Ashley

This is the beautiful story of a dancer, Alicia Alonso. What I enjoyed most about this story was that she had the opportunity to leave her home to grow as a dancer. She has numerous opportunities with ballet companies to show her skills and talents and eventually took this back to her hometown to train dancers. When a situation makes it harder for her to dance, Alicia finds a way to keep dance in her life. 

This is a wonderful read for the young dancer in your life. 

Thank you Netgalley and Rebel Girls for the opportunity to read this story.

Skip therapy and buy this book! 

I instantly felt like this book was saying everything I was going through. It was relatable in numerous ways. 

This book was more in depth than I expected it to be in a good way. The main character has a deeper storyline that helps her along. I liked that she sought out more friends and didn't just wait for her friends to come around. I loved that she finally came to realize what a true friendship is and that sometime you just have to let people go. They were there for the season you needed them. 

The characters in the story were great. The author really shows the connection and community through them. 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book.

3.5-4 star rating 

It took me a bit to warm up to the narrator, but overall I do think she was a good choice. For some audiobooks it takes time for me to figure out if the voice matches how I picture the character and this was one of those times. I keep in mind that this is how the author intends the character is to be perceived. The narrator did a good job telling the story and transiting through the character voices. 

The story is entertaining. The characters, especially her mom, bring more to the story. The side characters were the stars of the story. I would like to have seen more action, especially from the main character. The moments are there, but I didn't get the “wow” factor from them. 

Overall this is a fun book to read. 

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

This is a short easy read for the intended audience, but the author chose the right moments to highlight. From her lack of athleticism, to having a teacher believing in her, to finding the right people to guide her in her journey this story teaches girls how to keep going. Despite the avalanche on Mount Everest, Junko was determined to make it to the top and she succeeded. She did great things for the climbing community in her lifetime to help not just women, but anyone have the opportunity to climb.

Thank you Rebel Girls and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The main character leaves Australia after a tragic incident and makes a new home in England. Two years later she still hasn't returned home and hasn't quite moved on. It's only when her new boss enters that she is able to do so. 

This is a beautifully written story showing compassion for hospice patients. We see the importance of letting our loved ones know how we feel and the impact they have even if it is too late. 

I enjoyed the way the author brought it all together. 

Highly recommend picking up this book, but have your tissues ready! 

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I did not read the prequel to this story and I don't feel like I missed anything. The story seems to cover any background characters have with one another. 

The narrator chosen for this story was ok. Overall she is a good job, but her voice was stiff and more announcer like. 

The story started off boring, but picked up around the 20% mark. I promise if you can get the through the first bit it is worth it. The story has a few shocking moments to the storyline and I was drawn in until the end. 

I did not like how Gemma handled Ian's confession about a situation. She brushed it off like it wasn't a big deal. Like it explained so much, but there were no consequences. She accepted it and moved on. 

Overall I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The story progressed smoothly and enjoyable. 

Thank you Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

The narrative changes and it can be hard to know who is talking or what is going on.  There is a lot going on in the story, but I found it an interesting story. 

This is the same narrator has the first two and she voices Finlay perfectly. 

This book did not disappoint! Finlay and Vero are back at it. The duo attend a citizen's training held by the police department to uncover the identity of the person trying to kill her ex husband. The relationship these two have is great! Very Lucy and Ethel. They balance each other out while also going along with each other's crazy ideas. 

This series is all a crazy series of circumstances, which I enjoy. Finlay does seem to come out without being questioned too much, but I look forward to the next book. I do recommend reading the series in order. The first book to this book spans October to January with each book building on what happened in the previous book. 

Thank you MacMillian and NetGalley for the opportunity ro read and review this book.

The author does a good job of making a story not just about teens, but giving something for everyone. While I am out of the age range for the characters in the book, this was still a relatable story. While listening to it I remembered my time in college and the life that was shaped by those days. 

The characters are the friends you want to have around in college and the days after and their adventures on campus are the best memories we will carry with us once we leave. 

This will make a great addition to your TBR.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

What I liked: the characters were enjoyable. I liked it was broken up into the past, present and future sections. Overall the author writes a good story. 

What didn't work for me: I enjoyed the story, but it was missing connection and depth. It had all the elements for potential, but it could have been so much more. While it is meant to happen around Christmas time the story wasn't heavy on Christmas. This story could have happened at anytime of the year. I didn't get the love connection with the main characters. To me the two were just really great friends. 

If you want a light and fluffy romance this is a good option. I just wanted more from the story. 

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a cute story, but it did fall flat for me. I wanted more for the main female character. The scene that is pivotal to the relationship could have been more. I would like to have seen her confront her parents and watch her enjoy discover her love for dancing again throughout the story. But these things are briefly mentioned.

Because this story is dual POV it had a male and female narrator. Both did a good job telling the story and becoming their character.

Overall if you want a cute, funny story this is a good choice. The author did write a good story and the characters are enjoyable.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

This is a good cozy mystery. While the main character is Mairi, the book gives brief narratives of other characters. 

I like that the author included a chart with information on the characters and their whereabouts. Mairi leaves side notes. These details added to the story. 

The ending left on an interesting cliffhanger. 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC.

Would you live with a stranger for two months and pretend to be in a relationship with them?

This is a unique and refreshing take on fake dating. The author allows the characters the to truly take the time and develop their relationship making it feel more realistic. I enjoyed the way the author told this story and the characters were great. 

If you want a book that will grab you in and not let go book is it! It caught my attention from the beginning and kept me emotionally invested. And that ending!

Thank you for the ARC!

I finished my first read of December and it is perfect! It is sweet and dare I say has some sass? 

Maisey wins an essay contest about her and her fiancé, but there is no fiancé. Jack needs someone to stop his family from setting him up. Can the two fake a relationship? 

I enjoyed Maisey's storyline. She finally gets the answer to something she has questioned and it is bigger than she knew. I liked the history the author added to this part. 

Highly recommend checking out When Sparks Fly this holiday season. Can't wait for the next installment out in the Spring! 

Thank you for the ARC!

I didn't know if David and Isa could be topped, but Brooks and Molly's Story might have. Very close! 

I couldn't put it down! I smiled and laughed throughout the book I liked the dual POV and the flashbacks to their college days. I love that he wanted to her to be happy on her worst days (if you've read it you know). Brooks shows that if a guy wants to he will.

I've enjoyed all four books in the Under Kansas Skies series. The series gets better with each couple. 

You do not need to read them in order, but I do recommend at least reading book three to understand the bet. 

Thank you for the ARC! 

I LOVE this audiobook! It is a must for this holiday season! 

The narrator was a great choice for this story. She fit the character and did a wonderful job bringing the story to life. 

The story was fun and kept my entertained beginning to end. I enjoyed the adventure the main characters took and the people they met along the way. I do wish this had been told in dual POV, but it was a great audiobook. 

I didn't know this was the third in a series and I don't feel like I missed anything from the first two. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

I love this series! The author has a way of making the book sweet like a Hallmark movie, but she can write with a punch too. Allie's storyline went through is heartbreaking and there were some tense moments, but I enjoyed every bit. This was a hard book to put down. 
This is the second book in the Freedom Valley Series. You do not need to read the first book before reading the second. 
Thank you to the author for the ARC in exchange for a review. 

The graphics in the book were well done. I like the illusions and within the drawings. The story was simple, easy, but kept with the wriitng of the original stories. 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

3.75-4. This story is told in dual POV. 

The female narrator chosen for this story did a good job bringing the female lead to life. Her voice fit the personality I would have pictured the character to be. 

The male narrator took some getting used to. His voice was to much like news reporter/announcer, and while he grew on me I still thought he was ok. 

Overall I enjoyed this story. It is a sweet, cute rom com with lovable characters. From beginning to end I was drawn into the story. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen and review this audiobook.

This book exceed my expectations. I'm a sucker for a good romance and I love the way the author wrote this fake dating story. It felt different somehow. It felt more love at first sight. I enjoyed the relationship the main characters had with each other and that they actually got to know each other. It wasn't about the attraction, but more about the connection between the two. This story made me love Paris a little more and I hope to visit at Christmas someday. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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This was a different kind of story for me and it kept me wanting more the entire time. I expected more romance, but it was the opposite, which I liked. This story is more about the main character facing something she thought she was over, taking a huge risk, and coming out better on the other side. 

This is the first book I've read by the author and I will be adding her to my auto list! 

I received the ARC from NetGalley.

Audiobook: the narrator was a great choice for this audiobook. They did a wonderful job bringing Matthew's character to life and telling this story. 

Story: The main character, Matthew Prince, reminds me of David Rose. The rich, whiney spoiled kid who cares about labels and is now in humble settings. He even finds his Patrick. While the main character is whiney in the beginning, it wasn't annoying. 

I loved everything about this book. The characters are lovable, the Christmas references and the story itself is cute. One thing I didn't like was Hector constantly saying “dude”. While this is addressed in the story, it is said more than needed. However, it wasn't enough for me to turn the book off. 

This is a great book to add to your Holiday TBR!

This story has LGBTQIA+ representation and general anxiety disorder representation. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

If you enjoy a good cozy mystery this is a good pick this fall. 

The author wrote the story in a way that I felt like I was on tour with the band and experiencing these incidents with them. The characters felt familiar and I was immediately pulled into the story. 

Even though this is part of a series, the story stands well on its own.  

Thank you Love Books Tour for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Falling in Love is everything you need for a sweet cozy romance this fall! Perfect for any Hallmark and Gilmore Girl fan! 

If you like...

✔️Small Town 
✔️Instant Love 
✔️Puppies!!! 

You'll enjoy Falling in Love. 

While it felt mostly like a light and fluffy romance, the story got me teary eyed as Beth begins to face her past. Evan is the guy we all want. The characters in the story are loveable and have great chemistry together. 

The story felt it progressed too quickly. I would like to have had more depth to the story. However, I didn't feel like the author left anything out. All the elements were there to make it an enjoyable read. 

Overall I enjoyed Falling in Love and look forward to the rest of the series. The author set up the next book nicely at the end. 

Falling in Love is the first in the Freedom Valley series. The paperback book is out now! E-book will be released this Thursday! More on this series is coming soon!

Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review the book. 

*This book briefly mentions an abortion and deals with adultery. Check TW before reading. 
Typically this wouldn't be a book for me. I do not like the idea of adultery and it played a significant role in this story. The author uses this situation to demonstrate how people react, the ripple effect it has on families, and to show the growth that comes from the person it happened to. We all have a choice. 
While this story is mostly from Amanda's POV, we also get POVs from her sister, aunt and mother. The characters are well developed. We see how each one handles a similar situation. We also see the cycle of expectations passed from one generation to the next, but Amanda seems to break away from that. 
The author did a good job telling this story. The transition among characters was clear and the story has a natural progression. The writing was well done. 

Thank you Love Books Tour for the opportunity to read and review this book.