as it's his favorite book. But his favorite part is the beginning so he wanted to make sure we read that part together. It was hard and crazy and deeply interesting. View all my reviews
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