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This book is one that leaves you with many thoughts and stays with you for a while. This book is about the development of various games, designers and those in the gaming world. You do not need to be a gamer to move this book. I’ve barely played many games but did grow up playing Super Mario Brothers so that connection was nostalgic for me in the book. This book is not just about gaming but also includes friendships, life, and love. I absolutely loved the character development in this book. Sam and Sadie’s friendship through the years and when they reconnect later in life seems to pick right back up where it was when they were kids. Sadie is extremely gifted in her design capabilities but also Sams gifted in various other ways that really compliments their work and friendship. Such a great story! Many thanks to the author and Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group for the gifted review copy via NetGalley.

This is such a fast past read. It was enjoyable and kept me guessing all way to the end. 5 writers receive an invitation to a secluded cabin for a quiet writing retreat in turn for their review of the place. The writers vaguely know one another from being at various events, conferences or possibly reading each others books. Once they settle in some start writing and then things start disappearing from their rooms and the cabin. The book does toggle between the writing retreat cabin and the main characters previous years. I didn’t see the twist a the end coming and was shocked. Great quick thrilling read. Many thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the Audiobook. All opinions expressed in this review are my own

Office romance perfection. The Intern is part 4 in the Dalton Brother’s book series. It can be read as a stand alone- I didn’t realize this was part of series but plan to go back and read about the brothers! If you love the enemies to lovers office romance troupe this is a book you should read. The audible is fantastic too. Declan is typical alpha male player type and the moment he sees and meets Hannah he just knows he needs to have her. Love the chemistry between Declan and Hannah. Steamy romance book easy quick page turner read. Many thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the Audiobook. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.