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Alice (117 KP) rated If Only in Books

Mar 3, 2021  
If Only
If Only
Melanie Murphy | 2019 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Mixed thoughts on this one! I love the concept and I love that it's Irish because I really need to support more Irish writers but something about it was just a little off. It was long but I feel like certain parts could have been longer and more in-depth but it's a lovely story and I wasn't expecting it to end the way it did but I'm happy it did! Gave me big About Time vibes so if you love that movie I'm sure you'll love this too!
  
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KarenRC (6 KP) rated Two Steps Forward in Books

Jul 23, 2018  
Two Steps Forward
Two Steps Forward
Anne Buist, Graeme Simsion | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was a really enjoyable read.
Ultimately a love story, but also a story of loss, dealing with grief, betrayal and personal growth set in a beautiful landscape.
 It was an easy read, despite a slightly slow start and once the characters met, the story seemed to pick up and was certainly more engaging.
I loved the format of the writing, the back and forth between Zoe and Martins stories was done very well and even with the retelling of certain parts from the different perspective, the story moved on perfectly.
The extra characters were also great additions, whilst not detracting from the main story of the two main characters.
I would definitely recommend this book.
  
This story was great ! I read it in a couple hours because I couldn't put it down. Shelley Shepard Gray wrote a very detailed and very believable story and it covers some highly relevant topics today; such as depression, suicide, spousal abuse, etc,. She did it in such a way that you really feel for the characters without it being graphic and in the midst of it all she gives us a sweet story of falling in love with your best friend. I truly enjoyed this story and recommend reading it.
I give it 4 stars out of 5 for the great story line, well developed characters, and for explaining some hard topics. I recommend reading this book.
  
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Bird (1704 KP) rated The Hobbit in Books

May 12, 2017  
The Hobbit
The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien | 1937 | Children
10
8.4 (144 Ratings)
Book Rating
Tolkien's brilliance for character creation and description (3 more)
The underlying tone of loyalty, love and dedication between Sam and Frodo
The Battle Of The Five Armies climax
The suspense will keep you turning those pages
An imaginative, beautiful adventure story
  
There is insta love (More like insta sex) in this but it is an amazing story. Being on the heavier side myself i really can appreciate this book. Again it can get corny but it is an great read!
  
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Shadowrosepoet (6 KP) rated Wicked in Books

Sep 1, 2017  
Wicked
Wicked
Gregory Maguire | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.4 (35 Ratings)
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Human experience, deals with living differently (0 more)
Not like the musical
I love the reality of this story. Even when it is sad, it feels real. You care about Elphaba, and you see her as more than a wicked witch.