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Rosa (1377 KP) rated What Remains Of Edith Finch in Video Games

Mar 18, 2020 (Updated Mar 18, 2020)  
What Remains Of Edith Finch
What Remains Of Edith Finch
2017 | Action/Adventure
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If you love games that draw you into the story than this is for you. You explore the family tree of a girl named Edith and even though it is very linear it doesn't feel like it. It is a very unique game and it is one of my favourites. It is a bit sad and depressing at times, so if you are not a fan of games like that than this might not be for you.
  
It Started With A Secret
It Started With A Secret
Jill Mansell | 2020 | Romance
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Chick lit
It started with a secret is about how one secret can lead to several issues down the line but also something beautiful.

I love the style of writing, it flows between characters seamlessly and cleverly. The story is very feel good and the characters fit in well.

My only small criticism is around the title, I think the secret is a little underwhelming when it comes out. All issues are resolved fairly quickly.
  
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Bill Gates recommended An American Marriage in Books (curated)

 
An American Marriage
An American Marriage
Tayari Jones | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
8.9 (12 Ratings)
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"My daughter Jenn recommended that I read this novel, which tells the story of a black couple in the South whose marriage gets torn apart by a horrible incident of injustice. Jones is such a good writer that she manages to make you empathize with both of her main characters, even after one makes a difficult decision. The subject matter is heavy but thought-provoking, and I got sucked into Roy and Celestial’s tragic love story."

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Yellow (Sydney Hart #2)
Yellow (Sydney Hart #2)
Tim O'Rourke | 2013 | Paranormal, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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I love Tim's books, they always end up surprising you in the last 10% or so.

However, I didn't like this as much as the first. It might have been because it ran along the same lines as the first with the surprise or because I found myself struggling for the first 30-40% with the story line. I didn't find it as engaging as previous books I've read by the author. It was still a great story though.
  
The Grace Year
The Grace Year
Kim Liggett | 2019 | Dystopia, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.5 (8 Ratings)
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Title: The Grace Year ARC

Author: Kim Liggett

Read Dates: June 25th- July 3rd 2019

Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because it was sent to me as an arc

Did I like it? I love it it's a very emotional story

Five things I liked about this book (Spoiler Warning skip to one character I disliked if you don't want spoiler's):
1. I love how the main character isn't like all the other girls.
2. I love how Michael saved her. I knew he was the one that veiled her from the beginning.
3. I love the love story between her and Ryker. I love how she ends up having his baby and she ends up being the one she dreams about.
4. I love how she helps the other Grace Year girls and the Grace Year girls in the years to come.
5. I love how she didn't judge Gertie like the others and ended up being friends with her in the end.

One character I disliked: Michael's father

Do I recommend this book? Yes, it's a very wonderful book. It's very emotional and has an unexpected turn of events and ending.

What is one similar book I think you'd like if you also love this book? Hunger Games or Divergent or Maze Runner

Questions for you:
1. Have you read this book? How'd you like it?
2. Who was your favorite character?
3. What's your favorite book and author?
  
Love on the Edge (Mindful Writers Retreat Series #3)
Love on the Edge (Mindful Writers Retreat Series #3)
Kathleen Shoop | 2021 | Fiction & Poetry, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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You may be looking for a book that has some stories of love. This book has a few different tiers of redemption of love. It got stories about the loss of love and a few others; there are even poems about love.

The stories are all sweet and enjoyable. Some occur around the Pittsburgh area. I know the names of the rivers around my neighborhood, and they signify mentioned in this book. They are featured in some of the stories as well.

Here seems like an excellent book to have around for Valentine's day. You can read this book anytime; You can pick and choose a story here or there. There is no reason to read the whole book at one time. They are all sweet.

There are various authors, and they all write differently. Primarily the stories are focused on love or a form of love. This one is not as a promise to me as the second book in the series. But it is decent and enjoyable to read.

The short stories focused on the writer's love stories or their meaning of love to them. I enjoyed each story, though. There was not one the stuck out from the rest. This book is rated four and a half stars (Moons) for me. This book can be for anyone who might have lost a loved one or loves to read some romance.
  
The Children Return By Martian Walker I enjoyed this like no other mystery book. The main character Bruno, was someone I would enjoy reading more about. He seem content to help his town. This book could be read different ways as of a mystery, love story, adventure, or even a little of a guide about Muslim or even about a town.It depends on how you would enjoy reading this book. To me it was more fun to read it as a Mystery. I feel like i was discovering along with Bruno. We also find out about Sami and how he got where he ended up. I really enjoyed read and learning a little more about France. We got about 3 story lines going on with this book.
 
It a sweet story about a family love for their son. It can even be a about a love story about Bruno and what going on with his community. If your children or child enjoy adventure and some action then this book is worth it. You even get to feel like a detective and try and solve and save lives. That will be up to you and decide how you like your book.