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July 13, 2021 · 5 Comments

(linking up with Steph and Jana for SUYB)

The Soulmate Equation – Christina Lauren // Ahhh, a new Christina Lauren.  This one took me a minute to get into, but once I did, I finished it the same day.  It had a The One element to it with the science of soulmates, but as always, this one has a bit more romance and fun.  I always love their characters, and if you’re a fan of their others, then you’ll love this one too.

Malibu Rising – Taylor Jenkins Reid // TJR can do no wrong.  I love loved this book.  It follows a family of four children who are the children of a famous dad.  Turns out he’s not much of a father, and so their mother is forced to raise them on her own, while the eldest takes more than her fair share of the responsibility.  It’s a lovely story about sibling relationships – and I loved every minute of it.

Quiet in Her Bones – Nalini Singh // I was confused for most of this book.  There were a lot of characters, and I got them mixed up a lot.  Aarav lost his mother when he was young, and doesn’t remember a lot from that night.  He lives in a swanky area of New Zealand, called the Cul-de-Sac, and they’re all involved in each other’s lives. Fast forward, they find Aarav’s mom’s Jag with her bones inside.  Aarav goes on a mission to discover her murderer.  The only reason I kept reading was because I wanted to know who did it, but trying to keep up with everyone was a lot.

The Last Thing He Told Me – Laura Dave // I couldn’t wait to get into this one after seeing all the hype on it, and it certainly lived up to it.  Once I started this one, I couldn’t put it down.  I loved the relationship between Bailey and her step-mom, and loved watching it develop.  Excited to see that this is also becoming a series.  Can’t wait to watch it!

The Maidens – Alex Michaelides // OMG – a book that combined mythology and murder, and I don’t know how a book could be more perfect for me.  Plus, the twist at the end.  I got this one as my BOTM, and I honestly don’t know what book can beat this one.  It even had a tiny callback to Silent Patient.  Will have a HUGE hangover from this one.

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  1. Nadine says

    July 13, 2021 at 8:04 am

    I really loved The Last Thing He Told Me and Soulmate Equation! Malibu Rising had a really interesting back story for me, but when we got to the party…I couldn’t make myself care. TJR is such a great writer and I really wish she would stop writing books for Netflix and go back to her true roots. I will always read her books but I miss the old stuff! I felt that way reading Daisy Jones and Evelyn. I am undecided on how I feel about mythology, but you have me wanting to try The Maidens.

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  2. SMD says

    July 13, 2021 at 10:31 am

    Quiet in Her Bones was a tough one…even though I love the title.

    I’m glad you liked The Maidens! It was not for me.

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  3. Kasey says

    July 13, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    I have almost picked up The Last Thing He Told me at several different book selling situations. (like, target, costco, not bookstores but I can’t figure out what to call them?) And I think I just might have to do it the next time I see it!

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  4. Joanne says

    July 13, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    I really enjoyed The Last Thing He Told Me and I have the Soulmate book waiting in my basket downstairs for me to start next; sounds like another great read!

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  5. ShootingStarsMag says

    July 14, 2021 at 8:00 am

    I want to read Malibu Rising, The Last Thing He Told Me, and The Maidens (which I own the latter!) Yay for a good reading month.

    -Lauren

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