Tag: book-reviews
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Exploring Grief in Promise Me Sunshine
Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone (March 4, 2025) Thank you to The Dial Press and PRH audio for the free advanced listening copy of this deeply emotional and affecting book! Lenny is drowning in grief. Ever since her lifelong best friend, Lou, died of cancer, she’s been unable to move forward. She avoids their…
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Discover Crane Cove: A Charming Small-Town Romance
Keyed Up by Sarah Estep (Audiobook publication: Feb 4, 2025) I totally read this series out of order, starting with book three, but as soon as I stepped into this world, I knew I had to go back and experience it properly. Now that the audiobooks are releasing, I’m officially obsessed with everything Sarah Estep…
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Navigating Grief in Shaylin Gandhi’s When We Had Forever
When We Had Forever by Shaylin Gandhi (December 10, 2024) – Thank you to Net Galley and HTP Hive, for the gifted advanced listening copy of this twisty yet hopeful romance! Mina is still struggling with grief six months after her husband, Michael, died in a car accident. She’s grieving not just for the loss…
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Cecily’s Journey: Love, Podcasting, and Self-Discovery
Back After This by Linda Holmes (Feb 25, 2025) Many thanks to Ballantine Books, @randomhouse, and @prhaudio for the #gifted advanced reading and listening copies of this total charmer! Cecily is a brilliant podcast producer who has always preferred to stay behind the scenes. But when her boss pitches a new podcast idea that could…
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Healing Through Love: A Review of ’32 Days in May’
32 Days in May by Betty Corrello (May 13, 2025) Many thanks to Net Galley and Avon Books of a gifted advanced reading copy. It was fun to buddy read this one with @_bookishmama @books_w_bex and @bibliolater.alligator Nadia is in a dark place, and her family knows it. Since her lupus diagnosis, her life has…
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Onyx Storm: A Spoiler-Free Insight Into the Adventure
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (January 21, 2025) – This is a completely spoiler-free review! Violet, Xaden, and the characters we’ve grown to love (plus ones I had to google because I totally didn’t remember them) are back, picking up very soon after the shocking conclusion of Iron Flame. They’re balancing attempting to complete their…
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