Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Thank you for the book donations!
Someone donated some great books to my Little Free Library yesterday. (If you’re reading this, THANK YOU!) If you see something you’d like to have, please come get it.
TITLE: Angel Falls
TITLE: Ugly Love
TITLE: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Review - Angel Falls
AUTHOR: Kristin Hannah
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): Nestled into the hills of the Northern Cascade Mountains in Washington state, Liam and Mike (Michaela) Campbell have a picture-perfect marriage and family. While Liam enjoys the comforts of being a small-town doctor with an old family name, Mike cares for their two children and her beloved horses. But when a horrible accident leaves Mike in a coma, Liam frantically searches for a way to ignite her memories and awaken her. What he discovers makes him question the foundations of their love, as Mike has a secret past as "Kayla" and a previous marriage to her first love, Julian True. Though still in a coma, Mike responds to these stories. Liam knows he must contact Julian, and gamble his future on the past memories of a woman whose true identity and feelings are unknown to him.
REVIEW: I started reading Kristin Hannah's books after I fell in love with The Great Alone back in 2020, and since then I've read most of her newer releases. One thing I noticed about Angel Falls is that her writing has greatly improved since this book was published back in 2000. I enjoyed the story, but it lacked the gut-wrenching emotion I've become used to in Kristin's novels. The way her son acted after the heroine's accident was very annoying, and so was everyone calling him Bretster. Like I said, her writing has improved significantly since this book was published. I would recommend it, if you're a fan, but it wouldn't be my first choice.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Review - Ugly Love
AUTHOR: Colleen Hoover
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she knows it isn’t love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her.
Never ask about the past.
Don’t expect a future.
They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all.
Hearts get infiltrated.
Promises get broken.
Rules get shattered.
Love gets ugly.
REVIEW: Okay...now, I love Colleen Hoover just as much as the next person. Her books have always left their mark on me in some way or other, and Ugly Love was no different, but to be completely honest, I felt kind of disappointed after reading this one. One thing I love about Colleen's books are the amazing plots, and although there was a good storyline to Ugly Love, what really makes up 80% of the book is just sex. Now, I'm not a prude by any stretch of the imagination, but after awhile even I kept thinking, "Good grief...AGAIN?" It was like the two main characters had nothing else in common besides lust. If you can overlook that then I would recommend Ugly Love. If you don't like raunchy tales, then you might want to skip this one.
Friday, April 1, 2022
Sullivan Book Nook April Update
Got the little free library cleaned and sanitized today. I also changed out the books and added a bunch of new kids books. They are always free, and you don’t have to leave a book to take one. If you’re into gardening, there are some seed packets available in the Kindness Box. If you see something you’d like to have, please come get it.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Review - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
AUTHOR: Taylor Jenkins Reid
RATING: ★★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
REVIEW: WOW…such a great story! I’m not ashamed to say I read this book in one day. Once I started I just couldn’t put it down. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing is beautiful and flawless, and when she pulled me into this story I was unapologetically HOOKED. Reading about Evelyn Hugo’s life was a constant whirlwind of emotions. That woman could shock and anger me just as easily as she could bring me to tears and break my heart. She is definitely one of those characters who lingers with you long after the last page is turned. I would highly recommend this book to everyone, and I can’t wait to read more of Taylor’s work very soon.
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