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One by One  by  Ruth Ware My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware was a surprising thriller. The plot offered so many suspects and it was hard to guess who the real murderer was until near the end. I liked the relationship between Erin and Danny. It was realistic. However, most of the other characters were a group of entitled snobs and it was hard to imagine that such a group would exist IRL. The story had a few good thrilling moments. The “how she got away” big ending was anticlimactic, in my opinion. Overall, it is still an entertaining read. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA for sending me an ARC of this thrilling book. ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware is now available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebo...

The Three Mrs. Wrights: A Novel  by  Linda Keir My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE THREE MRS. WRIGHTS by Linda Keir was a great read. This is the story of Trip… no Jon… no Jack… no Jonathan…. Really?!?! Well, all these names are his depending on who you are. So, this is the story of a man with many names who is a highly successful and rich businessman and who loves women. To tell you more would reveal too much about the plot. But let us just say that he is involved with more than just one woman. Lies, deception, and an exceptionally busy calendar fill the life of Dr. Jonathan Mitchell Wright. One man + three women = big troubles. This is a great and very entertaining read. My only disappointment with the book was that the authors do not explain why Mr. Wright is the way he is. What caused him to be unfaithful and wanting more than one woman in his life. Why was he so delusional? The ending was well done but a bit too happy ever after for Mr. Wright in my ...

Loathe at First Sight  by  Suzanne Park My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! LOATHED AT FIRST SIGHT by Suzanne Park was a fun read. I love the main character Melody Joo. She is a strong, quirky, mouthy woman, and yet, she has her insecure moments. The story is about her trying to make it in the video gaming world and being repeatedly thrown under the bus by her boss. She will face many adversities because she is a thriving woman in a man dominated industry, but she does not give up. Add to the mix an office romance, overbearing parents, and the responsibility to be the maid of honour at a friend’s wedding and you will start to understand the stress Melody is facing. This is a quick and enjoyable read. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, Books Forward for sending me an ecopy of this entertaining book. LOATHED AT FIRST SIGHT by Suzanne Park is now available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagra...

A Tortured Soul  by  L.A. Detwiler My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! A TORTURED SOUL by L.A. Detwiler was a dark and twisted book. Written mostly in the voice of Crystal, you discover her deep emotional pain after the still-birth of her son, Gideon, and the mistreatment of his poor little dead body by her abusive husband. This book is not for the faints of hearts. I was tempted many times to stop reading because Crystal’s story was just too overwhelming and upsetting. I literally read this book by looking at the pages between my fingers like when you watch a scary movie. I finished the book because I had to know what really happened. Although the ending was very disturbing, it brought closure to the story. If you are a fan of very dark psychological books, this one is for you. Just don’t read it when you are alone at night… you might not be able to go to sleep. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, L.A. Detwiler for sending me an ecopy of your book. A TORTURED SOUL by L.A. Det...

How the Penguins Saved Veronica  by  Hazel Prior My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! HOW THE PENGUINS SAVED VERONICA by Hazel Prior was one of the most uplifting books I have read this year. The story of Veronica will charm you and yet pull a few strings of your heart. Her relationship with her grandson, the researcher, and even the penguins will make you laugh, think, and maybe even cry. This is a beautifully written story and well worth reading. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #howthepenguinssavedveronica #hazelprior #bookreview View all my reviews

In Five Years  by  Rebecca Serle My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! IN FIVE YEARS by Rebecca Searle was a beautiful story about two friends: Danni and Bella. On the night her boyfriend proposed, Danni has a dream about being in love with another man but five years from now. Danni and her boyfriend are both busy with building their careers and never find the time to plan for the wedding. After five years, they are still engaged and content with their life together until Bella introduces them to Greg, the love of her life… Greg is the man in Danni’s dream. Danni knows what in a few months, she will be back to the date in her dream. Will everything be as her dream or can she stop destiny to happen? This book is beautifully written and will move you. The friendship between Bella and Danni is wonderful and real. The story will pull the strings of your heart and leave you unexpectedly amazed. This contemporary romance is a must-read. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlest...

Right After the Weather  by  Carol Anshaw My rating:  2 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! RIGHT AFTER THE WEATHER by Carol Anshaw is a beautifully written LGBT contemporary literary fiction. This is about a forty-something woman who tries to manage her relationships with her girlfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband, and, on top of that, who saves her friend from being raped by killing her assailant. The story somewhat successfully deals with all the deep emotions that come with these events. This book had so much potential but fell short because there was no closure. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #rightaftertheweather #carolanshaw #bookreview View all my reviews

Anxious People  by  Fredrik Backman My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! ANXIOUS PEOPLE by Fredrik Backman is one of the most anticipated books this year. I love Fredrik Backman’s humour and character development. This book was slow at first and I was struggling to read it, but just past the halfway point, the story became addictive and I finished the book in one evening. I laughed, I cried, and I cheered for this eclectic group of people. This is a story about a failed bank-robbing that turns into a hostage-taking just because someone is just trying to find a little corner of blue sky in their life. The story is full of surprised and the connections between the characters will astonish you. If you are a fan of Fredrik Backman’s books, you will not be disappointed. Just hang in there, the story comes together so beautifully. Well done, Mr. Backman!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA for sending me an ARC of this fantastic book. ANXIOUS PEOPLE by F...

Little White Lies by Philippa East My rating: 4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! LITTLE WHITE LIES by Philippa East is a family drama/mystery about a family whose daughter was adducted when she was eight years old. Seven years later, their daughter is reunited with them and her mother must now face the truth of what really happened on that day she disappeared. The book is well-written, and the characters are realistic. I could feel all the emotions and pains that naturally come to parents who lose a child and the difficulties of reconciliation after a long separation. The author knitted a complex plot that came together spectacularly at that end. I love that the book was written in the voices of Abigail’s mom and cousin. It added perspective to the story. This is a great read! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, HarperCollins Canada for sending me an ARC of this astounding book. LITTLE WHITE LIES by Philippa East is available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesof...

The Second Mother  by  Jenny Milchman My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE SECOND MOTHER by Jenny Milchman is a must-read. This is about a young woman who lost her baby. After months of mourning her child and drowning her pain in alcohol, her husband wants to separate and go their own ways. She decides to start anew and takes a teaching position in a small school on a remote island in Maine. As soon as she moves on Mercy Island, strange stuff starts to happen. Someone has been in her house. Someone has put her dog’s life in danger. Someone is trying to scare her. But who is that someone? Is she safe? Will she be able to unveil Mercy Island family secret? This is a page-turner, filled with suspense. It is well written and captivating from the beginning to the end. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, Books Forward for sending me an ARC of this awesome suspense thriller. THE SECOND MOTHER by Jenny Milchman is now available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #po...

Fable  by  Adrienne Young My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! FABLE by Adrienne Young was everything I was hoping for and more. This exciting new duology has it all: a strong female protagonist, action, villains, and love. Fable was abandoned by her father right after her mother died in the sinking of the Lark. Left to fend for herself, she survives many dangers and take on the trade of dredging for pyre in the ocean. Every two weeks, West, the Marigold helmsman, comes to Jeval and purchases Fable’s pyre at a fair price. Fable only wants to raise enough copper coins to pay for her passage on a boat and find her father in Ceros. But there are many who would like to put their hands on her coins and are willing to do anything to get it. Fable nearly escapes one of these thugs and finds refuge on the Marigold. She bargains her passage on West’s boat, but this will cost him more than he bargained for. Will Fable be able to face her father and take her place by his ...

Here to Stay  by  Adriana Herrera My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! HERE TO STAY by Adriana Herrera was a fun, emotional, and sexy read. The tension between Julia and Rocco was tangible and so hot! I love their relationship back and forth and how they can keep their hands away from each other. The ending is sweet and noble as it should be in a great romance story. If you are looking for a light romance book with lots of sexual tension, this one is for you. What am I saying? Just pick up a copy and start reading and dazzled by this wonderful book. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, HARLEQUIN BOOKS for sending me a copy of this promising book. HERE TO STAY by Adriana Herrera is now available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #c...

The Falcon Always Wings Twice  by  Donna Andrews My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I just finished reading THE FALCON ALWAYS WINGS TWICE by Donna Andrews. This is the twenty-seven book in the Meg Langslow series. I am new to this series and was hoping that it would be a stand-alone story and that I would not have to read the other twenty-six other books to enjoy it! LOL! Well, I can confirm that I was able to enjoy this cozy mystery without reading all the other books. This is an entertaining story with many fun moments. I did not guess who the murderer was until that person was revealed. I love the middle-age play settings and the characters are all so fascinating. I really enjoyed it! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, Minotaur Books for sending me an ARC of this intriguing book. THE FALCON ALWAYS WINGS TWICE by Donna Andrews is available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandb...

No Ordinary Liz: An Extraodinary Story of Life and Family  by  Elizabeth Sutherland My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! NO ORDINARY LIZ by Elizabeth Sutherland is a thought-provoking book about a true-to-life young girl’s experience in the foster child system and her resilience to find happiness. Liz, her younger sister, and brother were in an abusing situation at an early age. When she feared the worst, she found the courage to call social services to get help. Although it was the right decision to free them from the abuse, little did Liz know that this would change her world. Liz wrote this wonderful book in a positive voice even when describing some of the toughest moments of her life. It shows her beautiful attitude and character. It also demonstrates how her resilience has kept her whole. You will cry sometimes and cheer for her at other times. This book would be a fantastic gift to any child entering the foster child system, to people considering becomin...

The Shadows  by  Alex North My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I just finished listening to THE SHADOWS by Alex North. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed listening to a book. This was an incredibly positive experience. The narrators were well articulated and were able to showcase the emotions of the characters accurately. This book was as dark as I expected. Mr. North has the talent to write dark stories that you cannot put down. Right to the end, I was trying to figure out who was behind the murders and what really happened. This is not for the faint of hearts, but it is definitely an awesome read that will leave you jumpy and wonder what is in the deep woods at night. Will you have the courage to pick up this book and read it? I surely hope so. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for granting me an audio copy of this incredible novel. THE SHADOWS by Alex North is available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poo...