Maggie

Unexpectedly great read

Revisado: 04-21-22

This was a freebie, and, honestly, a 6 year old tries to solve the mystery of her possibly murdered brother? BUT this book was completely unexpected. I'm still amazed that a story could touch on so many potentially heavy topics from the simple, innocent, perspective of a child. I think the child should have been portrayed just a bit older, but definitely 5 stars. loved it!

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Call Me Maybe,

Revisado: 01-30-22

Better than expected. I loved it. Theatrical but not over the top. Cute but not sappy or silly.

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This book should come with a trigger warning

Revisado: 11-01-21

This book meanders so closely to the edge of something horrifying that it could almost be categorized as a thriller. I felt compelled to finish the book, just to be certain the worst scenario didn't occur, but felt shameful anyway, just having listened while the author tiptoes around such a topic.
The narration, however, was great. It was, in fact, the only redeeming factor.

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Not a mystery but not predictable

Revisado: 10-22-21

What Comes After is not exactly a mystery or a page turner, but it is not without merit. The story is more about defining family and offering kindness in the face of grief and judgement. Some parts are a bit slow, but only if the reader is falsely expecting unseen plot twists and/or substantial drama.

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Not exactly a "smash hit" but good

Revisado: 10-22-21

Calling this first title a "smash hit" seems a bit generous as I'm not sure I would seek to read any more of the series. However, the main character is memorable enough to easily carry the listener through at least this book. She is young but witty and helps to fill any gaps or confusion along the storyline with her humor and innocent hopefulness.

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Too Good to Be True is 'good enough'

Revisado: 10-22-21

Too Good to Be True is good enough to keep the reader interested with some exciting plot twists and an unpredictable outcome, but I'm a little disheartened by the false depiction of obsessive compulsive disorder. Although I am no psychiatrist, I know that OCD rarely has a singular, direct "cause" and even more rarely magically disappears.

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Should come with a trigger warning

Revisado: 10-22-21

It is clear from the summary that this book covers the topic of abuse, but it should come with a trigger warning for those sensitive to childhood sexual abuse, incest, neglect and rape.

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Cheesy but great

Revisado: 10-22-21

All You Need is Love is a little cheesy, but covers the difficult topic of loss and disappointment in a sweet but respectful manner. This underlying message in this book is one of kindness, patience and support.

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Revisado: 09-15-21

Before We Were Strangers
I'm not crying, you're crying!
heartbreaking,... in the best way possible.

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If you aren't in to basketball...

Revisado: 05-10-21

If you aren't a basketball or even simply a sports fan, you probably won't enjoy this book. Without spoiling the content, the "climax" of this book is hugely disappointing and done in a way that feels emotionless and nonchalant - an afterthought, with no real resolution. The reader becomes invested in the buildup of the character... then is left asking, "what?!" I suppose the only redeeming quality might be found if the reader enjoys basketball.

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