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I felt ALL of the things.

Revisado: 08-08-23

By now, you either love the Adam's Family, or you wouldn't be this far into the series. So to be as far as book 12, and still ready to purchase and download the next book as soon as this one ended, is a feat all on its own. I won't spoil anything, but this book went in a very different direction towards the last few chapters. If you are a lover of WW2 history, you know the devastating consequences of the air raids, and I will leave it at that. MJ Staples accomplished the same feelings in book 12, as he evoked from reading books 1 and 2. I laughed, a lot - Susie and Sammie will always make me giggle, and so will Freddie and Cassie. I also bawled my eyes out, big fat wet tears streamed down my face for about 2 chapters. Going forward, until we are out of the WW2 time-frame, I will worry for every member of The Adam's Family.

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*RECOMMEND SWITCHING #7 & #8 AROUND*

Revisado: 07-19-23

I really do love this series. As an American, I find the Cockney way of life so fascinating! Even more so in the years, this series takes place. I did want to recommend switching books 7 & 8 around. It was very confusing when listening to them in the recommended order. So if I were to listen again, I would go book #8 Pride of Walworth, then book #7 Echoes of Yesterday! Regardless, I was able to follow the stories just fine, and enjoyed them both!

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*SWITCH BOOKS #7 & #8 AROUND*

Revisado: 07-19-23

I really do love this series. As an American, I find the Cockney way of life so fascinating! Even more so in the years, this series takes place. I did want to recommend switching books 7 & 8 around. It was very confusing when listening to them in the recommended order. So if I were to listen again, I would go book #8 Pride of Walworth, then book #7 Echoes of Yesterday! Regardless, I was able to follow the stories just fine, and enjoyed them both!

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TW: Animal Cruelty

Revisado: 05-10-23

This was a DNF for me. The story was okay, the narration should have been at the very least a female/male. But it really could have benefited from a multicast narration. Historical Fiction is my preferred genre, I've read a lot of Westerns/Frontier novels, and I know hunting, slaughtering and violence is apart of the story. However, that doesn't mean I enjoy an entire section of a book slaughtering lambs, and very cruelly killing a coyote. I couldn't get past that chapter, and the story wasn't good enough for me to want to keep going. I was over half way finished with this book, I gave it an honest try. Returned it for my credit back.

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I came bc of BookTok

Revisado: 09-08-22

This is my first Colleen Hoover book, it was free with my audible membership and it is ALL OVER "BookTok" on TikTok. CoHo (what her fans call her) has a cult like following on social media, so her books (especially this one) are reviewed constantly. I went in to this expecting a good twist, but also with low expectations - so I wasn't let down. It's a short listen, I wouldn't have used a credit on it. I am glad I listened, I'm satisfied with the book overall. It's not a literary piece of art, but it was an intriguing listen while I did my laundry and ran my errands. The ending definitely will have me looking at other readers opinions, and theories as to what they think the truth is.

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Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Revisado: 12-04-21

This was a 'free' book, included in my Audible subscription. I was looking for a feel good, Christmas like story. I definitely got the feel good, but it definitely wasn't a Christmas book. I loved the characters, the storyline and how everything has a nice ending to it. The narrator was great! The fact that the was included in my membership just made it all the better!

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So glad I gave this a chance!!

Revisado: 09-17-21

I downloaded this book because it's included in the membership as a free title - I am SO glad I found this gem!! I at no point found this story dull, boring, dragging or uninteresting. Maybe bc I am a southerner myself, and I also had a very special bond with my grandmother - I was able to resonate with the characters. But the story gives you! a turbulent time period, flashbacks, how it interweaves with present day, mental illness, segregation, a southerners life VS a person from California's life....it was a beautiful story. I will definitely add this as a permanent title in my library and check out other books from this author!

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Short and sweet

Revisado: 09-15-21

I found this book by perusing through the free books category included in my audible membership. I was looking for a standalone book, and one with a narrator that I actually like. Julia Whelan happens to be one of my favorites, so that was a major bonus! The story was simple, I liked the characters enough and the story moved along nicely. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. I would have been a little upset had I of used a credit on this book, since it was free I'm glad I listened.

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Sweet Story

Revisado: 07-31-21

This is the third HW novel I have had the pleasure of listening to (if you haven't listened to Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe *my personal fave* or South of the Buttonwood Tree - you're missing out!) and of the three, this one is my least favorite. While I loved the story and the characters and the setting, I wish we could have gotten a little more of the Inn life. I was thinking a busy Inn, cooky characters, loveable delivery boys (maybe I was thinking Dragonfly Inn for Gilmore Girls? lol) but it's more concentrated on the family running it. I love the narration, and the bit of magic and little plot twist at the end! I did enjoy this book and I will absolutely read more of HW's work as it is released!

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Plot Twist!

Revisado: 07-31-21

I started this book immediately after Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe (another HW novel) because I needed something just as magical and well written! I loved this book so much! I listened every spare minute I had to figure out the big secret I could feel coming! HW does a fantastic job of setting the scenes, making you understand the characters and leaving no loose ends! If you're looking for a getaway with a little bit of magic and a whole lot of southern charm - you've found it!

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