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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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I made a goal to read four books a month and so far, I haven't accomplished that. I blame that partly on having surgery at the beginning of this month. I didn't want to read because I was binging shows and not retaining enough information to really enjoy a book. And yes, I still have a week and a half left of February, so maybe, I will get my four in. Just maybe. But let's take a look at what I did read.

Her - Britney King

I have had this book in my kindle for a long time. Every time I was about to read it, I got another loan from the library and never read it. I bought it so long ago that I kind of forgot about it. But once I started it, I finished it quickly. 

It starts off with Sadie, whose marriage is on the rocks and her life is at a standstill. She soon befriends a local celebrity and wants to be just like her. She becomes best friends with Ann. Ann is the epitome of everything Sadie wants to be. Even her husband thinks that Sadie should take some advice from Ann's books and change herself. But when Sadie starts to see who her best friend really is, does she really want to be just like her? And to what lengths would she go for her friend?

I had no idea the twist or big reveal that was coming. I thought it was something completely different, but I really did enjoy this book. I would give it a solid 4 stars. Definitely worth the read, but know that it may be a little much at times.

Here is Amazon's synopsis:

Sadie is jealous. Why wouldn't she be? Her life is falling apart. Meanwhile, her new neighbor is everything she is not.

Ann is perfect--the kind of woman everyone loves to hate--and a best friend to die for. She hosts over-the-top dinner parties, takes parenting to an entirely different level, and makes ambition look sexy as hell.

Sadie learns quick: the best way to cure jealousy is to befriend it. She also learns there's more to her new friend than meets the eye. She's patient, she's kind, and possibly a serial killer.

It isn't until Ann's proclivities hit a little too close to home that Sadie has to ask herself how much she's willing to overlook in the name of getting what she wants.

Exquisitely paced,Her is an unnerving and electrifying psychological thriller about jealousy, passion, and the dangerous places desire can take you. Full of enough tension and twists to make even the most seasoned suspense reader break out in a cold sweat, it keeps you guessing until the very last page.

Maybe Someday - Colleen Hoover

When I "rented" this book, I had no idea that it was a two part book. I have been reading everything by Colleen Hoover and this is one that I hadn't read yet, but I am glad that I did.

It starts off with Sydney who goes to college, lives with her best friend, has a boyfriend of two years and everything just seems perfect. She even has a crush across the courtyard that plays amazing music. She is always sitting on her balcony listening to someone play the guitar.

Ridge befriends her when he notices that she loves his songs, bobs her head to the songs and has been writing lyrics to his songs.

When Sydney finds out that her boyfriend has been cheating on her with her best friend, she has nowhere to go. Her friend from across the courtyard befriends her with the promise to help him write lyrics to the songs he creates.

This creates an inner battle between Sydney and Ridge. They are starting to fall for each other, but Ridge has a girlfriend. What will happen?

If you have read any of Colleen Hoover's books, you know the struggles she illustrates, the love she creates between her characters and the inner battles they fight. This was a good book and I look forward to reading the second one.

I would give this 4 stars.

Here is Amazon's synopsis:

At twenty-two years old, Sydney has a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter's cheating on her--and she is left trying to decide what to do next.

Sydney becomes captivated by Ridge, her mysterious neighbor. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. When their inevitable encounter happens, they soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one...


Original music created for Maybe Someday by musician Griffin Peterson can be accessed through the website listed in the ebook and paperback.  

18 comments :

  1. I have wondered about that Colleen Hoover book. Looks like it is worth a read.

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    1. It is worth the read. The second one doesn't get as good of reviews and seems like it may be more whiny. Not sure if I will read the second one.

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  2. Love Colleen Hoover books, they're always entertaining! I just downloaded Jessica Simpson's new book on my Kindle last night even though I have about a million more important books to read -- I needed something sort of light! I'll let you know how it is.

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    1. I heard it is so good. I want to read it too. I need to see if it is at my library.

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  3. I have been needing some Colleen Hoover in my life. I need to check that one out!

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    1. It is a good book. I am slowly making my way through all of her books.

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  4. I have both of these books in my tbr, so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them!

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  5. I've heard good things about Colleen Hoover books but I've never read one!

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    1. Oh she has the best books. I first read Verity and have been hooked every since.

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  6. I've read a lot of Colleen Hoover but I never remember which ones! It looks like I have not read that one though.

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    1. I have read so many too, but I keep coming across new ones that I haven't read. She has written a ton of books!

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  7. Oooooh I've never heard of Her before, and it's super intriguing <3

    Green Fashionista

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  8. I hate finding out a book is a series once I get into it. that aggravates me

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    1. I hate that too. Especially if it doesn't seem to live up to the first one.

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  9. HER was very good!!


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