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The Cosy Seaside Chocolate Shop by Caroline Roberts

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3.0

3.5⭐️
Thiss book was good but it wasn’t amazing! It was a heartwarming story with a happy ending which is always nice - although there were bits that were quite predictable!

The writing style was on the whole ok but in my opinion, there were bits that didn’t flow as nicely as they could have done.
Wilde About The Girl by Louise Pentland

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5.0

I was approved to read this book of Netgalley!

This book was fabulous. I loved every single chapter.

The writing style was amusing, fun and relevant. Louise has done a fantastic job at getting that spot on!

It touched on some subjects; death, infertility and miscarriages but, I believe in the right way. It was touched on sensitively and the way Robin communicates about these issues with her little girl is dealt with so well.

The book made me laugh out loud and cry in public. It's not often you get a book that can do both!

I would 100% recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

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The Backpacking Housewife by Janice Horton

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book. At times it was slightly far fetched but I supposed that’s what fiction is all about...

I enjoyed the environmental aspects and the family connections etc. I liked how Lori dealt with all of the emotions she was feeling.

I enjoyed the writing style and general character development! The story line was strong and coherent.

I would recommend and can’t wait to see what happens next for Lori.
Watermelon by Marian Keyes

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4.0

4.5⭐️
What a wonderful book! The first one I’ve read by Marian Keyes and it did not disappoint.

I LOVED the writing style, it was exceptionally easy to read. It made me laugh out loud. It also made me very angry and frustrated at certain characters. The character development was so good and I felt genuine attachment!

It was a very strong story line and I would definitely recommend it.
The Secret Cove in Croatia by Julie Caplin

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4.0

I read this in one sitting. It was a very easy read and a very good way to spend a sunday.

The writing and character development was very good. Julie managed to make me loath some people and love others. I was invested in what happened to Maddie and the ending was uplifting (despite being a written more on the cheesy side than the rest of the book.

I did enjoy the story line, although it was a little predictable at times!

Overall I give this book 4 stars for a nice easy read with a strong story line.
The Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern

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4.0

Another great book from Cecelia Ahern!

I really enjoyed it but it didn’t quite feel like a 5 star for me as it didn’t have the strongest ending!

I did however, enjoy the narration style and the character development. I ended up really connecting with them all.

It touched on some sensitive subjects, alcoholism, family problems, downs syndrome, job loss and love. All done delicately and appropriately, in my opinion.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

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5.0

I cannot fault this book. I love Agatha Christie and her writing style.

This book in particular as very easy to follow. It was split into 3 sections which immediately draws you in to what’s going on and it’s almost impossible to get lost!

I loved that I did not guess the ending and I loved the ending itself!!
Eeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidge

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5.0

I absolutely loved this book- a thriller with all the best ingredients! It’s a strong 5 stars from me!!

I have had the series on my shelf for a while and was almost worried they would be a disappointment...this one, certainly was not!

I thought the character of Helen Grace was written incredibly well along with a couple of the other main characters also.

I did not predict the way the story was going to go. There were a few twists and turns and lots of developments. The book literally made me gasp at one point! - which is always good!!!

The ending tied up all the lose ends perfectly, which I really enjoy from a book, especially in this genre. Even the book title is perfect for the story!

The story touches on topics which are a little hard hitting and in my opinion this was done really well!!

The chapters were very small and snappy, a very fast paced read!

I would definitely recommend this book! I’m now excited to read the rest of the series!
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

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3.0

3.5 stars!!

This book was a little difficult to get into in the beginning with all the different characters but it soon started to fall into place.

I don’t want to say too much without ruining it but I’m not sure I’m overly happy with who the killer turned out to be.... but I didn’t see it coming! So it was a twist!

However, the story and all the mini plots do get tied up well before the end of the book. I would recommend this book but I’m not sure it lived up to the expectations and hype.
The Longest Holiday by Paige Toon

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4.0

I read this book in one day! I loved the story of Leo and Laura- and how it developed! It came with some unexpected twists too!

I’m annoyed with how her family and friends acted throughout, which is a sign of good writing!

I wasn’t overly happy with the ending but we can’t always have it our way can we!